Dr Tom Hover
October 8, 2023
Hebrews 11:32
Giant Killing Faith
Giant Killing Faith
Text: Hebrews 11:32
Introduction: David Means BELOVED
Goliath Means AN EXILE OR SOOTHSAYER
The Philistines were the arch enemies of Israel and had gathered for war against God’s people.
Then David said to the Philistine:
I Samuel 17:45-47
Focus on giants – you stumble; Focus on God – your giants tumble.
I. HE SIZED UP THE PROBLEM
A.) A Fierce Foe
B.) A Friendly Fire
1. The Enemy of Past Carelessness and Failure.
2. The Enemy of Criticism and Rejection. I Samuel 17:28-29
3. The Enemy of Public Opinion. I Samuel 17:33
4. The Enemy of Selfish Ambition. I Samuel 17:25
II. HE IS SECURE IN THE PERSON OF GOD
A. The Focus of the Attack
1. Call All Giants by there right name I Samuel 17:36
2. Call on and trust in the Lord I Samuel 17:45
B. David’s Faith in God
Conclusion:
There were two major giants in David’s Life:
1.) The Giant Of Enormity - Goliath
2.) The Giant Of Iniquity - Personal Sin
Even through he was a great Sinner He was also a Great Repenter! Psalm 51:1-19
A.) DAVID'S CONFIDENCE
PSALM 51:1, HEBREWS 10:35, I JOHN 3:21
B.) DAVID'S CONFESSION
Note: The personal pronouns! David Confesses that he is: PSALM 51:2-5
1..A sinner by practice: PSALM 51:2-3
2..A sinner by nature: PSALM 51:5, ROMANS 7:18
C.) DAVID'S CLEANSING
PSALM 51:7, I JOHN 1:7-9. EPHESIANS 1:7
D.) DAVID'S CONSECRATION
1..THE PREACHING PSALM 51:12-13
2..THE PRAISING PSALM 51:14-15
3..THE PRAYING PSALM 51:18
