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  • Gregory Thomas avatar

    Fighting The Enemy From Far Off Pt. 3 Series

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Mar 11, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,341 views

    A tactical preview of how we have to change our strategy for fighting our battles.

    Fighting the Enemy from Far off Pt. 3 1 Samuel 17: 20-37 Introduction This story is one of great value and substance; it shows us how the enemy comes to fight the church and provokes us to think that there are many ways to fight ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Have You Seen The Giant?

    Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Mar 16, 2020
     | 3,311 views

    Giants by nature are not difficult to see. Their huge size and immense strength commands attention. There are some problems and troubles that stand as giants before us. They make us afraid and hopeless.

    As soon as the Israelite army saw him, they began to run away in fright. "Have you seen the giant?" the men asked, "He comes out each day to defy Israel.... (1Sam 17: 24-25a NLT). HAVE YOU SEEN THE GIANT? Goliath was a physical giant. He stood 9 feet tall and terrified the army of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The God Who Makes Impossibilities Possible Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 31, 2025
     | 326 views

    This message aims to strengthen your faith in the God who does the impossible. No matter how bleak your situation may appear, God is able to turn things around.

    THE GOD WHO MAKES IMPOSSIBILITIES POSSIBLE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 1:37 Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 32:27, Mark 10:27, Genesis 18:14, Romans 4:17-21, Matthew 19:26 INTRODUCTION: Life is filled with challenges that seem humanly impossible. There are situations where all human ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dave Martin avatar

    "David - Be A Giant Killer" Part 3 Of 12 Series

    Contributed by Dave Martin on May 28, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 6,365 views

    Everyone faces “Giants” in their lives: Impossible situations, people, relationships or differences, Irresistible temptations or sins, Possible haunting memories of the past - Giants.

    Pastor Dave Martin, Cross Creek Community Church, June 1, 2003 “David – Be a Giant Killer” Part 3 1Sam 17 (Be reading & studying 1 & 2 Samuel, 1 Chronicles, 1Kings 1-2) Review from Previous weeks: ** Prerequisite for God’s blessing is being a person after God’s own heart! ** Proof of having a ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    David And Goliath : A Triumph Against All Odds

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Aug 22, 2005
    based on 127 ratings
     | 45,802 views

    THIS SERMONS REVEALS THE AMAZING SECRETS OF DAVID’S VICTORY OVER GOLIATH NAMELY 1. CONTRAST 2. COURAGE 3. CONFIDENCE 4. COMMENTS 5. CONFESSION 6. CONTEST 7. CHAMPION

    DAVID AND GOLIATH : A TRIUMPH AGAINST ALL ODDS ******************************************** OUTLINE 1. CONTRAST 2. COURAGE 3. CONFIDENCE 4. COMMENTS 5. CONFESSION 6. CONTEST 7. CHAMPION THE MESSAGE DAVID AND GOLIATH : A TRIUMPH AGAINST ALL ODDS ******************************************** 1. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Warriors Song

    Contributed by Rev. A. Cole on Oct 6, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,562 views

    It is about young warriors needed in the church.

    A Warrior’s Song 1 Samuel 16:14-18 (New King James Version) 14 But the Spirit of the LORD departed from Saul, and a distressing spirit from the LORD troubled him. 15 And Saul’s servants said to him, “Surely, a distressing spirit from God is troubling you. 16 Let our master now command your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    They Don't Know Who You Are!

    Contributed by Russell M Rillie on Aug 2, 2009
    based on 15 ratings
     | 11,612 views

    Does anybody know who you REALLY are? Do you know who you REALLY are? We must all get to the point where we realize that we are not just ordinary people, but God’s chosen people.

    They Don’t Know Who You Are! – By Minister Russell M. Rillie 1 Samuel 16:18-22; 17:55-58 Does anybody know who you REALLY are? Yeah, you look nice in your suites & your dresses… but do they know who you REALLY are? When nobody’s looking at you? Who are you? When the lights are off? Who are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    "the Holy Nature Of God"

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Aug 11, 2019
     | 4,111 views

    God is Holy. All He does must be viewed from that perspective.

