Facing Your Giants: Embracing Faith Over Fear - August 18, 2024

As we near the conclusion of our series on the great stories of the Bible, we reflect on childhood Sunday school lessons and how their profound messages continue to resonate with us as adults.

Today's sermon focuses on "Facing Your Giants." Drawing from personal experiences and the biblical account of David and Goliath, we explore how faith can help us confront and overcome the daunting challenges in our lives. From childhood fears to the more complex giants of adulthood—such as cultural pressures, personal failures, and relational struggles—this message provides insights into identifying and tackling these obstacles through unwavering faith.

Join us as we delve into 1 Samuel 17 and learn from David's courage and reliance on God. Discover how you can replace fear with faith, use wisdom in choosing your battles, and ultimately find victory through the power of God's strength. May this sermon inspire you to face your giants with confidence and faith.

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With Pastor Mike Curry.

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“Facing Your Giants”
1 Samuel 17:1-58
Introduction
Main Point: We all encounter “giants” in our lives—obstacles, fears, and seemingly
insurmountable challenges.
HOW CAN WE FACE OUR GIANTS WITH FAITH?
1. Identify Your Giants (vs. 4-7)
• Goliath was intimidating
• Our Modern Giants
o fear of failure, addiction, relational struggles, financial burdens, etc.
• Action: Identify the giants you’re currently facing.
2. Follow David’s Approach: He Chose Faith Over Fear (vs. 26, 34-37)
• David’s Confidence: God would deliver him from Goliath.
• David didn’t rely on his own strength but on God’s.
• Action: Replace fear with faith.
o Philippians 4:6-7
3. Choose Your Battle: Use Wisdom (vs. 45-47)
• David’s Purpose: defending God’s honor.
• Discern your battles.
• Action: Fight for God’s glory, not personal gain.
o Colossians 3:17
Conclusion
• Face your giants with courage, knowing that God is your ultimate strength.
o Psalm 46:1