Bold – David – 1 Samuel 17:32

Bold

David – 1 Samuel 17:32
Sunday, October 26, 2025
Pastor Mike Bailey

Introduction

Throughout Scripture, we see powerful examples of boldness in the face of fear, danger, and uncertainty. Joshua led a nation into the unknown. Shadrach and his brothers stood firm before a fiery furnace. Esther risked her life to speak up for her people. And David, when just a shepherd boy, ran toward a giant. These men and women were not bold because they were fearless—they were bold because they knew their God was with them. In a world that often demands silence or compromise, these stories remind us that faith in God is not passive. It is active, loud, and courageous. Bold faith represents God openly. It stands tall when the world says to bow, speaks truth when it’s costly, and walks forward when the way seems impossible. These examples inspire us to live boldly—not in our own strength, but in the power and presence of the God who never fails.

October 5: Joshua – Numbers 14:10

October 12: Shadrach – Daniel 1:6-7

October 19: Esther – Esther 4:16

October 26: David – 1 Samuel 17:32

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David

1 Samuel 17:32

1. David did not .

But don’t just listen to God’s word. You must do what it says. Otherwise, you are only fooling yourselves. James 1:22

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2. David recognized how God him for this.

He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When they are troubled, we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given us. 2 Corinthians 1:4

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3. David did not put on another .

 Put on all of God’s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil. Ephesians 6:11

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Challenge: What giant in your life is God asking you to go and face? How will you confront it this week?

It’s your sins that have cut you off from God. Isaiah 59:2a

For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God’s glorious standard. Romans 3:23

For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 6:23

If you openly declare that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. Romans 10:9

Growth Challenge: Each morning this week study a different piece of the armor of God found in Ephesians 6:13-17.

Read 1 John 4:7-21 in preparation for next week’s message.

All Bible verses are from the New Living Translation (NLT) unless otherwise noted.