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  • Derrick Strickland avatar

    God's Fitting Room

    Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Mar 19, 2016
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    Beware of what other's try to put on you. God's has a calling and anointing that will fit you perfectly.

    INTRO: 1. When I think about this event in the life of David, I don’t envision David standing before Goliath with a sling in his hand… I rather envision David in Saul’s dressing room buried under the massive armor of King Saul. a. How awkward it must have been, being ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Gigante Sometido Ó Gigante Destruído

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Apr 2, 2016
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    Todos peleamos con gigante en nuestras vidas. Es vital que saquemos la cabeza del gigante, y no solamente herirle. Eso nos asegura de una victoria completa en dicha area de la guerra spiritual.

    Gigante Sometido ó Gigante Destruído 1 Samuel 17 Nú. 13:33 También vimos allí gigantes, hijos de Anac, raza de los gigantes: y éramos nosotros, a nuestro parecer, como langostas; y así les parecíamos a ellos. 1 Cr. 20:4 Después de esto aconteció que se levantó guerra en Gezer contra los ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Ruthlessly Aggressive

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Apr 5, 2016
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    Sometimes you got to be ruthlessly aggressive in what you want to do! Focus has to be sharp like the eyes of an eagle! Undivided attention!

    Ruthlessly aggressive! 1 Samuel 17:29”But David said, "What have I done now? Was it not just a question?" 30 Then he turned away from him to another and said the same thing…” Sometimes you got to be ruthlessly aggressive in what you want to do! Focus has to be sharp like the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Facing Your Giants (1) Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 10, 2016
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     | 10,954 views

    By God's grace we can overcome the giants in our lives. Watch what you are focusing on. Do what you possibly can.

    1 Samuel 17 records the famous story of young boy David fighting against the giant Philistine soldier Goliath. • This event likely happened after chapter 14 chronologically speaking, because at this point King Saul still does not know David. • It is likely that the author recaps what ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Little Giant

    Contributed by David Nolte on May 15, 2016
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    David's faith in the livingx God defeated Goliath

    “The Little Giant” 1 Samuel 17:32-51 David P. Nolte There they stood, eyeball to kneecap, two opponents, two giants. One young, ruddy, handsome; the other burly, brutish, and so ugly his mother had to close her eyes to kiss him goodnight. One was small, the other over 9 feet ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Nick S Panico avatar

    Facing Your Giants

    Contributed by Nick S Panico on May 20, 2016
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    The story of David and how he overcame his giant of a problem. Defining traits necessary to overcome the obstacles of life to live the victorious Christian life.

    Facing Your Giants Part #1 1 Samuel 17:40–51 (NIV84) — 40 Then he took his staff in his hand, chose five smooth stones from the stream, put them in the pouch of his shepherd’s bag and, with his sling in his hand, approached the Philistine. 41 Meanwhile, the Philistine, with his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Giant-Killing Courage"

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Nov 11, 2016
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    This sermon is about developing the courage we need to face the giants in our lives. Based on story of David & Goliath.

    “GIANT-KILLING COURAGE” 1 Sam. 17 INTRO – I love the way that God has given us so many wonderful stories in His Word about the ways that He has worked in His people’s lives. There is so much we can learn & apply to our lives right now today in 2016 as we look at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Self Inflicted Wounds Of Christians Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 13, 2016
     | 10,038 views

    We are very familiar with the saying, “Same old problems, Different day.” We’ve prayed/fasted about it ...had the preacher/other Christians pray for us and we just on going back to the same sin that has tripped us up for years. (The usual defiance.)

    The Self Inflicted Wounds of Christians October 30, 2016 CFBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson A We are very familiar with the saying, “Same old problems, Different day.” 1 The calendar may change but we keep facing the same opposition, defiance, sin, hang ups, habits, behavior, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    David And Goliath--Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 3, 2019
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     | 10,998 views

    In Samuel 17:31-40 we learn that God raises up a savior against those who defy him.

    Scripture We continue our sermon series on “The Life of David.” Today I want to examine the story of “David and Goliath—Part 2.” Israel’s first king was a man named Saul. He was head and shoulders taller than anyone else in Israel. However, because of his blatant disobedience of the Lord’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Becoming A Giant Killer

    Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 10, 2021
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    All of us face giants of debt, abuse, rejection, troubled children, battle fears, health issues, habits, failure, or depression. They seem impossible to overcome. But David shows us how to trust in God to save us. Jesus, our Champion, won the victory!

    BECOMING A GIANT KILLER 1 Sam. 17:2-51 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: You have to know…“HOW TO GET HELP” 1. One day Jacob, a Jew living in Russia, slipped on the wet riverbank and fell into the water. Unfortunately, Jacob couldn’t swim and was in serious danger of drowning. 2. Two Communist ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "Is There Not A Cause...”

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 28, 2022
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    Life is filled with many surprises. That is, there are times when we feel we can depend on some things and then they disappoint us. For example,

    Illus: Some of you have bought new cars because you wanted some dependable transportation. Then you found that new car, that you thought would surely be dependable, stranded you on a roadside. There are many things we have thought would be dependable that turned out not to be. Then there are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    God Uses Who You Are

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 28, 2022
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     | 5,056 views

    We need to get rid of the ill-fitting fashion, or armor, that we’ve tried to squeeze into that’s strangling the life out of us. We need to be who we are in Christ, and utilize our own special equipping. This is what David decided was best.

    Have you ever felt as though you don’t quite know where God wants to use you, and you often feel awkward where you’re presently serving? Perhaps it’s because you’ve been pushed into an area of service that doesn’t suit how the Lord has made you and equipped you, and who you really are inside. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    God’s Endowments

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 31, 2022
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    The text and story you are all familiar with. Yet, as with all of God’s Word, there is yet another lesson we can learn.

    As you know, Israel was facing the Philistines. David came along. He learned that no one would fight Goliath, who had blasphemed the name of David’s God, and he decided that if no one else would fight him, he would. Illus: Isn’t it good that you always find, among God’s people, those with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Lowe avatar

    David Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 11, 2022
     | 3,803 views

    David is described in the Hebrew Bible as a king of the United Monarchy of Israel and Judah. In the Books of Samuel, David is a young shepherd and harpist who gains fame by slaying the giant Goliath, a champion of the Philistines in southern Canaan.

    David This article provides an overview of David's remarkable life, from his beginnings as a shepherd to becoming King. David King of Israel Reign c.?1010–970 BCE Predecessor Ish-bosheth Successor Solomon Born c.?1040 BCE Bethlehem, United Kingdom of Israel Died c.?970 BCE Jerusalem, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Eagle Christians

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 18, 2022
     | 3,009 views

    In 1 Samuel we have the very exciting story of David and Goliath. From the human viewpoint, this was the biggest mismatch that has ever occurred.

    Illus: If any of you watch professional boxing, you know that the weight of the boxers has to be within a few pounds, or they are not allowed to fight each other. They would not think of putting a "feather" weight, weighing just a little more than a hundred pounds, in the ring with a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist