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*Text:* 1 Samuel 17
*Thesis:* To learn how to overcome our giants by being God-focused.
*Introduction*:
(1) Like David, we all have our giants that we face on a regular basis.
(2) According to 1 Samuel 17:40, David chose five smooth stones as he prepared to battle Goliath.
(3) Let us note the five stones that David used to beat Goliath.
*Discussion*:
I.
The Stone of the Past
A.
Previously, David had killed both lion and bear as he shepherded his father’s sheep (1 Sam.
17:34-36).
B. “Remember His marvelous works which He has done” (1 Chron.
16:12).
II.
The Stone of Prayer
A.
“Prayer is essential in this ongoing warfare.
Pray hard and long” (Eph.
6:18, MSG).
B. David believed in prayer (e.g., 1 Sam.
30:6; Psa.
59:16; Psa.
57:1-2).
III.
The Stone of Priority
A.
David’s motivation = “all the earth may know that there is a God in Israel.
Then all this assembly shall know that the Lord does not save with sword and spear; for the battle is the Lord’s” (1 Sam.
17:46-47)
B. Cf.
Matt.
5:16
IV.
The Stone of Passion
A.
David ran toward the giant (1 Sam.
17:48-49).
B. Cf.
Rom.
8:31
V.
The Stone of Persistence
A.
Goliath had 4 relatives – 2 Sam.
21:16-22
1. Ishbi-benob – bronze spearhead weighed more than seven pounds
2. Saph
3. Goliath’s brother – handle of his spear was a thick as a weaver’s beam
4. One with 24 toes & 24 fingers
B. Cf. 1 Cor.
15:58
*Conclusion*:
- Focus on giants, you stumble
- Focus on God, your giants tumble
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