Sermons about 1 Samuel 17:4-23

David And The Dwarf

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Feb 22, 2009

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May I remind all of us that we take life head on by faith before anything else - even when life looks seemingly unsteady, surely unpredictable, seriously unbearable and securely unbeatable!

Let me ask, how many of us would love to ask God – “God give me just a glimpse of the battles I will face this year or for the rest of my life?” Psalm 39:4 “Show me, O Lord, my life’s end.” How many of have said at one time, “God, just let me get everything in order with my life and then I’ll ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-51

Denomination: Baptist

The Underdog

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Mar 13, 2009

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How does the underdog become the overachiever?

THE UNDERDOG 1st Samuel 17:1-50 INTRODUCTION: There’s no need to fear! Underdog is here! Remember that cartoon? We enjoyed seeing the puny dog take on the villains and accomplish impossible feats of strength and daring do. We like to root for the underdog. We like to see the little guy beat the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-50

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Youth Of Power And Promise Series

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 19, 2009

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Youth have both the power and promise to play an integral role in the betterment of our society, community and our church.

Sunday, June 3, 2007 “Youth of Power and Promise” Text: I Samuel 17: 12 - 26 As we begin to recognize our youth during this youth month, I’m proud to announce that in our midst are youth of power and promise. In some instances we see the promise, but do not acknowledge their power. We act as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:12-26

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Too Big To Fail

Contributed by Sanford Colquitt on Mar 21, 2009

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Many today are willing to give up the battle beford the fight begins. Just live in bondage and conclude there is no way out.

Sunday, March 15, 2009 There’s a wind blowing across America and in fact around the world, suggesting that there are powers that are indestructible. There are voices, including the President of this great country, suggesting that there are institutions or powers that are too big to fail. On ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-58

Denomination: Pentecostal

Giant Killing For Beginners

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Mar 23, 2009

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Living victoriously has much in common with David’s victory over Goliath. The shepherd didn’t act in faith that hadn’t already been tested; he acted according to his consistent experience with God.

When I was young, I was a huge fan of the Walt Disney version of Zorro. I loved the idea of a person who would dress up in a costume, ride a beautiful horse, and cross swords triumphantly with the forces of injustice and oppression—though I would have defined those forces merely as “the bad guys” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-53

Denomination: *other

Killing Lions-Fear Series

Contributed by Jim Caswell on Apr 26, 2017

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Kill the Lion of fear keeping you from God's ideal for your life.

Title: Killing Lions-Fear Date: 8/2/15 Place: BLCC Text: Psalm 34.4-14, 1 Samuel 17 CT: Kill the Lion of fear keeping you from God’s ideal. [Screen 1] The phrase "Be afraid, be very afraid" was a tagline from the 1986 horror flick The Fly. Google the phrase and you'll get about 183 million ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-58, Psalm 34:4-14

Denomination: Christian Church

Defiant Giants Series

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jun 6, 2016

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This the second message in the series on David. This deals with when he faced Goliath.

1 Samuel 17:1-11 KJV Now the Philistines gathered together their armies to battle, and were gathered together at Shochoh, which belongeth to Judah, and pitched between Shochoh and Azekah, in Ephesdammim. [2] And Saul and the men of Israel were gathered together, and pitched by the valley of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

When The Battle Comes

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Jul 6, 2016

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To encourage the listener that the battle belongs to the Lord!

Most of us are familiar with the story of David and Goliath. It truly is one of the greatest victories in all of Scripture. David, a mere shepherd boy stands to face the giant, Goliath in battle and he wins. This is the kind of story we need to hear isn’t it? After all who doesn’t have a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:3-50

Denomination: Other

Need A Confidence Boost?

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Aug 2, 2016

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Proposition: David shows us 4 keys to possess a better self-esteem and self-confidence and live victoriously 1. By possessing an Affirmative Attitude 2. By possessing a Proper Perspective 3. By Negating the Negatives 4. Assuming God's Armor

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1 - 58 (cf. verses 19 - 51; Philippians 4:4-7 Title: Need A Confidence Boost? Theme: Gaining Self-Confidence through God Proposition: David reveals to us how we can have a better self-esteem and more self-confidence. In Christ we can possess: 1. An Affirmative ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-58

Denomination: Nazarene

What Does This New Year Hold For Me?

Contributed by James Burns on Jan 9, 2016

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How will you view God or Jesus in this coming year?

Scripture: Numbers 13: 26 – 33, 1 Samuel 17: 1-51, 2016 how big will your God or the Lord be to you, how much are you looking forward to seeing what God is going to do this new year or I should say the Holy Spirit is going to do with the Lord directing. Are we going to be like the ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:26-33, 1 Samuel 17:1-51

Denomination: Nazarene

Are You Qualified? Series

Contributed by Brandon Vernoy on Sep 2, 2016

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God has a habit of picking people who have been passed over. All the great men and women of scripture were unqualified

Are You Qualified? 1. CONTRAST: HUMANLY SPEAKING THERE WAS A GREAT CONTRAST BETWEEN DAVID AND GOLIATH. " A champion named Goliath, who was from Gath, came out of the Philistine camp. He was over nine feet tall. He had a bronze helmet on his head and wore a coat of scale armor of bronze weighing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:4-53

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Sep 5, 2016

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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

Is There Not A Cause?

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Sep 27, 2016

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As David stood in bewilderment of the lack of courage among the men of Israel, he asked the question: Is there not a cause? This question remains relevant today. Surely you will agree there is a cause, and we must be willing to stand.

Is There Not a Cause? I Samuel 17: 17-29 Often this chapter is preached in light of David’s miraculous defeat of the mighty giant, Goliath. That is a wonderful testimony to the presence and power of the God we serve; but today I want to look at the events that led up to David’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:17-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Game Of Thrones- Israel’s Experience With Human Kings” Series

Contributed by Rev. Clarence Eisberg on Oct 27, 2015

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David is not the only person to come up against a giant. All believers will find themselves face to face with big challenges. Giants in our lives.

The Game of Thrones- Israel’s Experience with Human Kings” Giants in our Lives Every Sunday School student knows this wonderful story of David and Goliath. God used a brave young man full of faith to face a nine foot tall giant of a human for God and His people, Israel. With ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-25

Denomination: Lutheran

David’s Battle Plan

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015

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David’s Battle Plan

I Samuel 17:20-30 David’s Battle Plan 1. David's Review Of The Battle (a) In spite of his Father being Anxious. 20 And David rose up early in the morning, and left the sheep with a keeper, and took, and went, as Jesse had commanded him; and he came to the trench, as the host was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:20-30

Denomination: Holiness

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