Sermons on Philistines:

How To Face Your Giants Series

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Sep 5, 2016

David simply a man who believes God for the impossible. He faces giants like everyone of us does everyday. But David trusted God with the impossible and faith brought out the best out of him. Attributes in private now became public. We are giant killers.

Series: David - A Man After God¡¦s Own Heart: Part 4: How To Face Your Giants (1, 2, 3) 1 Samuel 17: 40 And David took his staff in his hand, and chose him five smooth stones out of the brook, and put them in a shepherd's bag which he had, even in a scrip; and his sling was in his hand: and he drew ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:40-54

Denomination: Charismatic

The Mighty Men Of David

Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Mar 27, 2001

Who are the heroes of today? A look into God’s Hall of Fame.

May 30th, 1999 The Mighty Men of David “Where Are The Real Heroes?”  Who are our heroes today?  It is interesting what our heroes tell us about ourselves. We love heroes as a society.  Israel’s had heroes.  This is the hall of fame of the military heroes. (The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:11-12, 2 Samuel 23:8-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

1 Samuel Part 6

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Jun 24, 2024

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David Again Spares Saul 26 Then the Ziphites came to Saul at Gibeah, saying, “Is not David hiding on the hill of Hachilah, which is before [a]Jeshimon?” 2 So Saul arose and went down to the wilderness of Ziph, having with him three thousand chosen men of Israel (ABOUT THE SIZE OF AN ARMY BRIGADE), ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

The Ark Of The Covenant And Samuel Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 14, 2024

God’s presence comes from doing God’s work and staying away from sin – God’s blessing comes from doing our God given jobs well and maintaining a pure heart before God – failing to do our God given jobs and living in sin leads to the departure of God’s presence.

Topic: Never Seen Before in 2024 Thesis: We are looking to see things we have never seen before in 2024. Summary of last week’s message: • Samuel responds to the call of God while Eli never bothered to get out of bed. • Samuel obeyed God! • Samuel becomes God’s Prophet and Eli experiences a fall ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 111:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Can A Saved Person Dabble In The Occult? Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 28, 2016

There are consequences when a child of God attempts to practise the pagan arts. Saul paid an awful price for his disobedience, even dragging many others into judgement.

“In those days the Philistines gathered their troops for war in order to fight Israel. Achish said to David, ‘You should fully understand that you and your men must go with me into the battle.’ David replied to Achish, ‘That being the case, you will come to know what your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 28:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Series: Recovering Stolen Identity & Reclaiming Misplaced Destiny: Part 6: The Samson Story: "an Example Of A Partially Fulfilled Destiny

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 10, 2020

The Story Of Samson Is One Of The Saddest In The Bible. David, Elijah, Peter, Moses, Jacob, all came back. Samson did, but partially. He was gifted to be God’s man in Israel’s critical hour. But he misused his privilege and partially fulfilled his mission - an example for us all.

SERIES: RECOVERING STOLEN IDENTITY & RECLAIMING MISPLACED DESTINY: PART 7: ANOTHER EXAMPLE OF STOLEN IDENTITY & MISPLACED DESTINY: SAMSON: EXAMPLE OF A PARTIALLY FULFILLED DESTINY 1. Judges 13: 1 Again the children of Israel did evil in the sight of the Lord, and the Lord delivered them ...read more

Scripture: Judges 13:1-4, Judges 14:1-3, Judges 16:1-30

Denomination: Charismatic

Holy War

Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 28, 2008

There were three things to prepare for Holy War…

HOLY WAR Contextual information… 1. Samuel 1-2a – Elkanah has two wives, one with children the other w/o. Hannah, the wife that is barren, makes a vow to God that if He gives her a son, she will give him back to God for service. God grants her prayer and she dedicates him to God by putting him ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 7:2-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Curtain Call That Brings Down The House Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Oct 1, 2012

A story of redemption - God's redpemption of Samson.

