Sermons on Shmuel Alef 17:16:

We Walk By Faith Part 4 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 23, 2011

Part 4 focuses on our having prejudicial faith.

We Walk By Faith Part 4 Prejudicial Faith Scriptures: Isaiah 45:15; Matthew 6:33; 7:7; Ephesians 6:13-14; 1 Samuel 17 Introduction: Last week I shared with you that our faith in God (and Christ) comes through hearing and understanding the Word of God. A key factor in our ability to believe God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-58

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

The Down Side Of Super Sized

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Feb 6, 2010

Learning, like David, to be God-focused as we tackle the Goliaths in our life.

1. Introduction a. In today’s world we are constantly forced to face the issue of size. (1) A marketing ploy of McDonald’s in the past was “Would you like to super size that,” where for just a few cents more you could get an extra large serving of French fries and an ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-54

Facing The Giants - David's Story Series

Contributed by Gregg Barbour on Feb 8, 2010

Learn what it means to face your Giants in this message on David's story.

Here we are in the final message in the series of Old School Old Testament Bible Stories. I wanted to wrap up with one of the most famous stories in all of the O.T.—David and Goliath. You’ve all heard the story, probably seen the Veggie Tales episode-Dave and the Giant Pickle, or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-37

Denomination: *other

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

In The Land Of The Giants

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Feb 14, 2009

From the story of David and Goliath some practical truths to help us overcome the Giants in our life.

IN THE LAND OF THE GIANTS 1 SAMUEL 17 * As a kid when I heard the word “giant”, all I thought of was that old TV commercial for the Jolly Green Giant Vegetables. (sing) We perhaps I also thought of Jack and the Beanstalk and His words; "Fee, fi, fo, fun, I smell the blood of an Englishman: Be he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-54

Denomination: Baptist

David And The Dwarf

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Feb 22, 2009

May I remind all of us that we take life head on by faith before anything else - even when life looks seemingly unsteady, surely unpredictable, seriously unbearable and securely unbeatable!

Let me ask, how many of us would love to ask God – “God give me just a glimpse of the battles I will face this year or for the rest of my life?” Psalm 39:4 “Show me, O Lord, my life’s end.” How many of have said at one time, “God, just let me get everything in order with my life and then I’ll ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-51

Denomination: Baptist

The Underdog

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Mar 13, 2009

How does the underdog become the overachiever?

THE UNDERDOG 1st Samuel 17:1-50 INTRODUCTION: There’s no need to fear! Underdog is here! Remember that cartoon? We enjoyed seeing the puny dog take on the villains and accomplish impossible feats of strength and daring do. We like to root for the underdog. We like to see the little guy beat the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-50

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Youth Of Power And Promise Series

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 19, 2009

Youth have both the power and promise to play an integral role in the betterment of our society, community and our church.

Sunday, June 3, 2007 “Youth of Power and Promise” Text: I Samuel 17: 12 - 26 As we begin to recognize our youth during this youth month, I’m proud to announce that in our midst are youth of power and promise. In some instances we see the promise, but do not acknowledge their power. We act as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:12-26

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Too Big To Fail

Contributed by Sanford Colquitt on Mar 21, 2009

Many today are willing to give up the battle beford the fight begins. Just live in bondage and conclude there is no way out.

Sunday, March 15, 2009 There’s a wind blowing across America and in fact around the world, suggesting that there are powers that are indestructible. There are voices, including the President of this great country, suggesting that there are institutions or powers that are too big to fail. On ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-58

Denomination: Pentecostal

Giant Killing For Beginners

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Mar 23, 2009

Living victoriously has much in common with David’s victory over Goliath. The shepherd didn’t act in faith that hadn’t already been tested; he acted according to his consistent experience with God.

When I was young, I was a huge fan of the Walt Disney version of Zorro. I loved the idea of a person who would dress up in a costume, ride a beautiful horse, and cross swords triumphantly with the forces of injustice and oppression—though I would have defined those forces merely as “the bad guys” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-53

Denomination: *other

Three Giants That Must Fall

Contributed by Matthew Haynie on Jun 30, 2008

A sermon that describes the battles facing the Church today and the things Christians must fight if they wish to obtain the Incorruptible Crown.

In the times of Saul and the fledgling Israelites, there was another older nation that had crossed the Aegean Sea and settled in city states around Israel. The Philistines were every bit as civilized as the Israelites. They were actually a whole era ahead in technological terms; the Israelites were ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:2-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

David The Giant Slayer Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 19, 2009

We can learn to much from David about how to fight our own giants. Perhaps the most important lesson is for us to remember is that the battle is the Lord’s.

Introduction: A. An archaeologist was digging in the Negev Desert in Israel and came upon a casket containing a mummy. 1. After examining it, he called the curator of a prestigious natural-history museum and said, “I’ve just discovered a 3,000 year-old mummy of a man who died of heart ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-54

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Goliath Felled Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Aug 18, 2008

David can teach much about defeating our personal Goliaths

1 Samuel 17 Goliath Felled Show clip from “The Bear” during break Read 1 Samuel 17:1-54 Describe Goliath 9.5 ft tall 126 lbs of armor alone spear like a fence post – the head alone weighed 15 lbs modern terms – Tiananmen Square standoff Who is your Goliath? What is it in your life that looks ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-54

Denomination: *other

David Vs. Goliath Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Dec 3, 2008

Goliath is like the sin in our lives that is most difficult for us to defeat.

For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and out a sound mind (2 Timothy 1:7 NKJV). ...be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus (2 Timothy 2:1). A champion named Goliath, who was from Gath, came out of the Philistine camp. He was over nine feet tall. He had a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-51

Denomination: Baptist