What makes a true hero? In this powerful sermon, Pastor Trevor Komatsu explores the famous story of David and Goliath, revealing how God demonstrates His overwhelming power through seemingly weak people. Discover how Jesus is the ultimate giant slayer and what this means for facing your own giants today.

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Introduction and opening prayer

03:30 "Holding Out for a Hero" - human expectations vs God's way

06:30 Meeting the Giant - Goliath's intimidating presence

12:10 Meeting the Shepherd Boy - David's humble background

14:58 David hears Goliath's challenge and responds with faith

23:25 The Showdown - David defeats Goliath with one stone

29:38 Lesson 1: Rejoice in Jesus the Giant Slayer

34:15 Lesson 2: Draw courage from Jesus the Giant Slayer

38:26 Lesson 3: Embrace the aim of Jesus the Giant Slayer

KEY POINTS:

God demonstrates His power through seemingly weak people, not human strength

David saw with eyes of faith while Israel's army was paralyzed by fear

Jesus is the ultimate giant slayer who defeated death and sin on the cross

Christians need to daily draw fresh courage from Jesus for life's battles

Our motivation should be God's glory, not personal success or survival

Faith sees reality: any giant is small compared to God's power

SCRIPTURE REFERENCES:

1 Samuel 17:26 - "For who is this uncircumcised Philistine that he should defy the armies of the living God?"

1 Samuel 17:45-47 - "You come to me with a sword and with a spear and with a javelin, but I come to you in the name of the Lord of hosts... For the battle is the Lord's."

Hebrews 2:14-15 - "Through death he might destroy the one who has the power of death, that is, the devil, and deliver all those who through fear of death were subject to lifelong slavery."

Matthew 5:16 - "Let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven."