A Heart of Faith

David: A Man After God's Own Heart - Part 2

1 Samuel 17

Pastor Joel Sutton - July 5, 2009

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Goliath: A huge crisis.

Crisis reveals our spiritual character.

• Saul: It reveals his fear. (v. 11)

• David: It reveals his faith. (vv. 26, 32)

How can we prepare for those Goliath-like crises in our life?

• Gain a proper perspective. (v. 26)

• Learn the habit beforehand of living by faith. (vv. 34-37)

• Be willing to be used by God, as you are. (v. 9-40, 50)

Take Home Idea: Your spiritual temperature is exposed in those Goliath-like crises in your life.

Sermon-Based Discussion Questions

What giants are drawn up against us in battle? How are they taunting you? Is your attitude toward them more like Saul's or David's? How does that attitude need to change?

What larger missionary purpose might be accomplished for God if you would turn that battle over to the Lord?

What's holding you back from taking the "bull by the horns"? What do you fear might happen if you turned and faced the enemy who taunts you and defies God? What's the "worst case scenario"? Having imagined that, now re-write the end result with God on your side.

What Goliaths are there in society defying God and Christ-followers? How can you, small and "unarmed," work to bring them down? What can your group do together?