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"Prince of Peace" (Isaiah 9:6)
Originally Delivered: December 27, 2009
Message Length: 32 min.
Abstract - The first sentence of the outline below is a startling truth.  Today's message is a continuation of last week's message about God's love.  Using the story of David and Goliath, Pastor Don introduces that some things are worth fighting for.  However, we often make more out of our fears (and challenges) than what they really are.  When facing what appears to be insurmountable odds stop and remember that if what you are involved with is God's will then you can know God is on your side, and he has never ending resources to see you through your experience.  Not accounting for God's help often causes us to give up in our struggle too early, therefore never securing the goal.  When facing challenges others around you become encouraged and inspired.  Remember you can win, but you must complete the battle.  Are you ready?

Message Outline

The peace of God does not mean the absence of conflict.

I Samuel 17 David and Goliath

#I         The rules of the game. Vs. 2-11

a.       Pick a man and we will fight winner takes all.

b.      Giant Goliath

c.       Fears make monsters appear larger than they are.

d.      Vs. 16 They are there when you go to sleep and are waiting for you when you wake up in the morning.

#II        David Vs.12-15

#III      What are your resources? Vs.32-37

a.       How has God cared for you in the past?

b.      In what areas are you strong?

c.       Vs.34-35 cf. Amos 3:12

#IV      Vs. 40

a.       Why five stones?

b.      Maybe he would miss on the first.

c.       Most people fail the first 3 to 5 times.

d.      You may be one try away from accomplishing your goals.

e.       S. Truett Cathy.

#V       David proclaimed loudly where his strength would come from.

            A.  Vs. 51 Teach us two things

                        a. Don’t quit until the job is done.

                        b. David knew how to get a head.

#VI      Vs.51 The Philistines ran away

a.       They lied, they were supposed to lay down their arms.

b.      Satan is a liar, he likes to make big threats.

c.       Resist Satan and he will run from you.

#VII     Vs. 52-53 When, you step up and serve God it will inspire others.

Conclusion:

God’s peace does not mean the absence of conflict.