Sermons on Gath:

The Bigger The Giant The Greater The Victory

Contributed by Spencer Miller on Apr 20, 2013

A giant is anything in your life that stands between you and where God wants you to be.

15-17 War broke out again between the Philistines and Israel. David and his men went down to fight. David became exhausted. Ishbi-Benob, a warrior descended from Rapha, with a spear weighing nearly eight pounds and outfitted in brand-new armor, announced that he’d kill David. But Abishai son ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 21:15-22

Denomination: Baptist

David Flees From Absalom Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 9, 2020

Second Samuel 15:1-37 shows us how faith works when facing trouble.

Scripture Kayla Mueller, 26 years old, was captured by ISIS, and on February 10, 2015 U.S. officials confirmed that Muslim extremists had murdered her while in captivity. In the spring of 2014 as a captor, Kayla wrote to her family. The letter begins with Kayla’s assurance that she has been ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 15:1-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

David's Wives Are Captured Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 15, 2019

First Samuel 30:1-31 shows us how God turns tragedy into triumph.

Scripture The last few chapters of First Samuel switch between David and Saul. David’s temporary unfaithfulness caused him to go and live in Philistia. Achish, the king of Gath, allocated David and his followers the city of Ziklag. David lived there for sixteen months and carried out raids against ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Learn To Tote The Cheese

Contributed by Keith Linkous on Aug 24, 2001

Everyone wants to kill a giant, but David didn’t set out to kill Goliath. He was carrying cheese to his brothers at the time. Learn how faithfulness leads to greater usefulness.

(Also look at 1 Samuel 17: 32, 48-49) There has been much preaching on the subject of faithfulness. There have been times, though, when we have used "faithfulness" as an excuse for being unproductive. We try to "spiritualize" our lack of results. And while we have excused inaction and ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

#2basketcase Holders Cannibalistic Christians Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 18, 2002

Part#2 in Basketcase holders looks at Cannibalistic Christianity.

#2 BASKETCASES HOLDERS, CANNIBALISTIC CHRISTIANITY By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Dear friends: Part#2 Basketcases holders 4 part series. TEXT: 2 Corinthians 11:33 And through a window in a basket was I let down by the wall, and escaped his hands. Matthew 10:42And whosoever shall ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:33, Galatians 5:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Overcoming Obstacles Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Jun 14, 2003

Courage, confidence, and deep faith help us overcome life’s obstacles.

Sermon for 2 Pent Yr B, 22/06/2003 1 Sam 17:32-49; 2 Cor 6:1-13; Mk 4:35-41 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, Alberta By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Today’s first lesson is perhaps one of the most popular biblical stories—especially among Sunday School children. Although some today would ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41, 1 Samuel 17:32-49

Denomination: Lutheran

Unlocking Gods Blessings Part 3 Series

Contributed by Hoggan Tevis on Nov 30, 2003

What are You willing to give to God?

Unlocking God’s Blessing’s 1 Sam 7:1-14 1 Samuel 7:9 And Samuel took a sucking lamb, and offered it for a burnt offering wholly unto the Lord: and Samuel cried unto the Lord for Israel; and the Lord heard him. 1 Samuel 7:10 And as Samuel was offering up the burnt offering, the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 7:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Defeating Difficulties

Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 20, 2002

David shows us a Biblical model for defeating the difficulties in our lives

Defeating Difficulties 1 Samuel 17 - Selected Passages Evening Service 1. It’s a bad day when... A. Morning news - emegency routes out of the county, sun - rises in the west, Bird singing sweetly - buzzard, horn on car gets stuck - following a group of bikers, B. Boss - Don’t bother taking off ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-51

Denomination: Church Of God

Dealing With Our Foes Pt 3 Series

Contributed by Charles Hines on May 13, 2007

Know your enemy,and then know your plan of attack, you’re God’s warrior.

My Foes Identification: The final opponent that is mentioned in the 27th Psalms is my foes. The word foe means hateful, hostile, and an adversary. To truly understand what a foe represents, we need to look at the story of David and Goliath. David’s final individual battle as a shepherd was ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-4

Denomination: Church Of God

Psalms 27

Contributed by Jimmy Stewart on Jul 13, 2007

You have to see the victory before you get the victory

Psalms 27: 13-14 This is a very interesting song of David. He begins by talking of the goodness of the Lord, calling him his light, strength, and savior. He says that with God on his side, he has no reason to fear anyone or anything. He says when sinful men came up against him, they all tripped ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:13-14, Psalm 27:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jonah - Messenger To Nineveh (1:1-4:11) Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Aug 5, 2009

We now come to the most well known of "The Minor Prophets": Jonah, whose name means "Dove"

Jonah - Messenger To Nineveh (1:1-4:11) INTRODUCTION 1. We now come to the most well known of "The Minor Prophets": Jonah, whose name means "Dove" 2. His book does not contain prophecy per se, rather it contains the history of a prophet... a. A prophet reluctant to fulfill the mission ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Nahum: Where Do You Stand With The Lord? Series

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Apr 10, 2011

We see various aspects of the LORD from Nahum -- POWERFUL, a Refuge for the righteous, and Wrathful on the wicked. Let us flee from the Avenging Wrath at hand and take on the LORD as our Stronghold through trusting in His Son's Sacrifice for us!

(Psalm of Praise: Psalm 93) Message Where do you Stand with the LORD? Originally given 4/10/11 Glorious King Jesus Christian Church Pastor Sterling C. Franklin John 7:50-52 'No prophet comes from Galilee' Jonah - from Gath-Hepher (cf. 2 Kings 14:25), in the region of Galilee. Nahum - from ...read more

Scripture: Nahum 1:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Study Of The Minor Prophets (2) Series

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Jul 23, 2015

The Study Of The Minor Prophets (2)

The Study Of The Minor Prophets (2) 2 Timothy 3:16 (KJV) 16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: There are seventeen books of prophecy in the Old Testament. Five books are known as ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Foursquare

Run #4 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Dec 23, 2019

Faith and Trust in God means you will be asked to challenge the status quo so He will be glorified

As I was reading my bible this week, I came across a familiar piece of scripture about a guy who should have been on a box of “wheaties” in early Jerusalem. The story comes out of 1 Sam 17. It’s the story of David and Goliath. To refresh your memory, this is where David a little shepherd boy has ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8, 2 Timothy 3:10-17, Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Not All Is Lost

Contributed by Lucy Paynter on Mar 25, 2022

I was invited to minister at a conference this weekend. The Theme is, "NOT ALL IS LOST." I wondered why they phrased it that way, and why not "All is Not Lost,"

But when I continued to meditate on this I understood that this is what the Holyspirit wanted us to focus on. NOT ALL IS LOST! Do not rephrase or rearrange the sentence but pause, reflect and let it sink in NOT ALL IS LOST! Loss is one of the most devastating issues with no rules or plans. It ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational