Facing Your Giants
1 Samuel 17:1-55 · November 1, 2023
In “David and Goliath: Overcome the Challenges in Your Life,” Calvary Chapel Tucson explores how David’s faith helped him face an overwhelming enemy. This message encourages us to trust that God is with us, focus on Jesus rather than the size of our problems, and stand strong through life’s challenges.
Timestamps
00:00 Introduction
00:49 The bible tells us God is with us and working for us (Proverbs 3:5-6, 8; Hebrews 13:5-6)
02:41 A champion named Goliath (1 Samuel 17:1-4)
08:21 Robert Wadlow at 8'11" tall
09:35 Angus MacAskill at 7'9" tall
11:22 Goliath’s armor (1 Samuel 17:5-7)
12:30 They were dismayed and greatly afraid (1 Samuel 17:8-11)
13:28 David, the youngest son of Jesse (1 Samuel 17:12-25)
18:24 God looks at the heart (1 Samuel 17:26-28)
21:57 Is there not a cause? (1 Samuel 17:29-32)
23:53 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me (1 Samuel 17:33)
25:26 God is on our side (1 Samuel 17:34-37)
27:41 A sling and five smooth stones (1 Samuel 17:38-40)
30:25 Goliath curses David (1 Samuel 17:41-44)
31:35 I come to you in the name of the Lord of hosts (1 Samuel 17:45-47)
35:56 Goliath falls face down (1 Samuel 17:48-49)
37:40 David is victorious (1 Samuel 17:50-55)
40:06 The New Testament uses battle language to encourage us to stand for the Lord
43:02 God is bigger than any challenges you face
43:35 Don’t get stuck looking at how big the problem is, fix you eyes on Jesus
44:28 Closing prayer
