Slaying Giants | Cornerstone Church | Michael Carlton

Everyone faces giants. In 1 Samuel 17, the Israelite army stood frozen in fear as Goliath taunted them day after day. No one wanted to step forward. But David saw something different — he saw an opportunity for God to move. In this message, Michael Carlton explores the question: What is the Goliath in your life? Maybe it's: • Marriage struggles • Childhood trauma • Health challenges • Financial pressure • Relationship worries Too often we stop fighting the giants in our lives and begin to accept them as normal. The enemy wants us surviving instead of thriving. But the truth is this: Your Goliath does not have the ability to define your future — your response to your Goliath does. In this teaching from 1 Samuel 17, we learn how to face the giants in our lives: • Recognize the lies of the giant — 1 Samuel 17:23–26, Philippians 4:7, 4:19 • Be faithful in the small things — 1 Samuel 17:32–37, Zechariah 4:10, Luke 16:10 • Walk in the anointing God gave you — 1 Samuel 17:38 • Stop comparing and trust God's power in you — Romans 8:11 David didn’t defeat Goliath because he was stronger. He defeated him because he trusted a stronger God. “Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the deliverance the Lord will bring you today.” — Exodus 14:13–14 No matter what giant you’re facing today, God is able to bring victory.