Sermons about 1 Samuel 17:21-37

Be Prepared - Scout Sunday Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 6, 2005

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So, just why did David pick up "5" smooth stones? It was because long before Scouting began, David understood the Scout Motto "Be Prepared"

OPEN: A bricklayer had an accident at work and filed following insurance report: On the day of my accident I was working alone on the roof of a 6-story building. When I completed my work I discovered that I had about 500 pounds of brick left over. Rather than carry the bricks down by hand, I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-53

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Too Big To Miss

Contributed by Shane Brooks on Feb 6, 2005

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Goliath- The warriors said, "He’s too big to hit" David said, "He’s too big to miss." Take your problems Head on

1 Samuel 17:12-37 This morning I will discuss- Facing unbeatable foes--Beating unbeatable odds When everyone says, “You’re gonna lose” That’s when God says, “Hang on my child, We’re about to kick some butt” I don’t serve a God - backs down, backs up, gives in or gives ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:12-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Will Faith Do?

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Feb 21, 2005

based on 19 ratings

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This is a message that shows us three things that having faith in God will do.

What Will Faith Do? Hebrews 11:1; I Samuel 17:12-51 I. Faith Will Reject Discouraging Words (v. 26-37) A. God Sized Faith Will Overcome Negative Attitudes 1. People of faith will see past the problem (v. 26) 2. People of faith will often be misunderstood (v. 28) 3. People of faith will ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:12-51

Denomination: Baptist

David Series

Contributed by Billy Kryger on Jun 22, 2004

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Series on Bible Characters.

INTRODUCTION: 1. David was not a soldier at this time. 2. He was considered too insignificant. 3. He was only a shepherd. 4. “When others see a shepherd-boy, God may see a king!” 5. Why did David fight Goliath? I. HE BELIEVED THAT THERE WAS A CAUSE--3-12 A. The enemy of God’s people (3-10) 1) His ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:31-52

Denomination: Baptist

Practical Atheism

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jul 7, 2004

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We are opposed to atheists and their impact on our society, but is it possible that we are atheists in the way we act? How can we keep from becoming practical atheists?

Passage: I Samuel 17 Intro: If you want to stir up the Christian community, talk about atheists and atheism. 1. we know the definition well; those who do not believe that God exists. 2. as a unified group, take responsibility for all kinds of mischief. 3. prayer in schools, ten commandments ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-58

Denomination: Evangelical Free

How To Slay Your Giants

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 9, 2004

based on 64 ratings

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In this message David will teach us how to slay the giants that taunt us in our valleys keeping us in the hills, keeping us from running free. (Faith Factor - part 5)

How To Slay Your Giants Faith Factor – part five IN - February of 1980 I was in the Navy living in Saratoga Springs New York. 90 miles away in Lake Placid a group of 12 American amateur hockey players took the ice to face the toughest and best hockey team in the world, Russia’s national team. It ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-54

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Help Somebody Is Trying To Criticize Me

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Aug 11, 2004

based on 24 ratings

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This sermon deals with the criticism we may face from others. It’s not a reason for us to give up.

Help, Somebody Is Criticizing Me. 3/28/04 1 Samuel 17:17-37 1 Corinthians 4:1-5 Is there anybody here who has ever been criticized before? Criticism has the power to make us remember things we would just as soon forget. In my twelve years of high school, four years of college, one year of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Facing Our Giants Series

Contributed by Lynwood Morriss on Sep 23, 2004

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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

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

Whatever Happened To The Cause Of Christ

Contributed by Joseph Marshall on Mar 7, 2002

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Things we can learn from DAvid about giving our life for the cause of Christ.

Today, many people are busy living there lives and are completely leaving out Christ. I am not talking about the unsaved, but rather the saved! There are many causes that we are concerned with; however, we have forgot the most important cause we could give our lives to---the cause of Christ. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:25-54

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be A Giant Killer

Contributed by Paul Tuck on Aug 12, 2003

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This is a narrative of David’s victory over Goliath over Gath, with some timely applications.

HOW TO BE A GIANT-KILLER I Samuel 17: 1-10, 32-36, 45-51 Israel is in a show-down with their old arch enemy, the Philistines. The Philistines are on one mountain and the Israelites on another, with a valley between them. Both armies seem to be at a standstill, with neither one wanting to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-51

Denomination: Baptist

Problem Analysis

Contributed by Michael Raisbeck on Aug 28, 2003

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Life is full of problems to solve; this is an introduction to an approach which may be helpful.

In previous messages I touched upon a process called KT Decision Analysis. There is also a related process called KT Problem Analysis. This process is used to solve problems in industry and the originators of the approach Charles H. Kepner and Benjamin B. Tregoe recognised that problem solving must ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-11, 1 Samuel 17:1-54

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

Going Going Gone For God

Contributed by Jason Love on Dec 3, 2002

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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

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