Sermons about 1 Samuel 17:17-40

God Is Too Big To Fail

Contributed by Sanford Colquitt on Mar 21, 2009

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Many today are willing to give up the battle beford the fight begins. Just live in bondage and conclude there is no way out.

Sunday, March 15, 2009 There’s a wind blowing across America and in fact around the world, suggesting that there are powers that are indestructible. There are voices, including the President of this great country, suggesting that there are institutions or powers that are too big to fail. On ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-58

Denomination: Pentecostal

Is There Not A Cause?

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 22, 2009

based on 14 ratings

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Youth are blessed with many God given talents that are useful in the fight for freedom, justice and liberty.

Youth Day Message for June 11th 2006 I Samuel 17:29 “…Is there not a cause?” 1. Read the text with key emphasis a) Everyone’s sensitivities have been challenged by the increasingly horrific assaults upon the children and youth of our community. Parents themselves who are children attempting ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:28-29

Denomination: Baptist

Giant Killing For Beginners

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Mar 23, 2009

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Living victoriously has much in common with David’s victory over Goliath. The shepherd didn’t act in faith that hadn’t already been tested; he acted according to his consistent experience with God.

When I was young, I was a huge fan of the Walt Disney version of Zorro. I loved the idea of a person who would dress up in a costume, ride a beautiful horse, and cross swords triumphantly with the forces of injustice and oppression—though I would have defined those forces merely as “the bad guys” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-53

Denomination: *other

The Army Of The Living God

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 4, 2007

based on 8 ratings

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This sermon discusses the Church as the Army of the Living God, and what we should be doing to win the spiritual war against the forces of evil.

Transition: Two weeks ago I shared with you the idea that we are living in a Postmodern society that in many respects is much like the First Century world in that Christianity is seen as a threat or is looked upon in a very negative light. Last Week I shared with you some ideas of how we as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:20-26

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming The Fear Factor

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Sep 28, 2007

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There is an "x" factor thorughout history, and in our lives, whose presence is the difference between success and failure, blessing and cursing, life and death.

Passage: 1 Samuel 17:1-58 Intro: A favorite sermon style at this church is when PJ does math!! 1. don’t worry, I checked it all out with the coach of the State champion Math Counts team. 2. going to look at this familiar story of David and Goliath, but add this mathematical twist. 3. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-58

Denomination: Evangelical Free

I Need To Slaying Some Giants In My Life

Contributed by Levi Wright on Oct 6, 2007

based on 48 ratings

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Sometime, Life its self will either bring or is bringing some giants into our lives that will shape us, mold us, make us or break us as we try and make a stand for the LORD.

Banner of Praise Ministries Reverend Dr. Levi Howard Wright, Pastor& Founder “I Need To Slaying Some Giants in Our Life” 1 Samuel 17:1-30 Ephe 6:10-18 Introduction Turn to your neighbor and look them in the eye and say.... “I Need To Slay Some Giants In My Life.” In our text today, we see ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Slaying Your Giants

Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 10, 2007

based on 24 ratings

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We all have our giants and sometimes they seem hard to slay, but we must stand strong.

“Slaying Your Giants” Introduction: Dr. Howard, from Australia was a man that preached very strongly on the subject of sin. After the service, a member of the church came to counsel with him in his office. "Dr. Howard," he said, "we don’t want you to talk as openly as you do about man’s guilt and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:32-51

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Model For The Spiritual War

Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Nov 18, 2003

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We are in war! Nothing will stop the devil on this ground. Today we can find a model of spiritual fight in the life of David. Its first battle with the eyes of the men !

UN MODELE POUR LA GUERRE SPIRITUELLE Lecture :1 Samuel 17 LA VICTOIRE DE DAVID SUR GOLIATH FOURNIT UN MODELE POUR LA GUERRE SPIRITUELLE COURONNE DE SUCCES INTRODUCTION : De la même façon nous avons nos problèmes spirituels et des adversaires comme Goliath ?Que nous soyons un individu, une ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-58

Denomination: Pentecostal

Facing Our Giants Series

Contributed by Lynwood Morriss on Sep 23, 2004

based on 24 ratings

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Our biggest giants are often those that come from inside of us.David’s example helps us to identify them and defeat them with God’s help.

I. The Anatomy of a Giant 1. Giants highlight our inadequacy 17:1-7 A. Physical description of Goliath 4-7 B. Average hgt. of Isralelite in ancient times 5’6” C. Everything covered, with a dedicated front guard D. Israel had few swords 1 Sam. 13:16-22 Although there were some battles ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-47

Denomination: Pentecostal

Overcoming Obstacles Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Jun 14, 2003

based on 49 ratings

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Courage, confidence, and deep faith help us overcome life’s obstacles.

Sermon for 2 Pent Yr B, 22/06/2003 1 Sam 17:32-49; 2 Cor 6:1-13; Mk 4:35-41 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, Alberta By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Today’s first lesson is perhaps one of the most popular biblical stories—especially among Sunday School children. Although some today would ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41, 1 Samuel 17:32-49

Denomination: Lutheran

Entanglement Or Enlightenment

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Sep 24, 2004

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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: 1 Samuel 17:1-52

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The World Needs A Champion

Contributed by Steven Shubert on Sep 30, 2004

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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: 1 Samuel 17:1-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Facing Giants

Contributed by Nathan Robertson, Jr. on Nov 6, 2002

based on 45 ratings

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Like David, there is times in our lives that we have to face giants. We can learn from David how we can be victorious.

The story of David and Goliath is one of the most familiar stories of the Bible. Sports broadcasters and announcers like to use this story to explain Great teams vs. Not So Great Teams. When the odds are heavy on one side of the competition. Remember when the New Jersey Nets faced the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:32-37

Denomination: Baptist

When Enemies Attack

Contributed by Millie Pisano on Apr 14, 2004

based on 31 ratings

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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: 1 Samuel 17:23-37

Denomination: Pentecostal

Killing The Giant Of Criticism Series

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Apr 15, 2004

based on 39 ratings

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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: 1 Samuel 17:25-37, 1 Samuel 16:4-7

Denomination: Church Of God

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