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  • Matthew Stoll avatar

    Overcoming The Giants In Our Life Series

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Oct 16, 2006
    based on 13 ratings
     | 35,497 views

    Facing up to our giants and stepping out in faith, believing God will help us overcome them.

    Have you ever faced something so big, a problem, a trial, a difficulty, that it seemed impossible to overcome, insurmountable. It was/is your giant. No not literally a 9½ foot tall person. Your giant may be a sickness (like cancer), depression, worry, fear, an addiction, a habit, an attitude, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Buddy Baird avatar

    Who Am I?

    Contributed by Buddy Baird on Oct 16, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,204 views

    Insights into how we can realize that we are special in the sight of God.

    WHO AM I? TEXT: 1 Samuel 17.32-37 INTRODUCTION: If you are a parent, then you most likely seen a movie called “Toy Story.” One of the main characters is a cowboy named “Woody.” In “Toy Story 2,” Woody is kidnapped by the owner of a toy store, who intends on selling him to a toy museum. Upon ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Where Are The Heros?

    Contributed by Raymond Smith on Dec 30, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 12,384 views

    Challenge for believers to take their stand for Him and experience the Lord’s enabling and provision

    1 Samuel 17; Numbers 13:26 - 14:10. Who are your heroes? Each generation has its heroes. Some are because of the heroic actions, others because they had (in our opinion) enough courage to challenge the system. Some are because they "made" it in something, in this particular generation it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Five Smooth Stones Series

    Contributed by Dave Rajoon on Jan 19, 2007
    based on 40 ratings
     | 56,747 views

    On his way to face the giant Goliath, David picked up five smooth stones from a brook. But David stood up to Goliath with more than just simple weapons; he defeated Golliath with F-A-I-T-H and trust in God.

    Introduction: Daisy Cutters, Bunker Buster, Smart Bombs…maybe you have heard about them! These are some of the modern weapons technology that US armed forces have used in the fight against terrorism in Afghanistan and elsewhere. Today’s battles are fought with a dizzying array of weaponry that was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Is There Not A Cause? Series

    Contributed by Dave Rajoon on Jan 19, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 72,051 views

    There are giants stalking the land and many people are too afraid to take up the challenge to stand and fight. David faced a giant one day and while everyone cowered and his brothers berated him, David asked: "Is there not a Cause?"

    BIG IDEA: Giants are stalking the land but the church seems to be burying its head in the sand. We must get up and fight because there is a cause. Introduction: David was the youngest of the eight sons of Jesse. Three of his brothers served in Saul’s army. There names were Eliab who was the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Slay A Giant

    Contributed by Jay Robison on Jan 25, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,958 views

    Recognize there will be giants around you. Look over your giant to God. Step up and step out. And Honor God in the Victory. Outline at the end.

    I have used Sermon Central in addition to may other resources in developing this sermon. HOW TO SLAY A GIANT October 15, 2006 Jay Robison 1 SAMUEL 17:38-49 Biblical story today is a familiar one, needs little introduction 1 Sam 17 is one of most famous stories in Bible. Israel about to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Lee Henry avatar

    The Faith Of David

    Contributed by Lee Henry on Jul 30, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,187 views

    David’s victory over Goliath is presented as an encouragement for us to develop the same kind of faith to conquer our giants.

    The Faith of David I Samuel 17 The story of David and Goliath is one of if not the best known story of the Bible. When Thressia and I lived in Lubbock there was a bible class teacher at the Broadway church that had a unique way of teaching the story of David and Goliath. He constructed a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Travis Johnson avatar

    How To Face Life's Difficulties

    Contributed by Travis Johnson on Aug 2, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,981 views

    The example of David shows how we should face the difficulties of life that come our way.

    HOW TO FACE LIFE’S DIFFICULTIES 1 Sam. 17:45, Then David said to the Philistine, "You come to me with a sword & with a spear & with a javelin, but I come to you in the name of the LORD of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied. ESV Intro: Almost everyone knows ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    True Obedience Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Sep 6, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 10,000 views

    We must be obedient when God calls us...

    Date Written: May 29, 2006 Date Preached: May 31, 2006 Where Preached: OZHBC (Wed PM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Basic Bible Studies Sermon Title: True Obedience Sermon Text: 1 Samuel 17:15-20 Introduction: What is obedience? The world seems to believe obedience is simply doing what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Slaying Your Giants

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 5, 2005
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,425 views

    David was able to slain giant Goliath because he finds strength in (1) looking unto God and trusting Him, (2) recalling what God has done in the past through him.

    1 Sam 17:45 ’...but I come to you in the Name of the Lord of Hosts...’ 17:11 - King Saul and all the Israelites were dismayed and terrified. 17:16 - This go on for 40 days, every morning and night, Goliath took his stand. For more than a month, they were living in fear and weakness... They knew ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Robert Garrett avatar

    Taming The Giants In Your Life

    Contributed by Robert Garrett on Apr 11, 2005
    based on 91 ratings
     | 13,904 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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Millie Pisano avatar

    When Enemies Attack

    Contributed by Millie Pisano on Apr 14, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 6,905 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

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Johnny Creasong avatar

    Killing The Giant Of Criticism Series

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Apr 15, 2004
    based on 39 ratings
     | 4,442 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

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Dan Cormie avatar

    Kill Your Giant

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Apr 16, 2004
    based on 78 ratings
     | 9,335 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

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Facing Your Goliath

    Contributed by David Beirne on Apr 27, 2004
    based on 184 ratings
     | 115,797 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

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    Denomination: Baptist