So David Prevailed Over the Philistine (Winning Battles in This War) Part 2 (Baptist Preaching-Ph)
Channel: Discerning Word Baptist Church
Date: 08/02/2021

Sunday Afternoon Preaching on Winning in the Christian Life
Feb 7 2021


So David Prevailed Over the Philistine - Part 2
(Winning Strategic Battles in This War We Are In)
-- repreached in Tagalog/Filipino
Text: 1Sam. 17:48-50

 Intro: 
  1. the Reality of our War 
   Philippians 2:25; 2Timothy 2:3; 2Timothy 2:4; Philemon 1:2  
  2. We all should win the war but must first choose which war we'll fight. 
   Check your personal motives.  2Cor. 10:3, 1Timothy 1:18  

 How are we to win? 
 1. Accept the reality of war  vv. 1-3 
 2. Recognize the fact that the enemy can be daunting - vv. 4-11, 24, 42-44 
 3. A strong and godly leader is a must -  vv. 26, 36-37, 46-47 
  a. this leader can come from humble beginnings (young, unpopular, shepherd)  
  b. we need leaders 
  c. support your leaders - pastor, father, boss  
 4. Expect opposition even on your own ranks - vv. 28-29, 33 
 5. Be bold in speech - it will be heard of  - v. 31 
 6. Prepare yourself for such an opportunity - 34-37 - he does his job well before hand 
 7. Choose you weapons well 
  a. reject ineffective gears - consider the enemy and the battle - vv. 38-39 
   "i have not proved them" 
  b. bring the well picked weapons - v. 40 
 8. Know and therefore declare that the battle is the Lord's 
 9. Don't lose sight that it is a big consideration that Lord and His people's reputation 
  is at stake  - v. 45 
 10. It takes courage! run to your enemy and face it to the face!  - v. 48  
 11. Hit the target, right timing, right execution! v. 49 
 12. Believe that even the most terrifying enemy can fall and be beaten - vv. 49-51 
 13. Be resourceful - v. 51 - use the enemy's weapon against him 
 14. Encourage / be the encouragement for the brethren by winning battles - v.52 
 15. Winning against the enemy has its rewards - vv. 9, 25, 51, 53,54, 57-58  


 Message/conclusion:  
 Let us take heed as to what can lead us to lose battles and avoid them.  
 Let us be bold and effective in carrying out the work of the Lord!
 Let us win this war for the Lord Jesus Christ!
  


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