    “The Nature of God” August 11, 2019 1 Peter 1:3-9; 13-16 “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade. ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Evil Champion

    Contributed by Ronnie Smith on Oct 23, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,720 views

    1 Samuel 17:8 And he stood and cried unto the armies of Israel, and said unto them, Why are ye come out to set your battle in array? am not I a Philistine, and ye servants to Saul? choose you a man for you, and let him come down to me. 9 If he be able

    THE EVIL CHAMPION I Samuel 17: 24 When the Israelites saw the man, they all ran from him in great fear. 25 Now the Israelites had been saying, "Do you see how this man keeps coming out? He comes out to defy Israel. The king will give great wealth to the man who kills him. He will also give him ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Facing Your Giants Series

    Contributed by Max Lucado on Nov 1, 2006
    based on 443 ratings
     | 126,363 views

    These sermons served as the foundation for Max’s newest book, Facing Your Giants. The giants we face today may be unemployment, abandonment, sexual abuse, depression, bills, grades, whiskey, pornography, a career, a mistake or a future.

    “Facing Your Giants” 1 Samuel 17:40-51 These sermons served as the foundation for Max’s newest book, Facing Your Giants. THEME: The giants we face today may be unemployment, abandonment, sexual abuse, depression, bills, grades, whiskey, pornography, a career, a mistake or a future. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Bradley Kellum avatar

    Breakthrough Principles You Can Put Into Action Series

    Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Aug 11, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 31,518 views

    Maybe your breakthrough is as simple as how to stop being so irritable. You want to go from irritable to lovable, God can help you do that. Maybe your breakthrough is how to rekindle the flame in your marriage again. God can help you do that. Maybe your

    When a person who has smoked for years finally lays down the cigarettes for the last time…that’s a breakthrough. When a person who has struggled with alcoholism gets sober and gains control over their impulses…that’s a breakthrough. When a person addicted to pornography turns off the T.V. or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Can Run But You Can't Hide PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 5, 2024
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,260 views

    This sermon explores Jonah's story, emphasizing God's mercy and love even when we resist His will, and encourages us to find strength in our struggles.

    Good morning, beloved. I trust you are well and your hearts are ready to receive God's word today. We gather here not by chance, but by divine appointment, orchestrated by the hands of the Almighty. Today, we are going to turn our attention to a familiar narrative in the Bible, one that speaks to ...read more

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    David And Goliath

    Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 12, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 25,252 views

    Any time we are facing a problem bigger than us, we are “facing our Giants.”

    DAVID AND GOLIATH 1 Samuel 17:1:54 I. DAVID’S GOLIATH VS. OUR GOLIATH a. We frequently use this story metaphorically. Any time we are facing a problem bigger than us, we are “facing our Giants.” b. David’s Goliath was tangible – a 9’9” tall man with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How You Can Be A Giant Slayer

    Contributed by Larry Horn on Jun 23, 2001
    based on 70 ratings
     | 6,085 views

    This sermon helps Christians realize the importance of remembering their testimonies.

    Remember Your Testimony 1 Samuel 17: 32 - 37 Opening: The entire Israeli army was afraid to fight this giant. Goliath was great warrior and no one would accept his challenge. Goliath boasted and mocked God and His army. David was a young man, to small to fight. His father sent him to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Richard White avatar

    Climbing Mountains, Tripping Over Stones Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Jan 24, 2002
    based on 21 ratings
     | 5,545 views

    We can step out in faith and climb mountains, or we can keep to ourselves and trip over stones.

    Climbing over mountains, tripping over stones 1 Sam 17:1-57 and John 11:1-50 The style of this is actually segmented narrative, telling three stories at the same time and bringing them together at the end. 1st Story: (1 Sam. 17:1) 1SA 17:1 Now the Philistines gathered their forces for war and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