Goliath, a mountain of a giant, and the Philistine army confront Israel's army. King Saul and the Israelite army are paralyzed with fear. "Out of nowhere" a young David appears on the scene. David sees what nobody else sees. He volunteers to take on Goliath in a winner-take-all battle for the fate of the nation.
Why was the battle stalled 40 days (17:16)? Why didn’t Goliath or Saul’s army attack earlier? How does this apply to us? Why did David reject Saul’s armor (17:39)? If Goliath was such an intimidating giant then why did he wear so much armor? David asked “Is there not a cause?” (29) What “causes” confront us as Christians that demand us to engage the enemy? How had David’s experience as a shepherd prepared him to face Goliath? How has God prepared you to defeat your giants?
Identify a giant in your life. What lessons have you learned from David & Goliath that give you a strategy for defeating your giant?
Why was the battle stalled 40 days (17:16)? Why didn’t Goliath or Saul’s army attack earlier? How does this apply to us? Why did David reject Saul’s armor (17:39)? If Goliath was such an intimidating giant then why did he wear so much armor? David asked “Is there not a cause?” (29) What “causes” confront us as Christians that demand us to engage the enemy? How had David’s experience as a shepherd prepared him to face Goliath? How has God prepared you to defeat your giants?
Identify a giant in your life. What lessons have you learned from David & Goliath that give you a strategy for defeating your giant?
This was a sermon I preached last March 26, 2017 at CWC (Christ's Way Community) Eastwood City. This is based on the 1 Samuel 17 account of David and Goliath.
I Samuel 17, 18 describe David's confrontation with Goliath and its aftermath. What can we learn from his example when we feel stuck in the face of the "impossible"?
How a person handles failure can mean the difference between living a life of victory or living a life filled with bitterness, hostility and anger. "Turning Failures into Faith" is a sermon that looks into a passage in the Bible where the Israelites failed during the time of Joshua but because they turned to God for faith they became victorious once again.
This was a sermon I preached last March 26, 2017 at CWC (Christ's Way Community) Eastwood City. This is based on the 1 Samuel 17 account of David and Goliath.
I Samuel 17, 18 describe David's confrontation with Goliath and its aftermath. What can we learn from his example when we feel stuck in the face of the "impossible"?
How a person handles failure can mean the difference between living a life of victory or living a life filled with bitterness, hostility and anger. "Turning Failures into Faith" is a sermon that looks into a passage in the Bible where the Israelites failed during the time of Joshua but because they turned to God for faith they became victorious once again.
40 Days and 40 Nights_Jesus our ChampionStephen Palm
We have seen that one of the greatest weaknesses of God’s people is that they consistently feared giants. They feared entering the Promised Land because it was filled with giants. And in 1 Samuel we see that their descendants are paralyzed for 40 days and 40 nights as a giant named Goliath, taunted God’s people and extinguished their faith in God’s might, until a young man, the runt of his father’s litter, came with the heart of Joshua and Caleb. Where others saw a 9-foot colossus of a man, David saw an uncircumcised Philistine not deserving of having his name mentioned. David becomes Israel’s champion and slays Goliath. 1000 years later, David’s direct descendant, Jesus, came to slay the Goliath of our sin. Whereas David used the unlikely weapon of a sling and 5 smooth stones, Jesus wielded an even more unlikely weapon. He slayed our sin wielding a rugged cross upon which he died. But he became more than a martyr. He rose from the dead and became God’s champion who defeated both sin and death.
Have you ever needed strength, courage, or boldness to face your fears, trials, or the approaching enemy? It is easy to get overwhelmed by the things in this life that you cannot control. It is a fact that through this life we will have trials of many kinds that remain outside our control but we do not have to be afraid nor do we have to live in defeat because the Lord has given us a Spirit of Courage not of Fear. God promises that victory is found not by relying on the strength of man or the power of human will rather it is found through this power, provision, and protection. It through the Lord alone that you become UNSHAKABLE in the midst of Changing Times! Based on 1 Samuel 17 the audio portion of this message available at www.stevegedon.com
David becomes king seth gatchell march 3 2019Pacific Church
King Saul dies, and David finally becomes king over Judah, but not of all Israel. In his experience, we can see that "success" is enjoyable, but also provides us with a test! Will we loosen our morals? Will we try to "coast" with God? Will we set ourselves up for future catastrophes?
As part of Biblefresh, Wycliffe Bible Translators have been running a series of classes, helping people to understand more of the Bible.
This talk provides an introductory look at Biblical hermeneutics, and how we can understand what a Bible passage means. The talk is by Barrie Evans.
This week's sermon focuses on the tall end of Hebrews chapter 11 which gives a catalog of many of the great Old Testament heroes, mostly from the Book of Judges and the early monarchy. In this study we see that great heroes of the faith often had bad starts and shaky middles, but ultimately finished strong.
Portraits of jesus physicican seth g january 312021Pacific Church
Jesus has been called the "Great Physician." We think of His miracles of healing. But those miracles of healing our physical bodies point to a far greater miracle--the healing of our heart and soul. He doesn't just mean physical life and death. He points to something greater--spiritual life and death, both in this world and the next.
Portraits of jesus thrist seth g january 24 2021Pacific Church
We can spend a lifetime looking for that which will fill our souls. We can look far and wide, with people, with events, with experiences, with acquisitions, and with just about anything else you of which comes to mind. But we will never touch the deepest parts of our soul until we find what Jesus called "living water." We will experience more of that living water as we become dispensers of living water, just like the woman we'll study this week!
Portraits of jesus divine teacher seth g january 17 2021Pacific Church
In John 3, Jesus teaches Nicodemus, a committed leader of Judaism, about the necessity of being born again. John 3 also lays out God's rescue mission of men and women who are lost, guilty, and without hope, in need of rescue! But most folks aren't interested, not believing they need rescuing, and certainly not interested in the remedy for sin.
Portraits of jesus son of man seth g january 10 2021Pacific Church
This week we'll study John 2. As we read about Jesus turning water into wine at a wedding, and Jesus cleansing the temple, let’s make some observations about our human nature that often come back to bite us in the "you know what" in our personal life, relationships, and our relationship with God.
Portraits of jesus son of god seth g january 3 2021Pacific Church
We are beginning a study of the gospel of John, this week. John 1 is a storehouse of information that tells us the identity of Jesus Christ. We will look at eight of them. What better way to start the new year than looking and studying the magnificent Jesus Christ!
Finding rest in strange places 6 seth gatchell december 27 2020Pacific Church
We so often hear the story of Mary this time of year, but it’s just as easy to gloss over the extreme cost it would have been to a young girl, to find herself graced with this ‘favor’ from God. What did it cost her in terms of her life’s plans? What did it cost her socially, with her family, with friends and neighbors? What does radical obedience cost us?
Finding rest in strange places 4 seth gatchell december 20 2020Pacific Church
In spite of the mess of the world, Jesus is King. He reigns, even here, even amidst the rubble of sin and the rubble of people’s lives. It is that assurance that provides us peace and a soul that can rest in the often fiery and unpredictable world in which we live. It matters that Jesus is King!
Finding rest in strange places 3 seth gatchell december 13 2020Pacific Church
It is likely during this time of COVID, that you have experienced a heightened sense of despondency. You've also likely experienced a heightened sense of loneliness, isolation, and being disconnected. Jesus experienced all of this as well. That He has experienced these things is meant to comfort you, lift you, and carry you along in during times like these. It's the HUMANITY of Jesus that surprises us with rest for our souls.
Finding rest in strange places 2 seth gatchell december 6 2020Pacific Church
The Christmas message clearly spells out the deity of Christ, but this is not just a theological issue with which to ponder. It is meant to jolt us out of our spiritual stupor (sleepiness) to obeying "Jesus Christ our LORD." If obedience in our daily lives is replaced by right theology, then the boat has sailed without us.
Finding rest in strange places 1 seth gatchell november 29 2020Pacific Church
The Christmas message clearly spells out the deity of Christ, but this is not just a theological issue with which to ponder. It is meant to jolt us out of our spiritual stupor (sleepiness) to obeying "Jesus Christ our LORD." If obedience in our daily lives is replaced by right theology, then the boat has sailed without us.
What christ offers, what we offer p 1 seth gatchell november 22 2020Pacific Church
Beneath people's veneer are hidden questions. "Do I matter? Do I matter to anyone? Does someone really care about me?" People hunger and thirst for real "life," that sense of satisfaction that comes from being deeply connected with God and others. That is what Christ offers us, and He offers this real "life" through us to others! What we all want to know, is how does this happen?
This week we are looking at understanding and interpreting the Bible. The Bible is composed of 66 Books in multiple genres written over thousands of years. It can be daunting, and sometimes hard to understand. This week we are taking a few steps to try and make it a little easier to understand.
Jeremiah was known as "the weeping prophet." In spite of his faithful and bold preaching, he watched helplessly as his beloved nation continued to slide toward destruction. Jeremiah paid a terrible price for his message. He faced ridicule, scorn, torture and suffering. What was most heart-breaking was watching the Babylonians break through the city walls of Jerusalem, burn the city to the ground, turn stone buildings into rubble, and drive 90% of the people into exile. IT DIDN’T HAVE TO END THIS WAY.
Our biblical worldview part 9 seth g november 1 2020Pacific Church
This 9-week series has been written to help you think biblically about the issues before us, and particularly the ideas and underpinnings of candidates' platforms and policy decisions. In our country, this is where the rubber meets the road. This week we'll look at some of the ISM's that drive secular politics and beliefs, and do a two day dive into the "hottest" and "newest" ISM, then compare it with the biblical worldview.
Work economy goverment our biblical worldview part 8 seth g october 25 2020Pacific Church
Work is work, and work takes work. Work is another introduction into the realities of life. But work is not just about work. There is the interplay of economics and government. It is important to have what the bible calls "understanding," not just about work, economics and government to have "understanding" about how these three entities should work together.
Gender our biblical worldview part 7 seth g october 18 2020Pacific Church
In our day there is growing confusion about gender. There is a secular movement of thinking that seeks to minimize or obliterate any differences between genders. In this secular way of thinking, gender is something that one feels or identifies as. This is like leaving a great sailing ship on the high seas without sails and a rudder. It will be carried along wherever the current wishes, adrift on the open seas. The unintended consequences of this thinking is to create greater confusion for young people who already struggle with their gender and confusing feelings of their identity, but there is a wondrous design to complementary gender that seeks to build intimacy in a marriage, deeper relationships with people, and reflects the wonder of our Trinitarian God.
Our biblical worldview part 6 seth g october 11 2020Pacific Church
What does the bible say about marriage? Up until 15-20 years ago this was not a "controversial" topic. Everyone knew the answer. Our secular culture continues to send its tsunami waves at our Judeo-Christian heritage, causing great confusion. How are we to think about same-sex marriage? What does the bible say? Before we address those questions we will spend time reviewing what makes a marriage a biblical marriage.
As we continue our conversation on a Christian worldview, specifically as it deals with thinking through this upcoming election we are diving deeper and deeper into different issues. This week we are looking at the sanctity of life. What it means to be made in the image of God, to have value, and to be worthy of life, no matter what stage of life you are in.
A Biblical Worldview - The Role of GovernmentPacific Church
Our task is to always learn God's eternal truths and apply them to our lives. This includes how God views government. What does the bible say about government?
How do the bible's stories illustrate the truth or foolishness of how government is done? How do we apply the biblical truths in our country? This requires wisdom, discernment, humility and what the Bible calls "good sense."
Connecting with your church part 5 seth g march 15 2020Pacific Church
We are a worshiping community. In that community our joys are magnified, and our sorrows shared. Unity, the experience of community that worships God together, serves together, loves together, and shares common purposes provides joy for the heart that cannot be found in isolation. We'll find five examples in the Psalms of Assent that illustrate our need for community and the opportunities community provides in a difficult world.
The PBHP DYC ~ Reflections on The Dhamma (English).pptxOH TEIK BIN
A PowerPoint Presentation based on the Dhamma Reflections for the PBHP DYC for the years 1993 – 2012. To motivate and inspire DYC members to keep on practicing the Dhamma and to do the meritorious deed of Dhammaduta work.
The texts are in English.
For the Video with audio narration, comments and texts in English, please check out the Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zF2g_43NEa0
What Should be the Christian View of Anime?Joe Muraguri
We will learn what Anime is and see what a Christian should consider before watching anime movies? We will also learn a little bit of Shintoism religion and hentai (the craze of internet pornography today).
The Book of Joshua is the sixth book in the Hebrew Bible and the Old Testament, and is the first book of the Deuteronomistic history, the story of Israel from the conquest of Canaan to the Babylonian exile.
The Good News, newsletter for June 2024 is hereNoHo FUMC
Our monthly newsletter is available to read online. We hope you will join us each Sunday in person for our worship service. Make sure to subscribe and follow us on YouTube and social media.
The Chakra System in our body - A Portal to Interdimensional Consciousness.pptxBharat Technology
each chakra is studied in greater detail, several steps have been included to
strengthen your personal intention to open each chakra more fully. These are designed
to draw forth the highest benefit for your spiritual growth.
HANUMAN STORIES: TIMELESS TEACHINGS FOR TODAY’S WORLDLearnyoga
Hanuman Stories: Timeless Teachings for Today’s World" delves into the inspiring tales of Hanuman, highlighting lessons of devotion, strength, and selfless service that resonate in modern life. These stories illustrate how Hanuman's unwavering faith and courage can guide us through challenges and foster resilience. Through these timeless narratives, readers can find profound wisdom to apply in their daily lives.
Lesson 9 - Resisting Temptation Along the Way.pptxCelso Napoleon
Lesson 9 - Resisting Temptation Along the Way
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Adult Bible Lessons 2nd quarter 2024 CPAD
MAGAZINE: THE CAREER THAT IS PROPOSED TO US: The Path of Salvation, Holiness and Perseverance to Reach Heaven
Commentator: Pastor Osiel Gomes
Presentation: Missionary Celso Napoleon
Renewed in Grace
In Jude 17-23 Jude shifts from piling up examples of false teachers from the Old Testament to a series of practical exhortations that flow from apostolic instruction. He preserves for us what may well have been part of the apostolic catechism for the first generation of Christ-followers. In these instructions Jude exhorts the believer to deal with 3 different groups of people: scoffers who are "devoid of the Spirit", believers who have come under the influence of scoffers and believers who are so entrenched in false teaching that they need rescue and pose some real spiritual risk for the rescuer. In all of this Jude emphasizes Jesus' call to rescue straying sheep, leaving the 99 safely behind and pursuing the 1.
Exploring the Mindfulness Understanding Its Benefits.pptxMartaLoveguard
Slide 1: Title: Exploring the Mindfulness: Understanding Its Benefits
Slide 2: Introduction to Mindfulness
Mindfulness, defined as the conscious, non-judgmental observation of the present moment, has deep roots in Buddhist meditation practice but has gained significant popularity in the Western world in recent years. In today's society, filled with distractions and constant stimuli, mindfulness offers a valuable tool for regaining inner peace and reconnecting with our true selves. By cultivating mindfulness, we can develop a heightened awareness of our thoughts, feelings, and surroundings, leading to a greater sense of clarity and presence in our daily lives.
Slide 3: Benefits of Mindfulness for Mental Well-being
Practicing mindfulness can help reduce stress and anxiety levels, improving overall quality of life.
Mindfulness increases awareness of our emotions and teaches us to manage them better, leading to improved mood.
Regular mindfulness practice can improve our ability to concentrate and focus our attention on the present moment.
Slide 4: Benefits of Mindfulness for Physical Health
Research has shown that practicing mindfulness can contribute to lowering blood pressure, which is beneficial for heart health.
Regular meditation and mindfulness practice can strengthen the immune system, aiding the body in fighting infections.
Mindfulness may help reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes and obesity by reducing stress and improving overall lifestyle habits.
Slide 5: Impact of Mindfulness on Relationships
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Slide 8: Summary: Embracing Mindfulness for Full Living
Mindfulness can bring numerous benefits for physical and mental health.
Regular mindfulness practice can help achieve a fuller and more satisfying life.
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2. GOLIATH AND THE PHILISTINE ARMY
1 Samuel 17:2 Saul and the Israelites assembled and
camped in the Valley of Elah and drew up their battle line to
meet the Philistines. 3 The Philistines occupied one hill and
the Israelites another, with the valley between them.
3. GOLIATH AND THE PHILISTINE ARMY
4 A champion named Goliath, who was from Gath, came out
of the Philistine camp. He was over nine feet tall. 5 He had
a bronze helmet on his head and wore a coat of scale armor
of bronze weighing five thousand shekels;
4. GOLIATH AND THE PHILISTINE ARMY
6 on his legs he wore bronze greaves, and a bronze javelin
was slung on his back. 7 His spear shaft was like a weaver's
rod, and its iron point weighed six hundred shekels. His
shield bearer went ahead of him.
5. GOLIATH AND THE PHILISTINE ARMY
Numbers 13:32 And they spread among the Israelites a bad
report about the land they had explored. They said, "The
land we explored devours those living in it. All the people
we saw there are of great size.
6. GOLIATH AND THE PHILISTINE ARMY
33 We saw the Nephilim there (the descendants of Anak
come from the Nephilim). We seemed like grasshoppers in
our own eyes, and we looked the same to them."
7. GOLIATH AND THE PHILISTINE ARMY
Joshua 11:21 At that time Joshua went and destroyed the
Anakites from the hill country: from Hebron, Debir and
Anab, from all the hill country of Judah, and from all the
hill country of Israel. Joshua totally destroyed them and
their towns.
8. GOLIATH AND THE PHILISTINE ARMY
22 No Anakites were left in Israelite territory; only in Gaza,
Gath and Ashdod did any survive.
9. GOLIATH AND THE PHILISTINE ARMY
1 Samuel 17:4 A champion named Goliath, who was from
Gath, came out of the Philistine camp.
10. THE CRISIS WORSENS
1 Samuel 17:8 Goliath stood and shouted to the ranks of
Israel, "Why do you come out and line up for battle? Am I
not a Philistine, and are you not the servants of Saul?
Choose a man and have him come down to me."
11. THE CRISIS WORSENS
9 "If he is able to fight and kill me, we will become your
subjects; but if I overcome him and kill him, you will
become our subjects and serve us."
12. THE CRISIS WORSENS
10 Then the Philistine said, "This day I defy the ranks of
Israel! Give me a man and let us fight each other." 11 On
hearing the Philistine's words, Saul and all the Israelites
were dismayed and terrified.
13. THE CRISIS WORSENS
1 Peter 5:8 Be sober, be watchful. Your adversary the devil
prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking some one to
devour.
14. David Volunteers And Is Met With A Scathing Rebuke
1 Samuel 17:28 When Eliab, David's oldest brother, heard
him speaking with the men, he burned with anger at him
and asked, "Why have you come down here?
15. David Volunteers And Is Met With A Scathing Rebuke
And with whom did you leave those few sheep in the
desert? I know how conceited you are and how wicked your
heart is; you came down only to watch the battle."
16. David's Confidence. Based On What?
1 Samuel 17:32 David said to Saul, "Let no one lose heart
on account of this Philistine; your servant will go and fight
him."
17. David's Confidence. Based On What?
34 But David said to Saul, "Your servant has been keeping
his father's sheep. When a lion or a bear came and carried
off a sheep from the flock, 35 I went after it, struck it and
rescued the sheep from its mouth. When it turned on me, I
seized it by its hair, struck it and killed it.
18. David's Confidence. Based On What?
36 Your servant has killed both the lion and the bear; this
uncircumcised Philistine will be like one of them, because
he has defied the armies of the living God.
19. David's Confidence. Based On What?
37 The LORD who delivered me from the paw of the lion
and the paw of the bear will deliver me from the hand of
this Philistine." Saul said to David, "Go, and the LORD be
with you."
20. David's Confidence. Based On What?
38 Then Saul dressed David in his own tunic. He put a coat
of armor on him and a bronze helmet on his head.
21. David's Confidence. Based On What?
39 David fastened on his sword over the tunic and tried
walking around, because he was not used to them. "I cannot
go in these," he said to Saul, "because I am not used to
them." So he took them off.
22. Victory!
1 Samuel 17:40 Then he took his staff in his hand, chose
five smooth stones from the stream, put them in the pouch
of his shepherd's bag and, with his sling in his hand,
approached the Philistine.
23. Victory!
41 Meanwhile, the Philistine, with his shield bearer in front
of him, kept coming closer to David.
24. Victory!
42 He looked David over and saw that he was only a boy,
ruddy and handsome, and he despised him. 43 He said to
David, "Am I a dog that you come at me with sticks?" And
the Philistine cursed David by his gods. 44 "Come here," he
said, "and I'll give your flesh to the birds of the air and the
beasts of the field!"
25. Victory!
45 David said to the Philistine, "You come against me with
sword and spear and javelin, but I come against you in the
name of the LORD Almighty, the God of the armies of
Israel, whom you have defied.
26. Victory!
46 This day the LORD will hand you over to me, and I'll
strike you down and cut off your head. Today I will give the
carcasses of the Philistine army to the birds of the air and
the beasts of the earth, and the whole world will know that
there is a God in Israel.
27. Victory!
47 All those gathered here will know that it is not by sword
or spear that the LORD saves; for the battle is the LORD's,
and he will give all of you into our hands."
28. Victory!
48 As the Philistine moved closer to attack him, David ran
quickly toward the battle line to meet him.
29. Victory!
49 Reaching into his bag and taking out a stone, he slung it
and struck the Philistine on the forehead. The stone sank
into his forehead, and he fell face down on the ground.
30. Victory!
50 So David triumphed over the Philistine with a sling and a
stone; without a sword in his hand he struck down the
Philistine and killed him.
31. Victory!
51 David ran and stood over him. He took hold of the
Philistine's sword and drew it from the scabbard. After he
killed him, he cut off his head with the sword. When the
Philistines saw that their hero was dead, they turned and
ran.
32. Victory!
52 Then the men of Israel and Judah surged forward with a
shout and pursued the Philistines to the entrance of Gath
and to the gates of Ekron. Their dead were strewn along the
Shaaraim road to Gath and Ekron.