Sermon Note Card for Sunday, August 12 at Phos Community Church

I'm posting the 'guts' of the Sermon Note Card for Tomorrow so that you can prayerfully prepare and read ahead if you'd like.  Tomorrow's message is one that you'll simply have to experience to really get the full impact, but opening up your Bible and doing this work as a Bible Study ahead of time will multiply the effectiveness of our time together tomorrow.  So, come ready!  Goliath lost his head over this one!

You'll leave ready to face the Giants of New School Year, major life transitions, job challenges, job hunting, busted relationships, cancer, death and more.  Join us for worship and gear up for the challenges ahead.

See you at 4200 Centerfield Drive tomorrow at 9 or 10:30. 
peace,
Jeff Fuson
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Roll the Dice!

1 Samuel 17 New International Version (NIV)

David and Goliath -- Lessons for Giant Killers

You Gotta Roll the Dice when your turn comes. 
[and you never know when your time is gonna come!]


You’re gonna play the way that you practice.  
Elevate your practice sessions.

Treat the mundane like it’s training for your mission -- because it is.  
Practice greatness daily.  
If you’re a shepherd then kill those lions and bears!
Ephesians 6:5-8 ‘Work like you’re working for God.”


You become a champion in the ‘off-season’.  
What are you doing when no-one is looking?  
Are you preparing while others are resting?  
It’s those who work while others are resting who gain the edge.  

You gotta play your way.

You gotta choose who you’re gonna listen to.
Your family isn’t likely to believe that you can ______________.
Others will try to protect you like Saul tried to protect David.  
You’re too __________.
The enemy will mock your dream.  Bank on it.

When it’s time to fight -- RUN toward the battle line!

Fight to Win.  GO ALL OUT.  GIVE IT ALL YOUI’VE GOT.  PLAY TO WIN!  ROLL THE DICE!
What if David had ‘half-thrown’ that rock?  
What if he played ‘not to loose’?  
You gotta risk being totally embarrassed or made a fool of if you’re gonna win 
big.  

Thought Conditioners

Lies         Voice of Truth

I am powerless. I have His Spirit in me to give me Power, Love and Self-Discipline.
2 Timothy 1:7

I can’t. I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.
Philippians 4:13

I’m not sure. I am confident of this that He who began a good work in me will bring it to completion.
Philippians 1:6


I’m afraid. He has not given me a Spirit of Fear.
2 Timothy 1:7

I might lose. Perhaps God will be with me.  
I Samuel 14:6

I might get embarrassed. Consider Christ who laid it all on the line.
Philippians 2:5-11

Call to Action -- just to get you thinking and taking your next steps...

Who or what is your ‘giant’ these days?
Where are you in this story?
What ‘thought conditioners’ do you need to memorize these days?
What is God asking of you?
Are you willing to roll the dice and play to win?
What are you gonna do next?
Who do you need to recruit onto your team?
What is the ‘voice of truth’ saying to you about your Giant?
Posted by Jeff Fuson
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