Why David Fought Goliath” 1 Samuel 17:3-52 Dr. George Ragsdale, Pastor West Marion Baptist Church, Morriston/Ocala, Florida I suppose the quickest answer as to why David fought Goliath is because Goliath defied and defiled the Name of Jehovah God of Israel. David was livid. How dare anyone defy his God! It will either comfort you or anger you to know that there are still many of God's people around the United States of America who are fighting a force that seems bigger than they. No matter the opposition, we will stand up and speak out and defy those who defy our Lord and Savior. Whether it be governments or people or organizations or religions or cults. But why is it that whenever many are faced with difficult circumstances or people that they feel so inferior and 'not up for the fight' and give up before they have even started to fight? We must remember what David found out. And of course he learned it as a child. He learned not to fear whatever was stronger than him...not lions, not bears, not people, not governments...not anything. We need to take a lesson from David. So was David some great name in Israel? Was he strong and famous? Was he more than what we are? David was not a soldier in the army of Israel. He was considered too insignificant. He was only a shepherd. But God saw him differently. All it takes is a man or woman, boy or girl, to have a heart that is set apart unto God. That is what makes the difference. I. He Believed that there was a CAUSE (v 29) A. The ENEMY of God’s people (vv 3-10) 1. His SIZE (v 4) 2. His ARMOR (vv 5-7) 3. His CHALLENGE (vv 8-10) B. The DISCOURAGED and DEFEATED attitude of God’s people (vv 10-11, 24) C. God had been DEFILED (vv 26, 36, 45) II. He Realized that there was a CALL (vv 13-33) A. David is considered too YOUNG and INSIGNIFICANT by Saul and the others to be a soldier (vv 13-15) B. He is on an ERRAND for his father when he becomes aware of Goliath’s Challenge (vv 17-23 C. God used this challenge of Goliath and the Fearfulness of Israel to Arouse David to feel his PERSONAL Responsibility to meet Goliath (vv 25-33) III. He Possessed a CONSECRATION (vv 34-36) A. He had been FAITHFUL as a shepherd boy B. He had been secretly ANOINTED King of Israel (Ch. 16:12-13) C. He felt a divine OBLIGATION to his people D. He was DEVOTED to God and His CAUSE IV. He Knew that there was a CURE (vv 38-52 A. The PROVISION of the world was refused (vv 38-39) B. David CHOSE his means (v 40) C. He was MOCKED by his enemy (vv 41-44) D. He CONFESSED his faith (vv 45-47) E. He EXPERIENCED God’s power (v 49) F. He was VICTORIOUS over his enemy (vv 50-51) G. He was a source of INSPIRATION and ENCOURAGEMENT to God’s people (v 52) Free! WMBC Mailing Ministry- Call or write and request your free Audio CD or DVD Video: West Marion Baptist Church 6001 NW 135th Avenue Morriston, Fl 32668 (352) 245-8900 Service Times: Sunday School 9:45 am Sunday Morning Service @ 10:45 am Sunday Evening Service @ 6:00 pm Wednesday Evening Bible Study @ 7:00 pm FAMILIES WELCOME! MESSAGE LINKS FROM PRIOR SERVICES YouTube WMBC Preaching Channel http://www.youtube.com/carolragsdale WMBC Web Site: http://www.westmarionbaptistchurch.com You can also watch and listen to Pastor Ragsdale's sermons on Radio and TV here in Central Florida on the following stations: The WMBC Victory Gospel Hour SuperChannel 55 (WACX) in Orlando, Florida - Saturdays @ 11:00 pm The WMBC Victory Gospel Hour COX Cable TV: WCOX-O Channel 16 Analog & 112.5 Digital Ocala, Fl (Marion Co) Tues, Thurs, 9:30 AM Fri 8:30 AM Mon, Wed, Sat, 8 PM Sun, 7 PM 12 Noon, 8 PM The WMBC Victory Gospel Hour COX Cable TV: CXLP Channel 15 Analog & 112.4 Digital Gainesville, Fl (Alachua Co) Tues, Wed, Fri 9 AM Mon, Thurs, Sat, 8 PM Sun, 10 AM Cox Cable TV: WMBC DIGITAL AdsNETWORK - - The WMBC Victory Gospel Hour The WMBC Victory Gospel Hour DAYSTAR Radio 89.5 FM North Central Fl Sun 5 AM, 12 Noon, 7 PM The WMBC Victory Gospel Hour CLASSIC HITS RADIO of OCALA 104.7 FM City of Ocala Sundays 8:30 AM You can now watch and listen to all sermons free of charge on your digital devices on the church web site @ http://www.westmarionbaptistchurch.com Free CHURCH APP for your SmartPhones h.churchapp.mobi/wmbc SHARING THE GOOD NEWS OF THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST
