Sermons on 1 Samuel 17:20-51:

Wearing What Fits

Contributed by Kim Gilliland on Oct 18, 2000

David strapped Saul's sword over the armour and tried to walk, but he couldn't because he wasn't used to wearing them.

David strapped Saul's sword over the armour and tried to walk, but he couldn't because he wasn't used to wearing them. "I can't fight with all this," he said to Saul. "I'm not used to it." So he took it all off. 1 Samuel 17:39 DAVID'S BATTLE David, a mere shepherd boy sent to the front lines to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:32-49

When Looks Are Deceiving

Contributed by Kim Gilliland on Oct 18, 2000

.. and when [Goliath] got a good look at David, he was filled with scorn for him because he was just a nice, good-looking boy.

.. and when [Goliath] got a good look at David, he was filled with scorn for him because he was just a nice, good-looking boy. 1 Samuel 17:42 A GOLIATH AMONGST US When Goliath took a good look at David, he was filled with scorn. Why? Because all he saw was a nice young boy whom the Israelites ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:32-49

How The Holy Spirit Helps Leaders Mend Unhappy Memories

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

The Holy Spirit helps us identify which unhappy memories are causes for some of our emotional difficulties

How the Holy Spirit Helps Leaders Mend Unhappy Memories Illustration:Faith for my deliverance is not faith in God. Faith means, whether I am visibly delivered or not, I will stick to my belief that God is love. There are some things only learned in a fiery furnace. Oswald Chambers in Run ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:45-48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Facing The Giant

Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Oct 19, 2000

In life we face many situations and often we run away.

Facing the Giant Today I want to take the time to cover a small piece of history. As I read this it became clear to me that this battle is still being fought today by many, and lost as well. I am not talking about a physical fight, but rather a spiritual one. Today we are going to be reading from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-49

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Just Do It

Contributed by Germain Brown on Nov 22, 2000

You can do it in the Name of Jesus...

JUST DO IT 1 SAMUEL 17 HERE’S A STORY OF A GUY THAT WAS YOUNG AND GOOD LOOKING, LIKE ME, THAT WOULD TAKE CARE OF SHEEP. HIS NAME WAS DAVID. HE LIVED IN A LAND THAT WAS CLOSE TO GIANTS. AMONG THESE TALL PEOPLE, LIKE ME EXCEPT ONLY LIKE FIVE FEET TALLER, WAS A GIANT ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:41-51, Isaiah 54:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Killing The Giants In Your Life

Contributed by Kip Mcbride on Oct 18, 2000

Must have: I.

Must have: I. God's Provisions v. 40 "chose him five smooth stones out of the brook" * The provisions of God are always there when we need them. * The Bible tells us that he knows "what we have need of before we ask." * The provisions were going to be more than enough, "five smooth stones." * He ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:40-51

How To Kill A Giant

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: God can take care of life's seemingly insurmountable problems.

Thesis: God can take care of life's seemingly insurmountable problems. Intro.: 1. The story of David & Goliath is perhaps one of the best-known stories in all the Bible. a. Everybody knows it! 1) Pagans: sort of folk tale reminding that underdogs occasionally win. 2) Christians: one of those ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:45-47

Overcomers

Contributed by Joe Harding on Apr 18, 2001

Just like in the life of David, obstacles will come our way, but how will we overcome our obstacles and struggles, the giants of our lives?

“OVERCOMERS” I SAMUEL 17: 41-51 JANUARY 14, 2001 INTRODUCTION: What was your New Years Resolution? Congregational response: New Years Resolutions are really about overcoming Life struggles/Life Obstacles. Church Struggles are just the same. They are opportunities to overcome. TRANSITION ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:41-51

Denomination: Baptist

Construction Of A Kingdom 3: How To Deal With A Giant

Contributed by J. Ritter Jr on Oct 18, 2000

Introduction Today we continue in our study entitled, The Construction of a Kingdom.

Introduction Today we continue in our study entitled, The Construction of a Kingdom. Thus far we have learned from the failures of King Saul and God's election of the David, a young shepherd boy, and gained valuable insights as to the conditions necessary for God to construct His kingdom in our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1, 1 Samuel 17:1-50

Going Going Gone For God

Contributed by Jason Love on Dec 3, 2002

We need to always consider where we are going and what we are doing when it comes to our spiritual life.

I. Introduction To understand how we relate to this scripture we must first understand who David is. A. David is seen as a son(son of Jesse) B. David is seen as a servant(servant of Jesse) C. David receives instruction from his Father II.David was Going A. David left early in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:20-51

Denomination: Church Of God

Secrets Of A Giant Killer

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Dec 4, 2002

It was no accident nor coincidence, that made David a giant killer, Before the giant he had already killed a lion and a bear. In this sermon we look at the characteristics of Davids life that made him a giant killer.

Secret #1 David was Self disciplined: If David were standing here today he would tell you if you ever expect to slay the giants in your life you have become self disciplined like the ant, who has no ruler or overseer = she disciplines herself. (Pro 6:6-8) 6 ¶ Go to the ant, thou sluggard; ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-58

Denomination: Pentecostal

Stone One: Action Series

Contributed by Richard Clouse on Dec 19, 2002

David chose five stones before he faced Goliath. These five sermons will illustrates the five "stones" we can use to defeat giants in our lives.

(Five Stones that Kill any Giants!) 1 Samuel 17:1-58 Here are some truths we have learned so far. God is in the miracle business. God wants us to get out of our comfort zones and step out in faith. When we do, mountains will arise to bring discouragement and despair. We know how to move ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-58

Denomination: Baptist

Mountaintops And Valleys

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Jan 8, 2003

A message taken from the story of David and Goliath on the purpose of Mountaintops and Valleys in the life of the believer.

Mountaintops And Valleys I Samuel 17 Introduction I remember talking to someone a few years ago and they ask me this question. “Why does God allow bad things to happen to people?” Why are people unhappy in a miserable marriage was the issue at stake. This individual went on to mention other ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-49

Denomination: Baptist

"Called & Committed"

Contributed by David Washburn on Jan 9, 2003

There will be those who question your motives and there will be naysayers, but David shows us what it means to be called and committed in the name of the Living God.

As I get older, celebrating the arrival of a new year takes on less and less importance. I’m just as content spending a quiet evening at home. Staying up until midnight is no longer a priority, though my children think it’s awesome. While the celebratory nature of the New Year’s arrival may have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:28-37

Denomination: Baptist

Minding God's Business

Contributed by Philip Gill on Jan 13, 2003

We are called to go about the business given to us by God and while we may be challenged by the parable of the sheep and goats we should not be fearful, having faith that as we love our Lord, he even more deeply loves us.

Going about God’s Business "When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, then he will sit on the throne of his glory. {32}All the nations will be gathered before him, and he will separate people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats, {33}and he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46, 1 Samuel 17:34-36

Denomination: Anglican