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  • Dana Visneskie avatar

    Be Willing To Enter The Valley (Part 2 Of 3) Series

    Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Nov 10, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,242 views

    Today some Christians are living in fear, intimidation and comfortableness and not trusting in God. David when faced with the problem of Goliath willing ran down to the valley to defeat the enemy. I give 3 points that show what motivated David to do that

    Title: Be Willing To Enter The Valley (Part 2) Text: I Sam 17:1-58 (Key Verse is 38-48) Pray!!! Read Text!!! Introduction: - (Recap from last week’s message (Fighting Bears and Delivering Cheese)) - There was 3 points that I gave from this message about how God prepares us in life for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Great Faith Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 26, 2015
     | 7,844 views

    AS WE CONTINUE OUR SERIES ON FACING YOUR FAITH – A CHALLENGE TO AUTHENTIC FAITH AS A FOLLOWER OF CHRIST, WE WANT TO SEE WHAT IT MEANS TO HAVE “GREAT FAITH”. THIS WAS A PHRASE THE LORD USED TO DESCRIBE TWO INDIVIDUALS, BOTH NOT JEWS,

    FACING OUR FAITH IN 2015 GREAT FAITH MATTHEW 8:5-13 AND WHEN JESUS ENTERED CAPERNAUM, A CENTURION CAME TO HIM, IMPLORING HIM, 6  AND SAYING, "LORD, MY SERVANT IS LYING PARALYZED AT HOME, FEARFULLY TORMENTED." 7  JESUS *SAID TO HIM, "I WILL COME AND HEAL HIM." 8  BUT THE CENTURION SAID, "LORD, I AM ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lions, Bears And Giants, Oh My!

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 25, 2013
     | 4,630 views

    What kind of strength are you getting from your personal devotions?

    1 Sam 17:34-37 34 And David said unto Saul, Thy servant kept his father's sheep, and there came a lion, and a bear, and took a lamb out of the flock: 35 And I went out after him, and smote him, and delivered it out of his mouth: and when he arose against me, I caught him by his beard, and smote ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    If Christ Be Not Risen Series

    Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 19, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,258 views

    Our hope is not built on opinions, but upon facts. For the facts see v. 1-11. Paul wrote to “refute” those who would “dispute” the resurrection.

    IF CHRIST BE NOT RISEN I CORINTHIANS 15:12-19 INTRODUCTION: Our hope is not built on opinions, but upon facts. For the facts see v. 1-11. Paul wrote to “refute” those who would “dispute” the resurrection. When you strike at the resurrection you are striking at the heart of Christianity. No ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Yes You Can Change The World

    Contributed by Ken Crow on Aug 14, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,415 views

    When one person gets full of God and the anointing they can change thier world.

    Yes You Can Change The World Pastor Ken Crow 1 Samuel 17:23-32 (King James Version) 23And as he talked with them, behold, there came up the champion, the Philistine of Gath, Goliath by name, out of the armies of the Philistines, and spake according to the same words: and David heard them. 24And ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Court In Session Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on May 9, 2016
     | 6,338 views

    Our passage presents another analysis of Jerusalem and Judah, and gives us more insight into the political and social condition.

    Isaiah 3:8-15 Court in Session 9/3/00e D. Marion Clark Introduction We are in the midst of a gloomy section of judgments and analyses of Jerusalem’s and Judah’s condition that began with 2:6 and will run through 4:1. Really, from the beginning Isaiah’s message has been one of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    David: Facing Your Giants Series

    Contributed by Bryan Parris on May 26, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,237 views

    From the "Heroes" Series. A Sermon on Courage from 1 Samuel 17.

    There is not a more inspiring hero story than David. Let’s jump right into his story this morning. SCENE ONE: The Israelites Meet Goliath (Vs. 1-11) Keep in mind that this is an ARMY…and what is the purpose of an ARMY? They fight battles…but this is an army that is letting the enemy get an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    David Vs. Goliath Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Dec 3, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 12,165 views

    Goliath is like the sin in our lives that is most difficult for us to defeat.

    For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and out a sound mind (2 Timothy 1:7 NKJV). ...be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus (2 Timothy 2:1). A champion named Goliath, who was from Gath, came out of the Philistine camp. He was over nine feet tall. He had a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    David’s Battle Plan

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015
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    David’s Battle Plan

    I Samuel 17:20-30 David’s Battle Plan 1. David's Review Of The Battle (a) In spite of his Father being Anxious. 20 And David rose up early in the morning, and left the sheep with a keeper, and took, and went, as Jesse had commanded him; and he came to the trench, as the host was ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Learn To Have Confidence To Battle Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 13, 2015
     | 3,695 views

    Learn from the confidence of David as he decides to tackle Goliath

    Two weeks ago we started our study of the famous story of David and Goliath. We noted the right and wrong things to do in preparation for battle. And for us Christians, we are in a spiritual battle till our Lord Jesus takes us to heaven. Therefore, we must not only know the right things to do to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Five Smooth Stones (Hix)

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on May 27, 2012
     | 7,275 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    To Kill A Giant Series

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Jun 25, 2016
     | 7,087 views

    It takes ability, motivation, and attitude to kill a giant. David had all three.

    Little Billy, a Jewish boy, was failing his math lessons. His parents tried everything they could to get him to do better in this subject, but he continued to fail. At last, they took him down to the Catholic School, and enrolled him. After the first day, Billy came home and went up to his room, ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    What Are The Giants In Your Life.?

    Contributed by Dennis Jones on Feb 23, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 9,578 views

    At one time or another in our lives we feel like we are facing giants that we just cannot overcome. Problems are so insurmountable that we just give in to them. David faced a giant that towered over him and no one thought he had a chance of defeating hi

    WHAT ARE GIANTS IN YOUR LIFE At one time or another in our lives we feel like we are facing giants that we just cannot overcome. Problems are so insurmountable that we just give in to them. Giants can come in all different forms and shapes. Alcohol, drugs, cursing, pornography, or any malady or ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Facing Your Giants: overcoming Life’s Challenges!

    Contributed by George Durham on Jul 8, 2014
     | 11,344 views

    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

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Get Out Of The Boat PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 27, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 831 views

    This sermon encourages believers to step out in faith, embracing the unknown and trusting in God's promise to guide and support us through life's storms.

    Good morning, dear friends. It's a joy to gather together in the house of God, united by our shared faith and love for our Savior, Jesus Christ. Today, we're going to be turning our hearts and minds towards a passage of scripture that is as profound as it is poignant. It's a passage that invites us ...read more

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