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Monday, August 25, 2025 · 41 min

Facing Giants

Noah Herrin preaches from 1 Samuel 17 (David and Goliath) to show how God calls ordinary people to face extraordinary 'giants.' He argues fear often sidelines us because we are self-focused instead of God-focused, and reminds listeners that victory belongs to the Lord. Using David's shepherd-season as an example, he urges faithfulness in small tasks, community support, and remembering past deliverances to build courage. Ultimately the sermon points to Jesus as our true champion and calls people to surrender their battles back to God.

“You come to me with sword, spear, and javelin, but I come to you in the name of the Lord of heaven's armies...” · Noah Herrin

Take it with you

Practical takeaways: 1) Surrender the battles you cannot win to God - He fights for His people. 2) Be faithful in small, everyday seasons; God often prepares you there for greater work. 3) Build courage by remembering past acts of God's faithfulness and by engaging Christian community (Way Groups) for support and accountability.

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Key Scriptures

1 Samuel 17The David and Goliath narrative (David - shepherd - kills Goliath with a sling; the Lord gives victory).
2 Corinthians 2:14"Thanks be to God who gives us the victory through Christ Jesus."
Romans 8:37"We are more than conquerors through him who gives us strength."
Exodus 14:14Paraphrase used: "You don't have to fight the battle. You just have to be still."

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