Sermons on 1 Samuel 17:34-36:

Kingdom And Chaos - God Chooses David

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Feb 21, 2019

The first time, Samuel anointed a king, he found Saul, who was the most handsome, strongest man in the nation. This time, God sends Samuel to Bethlehem, to the house of Jesse, who has eight sons.

Kingdom and Chaos 1st Samuel 16 – God Chooses David February 24, 2019 The first time, Samuel anointed a king, he found Saul, who was the most handsome, strongest man in the nation. This time, God sends Samuel to Bethlehem, to the house of Jesse, who has eight sons. 1 Samuel 16:10-13 NIV Jesse ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:10-13, Isaiah 50:10-11, 1 Samuel 17:34-37, 1 Corinthians 1:28-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Optimism

Contributed by Isaac Magsino on Mar 11, 2019

“The optimist recognizes a responsibility in every crisis; the pessimist sees a crisis in every responsibility.” – copied

Theme: Optimism Text: I Samuel 17: 1-58 Place: FBC Kodiak, Alaska Date: January 8, 2k6 Intro: Illus: a man lost a leg in an accident and when he was picked up and discover what had actually happened, he said to those around him, “Thank God it was the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-58

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

Small Things Matter To God

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Dec 29, 2019

Have you ever felt your task was insignificant? Today we will talk about how small things matter to God!

Zechariah 4:10 – For who hath despised the day of small things… I. HONEYBEE’S What if all of a sudden there were no more honey-bees? A. It takes more than water, sunshine and soil to make the world green. It also takes pollination. 1. At least 30% of the world’s crops and 90% of all plants ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:10, 1 Samuel 17:1-58, John 6:8-12, John 6:9, Proverbs 28:20, James 4:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Giant Killers Series

Contributed by Greg Lindsey on Mar 8, 2020

Overcoming whatever you may be facing in your life.

I love that video. That may or may not have something to do with the fact that that’s my daughter Spence. So hey, good morning and welcome to this place that we call DCC. It is so good to have you with us today that’s always true but especially true if you are brand new. So if that’s you, you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:32-51

6 Five Small Stones - Series

Contributed by Roberta Karchner on Mar 27, 2020

What does it mean to lean on God in the age of Coronavirus? Looking at David and Goliath (Worship Resources included)

Sunday, March 29, 2020 Prayers for the World: In our world today, there are many who need prayer. We lift up the ill, and those who care for them. We lift up the vulnerable, that you might surround them with your protection. We lift up the grieving, and we ask that they find comfort in you. We ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:34-37, Lamentations 3:21-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Understanding The Real Battle

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Apr 6, 2020

When David fought Goliath, he was the only person who understood that the battle was not a natural one but a spiritual one. It’s a lesson that the Body of Christ must learn.

This morning we’re going to be in 1 Samuel 17. The Lord has really been ministering to me about some things in 1 Samuel 12, 16 and 17. 1 Samuel 17 is the story of David and Goliath. But it’s really a story about how the enemy of the soul attacks the Body of Christ. We’re going to look at that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:11-13, 1 Samuel 17:1-50

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Facing Giants Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 24, 2019

"Facing Giants" from the David and Goliath story in 1 Samuel 17. The point is that our "giants" aren't always what they seem to be and neither are we. With the help of God we are greater than we imagine and the giants are smaller.

1. We love the Underdog stories In February, 1980, the US Olympic Hockey team took the ice in Lake Placid, NY to face the toughest hockey team in the world – the USSR. Two weeks before in Olympic competition, the Russians beat the Americans, 12-2. That night, however, proved to be different. The US ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-58

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Never Take A Knife To A Gun Fight!”

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 6, 2019

This is about spiritual warfare, about the dangers of being unprepared for spiritual battles. What makes the difference between defeat & victory? Here's five differences between spiritual champions and spiritual weaklings.

“NEVER TAKE A KNIFE TO A GUN FIGHT!” 1 Sam. 17 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Pharaoh fought an expensive war and his country was bankrupt. He had a very valuable diamond so he decided to pawn it to float his country for about a year. 2. So he took the Star diamond down to the largest pawn shop in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:8-50

Denomination: Assembly Of God

David And Goliath--Part 2 Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 3, 2019

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

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:31-40

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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

Gigante Sometido Ó Gigante Destruído

Contributed by Craig Benner on Apr 2, 2016

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

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-51

Denomination: Pentecostal

Facing Your Giants (1) Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 10, 2016

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

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:17-40

Denomination: Independent/Bible