Sermons on David Defeats Goliath:

Kingdom Growth Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 15, 2000

: David teaches us that there are two-core principles we need to have in our life if we want to grow the kingdom of God. First there is the necessity for a passionate love for God and a heart that communicates regularly with the Lord

Kingdom Growth Thesis: David teaches us that there are two-core principles we need to have in our life if we want to grow the kingdom of God. First there is the necessity for a passionate love for God and a heart that communicates regularly with the Lord. Texts: II Samuel 5-24 I Chronicles ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 13:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Watch Your Back! David & Saul Series

Contributed by Keith Manry on May 18, 2004

Part 4 in a series on the Life of David.

Insights from the Life of David – Part 4: “Watch Your Back! David & Saul” I Samuel 18:5-29 If you’ve been with us over the past three weeks you know that we’re studying the life of David who the Bible tells us was “a man after God’s own heart.” Our study began three weeks ago as we discovered that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:5-29

Denomination: Methodist

The Anointing For Unstoppable Progress Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 27, 2025

The anointing is a necessity for every believer who desires unstoppable progress. It destroys limitations, grants divine speed, attracts favour, provides divine direction, and guarantees victory.

THE ANOINTING FOR UNSTOPPABLE PROGRESS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 10:1-4, 6 "Then Samuel took a vial of oil, and poured it upon his head, and kissed him, and said, Is it not because the Lord hath anointed thee to be captain over his inheritance?..." Supporting Texts: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 10:1-4, 1 Samuel 10:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Act #3- Saul Exiled David Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 17, 2022

This is the 13th Sermon in the Series "Israel's 1st King". This Series is about King Saul.

Series: Israel’s 1St King [#13] ACT #3- SAUL EXILED DAVID 1 Samuel 23:14 Introduction: Saul sent for David and brought him into his court. This was the beginning of a lot of drama between Saul and David. This type of drama still exists today- When you find someone who is being blessed by God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 23:14

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing For Life's Big Moment Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on May 21, 2007

In our first 4 messages we see David being used of God in a mighty way, but God has something bigger for him in our text we shall see 3 ways God prepared him to be King of Israel

INTRODUCTION, In our first four messages in the life of David, we have seen him in a stage of preparation. His anointing, his battle with Goliath, his friendship with Jonathan and his dealing with Saul have all happened to prepare him for his rightful place – King of Israel. It is the preparing to ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lord Our Deliverer

Contributed by Ian Johnson on May 5, 2004

He delivered me! No one can take away my testimony as it says in the book of Revelation “They over came Him by the blood of the Lamb & the word of their testimony”

THE LORD OUR DELIVERER Pastor Ian Johnson Papatoetoe Elim Church May 2004. 2 Corinthians 1:10 10 Who Has delivered us from so great a death, and doth deliver: in whom we trust that he will yet deliver us; We learn at a young age the meaning of Tense In this verse we are confronted with the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

When Looks Are Deceiving

Contributed by Kim Gilliland on Oct 18, 2000

.. and when [Goliath] got a good look at David, he was filled with scorn for him because he was just a nice, good-looking boy.

.. and when [Goliath] got a good look at David, he was filled with scorn for him because he was just a nice, good-looking boy. 1 Samuel 17:42 A GOLIATH AMONGST US When Goliath took a good look at David, he was filled with scorn. Why? Because all he saw was a nice young boy whom the Israelites ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:32-49

A Challenge For Champions

Contributed by Everett Mccoy on Jul 22, 2008

Your greatest battles, and your greatest victories, will come when you are all alone. Uses David and Goliath to encourage people to be champions.

Story - David and Goliath Introduction: The greatest battles you will fight in your life will be when you are alone. This also means that the greatest victories you achieve will be when you are alone. This is also the devil’s tactic. He knows that he doesn’t stand a chance against the church ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Eagle Christians

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 18, 2022

In 1 Samuel we have the very exciting story of David and Goliath. From the human viewpoint, this was the biggest mismatch that has ever occurred.

Illus: If any of you watch professional boxing, you know that the weight of the boxers has to be within a few pounds, or they are not allowed to fight each other. They would not think of putting a "feather" weight, weighing just a little more than a hundred pounds, in the ring with a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:22-29

Denomination: Baptist

Going From Fame To Defeat To Celebrating The Victory

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Nov 5, 2023

This message is centered upon what to do when running the Christian race emphasizing the need to focus on overcoming obstacles by seeking guidance from God rather than allowing our problems to cloud our perception of Him.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (1 Kings 19: 1-8) "And Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah had done, and withal how he had slain all the prophets with the sword." (2) "Then Jezebel sent a messenger unto Elijah, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-8, James 5:17-18, Job 11:13-18, Psalm 121:1-2, 1 Kings 19:11-12, 1 Kings 19:8-10, 2 Corinthians 4:8-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lessons From David Pt 2 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 11, 2009

When David does the right thing for God and becomes a somebody Saul gets jealous and forces David to become a fugitive.

Lessons from David pt 2 "A somebody becomes a fugitive" Thesis: When David does the right thing for God and becomes a somebody Saul gets jealous and forces David to become a fugitive. Introduction: David has the Spirit of the Lord on Him. He defeats the giant Goliath – He brings a great victory ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

David Wants To Build God's House, God Build's David's "House.” Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Oct 7, 2008

How do you respond when your will is not God’s will?

2 Samuel 7 David wants to build God’s house, God build’s David’s “house.” “If you want to hear God laugh, tell Him your plans” David’s good desire to build a temple We come to the point of David’s story where Saul and most of His family are dead; David was anointed as king of Judah first, then, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:1-29

Denomination: *other

He Will Reign Forever: Mary’s Child And David’s Covenant

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 9, 2025

A message about messianic prophesy, linking early Biblical prophesies with the Incarnation

November 9, 2025 Sermon: He Will Reign Forever: Mary’s Child and David’s Covenant We are starting a short, three-week series today that’s going to look closely at indicators or hints in the Old Testament about the promise of the coming deliverer of Israel, the coming King, the coming Messiah. So ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Called By God Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Dec 13, 2000

God Called David to Service and Ministry

David We know more about David than any other in the OT. He was a Shepherd. He learned how to be alone. He learned to commune with God and with the nature around him. He learned to fight with courage and skill. He was a Musician. The Bible speaks of his musical skill. He invented instruments. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Defeat Depression From A Bibical Perspective Series

Contributed by Ben Sonnier on Dec 28, 2010

This is an illistration I've done on how to defeat depression

Are you feeling that life isn't worth living anymore? Do your problems seem too big to handle? Does it seem that no one cares? Sometimes these feelings of despair or apathy cause people to think about suicide. What does the Bible say? Suicide is not a new idea. The Bible records seven suicides. ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal