Sermons on philistines:

Overcoming Obstacles

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 22, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have enemies? Are you facing obstacles? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To acknowledge GOD in everything therefore winning any obstacles or hindrances over to GOD. IV. TEXT: 1 Samuel 7:3 (New Livi

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have enemies? Are you facing obstacles? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To acknowledge GOD in everything therefore winning any obstacles or hindrances over to GOD. IV. TEXT: 1 Samuel 7:3 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) Then Samuel said to all ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 10:25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Facing Your Giants (1) Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 10, 2016

By God's grace we can overcome the giants in our lives. Watch what you are focusing on. Do what you possibly can.

1 Samuel 17 records the famous story of young boy David fighting against the giant Philistine soldier Goliath. • This event likely happened after chapter 14 chronologically speaking, because at this point King Saul still does not know David. • It is likely that the author recaps what ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:17-40

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Get Rid Of The Giants In Your Life

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 24, 2022

This passage of scripture has many surprises, but we want to look especially at two of them; ONE GOOD SURPRISE and ONE BAD SURPRISE

Illus: This passage reminds me of the story of the little mother of seven children. She was leaving to go to a surprise party, and all seven of them wanted to go with her. One asked, "Mom, can we go with you?" She said, "No, it is a surprise party." One of the little ones ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:22-26, 1 Samuel 17:45-50

Denomination: Baptist

How To Get Rid Of The Giants In Your Life

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 25, 2022

This passage of scripture has many surprises, but we want to look especially at two of them; ONE GOOD SURPRISE and ONE BAD SURPRISE.

Illus: This passage reminds me of the story of the little mother of seven children. She was leaving to go to a surprise party, and all seven of them wanted to go with her. One asked, "Mom, can we go with you?" She said, "No, it is a surprise party." One of the little ones ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:22-26

Denomination: Baptist

His Love Endures Forever Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 18, 2012

Psalm 118 is a powerful song of Praise. But behind this psalm of praise is a great deal of pain. What was the pain that led David to write this hymn to God, and what can we learn from David’s pain that make our song as powerful as his?

(We opened by playing Chris Tomlin’s “Forever” song found at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DjrAeWCOg6Q&feature=fvwrel. Immediately after the song, I read Psalm 118 in its entirety, and prayed.) APPLY: The Psalm we’ve read today has inspired numerous hymns and contemporary songs. · One ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:1-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

No Strings Attached

Contributed by Joey Johnson on Sep 10, 2001

Samson’s life serves as a stark reminder of the ease at which we can fall into the snare of sin.

“NO STRINGS ATTACHED” (Judges 13.1-3; 24; 16.4-6; 19) I. THE DRAW OF DISOBEDIENCE (Judges 14.1,2;3) 1 “Now Samson went down to Timnah, and saw a woman in Timnah of the daughters of the Philistines. 2 so he went up and told his father and mother, saying, ‘I have seen a woman in Timnah ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Last Half Hour

Contributed by Greg Johnson on Aug 7, 2006

Please know today that the last half hour of your trial is often the greatest test of your faith. Depend on God’s Word and the power of the Holy Spirit and you will come through trials victoriously and your faith will increase exponentially.

By Greg Johnson August 6, 2006 http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org On our journey from earth to glory, we will be faced with many trials that will test our obedience to the Lord. These are crosses that we must carry as Jesus said (Luke 9:23 NIV) "If anyone would come after me, he must deny ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:5-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Against All Odds

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jul 10, 2009

David vs. Goliath story teaches us to trust God’s word above the terrifying fears we face on a daily basis, even against all odds.

Against all odds 1 sam.17 David vs. Goliath! Who has not heard of that story? It is a story that’s retold whenever there is a little guy who goes to battle against a giant. And against all odds the little guy wins! Cheers for the little guy and boo and hiss to the defeated giant. All of us who has ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-54

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Goliath Is Big But Davids Got Game

Contributed by Pastor Johnathan Bloch on May 17, 2012

This sermon encourages us to live as David did, having faith that God equips us for His service and that faith will make us used by God to face any giant in our life with confidence, purpose and trust in our Lord.

Goliath is big but David’s got game 1 Sam 17:32-37 Pastor John Bloch, pastorbloch@hotmail.com Cross Community Church, Crosscommunitychurch.net 32 And David said to Saul, Let no man's heart fail because of him; thy servant will go and fight with this Philistine. 33 And Saul said to David, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:32-37

Denomination: Baptist

Conquering Your Demon PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

Inspire us to conquer fear through faith, harness the power of prayer, and live in victory.

Good morning, beloved! Today, we are going to dive into a powerful message from 1 Samuel 7 that will inspire us to conquer fear through faith, harness the power of prayer, and live in victory. Now, I know y'all have faced some fears, some battles, and some tough circumstances. But let's remember ...read more

Topics: New Beginning

These Are The Best Years

Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 28, 2008

Why the teenage years are the best years of life and effective ministry.

These Are The Best Years Why the teenage years are the best years of life and effective ministry Introduction: Wisdom - From one generation to another 1. A Time of Firsts - your first date - your first kiss - your first love - your first job - your first paycheck - your first bill - ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Small Steps Toward Big Destruction Series

Contributed by Ken Ritz on Mar 1, 2016

Part 3 of series on Samson

Small Steps Toward Big Destruction Samson Week 3 We are in the middle of a 4-week series called Samson. In case you missed last week, let me give you a quick review. At this time in history, Israel had been conquered by and were being oppressed by the Philistines, and Samson was called by God to ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Giving Your All – David's Mighty Men Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 15, 2007

These “mighty men” joyfully chose to put a relationship of love ahead of every other consideration – their love for their king came ahead of their safety, their comfort, their ease. Their gift was not an inconvenience, it was not grudgingly provided, it

Giving Your All – David’s Mighty Men: Stories of God’s People 2 Samuel 23:8-17 June 11, 2006 Intro: A small church was having a reunion. A former member who attended the celebration had become a millionaire. When he testified about how God had blessed him over the years, he related an incident ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:8-17

Denomination: Baptist

#2then God:the Answer Is Hidden In The Need! Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 18, 2007

Then God. When we do all we can, we have to trust God to help us reach beyond our limitations!

*#2 THEN GOD! THE ANSWER IS HIDDEN IN THE NEED! YOUR PROBLEM WILL NOT CATCH GOD BY SURPRISE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is the second part of a two part lesson, I do this part in two parts. I. NOTHING TAKES OUR MIGHTY GOD BY SURPRISE. A. God is the Creator. B. Today many of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Slaying Goliath

Contributed by Larry Lasiter on Jan 30, 2004

We all come face to face with "Goliaths" in our lives. Like David, we too can conquer them and be victorous!

POINTS OF TRUTH Christian Ministries Crusade Church of God www.pointsoftruth.com The battle lines were drawn. Across a great valley, the army of the Lord faced their enemy, the Philistines. The mighty army of the Lord was in full battle array, shouting the war cry, and waiting anxiously ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-58, 2 Corinthians 10:3-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible