Sermons on 1 Samuel 17:44-51:

Facing Our Giants

Contributed by Daniel Wheat on May 29, 2009

We all have difficulties in life. I would go so far as to say that some of them look insurmountable and impassable. They take the form of a giant of an issue. And there are times when we feel defeated before even getting to the battle. And those who we re

Facing Our Giants 1 Samuel 17:38-47 Introduction: We all have difficulties in life. I would go so far as to say that some of them look insurmountable and impassable. They take the form of a giant of an issue. And there are times when we feel defeated before even getting to the battle. And those who ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:38-47

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

Against All Odds

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jul 10, 2009

David vs. Goliath story teaches us to trust God’s word above the terrifying fears we face on a daily basis, even against all odds.

Against all odds 1 sam.17 David vs. Goliath! Who has not heard of that story? It is a story that’s retold whenever there is a little guy who goes to battle against a giant. And against all odds the little guy wins! Cheers for the little guy and boo and hiss to the defeated giant. All of us who has ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-54

Denomination: Evangelical Free

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

In The Land Of The Giants

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Feb 14, 2009

From the story of David and Goliath some practical truths to help us overcome the Giants in our life.

IN THE LAND OF THE GIANTS 1 SAMUEL 17 * As a kid when I heard the word “giant”, all I thought of was that old TV commercial for the Jolly Green Giant Vegetables. (sing) We perhaps I also thought of Jack and the Beanstalk and His words; "Fee, fi, fo, fun, I smell the blood of an Englishman: Be he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-54

Denomination: Baptist

David And The Dwarf

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Feb 22, 2009

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 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

Faith

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Feb 10, 2010

A few weeks ago I spoke to you about faith...and I gave you each a mustard seed to illustrate just how small a measure of faith was really needed to perform all the things God has for you to do...just that little bit of faith can move mountains!

FAITH 1 SAMUEL 17:20 40, 48 50 A few weeks ago I spoke to you about faith...and I gave you each a mustard seed to illustrate just how small a measure of faith was really needed to perform all the things God has for you to do...just that little bit of faith can move mountains! This morning I want ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:20-50

Five Stones For Victory

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Apr 15, 2009

david and goliath

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

A Giant Sized Attitude

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Apr 24, 2009

Learn to develop a Godly attitude as you examine the story of David and Goliath.

Today I want to begin a series of messages about attitude. Our attitude is such a powerful force in our lives. Your attitude will build you up or tear you down. We are living in an economic and social environment when it is vitally important that we find a positive God based attitude. Everywhere ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:26-45

Denomination: Baptist

"Step Up And Serve The Lord With What You Have"

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Nov 10, 2008

The Lord gives abilities, talents, and spiritual gifts to serve him. To not serve the Lord is to dry up spiritually.

“Step Up and Serve the Lord With What You Have" I Samuel 17:40-50 One of my favorite Old Testament stories is about David and Goliath. I tend to be for the under dog. Even in the business world when a small business takes on a corporation they talk about David taking on Goliath. This morning ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:40-50

Denomination: Free Methodist

Goliath Felled Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Aug 18, 2008

David can teach much about defeating our personal Goliaths

1 Samuel 17 Goliath Felled Show clip from “The Bear” during break Read 1 Samuel 17:1-54 Describe Goliath 9.5 ft tall 126 lbs of armor alone spear like a fence post – the head alone weighed 15 lbs modern terms – Tiananmen Square standoff Who is your Goliath? What is it in your life that looks ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-54

Denomination: *other

Fighting To Win Series

Contributed by Jeremias Fababier on Sep 3, 2008

Many Christians fight just to fight but they are not fighting to win.

TOPIC: FIGHT TO WIN Text: I Samuel 17:50 “So David triumphed over the Philistine with a sling and a stone; without a sword in his hand he struck down the Philistine and killed him.” Introduction: How did David won over Goliath? The normal answer to this question is, “Using his sling and stones ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:50

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pursuing Your Giants

Contributed by W. Alderman on Sep 22, 2008

This is a sermon that shows the courage of David to take on Goliath.

PURSUING YOUR GIANTS 1 Samuel 17 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: It is not enough to only “face your giants”, there are times that you must pursue your giants. There must be a sudden, non-lingering attack; we must do as did David, pursue our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-58

Denomination: Baptist