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Facing Our Giants Series

Contributed by Lynwood Morriss on Sep 23, 2004

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Our biggest giants are often those that come from inside of us.David’s example helps us to identify them and defeat them with God’s help.

I. The Anatomy of a Giant 1. Giants highlight our inadequacy 17:1-7 A. Physical description of Goliath 4-7 B. Average hgt. of Isralelite in ancient times 5’6” C. Everything covered, with a dedicated front guard D. Israel had few swords 1 Sam. 13:16-22 Although there were some battles ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-47

Denomination: Pentecostal

Entanglement Or Enlightenment

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Sep 24, 2004

based on 59 ratings

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David and Goliath is more than a story but a type of the believer in their battle against the enemy and a mediator Jesus Christ who brings victory. A refreshing view of this scripture involving The Problem - The Power - The Proclamation

ENTANGLEMENT OR ENLIGHTENMENT 1 Samuel 17:1-52, 1 Samuel 18:7 This is more than a story but a type of the believer in their battle against the enemy and a mediator Jesus Christ who brings victory THE PROBLEM 1 Samuel 17:1 Now the Philistines gathered their armies together to battle, and were ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-52

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The World Needs A Champion

Contributed by Steven Shubert on Sep 30, 2004

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Our world needs a champion, someone they can set on a pedestal and admire, someone they can pattern themselves after. This sermon will deliver a champion in the purest sense of the word!

The World Needs A Champion 1 Sam. 17:1-4; v.20-24 I. Introduction A. This past weekend marked the crowning of a supposed “champion” in the National Football League. 1. The American Heritage Dictionary defines the word “champion” as: a. One that wins first place in a competition b. One that is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Overcoming Offenses

Contributed by Jimmy Stewart on Nov 4, 2004

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No doubt offenses will come. But we must do all that we can to overcome them.

Overcoming Offenses 1 Sam. 17 The Bible has a lot to say about offenses. (1)Prov. 18:19 "A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city: and their contentions are like the bars of a castle". (2)Matt. 5: "if your right eye offends you, pluck it out, if your right hand offends you, cut ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Run To The Battle Line!

Contributed by Brian B on Nov 4, 2004

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Preach this one with GUSTO! What is the proper response when faced with a battle? Run To The Battle line with Faith & Run to the Battle line with Action..

Run To The Battle line 1 Samuel 17:1-51 Please take a moment to place your vote. If you have an idea for an improvement, I am very teachable. My e-Mail is pastorbrian@greenrivernazarene.com Introduction … we are all in a battle! All throughout God’s word we see evidence that God knows we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-51

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Are The Giants In Your Life.?

Contributed by Dennis Jones on Feb 23, 2003

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At one time or another in our lives we feel like we are facing giants that we just cannot overcome. Problems are so insurmountable that we just give in to them. David faced a giant that towered over him and no one thought he had a chance of defeating hi

WHAT ARE GIANTS IN YOUR LIFE At one time or another in our lives we feel like we are facing giants that we just cannot overcome. Problems are so insurmountable that we just give in to them. Giants can come in all different forms and shapes. Alcohol, drugs, cursing, pornography, or any malady or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:2-11, 1 Samuel 17:25-50

Denomination: Pentecostal

Grab Some Rocks!

Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Mar 2, 2003

based on 58 ratings

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A teaser or introduction for the "This Means War!" series. We have to beware, be ready, and be strong so we can be like David and GRAB SOME ROCKS, even when the deck seems stacked against you.

I. BEWARE - Realize that there will be giants v.4-10 GOLIATH-CHAMPION OF THE PHILISTINES: “Height was 6 cubits and a span…” Probably 9’ 9” tall, if 1 cubit=18” and 1 span=1/2 cubit “He was armed with a coat of mail; and the weight of the coat was five thousand shekels of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-50

Denomination: United Methodist

David & Goliath - The Battle Is The Lord's Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Apr 3, 2003

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God is the one who saves, not by sword or spear, but by his power, by his word proclaimed in the gospel, by his Spirit who fills each one of us just as he filled David.

I guess this would be one of the best known, if not THE best known story in the Bible. In fact it’s so well known that David has become a metaphor for the victorious underdog. He’s the archetypal cutter down of tall poppies. The one who can overcome the greatest odds to win through to victory. But ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-50, 1 Samuel 17:32-49

Denomination: Anglican

Facing The Goliath In Our Lives

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 11, 2003

based on 94 ratings

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"So Many Christians Never Achieve The Maximum Potential In Their Lives Because They Never Conquer The Thing That They Fear The Most."

"Facing the Goliath in our Lives" - I Samuel 17 So Many Christians Never Achieve The Maximum Potential In Their Lives Because They Never Conquer The Thing That They Fear The Most. - Jonathan Falwell 1. Introduction a. The Israelites feared the Philistine Giant because he seemed to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-46

Denomination: Baptist

"David - Be A Giant Killer" Part 3 Of 12 Series

Contributed by Dave Martin on May 28, 2003

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Everyone faces “Giants” in their lives: Impossible situations, people, relationships or differences, Irresistible temptations or sins, Possible haunting memories of the past - Giants.

Pastor Dave Martin, Cross Creek Community Church, June 1, 2003 “David – Be a Giant Killer” Part 3 1Sam 17 (Be reading & studying 1 & 2 Samuel, 1 Chronicles, 1Kings 1-2) Review from Previous weeks: ** Prerequisite for God’s blessing is being a person after God’s own heart! ** Proof of having a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-58

Denomination: Bible Church

Practical Atheism

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jul 7, 2004

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We are opposed to atheists and their impact on our society, but is it possible that we are atheists in the way we act? How can we keep from becoming practical atheists?

Passage: I Samuel 17 Intro: If you want to stir up the Christian community, talk about atheists and atheism. 1. we know the definition well; those who do not believe that God exists. 2. as a unified group, take responsibility for all kinds of mischief. 3. prayer in schools, ten commandments ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-58

Denomination: Evangelical Free

How To Slay Your Giants

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 9, 2004

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In this message David will teach us how to slay the giants that taunt us in our valleys keeping us in the hills, keeping us from running free. (Faith Factor - part 5)

How To Slay Your Giants Faith Factor – part five IN - February of 1980 I was in the Navy living in Saratoga Springs New York. 90 miles away in Lake Placid a group of 12 American amateur hockey players took the ice to face the toughest and best hockey team in the world, Russia’s national team. It ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-54

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Help Somebody Is Trying To Criticize Me

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Aug 11, 2004

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This sermon deals with the criticism we may face from others. It’s not a reason for us to give up.

Help, Somebody Is Criticizing Me. 3/28/04 1 Samuel 17:17-37 1 Corinthians 4:1-5 Is there anybody here who has ever been criticized before? Criticism has the power to make us remember things we would just as soon forget. In my twelve years of high school, four years of college, one year of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

S.t.o.n.e.s.

Contributed by Tim Hohm on Sep 16, 2004

based on 29 ratings

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The Bible is clear that we fight with weapons that are not our own. We can learn from David as he fought Goliath -- His head-on approach to dealing with a difficult moment allowed God to do another miracle in his life.

S. T. O. N. E. S. Central, August 29, 2004 -- Pastor Tim Hohm -- RevTim.com 1 Samuel 17:1-11 (NLT) The Philistines now mustered their army for battle and camped between Socoh in Judah and Azekah at Ephes-dammim. [2] Saul countered by gathering his troops near the valley of Elah. [3] So the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Stone One: Action Series

Contributed by Richard Clouse on Dec 19, 2002

based on 38 ratings

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David chose five stones before he faced Goliath. These five sermons will illustrates the five "stones" we can use to defeat giants in our lives.

(Five Stones that Kill any Giants!) 1 Samuel 17:1-58 Here are some truths we have learned so far. God is in the miracle business. God wants us to get out of our comfort zones and step out in faith. When we do, mountains will arise to bring discouragement and despair. We know how to move ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-58

Denomination: Baptist

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