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  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Facing Your Giants (1) Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 10, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,063 views

    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

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    When The Battle Comes

    Contributed by Kelly Benton on Jul 6, 2016
    based on 3 ratings
     | 12,629 views

    To encourage the listener that the battle belongs to the Lord!

    Most of us are familiar with the story of David and Goliath. It truly is one of the greatest victories in all of Scripture. David, a mere shepherd boy stands to face the giant, Goliath in battle and he wins. This is the kind of story we need to hear isn’t it? After all who doesn’t have a ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Need A Confidence Boost?

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Aug 2, 2016
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    Proposition: David shows us 4 keys to possess a better self-esteem and self-confidence and live victoriously 1. By possessing an Affirmative Attitude 2. By possessing a Proper Perspective 3. By Negating the Negatives 4. Assuming God's Armor

    Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1 - 58 (cf. verses 19 - 51; Philippians 4:4-7 Title: Need A Confidence Boost? Theme: Gaining Self-Confidence through God Proposition: David reveals to us how we can have a better self-esteem and more self-confidence. In Christ we can possess: 1. An Affirmative ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Battle Is The Lord’s,

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015
     | 5,577 views

    The Battle is the LORD’S,

    1 Sam 17:31-39 47 The Battle is the LORD’S, 1. The Preparation For Battle 35 And I went out after him, and smote him, and delivered it out of his mouth: and when he arose against me, I caught him by his beard, and smote him, and slew him. 36 Thy servant slew both the lion and ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid avatar

    Battle Cry

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jun 11, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,925 views

    God is mighty on the battlefield of life.

    BATTLE CRY by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (June 8, 2015) “And David rose up early in the morning, and left the sheep with the keeper, and took, and went, as Jesse had commanded him; and he came to the trench, as the host was going forth to the fight, and shouted for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

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    Learn To Have Confidence To Battle Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 13, 2015
     | 3,980 views

    Learn from the confidence of David as he decides to tackle Goliath

    Two weeks ago we started our study of the famous story of David and Goliath. We noted the right and wrong things to do in preparation for battle. And for us Christians, we are in a spiritual battle till our Lord Jesus takes us to heaven. Therefore, we must not only know the right things to do to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Worse Than A Quitter? (Fear)

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 29, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,700 views

    Could there be something worse than a quitter? Fear can paralyze us far short of our goals... We must TRY, and TRY again... THE SCARECROW is a terrible tool!

    WORSE THAN A QUITTER? I CAN'T ---- PARALYZED BY FEAR DO YOU UNDERSTAND THE VALUE OF A SCARE CROW By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. BECOME WHAT YOU BELIEVE. Matthew 9:29 (KJV) Then touched he their eyes, saying, According to your faith be it unto you. Matthew 9:29 (NIV) Then he ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    From The Inside Out Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 8, 2015
     | 5,928 views

    A message about letting the Lord show on the outside of us. Through His power and work.

    Title: From the Inside Out Theme: To show how we need to let God show out of our lives. Text: 1 Samuel 17, 1 John 4:4 Prayer Time: Corporate Prayer Matthew 18:18-20 Assuredly, I say to you, whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Craziest Kid Ever Series

    Contributed by Dave Bentley on Jun 7, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,133 views

    I think at some point after we become followers of Christ we become Christianized in a way that insulates us and makes us forget just how “crazy” the claims of Christianity are. This month I want us to revisit some of the stories the in Scripture that be

    “That’s Just Crazy!” The Craziest Kid Ever! • Who Get’s Your Vote? • My Vote Goes to David – The Shepherd-King • 1 Samuel 17:1-17:58 LOOK AT THIS CRAZY CONTRAST • Goliath is 9’ 9” tall – A Giant • David was too small ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Man Up!

    Contributed by Edwin Crozier on Sep 20, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,386 views

    This sermon examines the account of David defeating Goliath to see what kind of man God is looking for.

    Introduction: What is the most scared you have ever been? Think about that time for a moment. Perhaps you can begin to understand how the Israelites feel in I Samuel 17 every morning when Goliath steps out onto the battlefield and cries, “I defy the ranks of Israel this day. Give me a man, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Courageousness Through Weakness

    Contributed by Paddick Van Zyl on Jul 17, 2020
     | 3,534 views

    Not by our might or power but by the anointing and power of the Lord do we gain victory.

    Courageousness through Weakness Pastor Paddick Van Zyl 14-07-2020 Sermon Outline Scripture Reference: 1st Samuel 17 verses 20 to 54 Key verse : 45-47 45 Then David said to the Philistine, “You come to me with a sword, with a spear, and with a javelin. But I come to you in the name of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    David And Goliath--Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 3, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,103 views

    In Samuel 17:31-40 we learn that God raises up a savior against those who defy him.

    Scripture We continue our sermon series on “The Life of David.” Today I want to examine the story of “David and Goliath—Part 2.” Israel’s first king was a man named Saul. He was head and shoulders taller than anyone else in Israel. However, because of his blatant disobedience of the Lord’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Facing Giants Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 24, 2019
     | 6,950 views

    "Facing Giants" from the David and Goliath story in 1 Samuel 17. The point is that our "giants" aren't always what they seem to be and neither are we. With the help of God we are greater than we imagine and the giants are smaller.

    1. We love the Underdog stories In February, 1980, the US Olympic Hockey team took the ice in Lake Placid, NY to face the toughest hockey team in the world – the USSR. Two weeks before in Olympic competition, the Russians beat the Americans, 12-2. That night, however, proved to be different. The US ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • John Gaston avatar

    "Never Take A Knife To A Gun Fight!”

    Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 6, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,745 views

    This is about spiritual warfare, about the dangers of being unprepared for spiritual battles. What makes the difference between defeat & victory? Here's five differences between spiritual champions and spiritual weaklings.

    “NEVER TAKE A KNIFE TO A GUN FIGHT!” 1 Sam. 17 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Pharaoh fought an expensive war and his country was bankrupt. He had a very valuable diamond so he decided to pawn it to float his country for about a year. 2. So he took the Star diamond down to the largest pawn shop in ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    David: A Man After God's Heart (2) Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 18, 2020
     | 5,315 views

    What made David a man after God's heart? David's confrontation with Goliath demonstrates David's committed, confident, and courageous heart!

    David: A Man after God’s Heart (2) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 2/28/2016 Last Sunday we started a new series exploring the life of David. The Bible dedicates more pen and parchment to the life of David than to anyone other than Jesus himself. His adventures are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church