Sermons on David And Goliath:

The Wilderness Years Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Dec 2, 2022

Yahweh protected David throughout the wilderness years and for the most part, David relied on Yahweh and put his loyalty to Him above all other considerations. However, there is one glaring moment when David decided to go it alone ---- with disastrous consequences.

December 03, 2022 The stories of the Wilderness Years cover 9 chapters in 1 Samuel. Here are the highlights. After Jonathan and David parted, David fled to Nob, where the Tabernacle resided. He went to see Ahimelech, the high priest. Ahimelech was surprised to see David and asked why he was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 23:14-15

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Story Behind The Story

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Mar 3, 2010

The truth is there is a story behind the story of the entire Bible. It is the story of God and His love and His desire for all to have salvation.

The Story Behind The Story 10/12/08 PM Text: Various INTRODUCTION: Introduction: Last Sunday I preached a lesson drawn from a story that many are familiar with, one that I pointed out is taught beginning in the youngest of bible classes; the story of Noah. But the lesson went behind the story of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What's Our Schedule For Humbling Before God? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Sep 1, 2015

What’s our personal schedule in humbling ourselves before God?

We are almost finished with the book of 1 Samuel. God has been teaching us through the life of David. David was a godly son and shepherd, a godly worker. God anointed David as future King of Israel. David was courageous and honored God when he killed the giant Philistine Goliath. David depended on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Getting Fit For The Kingdom"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Mar 27, 2015

The sermon shares how we get ready for the kingdom of heaven based on David's plea.

Getting Fit for the Kingdom Psalm 51:1-13 1. David was a man of great respect at one time in his life He was the one who overcame Goliath • he slayed 10000's when the king only slew thousands, • David not only a man of great valor but a man after Gods own heart 2. David carried a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

Praying For Ukraine

Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Mar 1, 2022

I was invited to participate in a PRAYER GATHERING FOR UKRAINE on 2/27/22. People from various Slavic East European countries as well as others gathered for prayer. This was a very significant time to address the war in the heavenlies regarding Ukraine.

UKRAINE - a wake up call to the world WAR IS HELL - War may not actually be Hell, but it sure looks and feels like Hell to those who are going through it. War is hellish, deadly and destructive with much pain and suffering. In war no one really wins. Everyone pays a very high price. The carnage, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12, Matthew 16:23, 2 Corinthians 10:4, James 5:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Evil Eye Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 13, 2004

David, Pt. 3 of 15

THE EVIL EYE (1 SAMUEL 18) The master-disciple or teacher-student relationship in the Chinese society is a hierarchical one. The teacher is the superior and the student is the subordinate. A prominent senior pastor twenty years older than me still calls me teacher after he has audited just one of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:1-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Evil Eye

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 28, 2008

David, Pt. 3

THE EVIL EYE (1 SAMUEL 18) The master-disciple or teacher-student relationship in the Chinese society is a hierarchical one. The teacher is the superior and the student is the subordinate. A prominent senior pastor twenty years older than me still calls me teacher after he has audited just one of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:1-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Unleashing The Power Of Your Story SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

Often as followers of faith, we overlook that our personal story of belief is one of the most potent tools against evil. Your story of faith poses a threat to evil, so it's crucial to voice it out and share it with others.

As believers, we often overlook the fact that one of our greatest weapons against the forces of evil is our personal testimony. Your testimony makes you a threat to the enemy, so it's crucial to open your mouth and share it. In this passage, Joshua selected twelve men from the twelve tribes of ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-24

Topics: Faith, Testimony

What Can We Learn From David's Prayer?

Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 10, 2008

Part of a series on prayer. This uses an example prayer and draws lessons for our prayer life.

What Can We Learn from David’s Prayer? 2 Samuel 7:18-29 LIFE OF DAVID Before we get to the prayer and the main passage we are going to look at this morning, I want to remind you a little of the life of the person we will be looking at. The prayer in 2 Samuel 7 is not an isolated prayer, but one ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:18-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Five Smooth Stones (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on May 27, 2012

Focus on giants, you stumble Focus on God, and your giants tumble

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 his hand. And he drew near to the Philistine. Gaints that we face inside of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:40

Denomination: Baptist

David And Jonathan: The Wisdom Of Investing In Deep Friendships - 1 Samuel 20:35-42, 23:16 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Sep 10, 2025

Do you know how to strengthen someone's hand in the Lord? Having close, godly friends is a matter of wisdom. They are a means of grace, so find the time. Be attracted to, not intimidated by, superior faith.

For free audio or video download of this message, visit https://www.treasuringgod.com/sermons-by-scripture or my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@DarrellFerguson. 1 Samuel 20:35 In the morning Jonathan went out to the field for his meeting with David. He had a small boy with him, 36 and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 20:35-42, 1 Samuel 23:16

Part 6 - Our Flesh Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Mar 24, 2007

Part 6 of our series looks at how sometimes the giants in our lives can be ourselves. We will look at the battle between the flesh and the spirit.

They Must be Giants 6 – Our Flesh Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith Ministries www.PS127.org WELCOME INTRODUCTION Most of us are all familiar with the story of David & Goliath. 1 Samuel 17 We are continuing our series entitled “They Must be Giants!” We have spoken on; † David & ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-58

Denomination: Bible Church

I Want To Walk Out Of The Valley Like David Did Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Feb 12, 2021

Two people may enter the same Valley, but they may come out of the Valley with completely different outcomes.

Introduction Last week, in the Valley of Elah, we saw David’s breakout. He was no longer fighting the bear or fighting the lion to save his sheep; he was now fighting a giant named Goliath because he was mocking the greatness of Israel's God. And David was not going to stand for that; so, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Finding God's Honey?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 10, 2003

If we face our bitter problems, God will help us find honey when we need it!

FINDING YOUR HONEY? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Maybe we should title this LORD REVEAL YOUR HONEY! Years ago, I was pastoring a mountain mission. One of our men was not in Sunday School or church. I saw him Monday morning... The man informed me, he had been fishing on Sunday ...read more

Scripture: James 5:11, Judges 14:3-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Amazed By Him Series

Contributed by Jimmy Seibert on Dec 26, 2014

We become what we behold. As believers, let's make it our aim to behold the person of Jesus that we may become like Him.

Amazed Part 2: Amazed by Him Preached by Jimmy Seibert August 31, 2014 I love this time of year [when Baylor students return to Waco], because it reminds me of my own college days, coming to college and all the excitement, and all the life change that happens. But I wanted to take you back ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational