Sermons on Spears:

Exercise Faith - Experience God’s Power

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Aug 29, 2010

Have you ever wanted to experience God’s power in your life? I am not talking about magical powers, but the power to accomplish things that without God would be impossible for you. Often we have the opportunity to experience that power during the times

Exercising Faith, Experiencing God’s Power Facing Your Giants 1 Samuel 17:1-50 We are never too young to experience God’s Power To Experience God’s Power… …We must exercise faith with humility …We must exercise faith with courage …We must exercise faith with the gifts we already have …We must ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-50

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Discouragement: Its Cause And Cure

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 21, 2010

DISCOURAGEMENT: ITS CAUSE AND CURE. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Nehemiah chapter 4 verses 1-23. Ill: • A mother of eight children came home one day; • To find her youngest five children huddled intently in the middle of the floor. • She walked over to see what the centre of attraction was; • And to her horror, she discovered ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-23

Denomination: Brethren

Facing Your Fears

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Apr 28, 2020

How to trust in God through difficult times

FACING YOUR FEARS Dr. Jerome Frank was a professor of psychiatry at Johns Hopkins University. He told the story that years ago he was flying across the US to attend a lecture. This was back in the 1960s before all of the modern security measures were installed at airports. He sat beside a man on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:45-50

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

God Our Refuge And Strength A Close Look At Psalm 46

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Feb 19, 2025

Psalms 46 is a powerful declaration of the Sovereignty of God over all creation declaring that victory does not come through human might but by His divine power, when what was once stable and secure has crumbled and become chaotic.

God Our Refuge and Strength A Close Look at Psalm 46 By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - One of the most powerful verses in scripture yet seemingly the hardest for us to adhere to is Psalm 46:10 “Be still and know that I am God…” I believe part of this may be due to our misunderstanding ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:10

Denomination: Apostolic

The Trail Of Blood

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Feb 3, 2019

THERE IS A TRAIL OF BLOOD FLOWING

THE TRAIL OF BLOOD (HEB. 9:22) TEXT HEB. 9:22 Hebrews 9:22 Contemporary English Version (CEV) 22 The Law says that almost everything must be sprinkled with blood, and no sins can be forgiven unless blood is offered. THE TRAIL OF BLOOD 1. Adam and Eve A Trail of BLOOD runs from the Garden ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Death Of A King Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 3, 2001

David died leaving a mark in history for all of eternity to talk about.

The Death of a King Thesis: David died leaving a mark in history for all of eternity to talk about. Texts: II Samuel 23, I Kings 2:1-12, I Chronicles 28, 29 Illustration: Titanic’s Last Hero Introduction: John Harper’s words from the ocean his lasts words shortly before his death still echo ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:1-7, 1 Kings 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

2 Samuel Part 5

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Sep 16, 2024

NASB, endnotes from biblegateway.com

Sheba’s Revolt THIS IS NOT ABOUT THE QUEEN. 20 Now a worthless fellow happened to be there whose name was Sheba, the son of Bichri, a Benjamite; and he blew the trumpet and said, “We have no portion in David, Nor do we have inheritance in the son of Jesse; Every man to his tents, O Israel!” 2 So ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

How To See The Unseen: David's Example Of Great Faith - 1 Samuel 17:1-27 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Aug 19, 2025

David's daily readiness, living in the presence of God, and resting on His promises enabled him to see reality instead of what everyone else saw.

For free audio or video download of this message, visit https://www.treasuringgod.com/sermons-by-scripture or my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@DarrellFerguson. 1 Samuel 17:1 Now the Philistines gathered their forces for war and assembled at Socoh in Judah. They pitched camp at Ephes ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-27

Champions Are Made, Not Born Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 13, 2004

David, Pt. 2 of 15

CHAMPIONS ARE MADE, NOT BORN (1 SAMUEL 17:21-49) Hockey’s Great One, Wayne Gretzky, was asked, “What is it that separates great champions from the near-great?” He replied, “My goodness, I don’t know. If I did, I’d bottle it up and sell it.” (“What do Jeff Gordon, Martina Navratilova, Bob Knight and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:21-49

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Winning The Battle From The Beginning

Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Oct 23, 2001

No matter what you’re up against, the battle has already been won.

WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN SERMON TITLE: WINNING FROM THE BEGINNING “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world; but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:2-11, 1 Samuel 17:11-50

Denomination: Baptist

Champions Are Made, Not Born Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 20, 2007

David, Pt. 2

CHAMPIONS ARE MADE, NOT BORN (1 SAMUEL 17:21-49) What makes a champion? Here are some quotes: “A champion is a person who can achieve a difficult goal or overcome challenging obstacles.” “A champion is a person who has earned the right and respect to be called a winner through an endless effort ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:21-49

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Enemies - Part 3 - Enemy Love Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on May 14, 2010

Enemies . . . you have them. You need them. You must be aware of them and handle them correctly. Welcome to the fight!

Enemies Pt. 3 – Enemy Love I. Introduction I have tried to inform you over the last two weeks that we are at war! Ecclesiastes makes it abundantly clear that there is a time for peace, but there is a time for war. We are in that time! And yet, one man said, “We have lost our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:4-47

Denomination: Pentecostal

“do You Wanna Be A Hero?”

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Sep 9, 2011

The qualities that make a hero in Jesus' eyes.

“Do You Wanna Be a Hero?” September 11, 2011 1 Chronicles 11:11-14; 22-23 “this is the list of David’s mighty warriors: Jashobeam, a Hakmonite, was chief of the officers; he raised his spear against three hundred men, whom he killed in one encounter. Next to him was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 11:11-23

Denomination: Holiness

What’s The Name Of Your Mountain?

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Sep 29, 2011

When you focus on the problem, instead of focusing on the problem solver, when you let your mountain get in your line of vision, thats when your faith becomes little or small, thats when it becomes only about your ability, instead of Gods Amazing Ability!

Whats The Name Of Your Mountain? Mark 11:22-24 NKJ 22. So Jesus answered and said to them, Have faith in God. 23. For assuredly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, Be removed and be cast into the sea, and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that those things he says will be done, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:4-51, Mark 11:22-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

David & Goliath Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 22, 2013

The chapter before us contains one of the best-known & most loved stories in all of Scripture- the story of David and Goliath. The story is a memorable lesson on God's faithfulness even in the most seemingly impossible situations.

1 SAMUEL 17: (45 - 47) DAVID & GOLIATH The chapter before us contains one of the best-known and most loved stories in all of Scripture- the story of David and Goliath. The story is a memorable lesson on God's faithfulness even in the most seemingly impossible situations (CIT). The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-58

Denomination: Baptist