Sermons on Shmuel Alef 17:42:

Man Up!

Contributed by Edwin Crozier on Sep 20, 2013

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

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-54

Denomination: *other

God's Fitting Room

Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Mar 19, 2016

Beware of what other's try to put on you. God's has a calling and anointing that will fit you perfectly.

INTRO: 1. When I think about this event in the life of David, I don’t envision David standing before Goliath with a sling in his hand… I rather envision David in Saul’s dressing room buried under the massive armor of King Saul. a. How awkward it must have been, being ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:38-51

Denomination: Pentecostal

Gigante Sometido Ó Gigante Destruído

Contributed by Craig Benner on Apr 2, 2016

Todos peleamos con gigante en nuestras vidas. Es vital que saquemos la cabeza del gigante, y no solamente herirle. Eso nos asegura de una victoria completa en dicha area de la guerra spiritual.

Gigante Sometido ó Gigante Destruído 1 Samuel 17 Nú. 13:33 También vimos allí gigantes, hijos de Anac, raza de los gigantes: y éramos nosotros, a nuestro parecer, como langostas; y así les parecíamos a ellos. 1 Cr. 20:4 Después de esto aconteció que se levantó guerra en Gezer contra los ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-51

Denomination: Pentecostal

Overcoming The Giants

Contributed by Gary Eller on Jan 17, 2017

How to overcome "the giants" that face us daily!

OVERCOMING THE GIANTS 1SAM 17 VS 20-51 1 Samuel 17:20-51 (NKJV) 20 So David rose early in the morning, left the sheep with a keeper, and took the things and went as Jesse had commanded him. And he came to the camp as the army was going out to the fight and shouting for the battle. 21 For ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:20-51

Denomination: *other

Not By Might Nor By Power, But By My Spirit, Says The Lord Almighty

Contributed by Beulah Praiselin on Jan 20, 2017

What qualification does our God require from us to make us victorious? Does He expect the same as the world?

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, greetings in the mighty and most wonderful name Jesus Christ. In this globe we come across heaps of people, there are some people who appear to be more powerful, more knowledgeable than you. When we consider such people we tend to imagine that we are frail, we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:5-47

Modern Day Davids

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on May 6, 2023

"Get the stones to face your giant!" - Robert Kennedy

I heard an awesome message by Robert Kennedy, pastor of Mustang Creek Community Church in Forney, TX. I would strongly urge you to visit if you are in the area. This brother can preach. I am hoping they will make it available on CD or YouTube. I will only give the three points and what ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:28-29, 1 Samuel 17:32-33, 1 Samuel 17:42-43, Romans 11:29, Ephesians 6:10-18, Psalm 144:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

All It Takes Is One

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 2, 2022

David stands up to Goliath and changes the whole course of the war. Jesus stands up to Satan as our substitute. All it takes is One.

3.5.22 1 Samuel 17:4–49 (EHV) The Philistine would say, “I defy the ranks of Israel today! Give me a man, and we will fight each other!” 11 When Saul and all Israel heard those words of the Philistine, they lost their courage and were terrified. 32 David said to Saul, “Do not let anyone lose ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:4-49

Denomination: Lutheran

David Volunteered

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jul 18, 2023

There was no question that David was the underdog. But there was also no question about God’s help. How do we face our giants? There were odds, there was opposition and there was Divine help.

DAVID VOLUNTEERED Text: 1 Samuel 17:38 - 50 When I was a kid, I was a crack shot with a sling shot. My grandfather, Cecil had a patent on a couple of sling shots he designed. He designed sling shots that you could literally hunt deer with using an arrow. It was one of his sling shots that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:38-50

Denomination: United Methodist

The Secrets Of A Victorious Life

Contributed by Benjamin Beckley on Sep 1, 2023

To live a Victorious life, there are things to access as secrets and embrace as truths that will position us for triumph. John 8:32.

Behind every major attainment in life, there is a secret. There is something someone doing great things knows that makes the great thing show. - Jesus and Disciples casting demons - Mark 9:28-29. “28 And when he was come into the house, his disciples asked him privately, Why could not we cast him ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:31-51, Isaiah 43:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

Who Do You Think You Are, Goliath? (1 Samuel 17: 1-54)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jul 22, 2024

One of the unfortunate realities about living in this world is the existence of bullies who intimidate and threaten others. The Bible describes one such bully named Goliath. His threats against Israel and God ceased when he encountered David and one smooth stone.

Bullies have existed in this fallen world ever since Cain killed Abel at the beginning of civilization (Genesis 4:8). However, as the days get darker spiritually and the love of people grows cold (Matthew 24:12; Romans 1:18-32), the problem of bullying is only going to grow like a cancer across ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-54, Isaiah 54:17, 2 Corinthians 10:4-5, Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

David And Goliath

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Sep 21, 2024

Series on the Life of David

Title: David and Goliath: Facing the Giants in Your Life Script: I Samuel 17 Type: series on David Where: GNBC 9-22-24 Intro: Westerns are filled with the stuff of great final showdowns. If we’ve learned anything from watching westerns for more than a hundred years, it is this: If you ever ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-54

Denomination: Independent/Bible

King David - A Nobody Becomes A Somebody! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 20, 2024

God takes nobodies with a right heart on the inside and makes them some-bodies. It all starts in the heart, it's a heart that seeks to do the will of God no matter what!

Series: Never Seen Before in 2024 Thesis: We are asking God to help us see things in His Word that we have never seen before in 2024! We will be exploring the life of King David, and I pray your eyes are open to what to do and what not to do! David’s life is an example for us to learn and grow by! ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-2, 1 Samuel 16:7, 1 Samuel 16:10-17, 1 Samuel 17:1-49

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When God Is On Our Side.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 25, 2024

'This I know; for God is for me' (cf. Psalm 56:9).

WHEN GOD IS ON OUR SIDE. 1 Samuel 17:32-49. Things had reached an impasse in the territorial struggles between the invading Philistines and Israel. The valley of Elah (cf. 1 Samuel 17:2) was in the south of Israel, and the two armies were set in battle array facing one another, but neither side ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:32-49

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

David: A Life Of Faith And Praise Despite Failure

Contributed by Andrew Hoskins on Aug 16, 2025

Church, when we hear David, most of us think “David and Goliath.” It’s the classic underdog story. But here’s the truth: David himself never bragged about killing Goliath. That was recorded by Samuel.

Introduction Church, when we hear David, most of us think “David and Goliath.” It’s the classic underdog story. But here’s the truth: David himself never bragged about killing Goliath. That was recorded by Samuel. Why? Because David didn’t see that as his greatest story of faith. His true testimony ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:31-52

Denomination: Baptist