“Above Reproach: Fighting for God’s Name”

Jun 23, 2024  •  Rev. Charlie Holt

In this sermon, The Rev. Charlie Holt explores the story of David and Goliath not as a simple underdog victory, but as a profound lesson about the heart of true leadership and the glory of God. Drawing from 1 Samuel 17 and 2 Corinthians, he contrasts David’s courage—rooted in faith and zeal for God’s name—with Saul’s fear and preoccupation with outward appearances. The central theme revolves around the Hebrew word harap, meaning “reproach,” as Goliath seeks to dishonor Israel and its God. David’s boldness comes not from his size or strength, but from his unwavering trust in the Lord. This sermon challenges today’s culture of self-promotion and victim glorification, calling believers to reject worldly measures of power and to live for the name and salvation of the Lord.


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