‘David – The Warrior’ – 10.25.2026

October 25, 2026
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David Serves in Saul’s Court

14 Now the Spirit of the Lord had left Saul, and the Lord sent a tormenting spirit that filled him with depression and fear. 15 Some of Saul’s servants said to him, “A tormenting spirit from God is troubling you. 16 Let us find a good musician to play the harp whenever the tormenting spirit troubles you. He will play soothing music, and you will soon be well again.” 17 “All right,” Saul said. “Find me someone who plays well, and bring him here.” 18 One of the servants said to Saul, “One of Jesse’s sons from Bethlehem is a talented harp player. Not only that—he is a brave warrior, a man of war, and has good judgment. He is also a fine-looking young man, and the Lord is with him.”                                            1 Samuel 16:14-18 NLT

  • David’s greatest strength was not his ability to fight. It was his willingness to ______________________ in the fight.
  • David experienced fear, discouragement, failure, and defeat. But he repeatedly turned to the Lord for ______________________________.

 

DAVID FOUGHT LIONS AND BEARS WHILE PROTECTING HIS SHEEP.

1 Samuel 17:34–37 (NLT)

  • Before David ever faced Goliath, he had already demonstrated remarkable _________________ as a shepherd.
  • David told King Saul that when a lion or bear attacked his father’s sheep, he pursued it, rescued the sheep, and killed the predator.

 

DAVID DEFEATED GOLIATH, THE PHILISTINE GIANT.

1 Samuel 17:45–50 (NLT)

  • David declared in verse 47 (NLT):”This is the LORD’s battle, and he will give you to us!”
  • Armed with a ___________________________________________, David defeated Goliath.
  • David’s greatest weapon wasn’t his sling. It was his faith in ______

______________________.

 

DAVID BECAME A SUCCESSFUL COMMANDER IN SAUL’S ARMY.

1 Samuel 18:5, 13–16 (NLT)

  • After defeating Goliath, David was given military responsibilities under King Saul.
  • David _________________________________________________________ Saul assigned him to do. 

 

DAVID’S MILITARY VICTORIES BECAME LEGENDARY THROUGHOUT ISRAEL. 1 Samuel 18:6–7 (NLT)

  • After David’s victories, the women of Israel celebrated with a song: “Saul has killed his thousands, and David his ten thousands!” 1 Samuel 18:7 (NLT)
  • David’s reputation as ______________________ became so great that King Saul grew jealous and fearful of him.

 

WHAT MADE DAVID SUCH A GREAT WARRIOR?

 

These five qualities stand out in David’s life:

  • _________________ — He faced danger when others ran away.
  • _____________ — He trusted God’s power over human strength.
  • ___________________________ — He was faithful in smaller battles.
  • ____________________________________________ — He sought God’s direction.
  • ______________________________ — He found strength in the Lord during adversity.

JESUS WAS OF THE LINEAGE OF DAVID.

16 “I, Jesus, have sent my angel to give you this message for the churches. I am both the source of David and the heir to his throne. I am the bright morning star.”  

Revelation 22:16 NLT

 

The Rider on the White Horse

11 Then I saw heaven opened, and a white horse was standing there. Its rider was named Faithful and True, for he judges fairly and wages a righteous war. 12 His eyes were like flames of fire, and on his head were many crowns. A name was written on him that no one understood except himself. 13 He wore a robe dipped in blood, and his title was the Word of God. 14 The armies of heaven, dressed in the finest of pure white linen, followed him on white horses. 15 From his mouth came a sharp sword to strike down the nations. He will rule them with an iron rod. He will release the fierce wrath of God, the Almighty, like juice flowing from a winepress. 16 On his robe at his thigh was written this title: King of all kings and Lord of all lords.                                                                                  Revelation 19:11-16 NLT

  • There is nothing ___________________________________ about Jesus!
  • Jesus ___________________________ and _____________ for you.
  • Prior to the cross, Jesus endured illegal religious and civil trials, was beaten, slapped, and forced to wear a crown of woven thorns.  
  • Jesus was _______________________________________________________.

 

Jesus is the __________ and the __________.

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