Sermons on God Defeats Goliath:

Irritation: Facing The Problem Before The Promise.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 3, 2026

In real daily life we face many IRRITATIONS and FRUSTRATIONS. These obstacles are opportunities to release miracles. Goliath was David's opportunity to arise.

IRRITATION: THERE IS ALWAYS A PROBLEM BEFORE THE PROMISE By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) ON THE WORLD WIDE AVERAGE WHAT IS THE DEADLIEST ANIMAL IN THE WORLD? LIONS kill on the average of 200 people annually. HIPPOS on average kill 500. ELEPHANTS kill ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:7, 1 Samuel 1:7, 1 Samuel 17:7-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Showing Up For The Battle Is Not Enough!

Contributed by David Wilson on Jul 30, 2012

The Israelites show up for Battle but are delayed because they allow Goliath to define the terms of battle. God's people need to get into the valley because it isn't fought on the hillside.

Showing Up For Battle I Samuel 17 Preached on Sunday, July 29, 2012 This is one of the most difficult sermons I have ever had to preach. I thought it would be Wednesday evening’s Bible Study, but the Lord would not let me escape preaching it on Sunday morning. The story found in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

Three Philistine Spoilers

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Apr 11, 2014

The devil would do his best to thwart the Church, but he is a defeated foe.

1 Samuel 13:16-18 KJV And Saul, and Jonathan his son, and the people that were present with them, abode in Gibeah of Benjamin: but the Philistines encamped in Michmash. [17] And the spoilers came out of the camp of the Philistines in three companies: one company turned unto the way that leadeth ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:16-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Judgmental Giant Series

Contributed by Richard White on May 21, 2007

This Giant beats us down with legalisms, we defeat him with LOVE. Find your Jonathan.

The Judgmental Giant. 1 Samuel 18:1-16 She is always checking her mirrors, studying the faces of the other drivers, she is keeping an eye out for him. She knows he’ll come after her again. The message on the machine “Nothing will keep you from me.” I am your husband, till death do us part ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Standing For God

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015

STANDING FOR GOD

2 Samuel 23:11-12 STANDING FOR GOD Intro: 2 Sam. 23 tells us about David's mighty men. When the Philistines attacked the people of God, all the people ran away. All, except one man named Shammah! He took his stand in a field of lentils, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:11-12

Denomination: Holiness

The End Of Saul – A Tragic Lesson In Disobedience Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 4, 2025

The death of Saul is not just a tragic end—it is a divine warning. He began with divine favour, but ended in divine silence. His life teaches us that charisma without character, and position without obedience, lead to ruin. Saul chose to please people over pleasing God.

THE END OF SAUL – A TRAGIC LESSON IN DISOBEDIENCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 31 Supporting Texts: 1 Samuel 15:22–23, Proverbs 16:18, Hosea 4:6, Ecclesiastes 12:13–14, Galatians 6:7 INTRODUCTION: The closing chapter of 1 Samuel is both sobering and instructive. Saul, Israel’s ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Slaying Your Giants

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 5, 2005

David was able to slain giant Goliath because he finds strength in (1) looking unto God and trusting Him, (2) recalling what God has done in the past through him.

1 Sam 17:45 ’...but I come to you in the Name of the Lord of Hosts...’ 17:11 - King Saul and all the Israelites were dismayed and terrified. 17:16 - This go on for 40 days, every morning and night, Goliath took his stand. For more than a month, they were living in fear and weakness... They knew ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:45-47

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Making A Comeback Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 10, 2001

God’s people in our text found themselves; defeated, discouraged and hopeless. Our goal today - is to study these chapters and learn what we as God’s people need to do to turn our defeats around, to learn how to make a Comeback (real people true stories - part seven).

"Joshua; Coming Back...." Real People - TRUE Stories Part 7 TEXT: JOSHUA 7 & 8 Every once in a while God’s people find themselves sliding down the dark corridor of defeat and failure. And when they do, 1 or 2 things usually happens - they either just keep on sliding down that dark shadowy ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Or My God

Contributed by Kurt Heisey on May 29, 2002

Is our knowledge of God about God or have we come to an intimate relationship where God is MY GOD?

God or My God? 3/3/97 Valley Christian Church I. The God of Elijah. (2 Kings 2:14) II. 2 Samuel 22:1-7,20,21 A. David learned to appropiate God for himself in the midst of difficulties. III. God is interested in two things. A. That we know Him. 1. Philippians 3:8-10--That I might know him. 2. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 22:1-21, 2 Kings 2:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Finding Gold In The Garbage Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 14, 2010

No one whose hope is in God will be put to shame. It is not the harsh realities that defeat us but our inability to see God¡¯s goodness and will in them. Trust the Sovereign God who is in control and still very much involved in your life.

[Main thoughts taken from Max Lucado’s book Just Like Jesus] Theme: A Hopeful Heart Hope is like gold in the garbage. - In the midst of all the trash you find something precious. - In the midst of the darkness you see a ray of light. Look at Jesus at the lowest point of His life - the night ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Exercise Faith - Experience God’s Power

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Aug 29, 2010

Have you ever wanted to experience God’s power in your life? I am not talking about magical powers, but the power to accomplish things that without God would be impossible for you. Often we have the opportunity to experience that power during the times

Exercising Faith, Experiencing God’s Power Facing Your Giants 1 Samuel 17:1-50 We are never too young to experience God’s Power To Experience God’s Power… …We must exercise faith with humility …We must exercise faith with courage …We must exercise faith with the gifts we already have …We must ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-50

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Cosmic Battle For Authority

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jan 29, 2009

Jesus came to conquer and disarm Satan. Mark 1 is about "authority". The minisrty of Jesus actively engages and defeats satan and his demons. The ultimate defeat was the cross and resurrection.

In Jesus Holy Name February 1, 2009 Epiphany IV Redeemer Mark 1:21-28 “The Cosmic Battle for Authority” There is an ongoing cosmic battle happening in the world around us as Satan seeks to possess and destroy the lives and souls of men, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Highly Favored

Contributed by Joe Jones on Jan 21, 2002

In sports this phrase means absolutely nothing…you may by highly favored and go into the game and find yourself the object of an incredible defeat. When you are favored and you get defeated they call that an upset. In God, being favored is part of the pa

“Highly Favored” In sports this phrase means absolutely nothing…you may by highly favored and go into the game and find yourself the object of an incredible defeat. When you are favored and you get defeated they call that an upset. In God, being favored is part of the package, and you never fear ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:29-43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Armored Almighty Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 23, 2008

Who or what is truly defeating Israel? Sin. Sin is the great enemy that defeats them & hold them captive, keeping them from living the life of righteous. Sin is the undefeated enemy against whom God comes to make war.

ISAIAH 59: 15b-21 THE ARMORED ALMIGHTY [Isaiah 53: 4-12 / Romans 11: 25-29] The people have just acknowledged and confessed their personal and corporate [national] sins. God now responses with a promise of salvation and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing What You Are

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Feb 1, 2015

Too many Christians live defeated lives because they believe the lies of the world and Satan. We need to stop believing Satan's lies and realize who we are in Christ.

Knowing What You Are Romans 6:1-10 In the early 1970s, a social scientist named Philip Zimbardo led a team of scientists from Stanford University in an interesting experiment. The team built a mock prison in the basement of the University’s psychology department. The scientists placed ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-10

Denomination: Baptist