Theme: Be Strong in The Lord – Do you know what you have? The Lord provides resources for His people, just as he did for David facing Goliath.
Key scripture: 1 Samuel 17:31-47
The main points are:
- Walk in Obedience: David’s obedience to his father and God led him to a destiny-defining encounter. Walking in obedience to God’s will is essential for accessing His strength.
- Live Purposefully: David’s life was driven by God’s mission for him. Living a purposeful life aligned with God’s plan brings strength and victory.
- Refuse Discouragement: David was not intimidated by his detractors, including his elder brothers and King Saul. He relied on his past experiences of God’s deliverance to stay strong.
- Recognize Spiritual Warfare: David understood that the battle against Goliath was not just physical but spiritual. Recognizing the spiritual dimension of challenges is crucial for victory.
- Use Your Testimony: David recounted his past victories over a lion and a bear to bolster his confidence. Sharing testimonies of God’s past faithfulness strengthens faith.
- Reject Irrelevant Tools: David refused to use King Saul’s armor, recognizing it as unsuitable. Instead, he relied on his own tools and God’s anointing.
- Engage the Enemy Supernaturally: David boldly declared his trust in God and engaged Goliath on a supernatural plane, invoking God’s power.
- Inspire Others: David’s victory inspired the Israelite soldiers to rise in faith and courage, leading to a broader victory.
Be strong in the Lord by knowing and using what God has provided, drawing lessons from David’s life to apply in your own.
Sermon Notes
Dedication of Children
The church was filled to the brim today to see the dedication of six children. We give thanks to God for the blessing.
Know What You Have And Use What You Have
We Are Stronger Together
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