Study 25: 1 Samuel 17: 38-58: Trent Evans

David defeats Goliath

 

This sermon on 1 Samuel 17 calls believers to see the battle between David and Goliath as a living picture of spiritual warfare. David’s refusal to wear Saul’s armor shows the need to lay aside what does not fit and instead trust God with what He has already placed in our hands. The message highlights how the enemy uses weapons such as deception, division, isolation, and accusation, but like David, we must recognize these tactics and confront them in the strength of the Lord. David’s confidence was not in his sling or stones, but in the name of the living God, reminding us that victory comes through faith and obedience. The sermon urges Christians to prepare in their “shepherd’s field” seasons so that when giants arise, they will be ready to stand firm, act in faith, and live as witnesses to God’s power and faithfulness.