David and Goliath

A sermon on 1 Samuel 17

painting by Guillame Courtois

We’ve been making our way through the Book of 1 Samuel, and today we come to the story of David and Goliath. Without a doubt, this is the most famous story about David’s life, maybe even the most famous story in the Bible.

If you grew up going to Sunday School, you’ve heard this story more times than you can count. Even people who aren’t church-goers have heard about David and Goliath. It’s a well-known story. But often we miss the point of it.

Listen as Ryan shows how David’s victory over Goliath points to our true champion, Jesus Christ, who defeated sin, death, and Satan through his life, death, and resurrection.

This sermon was preached on September 15, 2024, at Grace Bible Church in Escondido, California.


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Ryan writes for weary pilgrims learning to follow Jesus through the wilderness. For nearly nine years, he served as a lead pastor at a church in Escondido, California. He currently works as a chaplain with a hospice organization in San Diego.

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