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  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    David & Goliath Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 22, 2013
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    The chapter before us contains one of the best-known & most loved stories in all of Scripture- the story of David and Goliath. The story is a memorable lesson on God's faithfulness even in the most seemingly impossible situations.

    1 SAMUEL 17: (45 - 47) DAVID & GOLIATH The chapter before us contains one of the best-known and most loved stories in all of Scripture- the story of David and Goliath. The story is a memorable lesson on God's faithfulness even in the most seemingly impossible situations (CIT). The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Killing Goliaths

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Apr 30, 2013
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    David did not kill Goliath - God did.

    We all face obstacles in life. Part of what makes life fantastic, exciting, worthwhile, and energizing is having a goal or a purpose or a call that is so worthwhile that we will fight through any obstacle, overcome any difficulty, literally “move any mountain” to overcome it. And I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Have You Chased A Lion Today

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on May 16, 2013
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    Life should be us stepping up to challenges

    1 Samuel 17:34-35 And David said unto Saul, Thy servant kept his father's sheep, and there came a lion, and a bear, and took a lamb out of the flock: 35 And I went out after him, and smote him, and delivered it out of his mouth: and when he arose against me, I caught him by his beard, and smote ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Battle Is The Lord’s

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 30, 2012
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    We can overcome when we know that God is in control.

    The Battle Is the Lord’s June 21, 2009 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We can overcome when we know that God is in control. Focus Passage: I Samuel 17:32-33, 41-50 Supplemental Passage: For God has not given us a spirit of timidity, but of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Showing Up For The Battle Is Not Enough!

    Contributed by David Wilson on Jul 30, 2012
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    The Israelites show up for Battle but are delayed because they allow Goliath to define the terms of battle. God's people need to get into the valley because it isn't fought on the hillside.

    Showing Up For Battle I Samuel 17 Preached on Sunday, July 29, 2012 This is one of the most difficult sermons I have ever had to preach. I thought it would be Wednesday evening’s Bible Study, but the Lord would not let me escape preaching it on Sunday morning. The story found in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Believes In You

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 13, 2012
     | 5,038 views

    Examines the differences between people who fail and people who make a difference.

    GOD BELIEVES IN YOU This past Thursday I performed the funeral for the 5 month old grandson of a friend of mine from the sheriff’s office. It was an especially sad day. Friends, and family were heart broken. Wanting to do everything we could to help, Gladys brought one of the 4-H ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Worth Fighting For

    Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Aug 23, 2012
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    David saw something worth fighting for. Some things are worth fighting for!

    I Samuel 17:29 David saw something worth fighting for. II Samuel 23:11-12: “11- And after him [was] Shammah the son of Agee the Hararite. And the Philistines were gathered together into a troop, where was a piece of ground full of lentiles: and the people fled from the Philistines. 12- But ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Called To Courageous Action (An Outline)

    Contributed by Dr. Tracy W. Marx on Mar 17, 2012
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    First Samuel 17:4-50 When things seem too BIG and too SCARY and make us want to retreat, God calls us to courageous action.

    Biblical Problem: The giant Philistine Goliath was terrifying the Israelites and forcing them into inaction. "He’s too big to defeat." "He’s too enormous to conquer." Biblical Solution: God called David to courageous action Goliath might be big, but God is bigger. Goliath might ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Good News And Bad News

    Contributed by Terry Moore on Mar 30, 2012
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    The good news is, the bad news is wrong!

    Good News and Bad News I Samuel 17:34-37 I came today with a Word in my spirit; I came to tell somebody that everything is not as it appears!! The Good news is, the Bad news is wrong!! I came today to tell someone that the circumstances you are facing today are not as they really ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Giant Killer

    Contributed by Prophetess Jodi Lynn on Sep 24, 2011
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    A reminder that God has called us to be giant killers. And that the mountain before us must fall through the power of Jesus.

    GIANT KILLER 1 Samuel 17: 44-51 I DECLARE UNTO YOU THAT THE LORD ISN’T RAISING UP WEAK, LIMP-WRISTED WIMPS BUT HE IS RAISING UP A MIGHTY ARMY. HE IS LOOKING FOR THOSE THAT WOULD DARE TO STEP INTO THE ENEMY’S CAMP AND TAKE BACK WHAT HE HAS STOLEN FROM YOU. LISTEN TO ME THE BIBLE SAYS ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Raising Kids That Become Champions

    Contributed by Jonathan Howes on Sep 28, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,835 views

    Avoid mistakes and learn the three qualities of children who are champions for Jesus.

    “So he sent and had him brought in. He was ruddy, with a fine appearance and handsome features. Then the LORD said, “Rise and anoint him; he is the one.” So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers, and from that day on the Spirit of the LORD ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What’s The Name Of Your Mountain?

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Sep 29, 2011
    based on 8 ratings
     | 16,550 views

    When you focus on the problem, instead of focusing on the problem solver, when you let your mountain get in your line of vision, thats when your faith becomes little or small, thats when it becomes only about your ability, instead of Gods Amazing Ability!

    Whats The Name Of Your Mountain? Mark 11:22-24 NKJ 22. So Jesus answered and said to them, Have faith in God. 23. For assuredly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, Be removed and be cast into the sea, and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that those things he says will be done, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Big Is Your Giant?

    Contributed by Troy Campbell on Oct 5, 2011
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     | 6,372 views

    Once we understand how big our God is and the covenant that we have with Him, the giants of life will diminish in comparison.

    Title: How Big Is Your Giant? Text: I Samuel 17:8-11 How do you kill a giant? How do you handle a problem that is so big, you cannot see beyond it? A problem that is so stubborn that it just will not go away? Day after day, as you look at that problem, it is like the devil himself is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Facing Giants With Nothing But Stones

    Contributed by Jarvis Ellis on Oct 13, 2011
    based on 8 ratings
     | 41,617 views

    This sermon deals with overcoming the many obstacles that often stand in the way of our blessings!

    Facing Giants With Nothing But Stones SCRIPTURE: " And he took his staff in his hand, and chose him five smooth stones out of the brook, and put them in a shepherd's bag which he had, even in a scrip; and his sling was in his hand: and he drew near to the Philistine." 1 Samuel ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Is This

    Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Oct 4, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,479 views

    Facing giants with faith and courage...

    Strength to Stand Ephesians 6:10-13 Intro: In his book, Fuzzy Memories, Jack Handey writes, "There used to be this bully who would demand my lunch money every day. Since I was smaller, I would give it to him. "Then I decided to fight back. I started taking karate lessons, but the instructor wanted ...read more

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