Sermon by Pastor Brent Snook / January 19, 2025
Series: How To Thrive in 2025
Text: 1 Samuel 17
Christian life is not a playground – it is a battleground.
We have a Partner in this war – His name is Jesus.
We all face our ‘Goliaths’.
I. THE ADVANTAGE OF THE GIANT
Read 1 Samuel 17:1-5, 6-7, 8-9, 11, 16
We must face our fears – our giants are not just going to go away.
II. THE ATTITUDE TOWARD THE GIANT
Read 1 Samuel 17:25, 26, 28
The Israelites saw Goliath – David saw God.
David knew the power of God’s name!
III. THE ACTION TOWARD THE GIANT
Read 1 Samuel 17:32-33, 38, 39
A. DAVID ACTED UPON WHAT HE KNEW
Read 1 Samuel 17:34-35
B. DAVID ACTED ON WHAT HE HAD
Read 1 Samuel 17:40, 42-43
Jehovah-Tsaba = The God Who Fights For Us / The Lord our Warrior
Read 1 Samuel 17:45b
Read 1 Samuel 17:49-50
Why did David have to get involved? Read 1 Samuel 17:29