Sermons on God Defeats Goliath:

His Name Is...mighty God

Contributed by Brian Harrell on Dec 19, 2005

Jesus would be known as the Mighty God! Let’s not let the world assasinate Jesus and replace Him with some weak substitute who can barely save us. He is the Mighty God! Limitless, not subject to our rules, a defeater of Satan and the overcomer of death! D

His name shall be…the mighty God. In Isaiah’s day it was extremely dark. The nation had sunk into their own version of a famine. It wasn’t a famine of food exactly, it was a famine of hope and it was a famine of God. In fact they had turned to everything but God in their despair. Isn’t it funny ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-6, Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Church Of God

Hosanna! Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Apr 8, 2020

Jesus entered this world for a purpose, and that purpose was the ultimate defeat of Darkness! Out of the darkest moment in the world’s history … the crucifixion of God’s Son … would shine the Light of Salvation and Eternal Life!

Passover was always an exciting time to be in Jerusalem. The streets were packed with pilgrims and visitors and sightseers from all over the Mediterranean region. The shops and restaurants and inns were doing a brisk business as usual. But something was different this year. There was something ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-23, John 1:5, John 1:9-11, John 3:19, John 11:47-48, John 3:20, John 12:27-28, John 12:31-32, John 3:14-15, John 12:35-36, John 8:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist

Winning The Battle Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 9, 2002

After the defeat at Ai and Achan’s sin, God and the Israelites recommit to their covenant relationship.

Winning the Battle Joshua 8 Intro: War movies are a staple of our culture. There is always at least one playing at the theatre, often more than one. This past week I rented ¡§Black Hawk Down,¡¨ a true story of American soldiers in the Battle of Mogadishu trying to capture two Somalian ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 8:1-35

Denomination: Baptist

Living Above The Lies

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Mar 8, 2012

Religious lies keep us spiritually defeated; God's truth sets us free.

Introduction: A. Diane was an average Christian who grew up in a Christian home, was taken to church every time the doors opened and was taught all the do’s and don’ts of the Christian faith. 1. As she got older, church became less exciting and sometimes she even wondered if she was ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-44

Denomination: Baptist

"these In White Robes--Who Are They?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 2, 2023

A sermon about God's ultimate defeat of evil through Jesus Christ.

“These in White Robes—Who Are They?” Revelation 7:9-17 Today I am continuing a four-week sermon series on the Book of Revelation. Revelation is so named because that’s exactly what it is. It’s a revelation which the Lord revealed to His apostle John. It’s a letter of hope and encouragement ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:9-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Psalm 17 - David's Plea For Refuge From Enemies Series

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Sep 3, 2019

David, claiming he has not sinned, calls for vindication and for God to defeat his enemies.

For Sermon Central researchers: Over the next few days I will be posting a series of sermons on Psalms as time permits. In my personal studies I have found psalms to be richer and more thought-provoking than I had ever realized. Too often I have swept swiftly through psalms without slowing down to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 17:1-15, Psalm 18:1-24, Psalm 18:19-24, Romans 3:23, 2 Samuel 24:1-2, 2 Samuel 24:10-14, Psalm 25:1-3, Psalm 25:7, Psalm 25:11, Psalm 51:2, Psalm 51:7, Psalm 32:1-5, Psalm 18:2-6, Psalm 18:16-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living A Victorious Life SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023

God does not intend for His children to live in defeat, but to experience victory every day.

The thrill of victory and the agony of defeat are experiences we all encounter in life. However, as children of God, it is not His will for us to walk in defeat but to live daily in victory. In this sermon, we will explore three essential steps to living a victorious life. 1. Negative thoughts ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:4

Topics: Character

The Inner Uncivil War Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013

Each of us has a sinful nature, we simply call it human nature. When we become a follower of Jesus, God places His Holy Spirit in our hearts, and the war begins.

INTRODUCTION Today is Mother’s Day, so if your mother is still around, I encourage you to tell her how much you love and appreciate her. I recently came across a list of different things our mothers taught us. 1. My mother taught me PRAYER: “You better pray that stain will come out of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-23

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Weapon In The Hand Of God’s Man

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Feb 5, 2021

When God Places the Power in your Hands

In this scripture, we find an inspiring story tucked away in these couple of verses in 2nd Samuel 23. Here we find the story of Eleazar; one of David’s mighty men. In fact, there are a number of names of those soldiers who distinguished themselves in combat for David which are recorded for us her ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Curse Of Disobedience: The Sin Of Achan Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 6, 2025

Disobedience to God’s command opens the door to defeat, loss, and destruction, no matter how small it appears.

THE CURSE OF DISOBEDIENCE: THE SIN OF ACHAN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Joshua 7:1-12 Key Verse: “Israel hath sinned, and they have also transgressed my covenant which I commanded them: for they have even taken of the accursed thing, and have also stolen, and dissembled also, and they have ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Watch Out For Shishak

Contributed by Matt Skiles on Nov 10, 2021

Judah's disobedience to God's word brought them defeat at the hands of Shishak. Like today's Christians, when we fail to obey God's word we will be defeated.

2 Chronicles 12:1-11-And it came to pass, when Rehoboam had established the kingdom, and had strengthened himself, he forsook the law of the LORD, and all Israel with him. 2 And it came to pass, that in the fifth year of king Rehoboam Shishak king of Egypt came up against Jerusalem, because they ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 12:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The God Who Never Loses A Battle Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 7, 2025

The God who never loses a battle is the same yesterday, today, and forever. His record of victory is flawless, and His commitment to His children is unwavering. When you face challenges, remember that you serve a God whose word cannot fail and whose power cannot be defeated.

THE GOD WHO NEVER LOSES A BATTLE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Chronicles 20:15 – “And he said, Hearken ye, all Judah, and ye inhabitants of Jerusalem, and thou king Jehoshaphat, Thus saith the Lord unto you, Be not afraid nor dismayed by reason of this great multitude; for the battle is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:15, Exodus 14:14, Psalm 24:8, Romans 8:31, Isaiah 54:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Take Out Some Giants

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 1, 2001

This sermon deals with the need to face our problems and take them out in the same way David faced Goliath and took him out.

Take Out Some Giants in 94 2/9/94 1 Sam 17:1-30 Ephe 6:10-18 1 Samuel 17:1-50 In our Old Testament reading, we met a young ordinary fellow who had a giant of a problem standing between him, and what God intended for him to come. Up to this point, he was just a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-50

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Stones In The Shepherd’s Scrip

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Mar 19, 2010

There are certain qualities that God looks for in those He places in His service. These qualities are illustrated for us in the account of David choosing stones from a brook with which to face the giant, Goliath.

Stones In The Shepherd’s Scrip Text: I Sam.17: 40 Intro: The account of David the shepherd boy has always been one of my favorites. As a child I never tired of hearing of the magnificent victory that God wrought with one little shepherd boy, who was surrendered totally to God. When hearing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:40

Denomination: Baptist

Storms Of Life- Fear Not

Contributed by John Oscar on Jun 11, 2019

A sermon about the source of fear and the strategies to defeat it

The Storms of Life Fear Not CCCAG June 9h, 2019 Scripture- Joshua 1:1-9 Intro: Open with Prayer Fears (Whiteboard) Today we will be talking about fear as one of the storms that come into our life. Fear can be the storm itself- an attack of the enemy of our souls or a byproduct of the storm. We ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God