Tag: 1 Samuel 17
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Why Can’t I See God Working?
David has killed Goliath. The battle we have deeply anticipated over the previous four weeks got so little attention. The victorious blow has come and gone. Now, we see the aftermath of the battle God won for His own glory. There is no doubt David was insufficient to fight the battle, let alone win. God…
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God Owns Your Goliath
What if you could live a stress-free, worry-free life? I have a secret that isn’t so much of a secret… You can if you are in Christ. This is one of Christ’s many promises for His true children. While in the world, we worry because the world is worrisome. When in Christ, we come to…
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I Can’t Do All Things Through Him Who Gives Me Strength
Over the last couple weeks, we have been working up to the battle between David and Goliath. We still won’t get there. Anticipation will build for one more week. Most of us are familiar enough with this story to know that David prevails over Goliath. At this point in the story, no one knows whether…
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What If You Can’t Escape The Panic Room?
Two weeks ago, we were introduced to Goliath. This son of Anak, a descendant of the Nephilim, represents idolatry in humankind’s self-glorification. Goliath represents human unrighteousness and depravity in their fullness. Today, the text forces us to come to grips with our own natures. It forces us to come to grips with the true message…
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Slaying Your Giants But Missing Christ- Goliath
You’ve heard the story about David and Goliath. At least you have if you spent any time in church, listening to TED talks, watching History Channel, or surfing documentaries on Netflix or Amazon Prime. David and Goliath is a popular part of God’s narrative. Normally, this part of the story is presented in a child’s…