SermonCentral Logo SermonCentral Logo Sermon Central
Sermons
Free Sermons and Sermon Outlines for Preaching :

Sermons on 1 Samuel 17:1-46:

showing 16-30 of 602
Filter Results
Close Filters

Scripture

Clear Scripture Filters

Rating

Date

Denominations

  • Show more

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

Popular Preaching Resources

New Sermon Series Now Available

Everything you need for your next series

AI Sermon Generator

Generate sermon ideas with a safe, secure tool for solid preaching.

Biblical Sermon Calendar

Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching

Sermon Research Assistant

Free custom sermon in 5-10 minutes!

Topical Sermon Calendar

Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year

Funeral Sermon Generator

Create a personalized, heartfelt funeral sermon

Sermon Kits for Preaching

Faithful to the Finish

Peter's final call to a young and growing church

Grace and Glory

A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter

Entrusted

Gifts, risk, and the return of the King

  • Try PRO

    Confident Preaching

    Try PRO free and preach with confidence when people need it most.
    Free to start now
  • Robert Garrett avatar

    Taming The Giants In Your Life

    Contributed by Robert Garrett on Apr 11, 2005
    based on 91 ratings
     | 13,935 views

    When we encounter difficult situations or giants they try to discourage, defeat, and steal the joy out out of our living. There are four principles that we can gain from the story in I Samuel 17 that can help tame the many giants in our lives.

    INTRO.Don’t you just love to hear a good story? I think everyone loves a good story. Where is the best place to go to get a good story?? Movies or TV! Name some of your favorite movies or TV shows. There are a couple big differences between these movies and tv shows and the stories we find in ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ivan Casteel avatar

    The King Carried The Cheese

    Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Apr 17, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,848 views

    A challenge to all Christians to submit themselves to doing the menial jobs.

    PP0231 DATE THE KING CARRIED THE CHEESE! 1 Samuel 17:12-22. 1Sa 17:12 Now David was the son of that Ephrathite of Bethlehemjudah, whose name was Jesse; and he had eight sons: and the man went among men for an old man in the days of Saul. 13 And the three eldest sons of Jesse went and followed ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Hullah avatar

    Entanglement Or Enlightenment

    Contributed by Mike Hullah on Sep 24, 2004
    based on 60 ratings
     | 8,010 views

    David and Goliath is more than a story but a type of the believer in their battle against the enemy and a mediator Jesus Christ who brings victory. A refreshing view of this scripture involving The Problem - The Power - The Proclamation

    ENTANGLEMENT OR ENLIGHTENMENT 1 Samuel 17:1-52, 1 Samuel 18:7 This is more than a story but a type of the believer in their battle against the enemy and a mediator Jesus Christ who brings victory THE PROBLEM 1 Samuel 17:1 Now the Philistines gathered their armies together to battle, and were ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Steven Shubert avatar

    The World Needs A Champion

    Contributed by Steven Shubert on Sep 30, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,558 views

    Our world needs a champion, someone they can set on a pedestal and admire, someone they can pattern themselves after. This sermon will deliver a champion in the purest sense of the word!

    The World Needs A Champion 1 Sam. 17:1-4; v.20-24 I. Introduction A. This past weekend marked the crowning of a supposed “champion” in the National Football League. 1. The American Heritage Dictionary defines the word “champion” as: a. One that wins first place in a competition b. One that is ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jimmy Stewart avatar

    Overcoming Offenses

    Contributed by Jimmy Stewart on Nov 4, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 18,259 views

    No doubt offenses will come. But we must do all that we can to overcome them.

    Overcoming Offenses 1 Sam. 17 The Bible has a lot to say about offenses. (1)Prov. 18:19 "A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city: and their contentions are like the bars of a castle". (2)Matt. 5: "if your right eye offends you, pluck it out, if your right hand offends you, cut ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Brian B avatar

    Run To The Battle Line!

    Contributed by Brian B on Nov 4, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 11,992 views

    Preach this one with GUSTO! What is the proper response when faced with a battle? Run To The Battle line with Faith & Run to the Battle line with Action..

    Run To The Battle line 1 Samuel 17:1-51 Please take a moment to place your vote. If you have an idea for an improvement, I am very teachable. My e-Mail is pastorbrian@greenrivernazarene.com Introduction … we are all in a battle! All throughout God’s word we see evidence that God knows we ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Millie Pisano avatar

    When Enemies Attack

    Contributed by Millie Pisano on Apr 14, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 6,936 views

    Have you killed the lion and bear in your life?...Are you ready to slay the Goliath that stands and challenges you?

