“Killing the Giants in your Life”

“Going for the Gold” series part 3

1Sam 17:20-52 (Pew Bible page 202)

Everyone faces “Giants” in our lives:

Impossible situations or people.

Irreconcilable relationships or differences.

Irresistible temptations or sins.

Impairing haunting memories of the past.

Background (1Sam 17:1-19)

Two armies meet in mile wide Elah valley, 15 miles from Bethlehem

Israelite Army led by king Saul.

A man after His Own Heart. 1Sam 13:6-14, 15:19-23

Terrified, dismayed, great fear – vs 11, 24

“The bravest men are no more than what God makes them”

Philistine Army led by their champion giant.

Stood 9 feet 9 inches tall

Coat of armor weighed 125 lbs.

Spear weighed a total of 32 lbs.

Goliath is the “best-known heather” in the Bible.

God’s Hero of Faith ~ young David Heb 11:32

A Nobody, Nobody Noticed.  1Sam 16:1-13

A man after God’s Own Heart.

Acts 13:22 After removing Saul, he made David their king. He testified concerning him: 'I have found David son of Jesse a man after my own heart; he will do everything I want him to do.'

How to Be a Giant Killer…

Start by doing Common things uncommonly well.  Vs20-22

View Life from God’s perspective. Vs 23-27

Allow the cause to Overcome the criticism. Vs28-30

Lose your fear of Involvement. Vs 31-32

Remember Past private successes to get Present public confidence. Vs 33-37

Utilize your Preparation to meet the opportunity.  Vs 38-40

Look the enemy in the eye.  Vs 41-44

Rely on God as your Source of strength and Confidence.  Vs 45-47

Attack the enemy without Delay.  Vs 48-49

Decimate your enemy completely.  Vs 50-51

Watch your Victories light a fire under others. V52

Resulting in “Giants” being decapitated…

You Grow Spiritually!

People Know & Rejoice!

God is Exalted & Glorified!

1 Samuel 17:46 “This day the Lord will hand you over to me, and I'll strike you down and cut off your head…and the whole world will know that there is a God in Israel”. 

I Will Apply God’s Truth to the “Giants” in My Life…

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Capture the Gold, Finish Strong…

Be a Giant Killer!