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Sermon Notes for January 19, 2025
Weaknesses That Lead to Defeat – 1 Samuel 17
Contentiousness – vs 1-3
The enemy is looking for a fight in the land belonging to Israel.
Beware of fighting against God – 1 Sam. 5 & 6 ; Acts 5:39 ; Acts 23:9
Psalms 2:1-3, 10-12 ; James 4:1-2
Overconfidence – vs 4-11
In past successes – a champion / single fighter / man of war from his youth
In physical ability – 9 feet, 9 ; armor 125 lbs; his spear’s head 17 lbs
In present circumstances – “I defy the armies of Israel this day”
For 40 days, with no response
Goliath recognized Israel’s fear – Saul was unwilling to fight him (vs 8)
Goliath wasn’t afraid of Saul – Saul was not trusting God; no spiritual power
There is no evidence that Saul inquires of the LORD
Ignorance – vs 12-40
Goliath didn’t know about David – God was preparing David for this event
David is keeping the sheep – he does not abandon the sheep; protection
David is sent with food for his brothers and their captain; provision
David hears Goliath’s challenge – it arouses his righteous anger
“who is this uncircumcised Philistine, that he should defy the armies of the living God?” (vs 26)
David is accused by his brothers – out of fear, jealousy and embarrassment
“is there not a cause” (vs 29) Goliath defied the armies of the living God (vs 26)
David volunteers to fight Goliath – Saul dismisses his ability
God had helped him in the past; faith in the LORD
David rejects Saul’s armor – he took what he trusted into battle
Be who you are and do what you are called to do
Pride – vs 41-51
Goliath underestimates David – the Spirit of the LORD was upon him
Goliath cursed David by his gods – empty threats
David returns the curse with a declaration of faith giving glory to God
David runs toward Goliath with only a sling and a stone – courage and confidence
David defeats Goliath and cuts off his head
“A man without a head cannot curse”
Fear – vs 51-54
The Philistines fled – trusted in Goliath (the flesh)
The Israelites pursued (in battle) and plundered (the victory)