    “WHEN ENEMIES ATTACK” “The battle of David & Goliath is a pretty familiar story to some and I would like to share with you some parts of that story today. I think some of you might be able to say; “Yes I am just like David in a battle with a giant!” For those who are not familiar ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Johnny Creasong avatar

    Killing The Giant Of Criticism Series

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Apr 15, 2004
    based on 39 ratings
     | 4,467 views

    A critic is one who points out how imperfectly other people do what the critic does not do at all!

    1 Samuel 17:25-28 When the Israelites saw the man, they all ran from him in great fear. Now the Israelites had been saying, "Do you see how this man keeps coming out? He comes out to defy Israel. The king will give great wealth to the man who kills him. He will also give him his daughter in ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Dan Cormie avatar

    Kill Your Giant

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Apr 16, 2004
    based on 78 ratings
     | 9,362 views

    What is the Goliath of your life? What enemy stands before you and defies your faith. Gambling? Addiction? Gluttony? Lust? These giants must fall - Here’s How!

    11, January 2004 Dakota Community Church Kill Your Giant I began by sharing the toughest struggle of my life and the events which transpired leading me to repentence and victory. Share your own story. 1Samuel 17 Now the Philistines gathered their forces for war and assembled at Socoh in Judah. ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Mennonite

  • David Beirne avatar

    Facing Your Goliath

    Contributed by David Beirne on Apr 27, 2004
    based on 184 ratings
     | 115,871 views

    What can we do when faced with insurmountable obstacles? Like David, we often have more resources than we realize, especially our Great Resource. Let’s look at some principles David displayed in this great conflict that can strengthen our resolve today.

    David Beirne, Pastor Fox Ave Baptist Lewisville, TX 1 Samuel 17:4-11 Facing Goliath Intro. A young woman named Florence Chadwick attempted to swim from Catalina Island to the California coast in 1952 in an attempt to set a record for covering that distance. When she ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Keith Manry avatar

    Overcoming Giants: David & Goliath Series

    Contributed by Keith Manry on May 18, 2004
    based on 49 ratings
     | 24,554 views

    Part 2 of a series on the Life of David.

    Insights from the Life of David – Part 2: “Overcoming Giants: David & Goliath” I Samuel 17:4-23 In case you hadn’t noticed I’m not the tallest person around. And really up until my freshman year in college in many ways my body hadn’t caught up with my age. I was a shrimp in middle school and even ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Methodist

  • RAMON ROJAS avatar

    Conquistando Al Leon Y Al Oso Antes De Vencer Al Gigante

    Contributed by Ramon Rojas on May 24, 2004
    based on 84 ratings
     | 26,277 views

    Evaluar nuestra vida y ver las crisis y los conflictos que a ella llegan. Sobre todo conocer el proposito de ellas y la reacción que manifestamos ante ellos.

    Introducción: Quiero que evaluemos nuestra vida y veamos las crisis y los conflictos que llegan. De igual forma que podamos reconocer el propósito esencial de ellos y la reacción que manifestamos ante ellos. Es necesario ser equipados a través de pequeñas pruebas antes de que podamos vencer pruebas ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Johnny Creasong avatar

    Killing The Giant Of Criticism Series

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Mar 15, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 3,636 views

    Like us, David had to face other giants before he got to Goliath. Practical tips on dealing with critics.

    Killing the Giant of Criticism 1 Samuel 17:25-28 When the Israelites saw the man, they all ran from him in great fear. Now the Israelites had been saying, "Do you see how this man keeps coming out? He comes out to defy Israel. The king will give great wealth to the man who kills him. He will also ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Maurice McCarthy avatar

    Provoked To Action

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Mar 15, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 10,937 views

    You have heard me say this before that TRIALS WILL BRING OUT THE BEST IN YOU OR THEY WILL BRING OUT THE WORST IN YOU. I want to say to you this morning that if you are going through a trial it is God’s purpose to use it to bring out the best in you, and t

    Provoked to Action This Morning we will be preaching on this thought: of being "Provoked to Action." We have been discussing 40 day periods in the bible, some are reading Rick Warren’s book, "The Purpose Driven Life," which takes advantage of the 40 day principle in the Bible and provides a 40 ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jon MacKinney avatar

    Practical Atheism

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jul 7, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,612 views

    We are opposed to atheists and their impact on our society, but is it possible that we are atheists in the way we act? How can we keep from becoming practical atheists?

    Passage: I Samuel 17 Intro: If you want to stir up the Christian community, talk about atheists and atheism. 1. we know the definition well; those who do not believe that God exists. 2. as a unified group, take responsibility for all kinds of mischief. 3. prayer in schools, ten commandments ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical Free