Preparing To Face The Giants
Carter Conlon teaches that by trusting in God's power rather than worldly strength, believers can overcome the giants in their lives and stand victorious for His glory.
This sermon emphasizes the importance of facing our giants with the power of God's Holy Spirit. It encourages believers to rise up against the forces of darkness, addiction, depression, and other challenges, trusting in God's strength and victory. The message highlights the need for the church to return to a place of spiritual power, prayer, and reliance on the Spirit of God to overcome the giants in our society and personal lives.
Sermon Outline
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I. The Reality of Giants in Our Lives
- Giants represent the powers of darkness opposing God
- The church is in a weakened condition like Israel under Saul
- The enemy uses fear and intimidation to challenge God's people
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II. The World’s Offerings vs. God’s Purpose
- Saul’s ministry focused on wealth, power, and status
- Fighting on the enemy’s terms leads to fear and defeat
- God calls us to fight for His kingdom, not worldly gain
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III. David’s Example of Faith and Courage
- David trusted God’s power over physical size or experience
- Secret victories prepared David for public battle
- Faith in God’s strength enables us to confront giants
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IV. Standing Firm and Fighting Back
- Reject the voices of discouragement and defeat
- Allow Christ’s strength to empower your life
- Be a testimony of God’s victory in your generation
Key Quotes
“The struggle is just something in secret, but God's going to give you power to deal with that in secret, and once he does, he's going to bring you out into the public, and you're going to become a testimony of who God is.” — Carter Conlon
“The devils themselves that are behind these forces of darkness understand the power of God quite often more than the people of God do.” — Carter Conlon
“By the living Christ within me, I will stand. By the living Christ within me, I will allow God to use my life to make a difference.” — Carter Conlon
Application Points
- Trust in God's strength rather than relying on worldly power when facing challenges.
- Reject discouraging voices and stand firm in faith to overcome personal giants.
- Allow your life to be a testimony of God's victory by courageously confronting struggles.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the giant symbolize in this sermon?
The giant symbolizes the spiritual and personal challenges, fears, and forces of darkness that oppose God's people.
Why was the army of Israel afraid to fight Goliath?
They were under the leadership of Saul, whose focus was on worldly power and status, causing them to lack true courage and faith.
How did David prepare to face the giant?
David’s secret victories over the lion and bear, empowered by God's Spirit, prepared him to confront Goliath with faith.
What is the main encouragement for believers today?
Believers are encouraged to stand firm in faith, reject discouragement, and rely on Christ’s power to overcome their giants.
How can this sermon help someone struggling with personal battles?
It reminds them that God’s power can bring victory over struggles and that their life has a greater purpose beyond their current difficulties.