Sermons on 1 Samuel 17:4-47:

Five Stones For Victory

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Jun 2, 2009

Putting on the armor of God

By any earthy standard, the outcome of this battle would be "sure thing." However, when God enters the picture the entire outcome becomes quite different because of faith. It is interesting that David chose five smooth stones from the brook when only one was needed. Why did David do this? There is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:34-47

Denomination: United Methodist

The Power Of Small Is The Power Of God

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 20, 2009

God can do big things through little people.

Title: The Power of Small Is the Power of God Text: I Samuel 17 :( 1, 4-11, 19-23), 32-49 Thesis: God can do big things through little people. Introduction Today the message is classic Sunday School 101. From our earliest childhood Sunday School experiences we were told the story of David and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:32-49

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Holy Rebellion

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jul 8, 2009

The apostles of old had cause to report some people to God: They said, “O Lord, behold their threatening.” Many of us reading this message have been threatened in the past, while some are now living under the threat of their enemies. What a big insult to

HOLY REBELLION Dr. D. K. Olukoya Beloved, this week, we are considering a message entitled, “Holy Rebellion.” Sometime ago, a relative of mine brought a girl who had just arrived from the village to my house. The first night, she talked throughout in her sleep. I got angry in my spirit that day ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:38-40

Denomination: Pentecostal

Winners Never Quit Series

Contributed by Rev. Reynaldo Bechayda on Sep 30, 2010

Winners never quit... Quitters never win...

“Winners Never Quit” (Adapted from John Maxwell’s Characteristic of a Giant Killer) October 2010 Series: NEVER GIVE UP October 3, 2010 By: Rev. Rey T. Bechayda “Then David said to the Philistine, ‘You come to me with a sword and spear, and a javelin, but I come to you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:45-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who’s Battle Is It Anyway?

Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on Oct 17, 2010

Facing the battles of life

Who’s Battle is it Anyway? 1 Sam 17:45-47 David said to the Philistine, "You come against me with a dagger, spear, and sword, but I come against you in the name of the Lord of Hosts, the God of Israel's armies— you have defied Him. 46 Today, the Lord will hand you over to me. Today, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:45-47

Denomination: Baptist

Your Invitation Can Change The Worlds Series

Contributed by James Kirkland on Nov 1, 2010

People won't come unless they are invited. Invitations are not always accepted or wanted.

Your Invitation Can Change the Worlds When I say “Your Invitation Can Change the World”, where does your mind go? Do you think about being asked to go somewhere wonderful or are you thinking that you should be inviting someone to come with you? Just a simple question, but until you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:11

Denomination: Nazarene

The Down Side Of Super Sized

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Feb 6, 2010

Learning, like David, to be God-focused as we tackle the Goliaths in our life.

1. Introduction a. In today’s world we are constantly forced to face the issue of size. (1) A marketing ploy of McDonald’s in the past was “Would you like to super size that,” where for just a few cents more you could get an extra large serving of French fries and an ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-54

Facing The Giants - David's Story Series

Contributed by Gregg Barbour on Feb 8, 2010

Learn what it means to face your Giants in this message on David's story.

Here we are in the final message in the series of Old School Old Testament Bible Stories. I wanted to wrap up with one of the most famous stories in all of the O.T.—David and Goliath. You’ve all heard the story, probably seen the Veggie Tales episode-Dave and the Giant Pickle, or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-37

Denomination: *other

A Vision, Or A Cause

Contributed by Donny Granberry on Jan 9, 2009

A vision is something you can possess, but a cause possesses you. This message is about the difference between a vision and a cause.

A Vision or a Cause Pastor Donny Granberry Good Morning, if you are our guest, welcome to Central and thank you for worshipping with us today. To our church family, welcome to the Lord’s house as we gather together today and give praise and adoration to the King of Kings and Lord of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:20-29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

David The Giant Slayer Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 19, 2009

We can learn to much from David about how to fight our own giants. Perhaps the most important lesson is for us to remember is that the battle is the Lord’s.

Introduction: A. An archaeologist was digging in the Negev Desert in Israel and came upon a casket containing a mummy. 1. After examining it, he called the curator of a prestigious natural-history museum and said, “I’ve just discovered a 3,000 year-old mummy of a man who died of heart ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-54

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is Your Goliath?

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Sep 1, 2009

Facing the giants in your life is one of the hardest things to do. The Lord gives us a model example of how we can do it.

8/30/2009 What is your Goliath 1 Samuel chapter 17 I want to talk to you this morning about the giants in your life. Those things that overwhelm you. Those things that raise their ugly head and continually defeat you. Those things that you can never ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:8-12

Denomination: Nazarene

Where Are You Going Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 9, 2009

This is the 9th sermon in the series, "Pot Holes". Where is your life headed?

Sunday Morning August 30, 2009 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: Pot Holes [#9] WHERE ARE YOU GOING? 1 Samuel 17:1-58 Introduction: Where are you headed? As you go through life, where do you want to end up? When you reach the end of your life, what will it be that would cause ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-58

Denomination: Baptist

Five Rocks And A Mad Man

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Sep 12, 2009

Victory is just ahead for those who trust the Lord.

5 ROCKS AND A MAD MAN 1st Samuel 17:38 And Saul armed David with his armour, and he put an helmet of brass upon his head; also he armed him with a coat of mail. 39 And David girded his sword upon his armour, and he assayed to go; for he had not proved it. And David said ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:38-50

Denomination: Baptist

Why Goliath Did Not Attack

Contributed by Tim Larrimore on Sep 17, 2009

THIS SERMON TELLS WHY GOLIATH DID NOT RUN TO KILL DAVID.

WHY DIDN’T GOLIATH ATTACK? Text: 1 Samuel 17:1-11 Intro: Go over the story. The two armies had set up camp, one on the one side of the hill at Shochoh. Shochoh belonged to the Children of Israel (The enemy was in their land just like Satan) Vs1 Goliath had a 1).Helmet of brass,2) Coat of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Praying Against Your Enemies

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Sep 22, 2009

Praying for those who persecute you.

PRAYING AGAINST YOUR ENEMIES BY JERRY FALWELL I have never preached a sermon on praying against your enemies or praying about your enemies. As a matter of fact, I have never heard anyone preach this kind of sermon about enemies. Last Sunday I said in jest, “I pray that they (the terrorists) ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:45-46

Denomination: Baptist