“One Man, One Stone, One God”

Text: 1 Samuel 17:1-58 (focus: vv. 45-47)

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📜 Introduction

Brethren, every generation has its Goliaths — intimidating problems, threats, impossible odds, and battles so enormous they make seasoned warriors cower. In 1 Samuel 17, Israel faced a physical giant named Goliath, but we too face spiritual, personal, and corporate giants in our lives: fear, sickness, addiction, debt, oppression, broken homes, and national crises.

Today, we’ll exegete this narrative and discover how David’s faith conquered fear, how the God of Israel still slays giants, and how we, like David, can rise in faith.

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📖 Exegetical Background

1. Israel was at war with the Philistines (vv. 1-3)

   • Two armies on opposing hills, with a valley in between.

   • A stalemate, until one man — a giant — challenged them.

2. Goliath (vv. 4-7)

   • Over 9 feet tall, armored with brass and iron.

   • His weaponry symbolized strength, human intimidation, and demonic oppression.

3. Daily Threat (vv. 8-11)

   • 40 days Goliath taunted Israel.

   • Fear paralyzed Israel’s army.

4. David’s Arrival (vv. 12-26)

   • Sent by his father with bread and cheese.

   • He overhears the giant and senses a spiritual issue, not merely a military one.

5. David’s Response (vv. 26, 32)

   • Refuses fear.

   • Sees the situation through covenant eyes: "who is this uncircumcised Philistine, that he should defy the armies of the living God?"

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📌 Sermon Body

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I. Giants Are Real, But So Is God

Text: 1 Samuel 17:4-11

• Life will have giants: sickness, fear, temptation, opposition.

• Giants defy God’s people and challenge covenant promises.

• Fear is natural — even Saul, a warrior king, was terrified.

Application:

Acknowledge your giant, but never ignore your God.

Illustration:

Storms are real, but so is the Master of the storm (Mark 4:39).

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II. Faith Sees Differently

Text: 1 Samuel 17:26, 32, 37

• David didn’t see Goliath’s size, but God’s faithfulness.

• He remembered God’s deliverance from the lion and bear (v. 37).

• Faith draws from past victories for present battles.

Application:

Testimonies fuel faith.

What’s your lion and bear story? Recall it when facing your Goliath.

Quote:

"Faith doesn’t deny the giant but declares God is greater."

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III. Giants Are Defeated with Spiritual Weapons

Text: 1 Samuel 17:38-40, 45-47

• David refused Saul’s armor.

• He chose five smooth stones — representing divine preparation.

• Declared spiritual authority: "I come to thee in the name of the LORD of hosts."

Application:

We cannot defeat spiritual giants with carnal methods.

Use the Word (Eph. 6:17), prayer (Eph. 6:18), fasting (Matt. 17:21), and faith in Jesus' Name (Acts 3:6).

Illustration:

Like David’s sling, small things in God’s hand are mighty.

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IV. Victory is for God’s Glory, Not Our Own

Text: 1 Samuel 17:46-47

• David’s aim: "that all the earth may know there is a God in Israel."

• The battle belongs to the Lord.

Application:

Your breakthrough should point others to God.

Miracles aren’t just for relief but for witness.

Quote:

"Your testimony is someone else's prophecy."

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V. When One Defeats a Giant, Many Are Delivered

Text: 1 Samuel 17:51-53

• David’s victory emboldened Israel.

• One man’s faith unleashed a corporate breakthrough.

Application:

Your private victory can set your family, church, or nation free.

Dare to stand when others run.

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📖 Conclusion

Summary:

• Giants exist, but God is greater.

• Faith sees differently.

• Spiritual battles require spiritual weapons.

• Victory glorifies God.

• One’s courage delivers many.

Challenge:

What giant stands in your way today?

• Fear?

• Sin?

• Doubt?

• Debt?

• Disease?

Like David, you are anointed for this.

God specializes in impossible odds.

Closing Text:

"What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?" (Romans 8:31 KJV)

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🙏 Closing Prayer

Lord, give us David’s heart — eyes to see Your greatness beyond our problems, faith to face giants in Your name, and courage to fight battles for Your glory. Deliver us from fear, and let our victory bring freedom to others. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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