Sermons on 1 Samuel 17:28-54:

I'm Confident Of That (Part One)

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 1, 2020

We can view the word confident in a purely negative light. We associate confidence with pride and arrogance, but that's not always the case. There are times where the word is used in a positive way. Let's look at some of them and see what we can take away.

I'M CONFIDENT OF THAT (part one) In the Wed. night study we've been going over verses regarding boasting about tomorrow and making plans for tomorrow but things not going as planned. Sometimes we're too confident that things are going to go a certain way and are blindsided when they ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 32:1-23, 1 Samuel 17:45-50, Jeremiah 17:5-10, 1 John 3:19-24, Hebrews 10:19-23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

End Of Your Prayer Is The Beginning Of Your Prayer Life Series

Contributed by Kamalanathan Francis on Nov 17, 2020

Living a prayer life is as important as the effective prayer time we have with God. Prayer is more than a ritual, it is building a relationship with the most important being in the universe. That’s why this topic is important than all other prayer teachings.

Our prayer life is examined by our fruitfulness in life. A sponge soaked in oil when it is squeezed spills out oil, and a sponge soaked in water, when squeezed, give out water. What goes inside comes out. If through prayer you have allowed God to work out in your life, godliness and spiritual gifts ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:22, 1 Samuel 17:45, 1 Samuel 17:34-36

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Facing Giants: Don't Run

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 29, 2020

A message about facing giants. Some insight in to David and Goliath

David and Goliath: Overcoming Giants Theme: Facing the Giant and Moving on. Text: 1 Samuel 17:1 - 58 Introduction The story of David and Goliath is one of the most popular stories in scripture. It has been used throughout the world to illustrate the ability of the small to defeat the big. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-58

Denomination: Church Of God

David: A Man After God's Heart (2) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 18, 2020

What made David a man after God's heart? David's confrontation with Goliath demonstrates David's committed, confident, and courageous heart!

David: A Man after God’s Heart (2) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 2/28/2016 Last Sunday we started a new series exploring the life of David. The Bible dedicates more pen and parchment to the life of David than to anyone other than Jesus himself. His adventures are ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:22, 1 Samuel 17:4-46

Denomination: Christian Church

Giants

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Aug 15, 2021

Defeating our Giants in the Power of God

April 9, 2016 One of the best loved stories in all the Bible is that of David and Goliath. We like stories of unlikely heroes who, outnumbered and out gunned, somehow find a way to overcome the odds. Let’s see what we can discover in this story ……. It goes something like this: The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:45-46

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Valley Of Breakout Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Feb 5, 2021

I am here today to tell you that God wants you to breakout from the pack. He wants you to experience that breakout moment in your Christian life- where you move ahead with Him by leaps and bounds even if means leaving your comfort zone behind.

Introduction In 1958, America began its spaceflight program. And it was John Glenn who became the first American to orbit the earth on February 20, 1962. And then as spaceflights continued, we made some advancement as to what we can do in space, and it was Ed White who became the first American to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:3-11, 1 Samuel 17:20-26, 1 Samuel 17:31-37

Denomination: Baptist

I Can Cry If I Want To?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 10, 2021

There is a lesson at Ziklag! Tears can be a sign of doubt and fear. 12 spies crying? Israel crying because of Goliath? Tears can breed fear and a run away spirit. Nehemiah warns quit crying and celebrate God.

I CAN CRY IF I WANT TO… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com There was a song when I was a teenager that went something like this: “ITS MY PARTY AND I’LL CRY IF I WANT TO…” CRY IF I WANT TO… YOU WOULD CRY TOO IF IT HAPPENED TO YOU… IT APPEARS THAT THE BOYFRIEND JOHNNY HAS ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:31, Numbers 14:1, 1 Samuel 17:11-47, 1 Samuel 30:4-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Secrets Of Spiritual Victory

Contributed by Sumeet Mj on Jun 2, 2021

The confrontation of David and Goliath is one of the most discussed and referred event in History. There are powerful spiritual keys in this passage that we can borrow for a victorious spiritual life.

Secrets of Victory!! 1 Samuel 17:45 Then David said to the Philistine, "You come to me with a sword, with a spear, and with a javelin. But I come to you in the name of the LORD of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied. 46 This day the LORD will deliver you into my hand, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:45-47, Genesis 3:1-4, Mark 16:17, James 5:14, Proverbs 18:21, Matthew 17:20, Romans 8:37  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

5th Sunday After Pentecost. June 23rd, 2024. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 13, 2021

Year B, Proper 7.

1 Samuel 17:32-49, Psalm 9:9-20, 1 Samuel 17:57-58, 1 Samuel 18:1-5, 1 Samuel 18:10-16, Psalm 133:1-3, Job 38:1-11, Psalm 107:1-3, Psalm 107:23-32, 2 Corinthians 6:1-13, Mark 4:35-41 A). WHEN GOD IS ON OUR SIDE. 1 Samuel 17:32-49. Things had reached an impasse in the territorial struggles ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:32-49, Psalm 9:9-20, 1 Samuel 17:57-58, 1 Samuel 18:1-5, 1 Samuel 18:10-16, Psalm 133:1-3, Job 38:1-11, Psalm 107:1-3, Psalm 107:23-32, 2 Corinthians 6:1-13, Mark 4:35-41  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Time To Fight.

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Jun 19, 2021

David faced down Goliath that was over 9 feet tall. Why?

A time to fight 1 Samuel 17:(1a, 4-11, 19-23), 32-49 In our text today (1a, 4-11, 19-23) is the lead up to this historic and informative true story we are looking at today. I will predominantly be in Verses 32-49. The back ground of a very familiar story: David was taking food to his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:32-49

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Live Like There’s No Tomorrow.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jun 21, 2021

No one in all of Israel wanted to contend with Goliath. His reputation went before him. He’d never lost one battle, because losing meant death. He’d won every time!

Live Like There’s No Tomorrow. 1 Samuel 17:45-47NKJV On May 25, 1979, Denis Waitly was desperately trying to catch a flight from Chicago to Los Angeles for a speaking engagement. There are easier airports to run through than O'Hara! When he arrived at his gate, they had just closed the jetway. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:45-47, Psalm 103:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Am With You In The Wilderness Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jun 28, 2020

Psalm 34 is a gift from David to us. It gives us a rare and honest glimpse into the heart of a Godly man who was overwhelmed by fear and fatigue and for a moment panicked … just as we are being constantly being overwhelmed and worn down by what seems like a non-stop barrage of bad news lately.

It seemed like just another day in the sleepy little town of Gath. Merchants selling their wares in the little local market. People standing in front of the shops, discussing the latest news and gossip. Small town folks just going about another typical day … when “they” appeared. Now … any ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-9, 1 Samuel 21:10-15, 1 Samuel 17:46-47, 2 Kings 6:11-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Five Stones Of David

Contributed by William Tan Yh on Jul 5, 2020

David brought five stones and a sling to confront Goliath. What do you bring when you are faced with your own Goliath?

Dear brothers and sisters, Thank you for joining us for today’s devotion. We will look at the story of David and Goliath. Let me first explain that the real hero in this story is God and the Goliath represents the challenges and struggles we face in life. Sometimes the challenges and struggles ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:28-50, Luke 10:19, Joshua 1:9

Denomination: Charismatic

Courageousness Through Weakness

Contributed by Paddick Van Zyl on Jul 17, 2020

Not by our might or power but by the anointing and power of the Lord do we gain victory.

Courageousness through Weakness Pastor Paddick Van Zyl 14-07-2020 Sermon Outline Scripture Reference: 1st Samuel 17 verses 20 to 54 Key verse : 45-47 45 Then David said to the Philistine, “You come to me with a sword, with a spear, and with a javelin. But I come to you in the name of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:20-54, Hebrews 4:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Bootlegging Your Blessing”

Contributed by Sean Dees on May 3, 2021

It’s time to arise and put on the whole armor of God; you need to know you are fearfully and wonderfully made, I am a child of God, I am a member of Christ’s body, I am the righteousness of God, I am the head and not the tail, I am more than a conqueror through Christ.

I. Saul A. Saul’s story is one that is often portrayed as the “pauper to the prince”. He is glamorized as the first King of Israel. He was no body, he had no “royal blood line” no one to fall back on to validate his worthiness as a King. He now has his name written in the history books as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:31-40