Sermons on 1 Samuel 17:39-58:

You Are A Giant-Killer But Don't Know It. Series

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Sep 5, 2016

When God chooses a man, He will present that man with an opportunity to vindicate his call before men. David is called by God, but that call is private until God brings him to the surface. Goliath becomes that means of public exposure for David.

Series: David - A Man After God¡¦s Own Heart: Part 5: You Are A Giant Killer But Don¡¦t Know It (1&2) 1 Samuel 17: 1 Now the Philistines gathered their forces for war and assembled at Sokoh in Judah. They pitched camp at Ephes Dammim, between Sokoh and Azekah. 2 Saul and the Israelites assembled ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-47

Denomination: Charismatic

How To Face Your Giants Series

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Sep 5, 2016

David simply a man who believes God for the impossible. He faces giants like everyone of us does everyday. But David trusted God with the impossible and faith brought out the best out of him. Attributes in private now became public. We are giant killers.

Series: David - A Man After God¡¦s Own Heart: Part 4: How To Face Your Giants (1, 2, 3) 1 Samuel 17: 40 And David took his staff in his hand, and chose him five smooth stones out of the brook, and put them in a shepherd's bag which he had, even in a scrip; and his sling was in his hand: and he drew ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:40-54

Denomination: Charismatic

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

Dealing With Giants

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 6, 2018

When opportunity collides with life, there will always be a battle. there will always be giants that have to be defeated and giants that will sidetrack your purpose. how do we deal with them?

Dealing with Giants 1 Samuel 17 Introduction- This morning I want to take a look at familiar passage of Scripture. David and Goliath! The fight of the big guy against the underdog. The fight of good against evil. It makes for a great story- but it is not so great when you are the little guy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:32-40

Denomination: Nazarene

5 Smooth Stones

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 23, 2018

David needed no sword, spear, helmet, etc., but God's weapons -- the 5 smooth stones of the Name of Jesus, the Blood of Christ, the Word of God, the Spirit, and prayer. By those our giants will fall too!

5 SMOOTH STONES 1 Sam. 17:40 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: DOING A GOOD DEED 1. A young pastor (trying to live a holy life) was sitting in a restaurant eating lunch. He opened a letter he’d just received that morning from his mom. As he opened it a twenty-dollar bill fell out. He thought to himself, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:38-40

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"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

Winning In A Land Of Giants

Contributed by Darrell Williams on Nov 8, 2019

You can win in a land of giants.

Stonewall Jackson was a famous Confederate general. Now, his mother didn't name him Stonewall. His name was actually Thomas Jackson. He earned the name we know him by in the first major land battle of the Civil War, the Battle of Bull Run. The Confederate forces were overwhelmed. They were ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:41-51

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Relentless Rescue Series

Contributed by Greg Lindsey on Mar 7, 2020

A Journey Through the Larger Story of the 66 Books of the Bible.

ILLUST> So, this past Thursday while I was actually in the middle of trying to write this message and to get it to all make sense I received a text from my youngest daughter Stella. Now, if you know Stella you know that it’s always a crap shoot as to what you are going to get when she texts ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:4-7, 1 Samuel 17:46-47, 2 Samuel 7:11-16, Malachi 4:1-3

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

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 Your Fears

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Apr 28, 2020

How to trust in God through difficult times

FACING YOUR FEARS Dr. Jerome Frank was a professor of psychiatry at Johns Hopkins University. He told the story that years ago he was flying across the US to attend a lecture. This was back in the 1960s before all of the modern security measures were installed at airports. He sat beside a man on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:45-50

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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

"five Stones For My Child"

Contributed by John Bright on Aug 4, 2022

Sermon for Father's Day

"Five Stones for My Child" 1 Samuel 17 A sermon for 6/19/22 – Father’s Day Pastor John Bright 1 Samuel 17 “40 Then he took his staff in his hand; and he chose for himself five smooth stones from the brook, and put them in a shepherd’s bag, in a pouch which he had, and his sling was in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:40, Proverbs 22:6, Ephesians 4:14-15, Romans 5:3-4, James 1:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist