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Lets take a look at the result of this stand that has,will and must be made. 5 When Haman saw that Mordecai would not bow down or show him respect, he was filled with rage. 6 He had learned of Mordecai’s nationality, so he decided it was not enough to lay hands on Mordecai alone. Instead, he looked for…

1 Samuel 17:1-11 Whatever giant you are facing today please know that with God it can be conquered. Now most giants are stronger than we are alone - Satan is much more powerful than any of us - but the Bible says: Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in…

We are starting a new series this morning. Tilted Yes, You: Fulfilling God’s Purpose. This four-week series explores the lives of a few unlikely people whom God used to do amazing things. Through the stories of David, Rahab, John Mark, and Gideon, we will see that God uses the small, the outsider, those…

Leader Guide ESV, Unit 11, Session 1 © 2019 LifeWay Christian Resources, Permission granted to reproduce and distribute within the license agreement with purchaser. Edited by Rev. Lex DeLong, M.A. Summary and Goal When Samuel’s career as prophet and judge was winding down, the people of Israel demanded…

This is the first Sunday in Lent and is always the case, the primary thing we must address during this penitential season is temptation, and temptation to sin. We must address it because sin is the very reason why we are separated from God. Sin is the very reason why our first parents—Adam and Eve—were…

Perhaps the bravest step of faith we see in the Old Testament happened when the shepherd boy, David, faced the giant, Goliath, with nothing more than a sling and some stones; how does that story help us face giants in our world today?

Lesson 5: King David: From Obscurity 1 Samuel 16-18 Then answered one of the servants, and said, Behold, I have seen a son of Jesse the Bethlehemite, that is cunning in playing, and a mighty valiant man, and a man of war, and prudent in matters, and a comely person, and the LORD is with him. I’m excited…

Lesson 4: The First King – Saul Part 2 The Kings of Israel & Judah 1 Samuel 13-31 Last week we started looking at our first king of Israel under the kingdom united as one. His name was Saul. We learned that he was definitely the right choice for the job. God would not choose someone that could not accomplish…

God Provides a Savior Intro This morning we are going to cover quite possibly my favorite bible story. It’s a story most people have heard before. In fact, its so prevalent that it has made its way into popular culture. This story is David and Goliath. I want to challenge you to listen very carefully.…

Lesson 2: Introduction Part 2 Last week we mainly gave a scope of what we are going to be covering in this study – the books that are involved and explained how the make of Israel went from one kingdom to a the two kingdoms of Judah and Israel. This week we are going to look at the subject & precursors…

We’re finally to that point in 1 Samuel that everyone—and I mean everyone—is familiar with. This is no exaggeration; this isn’t a story only churchy people know. This story has become a favorite way to discuss an underdog scenario. We’ve got ourselves a real “David and Goliath” situation here. Worse…

Courage: To show oneself strong, Courage is, a quality of the mind, courage is the opposite of cowardice. What we hear with our ears can make us loose courage 7 So the men pursued them on the road to the Jordan to the fords; and as soon as those who were pursuing them had gone out, they shut the gate.…

I want to begin with a fun document I found. Report from the Pastor Search Committee — did you ever wonder how great Bible characters would be rated by a typical church committee? Now, the truth can be revealed. We do not have a happy report to give. We have not been able to find a suitable candidate…

Big Idea of the Message: This story should be called “God versus Goliath.” Desperation Have you ever felt desperate to accomplish something because not accomplishing this something could have drastic consequences; How are you approaching this desperation - with fear, anxiety, depression, or maybe avoidance…

Intro: Camaraderie is a word that has been coming to me a lot lately. When you ask almost any Veteran what they miss most about the service, camaraderie is the number 1 answer, it is pretty much the only answer. But why? Well we certainly don’t miss the wars and we don’t miss the long exhausting hours…

What is a pattern? - a form or model proposed for imitation - a reliable sample of traits, acts, tendencies, or other observable characteristics of a person, group, or institution A dress pattern A flight pattern Spending pattern Behavior pattern Sin pattern Why does every human being tend toward a sin…

The Lord of Host - The Battle Is His 1 Now the Philistines gathered their armies for battle. And they were gathered at Socoh, which belongs to Judah, and encamped between Socoh and Azekah, in Ephes-dammim. 2 And Saul and the men of Israel were gathered, and encamped in the Valley of Elah, and drew up…

Trust and Obedience in Jonathan and David. 6 Jonathan said to the young man who carried his armor, “Come, let us go over to the garrison of these uncircumcised. It may be that the Lord will work for us, for nothing can hinder the Lord from saving by many or by few.” Jonathan trusts God. 23 So the Lord…

The threat around us 12 Because of the increase of wickedness, the love of most will grow cold, 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Know…

Who killed Goliath?

40 Then he took his staff in his hand; and he chose for himself five smooth stones from the brook, and put them in a shepherd’s bag, in a pouch which he had, and his sling was in his hand. And he drew near to the Philistine. 41 So the Philistine came, and began drawing near to David, and the man who…

Call to worship 1 I will praise You, O Lord , with my whole heart; I will tell of all Your marvelous works. 2 I will be glad and rejoice in You; I will sing praise to Your name, O Most High. Prayer 17 pray without ceasing, offering 10 Bring all the tithes into the storehouse, That there may be food in…

Call to worship 1 Oh come, let us sing to the Lord ! Let us shout joyfully to the Rock of our salvation. 2 Let us come before His presence with thanksgiving; Let us shout joyfully to Him with psalms. 3 For the Lord is the great God, And the great King above all gods. 4 In His hand are the deep places…

Journey Into Overcoming - Part 4 When You're Afraid I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.” Confession of Faith I am not moved by what I see or by what I feel. I am moved by what…

Army Navy Marine Corps Air Force Warrior Battle Resist Soldier Fight 1fight \ˈfīt\ verb 1 a: to contend in battle or physical combat especially : to strive to overcome a person by blows or weapons 2fight noun 1 a: a hostile encounter : battle, combat Do you have Fight in you? Should you have Fight in…