“Eyeless, in Gaza, at the mill, with slaves…” (John Milton, Samson Agonistes, Line 41). Each phrase from this poem about Samson drops heavily onto our hearts like the burning tears that must have fallen from Samson’s mother when she found out what had befallen her son ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:21-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Memoirs Of A Giant Slayer Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 19, 2017

David faced a great challenge as he stood before Goliath. It was the greatest miss-match of all time, and yet he was triumphant. We too face giants as we strive to serve the Lord, but like David, we can overcome in the Lord. Christ secured victory for us!

Memoirs of a Giant Slayer 1 Samuel 17: 40-51 Our text today comes from one of the most familiar and recognizable accounts in all of Scripture. Israel was facing a formidable foe in the champion of the Philistines. The armies had gathered on opposite sides of the Valley of Elah, approximately ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:40-51

Denomination: Baptist

Be Strong And Courageous

Contributed by Arthur Miller on Apr 22, 2021

How do we as Christians become bold in sharing the Gospel of Christ? We will pull some lessons from looking at several courageous individuals from the Old Testament.

Please note all Bible verses are copyrighted and are shown here for ease sake. Introduction I asked at supper what were some ideas on what to talk about and William said to speak on courage. I questioned him a bit and it was courage in sharing the gospel message. This lesson is for William, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5, Judges 6:11-16, 2 Samuel 23:9-10, 1 Samuel 14:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Finding Suitable Armor: David Versus Goliath

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jun 15, 2024

The story of David and Goliath is well-known. Little David serves as Israel's champion and defeats Goliath with the help of the Lord. But there is even a bigger Goliath that we face who taunts us every day. So we need a better champion. This is Jesus Christ. For Proper 7 After Pentecost, year B

Finding Suitable Armor: David Versus Goliath 1 Samuel 17:32–39 NKJV Then David said to Saul, “Let no man’s heart fail because of him; your servant will go and fight with this Philistine.” And Saul said to David, “You are not able to go against this Philistine to fight with him; for you are a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:32-49, 1 Samuel 17:4-9, 1 Samuel 17:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Seeking God In Times Of Need

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jul 11, 2003

This is a devotional that I wrote for my July leadership board meeting about our need to seek God in times of crisis

Seeking God in Times of Need 2 Chronicles 14:8-10 July 8, 2003 8 When the Philistines heard that David had been anointed king over all Israel, they went up in full force to search for him, but David heard about it and went out to meet them. 9 Now the Philistines had come and raided the Valley of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 14:8-10

Denomination: Church Of God

The Fight Of Faith

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jun 19, 2010

This message deals with the power and effectiveness of faith that rests squarely upon and sole in the Lord.

The Fight Of Faith By Rev. Donnie L. Martin Text: 1 Tim. 6:12; 1 Sam. 17:45-47 I. GOD WAS THE OBJECT OF DAVID’S FAITH A. Notice The Difference Between Faith And Fear. B. Notice David’s Dependence On God’s Faithfulness. II. GOLIATH WAS THE OBJECTIVE OF DAVID’S ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:45-47

Denomination: Baptist

Cancel Your Ticket To Ziklag

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Dec 30, 2010

God will in David's life

. "Cancel Your Ticket to Ziklag" I Samuel 27:1 I Samuel 30:1-6 Illust: It was the young man’s first day on the job in the produce department of the grocery store. A lady came up to him and said she wanted to buy half of a head of lettuce. He tried to explain he couldn’t do that, but ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Takes Sides - 1 Samuel 17:1-58

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 1, 2011

God Takes Sides - 1 Samuel 17:1-58

God Takes Sides - 1 Samuel 17:1-58 Some people believed God is not biased and is very neutral, contrary to popular belief, but God takes sides. And be rejoice because God has taken our sides. David vs. Goliath: - God has taken the side of David God definitely took sides with David for David said ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-58

Denomination: Pentecostal