Sermons on Combatting Giants:

Facing Your Giants: overcoming Life’s Challenges!

Contributed by George Durham on Jul 8, 2014

David & Goliath: 1 Samuel 17

1 Samuel 17:12-50 David & Goliath + Philistine army had gathered 4 war against Israel. 2 Armies faced each other, camped 4 battle on Opposite sides of a STEEP VALLEY. SOMETHING IS MOVING DOWN THE SLOPE. SOMETHING BIG. SOMETHING HUGE. LIKE A TREE!. Whatever it is, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:3-50

Denomination: United Methodist

God's Masterpiece For Our Master Peace Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 24, 2020

The world is filled with forgeries. God had designed a masterpiece that provides peace in the church, our conduct, and our combat.

1. Ephesians 1:3-10 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places, 4 even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before him. In love 5 he predestined ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Developing A Prayer-Directed Spirit

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 9, 2004

Preparing our hearts through prayer for combat with evil

As we gather this morning we do so at a unique time in our lives.. a time in which our nation is preparing for war… perhaps a war that will unfold in a more drawn out manner… but still with a call to ‘readiness’ that is fitting of war. The National Guard has been called up. Reserves… possible ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Learning To Let Go" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Mar 14, 2016

This is one of ten messages on the GIANTS all of us face in life. This giant is called grief.

FACING YOUR GIANTS “Learning to Let Go” John 11: 17-44 The Bible records 34 miracles performed by Jesus. He changed water to wine, he healed the deaf… • made the blind to see • the crippled could walk • those with leprosy were made whole • He fed the ...read more

Scripture: John 11:17-44

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Life’s Challenges

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 31, 2011

(i) Focus on giants – you stumble. (ii) Focus on God – your giants tumble.

Opening illustration: Inevitably, trouble will invade our lives: A bad report from a medical test, the betrayal of a trusted friend, a child who rejects us, or a spouse who leaves us. The list of possibilities is long, but there are only two options: forge ahead on our own, or turn to God. Flying ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Marks Of True Greatness

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Jun 6, 2002

John was a spiritual Giant

"TRUE GREATNESS" By: Dr. Dennis Deese JOHN 1:19-34 There have been many who claimed to be great and the world has claimed many people to be great. But God’s claim of greatness is true greatness. ETS: John was a great man ESS: We need great men today (spiritual giants) Matthew 11:11 Verily I ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-34

Facing Your Fear Of The Future Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 4, 2006

Part 1 of the series: Facing Your Fears.

Today I am beginning a new 5-part sermon series called Facing Your Fears. This series will include the following sermons: • Facing Your Fear of the Future • Facing Your Fear of Failure • Facing Your Fear of Rejection • Facing Your Fear of Death • The Key to Facing Your Fears: The Fear of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Baptist

Hittites And Jebusites And Amorites, Oh My! Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 5, 2011

Giants come in all shapes and sizes; none is bigger than God, who provides for those who believe his promises.

The VCR is a wonderful invention. If you’ve got it set to tape your favorite shows it matters a whole lot less whether you’ll be home in time, doesn’t it. It makes meetings a whole lot less tense. Some things you have to be on time for, though. Movies, buses, job interviews... ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:1-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

“facing The Giants That Threaten To Demolish Our Dreams” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 17, 2014

How can we press on to see our god given dreams fulfilled?

If you don’t have a dream for your life you’re coasting. And when you’re coasting you’re always going downhill. So you need a dream for your life. It is the greatest gift God has given you – the ability to dream. In fact, the Bible teaches that as we delight ourselves ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-52

Denomination: Baptist

"Facing The New Year -2016"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Dec 28, 2015

Four things we need to take into the New Year.

“Facing the New Year” Joshua 1:1-9 After the death of Moses the servant of the LORD, the LORD said to Joshua son of Nun, Moses’ aide: 2 “Moses my servant is dead. Now then, you and all these people, get ready to cross the Jordan River into the land I am about to give to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Holiness

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

New Giants For A New Generation (A Graduate Recognition Sermon) Series

Contributed by James Jackson on May 21, 2023

Everyone knows the story of when David faced a giant. We aren't as familiar with the story of when he faced four more. An encouraging and challenging word for the next generation.

New Giants for a New Generation 2 Samuel 21:15-22 Good morning! I invite you to turn to 2 Samuel 21 this morning. One of my favorite Sundays of the year is when we do our Graduate recognition. We had a great time last night with these representatives of the class of 2023 and their families. We ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 21:15-22

Denomination: Baptist

David: A Man After God's Heart (2) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 18, 2020

What made David a man after God's heart? David's confrontation with Goliath demonstrates David's committed, confident, and courageous heart!

David: A Man after God’s Heart (2) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 2/28/2016 Last Sunday we started a new series exploring the life of David. The Bible dedicates more pen and parchment to the life of David than to anyone other than Jesus himself. His adventures are ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:22, 1 Samuel 17:4-46

Denomination: Christian Church

Living In A Bubble? Clique

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 23, 2018

We are living in a dilemma of emptiness and loneliness because of this huge enemy giant of CLIQUES. Small exclusive groups will hinder growth bring many problems. BE INCLUSIVE.

LIVING IN A BUBBLE? EMPTY, LONELY? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Where does EMPTINESS and LONELINESS grow? Why do we seem to live in a wonderful world and we face the giants of fear, worry, loneliness and emptiness in a land of plenty? Why accept the FIFTH WHEEL FEELING? WE ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:24, Romans 12:9-21, Matthew 26:33-35, Genesis 11:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

David And Goliath

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Aug 18, 2024

The story of David and Goliath encourages us to run to the battle and find victory in Christ.

David and Goliath Introduction: Each year there is a football game between Deer Park and LaPorte High Schools called the Border Battle. The Deer and the Bull Dogs battle it out on the field. There are nations in the world that live in perpetual conflict—the state of Israel and the Palestinians, ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal