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Victory From Mistakes Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Dec 11, 2012

Our first inclination when we blow it is to hide from God. But as we learn in these two psalms, our first reaction should be to turn to God and trust in God to forgive, heal, and teach us how to be like God. If you have ever sinned or made a mistake, thes

Psalm 24 appears to be a victory parade after a battle with the Canaanites up to the Temple in Jerusalem, carrying the Ark of the Covenant. 1 – 2 The ancient Israelites felt that the earth rested on the waters. But there is more here than meets the eye. The words “seas” and ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Be Encouraged! Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Dec 19, 2012

As we walk through difficulties in life, one of the best ways to get perspective and see our way through to the end is encouragement. David shows us the best way possible to become encouraged!

David appears to be in a jam in this psalm (what else is new?). Some think that this psalm is related to Psalm 25—that the same situation is going on. It appears to be a revolt by the ruling class who are taking “bribes” (vs 10) and not acting in integrity in their relationship ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Defiant Giants

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on May 14, 2012

Defiant giants are no match for the Name of the Lord.

1 Samuel 17:1-11 KJV Now the Philistines gathered together their armies to battle, and were gathered together at Shochoh, which belongeth to Judah, and pitched between Shochoh and Azekah, in Ephesdammim. [2] And Saul and the men of Israel were gathered together, and pitched by the valley of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

After God’s Own Heart

Contributed by Rick Boyne on May 25, 2012

We must be wholly devoted to God.

After God’s Own Heart December 7, 2008 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must be wholly devoted to God. Focus Passage: I Samuel 13:8-14 Supplemental Passage: Psalm 51 Introduction: I. Saul took matters into his own hands and didn’t repent when ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

God Used Me

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 31, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Have you been used by people? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that it's a great thing to be used by GOD. IV. TEXT: 1 Chronicles 14:11 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) So David and his t

I. EXORDIUM: Have you been used by people? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that it's a great thing to be used by GOD. IV. TEXT: 1 Chronicles 14:11 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) So David and his troops went up to Baal-perazim and defeated the Philistines ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 14:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Breakthrough: Run Towards Your Giant

Contributed by C Jordan on Mar 11, 2013

What giants are you facing in your life? The story of David gives us the keys to having confidence to run towards our giants and defeat them.

BREAKTHROUGH: RUN TOWARDS YOUR GIANT OPENING TEXT: “For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world--our faith.” (1 John 5:4). • If you are born of God, then His desire for you is to experience overcoming victory. • If ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-51

Denomination: *other

Hearken To The Sound Of The Trumpet

Contributed by Charles R. Peck on Mar 17, 2013

This sermon is about listening to the sounds, while making preparation this life and the next.

Hearken to the sound of the Trumpet Jeremiah 6: 16/17 In the beginning of chapter six, the city of Jerusalem was under no apparent danger; they saw no cloud gathering, everything looked safe and secure; but the prophet tells them they will shortly be invaded by a foreign power from the north, and ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 6:16-17

Denomination: *other

Covenant This Part 1; Covenant Between Man And Man Series

Contributed by Cameron Conway on Oct 5, 2010

Of all the things I have read, learned and studied over these past 10 years, there are two truths that have revolutionized my life. One of them is “The Perfect Circle” and the other is the revelation of Covenants.

For more information and other teachings, podcasts, videos, books and study guides visit https://conwaychristianresources.com Malachai 3:6 "For I am the Lord, I do not change;" Of all the things I have read, learned and studied over these past 10 years, there are two truths that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:1-4

Denomination: Foursquare

Called To Courageous Action (An Outline)

Contributed by Dr. Tracy W. Marx on Mar 17, 2012

First Samuel 17:4-50 When things seem too BIG and too SCARY and make us want to retreat, God calls us to courageous action.

Biblical Problem: The giant Philistine Goliath was terrifying the Israelites and forcing them into inaction. "He’s too big to defeat." "He’s too enormous to conquer." Biblical Solution: God called David to courageous action Goliath might be big, but God is bigger. Goliath might ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:4-50

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pocket Full Of Rocks

Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Jul 14, 2010

5 Smooth stones used facing Giants

POCKET FULL OF ROCKS II Sam. 21:15-22; I Sam.17:40 Introduction: Ever wondered why David picked up 5 smooth stones from the Brook, I started looking into this thought a little bit more and found some enlightening things about this thought. I have found in II Samuel 21:15-22 tells of 4 more giants ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 17:40

Denomination: Baptist

Mephibosheth And The Fall.

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Dec 26, 2014

After receiving the grace of David, did Mephibosheth betray his benefactor? Some great lessons on grace and the believer. Series: Life of Davi

Mephibosheth and The Rest of the Story Tags: Grace, Lodebar, David, Mephibosheth, Gratitude (add tag) 2 Samuel 16:1-4 David and Jonathan’s vow: 1 Samuel 20:14-17 - Jonathan said: 14 "And you shall not only show me the kindness of the LORD while I still live, that I may not die; 15 "but you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jonathans Arrows Series

Contributed by Todd Sommer on May 27, 2019

full sermon is preached at faithandvictory.com/arrows

• 1 sam 20 Will you listen to the arrows • Here we go- Jonathan and David are trying to figure out what is going on with Saul. David and Jonathan make a plan. Jonathan will go and see if Dad is still mad. Jonathan goes to find out- and Dad is clearly mad. So much so he tries to kill his own son. ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:12, Proverbs 10:14, John 3:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Understanding Potential

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 12, 2014

There are no sadder words of pen or tongue than the words what might have been... Study ABSALOM an understand lost potential.

UNDERSTANDING OUR POTENTIAL By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com NO SADDER WORDS OF PEN OR TONGUE THAN THE WORDS: WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN... Sooner or later we are going to have to rely on the PROMISES AND WORD OF GOD... I. WE HAVE THE TENDANCY TO BASE POTENTIAL ON EXTERNAL FEATURES... LOOK ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:6-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Preparing For Battle Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Mar 30, 2015

What are right things and wrong things to do for battle?

We begin today revisiting the famous story of David against Goliath. Since it is not stated in Scriptures, Bible Scholars guess that David was fairly tall but probably no taller than 7 feet. How tall was Goliath?? Goliath was a giant; Goliath would be a hero for March Madness; Goliath ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Winning The Battle Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 21, 2015

How do we finish the battle?

We will finish today the story of David versus Goliath. We noted how to prepare for battle, having confidence in battle, and today we will note winning the battle! Let us note that you can be well prepared and have all the confidence in the world to do something, but as in the case of David to an ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:37-58

Denomination: Independent/Bible