Sermons on 1 Samuel 17:28-30:

Victory In The Valley – Confronting The Giants Of Life Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 4, 2025

Every believer will face giants. Some will be giants of fear, failure, delay, sin, or public opposition. But like David, we must run into the valley with confidence in the God who fights for us.

VICTORY IN THE VALLEY – CONFRONTING THE GIANTS OF LIFE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 17:1-58 Supporting Texts: Psalm 27:1-3, 2 Corinthians 10:4, Romans 8:37, Isaiah 41:10, Ephesians 6:10-13 INTRODUCTION: Every believer will face a valley where a giant stands tall—defying faith, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-58

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Victories Won In Faith Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 5, 2025

In every generation, God raises men and women who defy the odds and overcome great obstacles—not by physical might, but by faith.

VICTORIES WON IN FAITH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 17:1-54 Supporting Texts: Hebrews 11:32-34, 1 John 5:4, Romans 8:37, Psalm 44:6-7, Ephesians 6:16 INTRODUCTION: In every generation, God raises men and women who defy the odds and overcome great obstacles—not by physical might, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-54

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Youth As Vessels Of Revival Series

Contributed by Timilehin Daniel Olabiyi on Dec 30, 2025

I want to take you back in time to a scene of dread and despair. The Israelites and the Philistines are facing off in the Valley of Elah. For forty days, a giant named Goliath has been walking out, challenging the Israelites to a one-on-one battle.

Introduction I want to take you back in time to a scene of dread and despair. The Israelites and the Philistines are facing off in the Valley of Elah. For forty days, a giant named Goliath has been walking out, challenging the Israelites to a one-on-one battle. And for forty days, the entire army ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:2-11, 1 Samuel 17:14-26, 1 Samuel 17:28-37, 1 Samuel 17:32-37

Denomination: Apostolic

Is There Not A Cause?

Contributed by David Dunn on Jan 5, 2026

God’s word is never idle—it creates purpose and calls for response. Like David, we are not defined by the roles others assign us, but by the word God has spoken over our lives. When that word becomes a cause, faith moves from observation to obedience.

As David stood in the Valley of Elah, the battle between Israel and the Philistines was nearing a breaking point. For forty days, the giant Goliath had stepped forward to issue his challenge, defying the armies of the living God. And for forty days, no one answered him. The silence was not caused ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:29, 1 Samuel 16:7, 1 Corinthians 1:26-29, 1 John 2:20, 2 Corinthians 12:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Purpose For Your Life

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 23, 2024

All of us have things inside of us that could destroy the mission, that threaten to eat up our purpose and our goals and our life.

What are you here for? Is there not a cause? Opening illustration: My wife and I pioneered and were instrumental in reviving the underground church in the Middle East. We served there for 14 years. No news media will ever tell you that the Spirit of God is moving in a powerful way in the Middle ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:25-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Will Fight For You PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 4, 2024

This sermon encourages trusting God in challenging times, drawing strength from His promises, and fulfilling our purpose through His divine intervention. Key

Good morning, beloved family of God. As we gather here today, let's remember that we are not here by mere coincidence, but by divine appointment. God has a word for each one of us, a word that will echo in the deepest chambers of our hearts and resonate in the corridors of our souls. Our Scripture ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:29-50

Topics: Faith

Haters PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 10, 2024

This sermon explores how David's faith, love, and hope in God guided him through hostility, gave him purpose, and helped him persevere in the face of doubt.

Good morning, cherished family of God. It's such a joy to gather together, united by our shared love of Christ and a desire to grow in our understanding of His Word. Today, we are turning our hearts and minds towards the life of young David, a shepherd boy who would become a king. Our Scripture ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:24-31

Topics: David's Brother, Motives

The Itching Ear: Perception

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 25, 2025

WE HAVE TWO EARS, WE MUST LISTEN TO GOD'S WORD. Never compromise. Stand firm.

THE ITCHING EAR SYNDROME! WHEN YOU CHANGE THE WAY YOU LOOK AT SOMETHING YOU WILL CHANGE WHAT YOU SEE…(Several parts) By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) 2 Corinthians 5:7 (For we walk by faith, not by sight:) Perspective perception… Sermons come ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:7, 1 Samuel 17:28, Acts 28:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Despised But Anointed

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 15, 2025

This message will help you embrace your divine anointing, rise above human rejection, and walk with confidence knowing that no despising can stop your destiny.

DESPISED BUT ANOINTED By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 17:28-37 Key Verse: “And David said to Saul, Thy servant kept his father’s sheep, and there came a lion, and a bear, and took a lamb out of the flock… The LORD that delivered me out of the paw of the lion, and out of the paw of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:28-37

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Gets The Glory Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

David's story teaches us to keep our focus on God above all else. We must recognize the "giants" in our lives and trust that God is bigger and more powerful.

Today, we're gonna dig deep into the story of David. Let's jump into 1 Samuel 17:12-28. David was the youngest in his family, and his job was to look after the sheep. Not exactly glamorous, right? But God didn't care about that. He saw David's heart. Ever felt like you're not taken seriously ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:12-28

Topics: Spiritual Strength, Divine Guidance, Faith Healing, Resilience

Hope For The Underdog Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Even when we feel overwhelmed and like the underdog, we can have hope in God's faithfulness and power to bring victory in our lives.

School, parents, friends, the pandemic - it can all feel like too much sometimes. And trying to grow in our faith and overcome our mistakes can be hard. But the cool thing is, we don't have to do it alone. The Bible is packed with stories of people who faced crazy odds and still came out on top. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:20-50, Ephesians 6:12

Topics: Resilience, Overcoming Adversity, Emotional Strength, Crisis Management

Encouraging The Discouraged: David’s Faith In Action - 1 Samuel 17:22-37 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Aug 20, 2025

You have massive power to build the faith of others by the way you talk about God.

For free audio or video download of this message, visit https://www.treasuringgod.com/sermons-by-scripture or my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@DarrellFerguson. 1 Samuel 17:22-37 David left his things with the keeper of supplies, ran to the battle lines and greeted his brothers. 23 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:22-37

Finding Courage In Faith SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

As David questioned the lack of bravery among the Israelites, he posed the question: Is there not a reason to stand up? This question is still pertinent today. There is indeed a reason, and we must be prepared to stand up for it.

In the story of David and Goliath, we often focus on the miraculous defeat of the giant. However, today we will examine the events leading up to this confrontation and the question David posed to his brother: Is there not a cause? This question remains relevant today, as we face challenges to our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:17-29

Topics: Courage, Faith

Facing Your Giants SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

In a world filled with daunting challenges, many are too fearful to confront them. David, however, faced a literal giant, despite the fear and criticism from those around him. His question, 'Is there not a Cause?', challenges us to confront our own giants with courage and faith.

David, the youngest son of Jesse, was sent by his father to bring food to his brothers who were serving in Saul's army. Little did David know that he would encounter a giant named Goliath, who was defying the armies of Israel. While everyone else was filled with fear and hesitation, David boldly ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:28-30

Topics: Courage, Faith

Five Smooth Stones - God Gets The Glory Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores how God often chooses the unlikely and the weak to showcase His strength and faithfulness, using the story of David as an example.

Welcome back for another week of worship together! I’m thankful you decided to join us this morning. If you were here last week, you know we started a brand new sermon series called “5 Smooth Stones.” We looked at the story of David and Goliath. This is a well-known story about the Israelite army ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:12-28

Topics: Unlikely Heroes, Divine Plan, Facing Giants

Sermon Series: Five Smooth Stones