Sermons on 1 Samuel 17:17-40:

David & Goliath: Facing Your Giants Series

Contributed by Jerry Mckee on Dec 16, 2008

We all have giants that we must face. We can learn how David faced his giant and apply some great Biblical principles to our own lives.

DAVID AND GOLIATH I Samuel 17:1-9, 17-53 I. Background – vs. 1-7 a. War – (Israel vs. Philistines) i. Philistines attempted to enter Israel through the Elah Valley ii. Assembled for battle between Shochoh and Azekah b. Goliath i. Height – 9’ 9” ii. His armor 1. Brass helmet – vs. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-53

Denomination: *other

Do Not Lose Heart

Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 11, 2014

Do Not Lost Heart 1) Your Lord fights for you. 2) Your Lord fights through you.

They shook with fear every time he came out to challenge them. And who could blame them? How would you like to face a nine-foot giant in a duel to the death? This giant carried a spear whose brass tip alone weighed 18 lbs. That’s as heavy as eight hymnals. Even if you could pick up eight ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:34-37

Denomination: Lutheran

Do Something

Contributed by Ricky Hurst on May 28, 2014

Today is the day to do something!

Start with the video of Matthew West's "Do Something" (it is available on you tube). I hope today that God will lay on your heart what you need to do. This message may step on your toes! There are many characters of Bible stories to choose from that lead up to Jesus death. A(Centurion) B ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-51

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Power To Face Your Giants

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jan 14, 2011

The story of David & Goliath shows how we should face the giants in our lives.

POWER TO FACE YOUR GIANTS 1Sa 17:1 Now the Philistines gathered their armies for battle and were assembled at Socoh, which belongs to Judah, and encamped between Socoh and Azekah in Ephes-dammim. 1Sa 17:2 Saul and the men of Israel were encamped in the Valley of Elah and drew up in battle array ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:37-51

Denomination: Baptist

Defeating Goliath's

Contributed by Tamela Walker on Oct 8, 2014

Overcoming Obstacles in our life with the 5 smooth stones (FAITH) and a sling (GOD)

1 Samuel 17:27-50 Defeating Goliath's Over the years we all have read the scriptures of David and Goliath. and that very task of this young David defeating such a man elevated him to be the great King of Gods people. But the one important fact that made David such a success is not only that he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:27-50

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Slaying Your Giants

Contributed by Chris Beam on Oct 17, 2014

A look at a few stones we can use to slay the giants in our lives.

Trials and difficult situations are facts of life.  Many times, we find ourselves face to face with giants – problems that seem overwhelming to us.  These could be problems at home, with relationships, or other difficult circumstances. We need to know how to respond to every threat by laying ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:31-49

Denomination: Baptist

If David Can Defeat Goliath, So Can I

Contributed by Charles Mccall on Apr 15, 2010

If little ol' David can defeat the big bad giant called Goliath, we can defeat the Goliath in our lives.

I Samuel 17:1-11, 48-51 Topic- If David can defeat Goliath, so can I There was a rap song by Jazzy Jeff and Fresh Prince that came out in the early 1990's that was entitled, "I think I can beat Mike Tyson". The basis for that song was that during the 1980's up to 1990, Mike Tyson was an ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-51

Denomination: Baptist

Fighting The Enemy From Far Off Pt. 4 Series

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Apr 20, 2010

A message that gives strategy to kill the enemy

Fighting the Enemy from Far Off Pt. 4 2 Corinthians 10:4 (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) [For the weapons of our warfare] The means by which we hope to achieve our victory. [Are not carnal] Not those of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:38-58

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overcoming Giants Of Life Series

Contributed by Joseph Marshall on Sep 15, 2014

We will see this morning how David overcame the Giant of Goliath. In the same way the he did, you and I can also overcome the many giants in our lives.

Introduction: Some background setting for the time and history leading up to this event: We learned from the book of Ruth that the period of Israel’s history before the time of the Kings was a very dark point. There was no law and order. Every man did that which was right in their own ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:19-30

Denomination: Baptist

Five Stones For Victory

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Apr 15, 2009

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By any earthy standard, the outcome of this battle would be "sure thing." However, when God enters the picture the entire outcome becomes quite different because of faith. It is interesting that David chose five smooth stones from the brook when only one was needed. Why did David do this? There is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:34-47

Denomination: United Methodist

The Good News Is The Bad News Was Wrong

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Oct 12, 2009

The devil is a master at presenting enough evidence to make it appear that he has won but the good news is he is a liar.

I came to this place today with a word in my spirit; I came to tell somebody that everything is not as it appears. I came to tell somebody who has been overwhelmed by their circumstances {there is more to this than meets the eye} I have got to get somebody to shift out of the natural into the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:34-35

Denomination: Pentecostal

Waddya Lookin' At?! Series

Contributed by Quint Pitts on Oct 17, 2009

A series on the Life of David as God prepares him to be king by making over his heart. This sermon focuses on the heart of courage.

WADDYA LOOKIN’ AT?! EXTREME MAKEOVER: HEART EDITION (Episode 1) This series focuses on ten years of David’s early life staring with his “Call” in 1 Samuel 16 and ending with his first “Coronation” in 2 Samuel 1-2. David was a man after God’s own heart and this series focuses on the extreme ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:10-47

Denomination: *other

Defending The Truth

Contributed by Grant Adams on Sep 23, 2019

People down through the ages have been willing to fight and even die for the faith they placed in Christ.

People down through the ages have been willing to fight and even die for the faith they placed in Christ. 1. Peter. Acts 5:27-29; 40-42 2. Steven. Acts 7:54-60 3. David. 1 Samuel 17:29 4. Never have I seen the need to be any greater for men to stand for God and what is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:29, Acts 5:27-29

Facing Giants Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 24, 2019

"Facing Giants" from the David and Goliath story in 1 Samuel 17. The point is that our "giants" aren't always what they seem to be and neither are we. With the help of God we are greater than we imagine and the giants are smaller.

1. We love the Underdog stories In February, 1980, the US Olympic Hockey team took the ice in Lake Placid, NY to face the toughest hockey team in the world – the USSR. Two weeks before in Olympic competition, the Russians beat the Americans, 12-2. That night, however, proved to be different. The US ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-58

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Never Take A Knife To A Gun Fight!”

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 6, 2019

This is about spiritual warfare, about the dangers of being unprepared for spiritual battles. What makes the difference between defeat & victory? Here's five differences between spiritual champions and spiritual weaklings.

“NEVER TAKE A KNIFE TO A GUN FIGHT!” 1 Sam. 17 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Pharaoh fought an expensive war and his country was bankrupt. He had a very valuable diamond so he decided to pawn it to float his country for about a year. 2. So he took the Star diamond down to the largest pawn shop in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:8-50

Denomination: Assembly Of God