Defy The Giants: Getting Over Getting Looked Over

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Defy The Giants: Getting Over Getting Looked Over

September 8, 2024 • Pastor Ezra Stanton • 1 Samuel 16:6–12, Ephesians 2:10, Ephesians 1:4–6, 1 Samuel 13:14

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In this powerful message, we dive into the story of David’s anointing and what it means to defy the giants in your life. Have you ever felt overlooked, unappreciated, or pushed aside? David certainly did—his own father didn’t even invite him to the sacrificial feast where one of his sons would be anointed as king. But while David was an afterthought to his earthly father, he was a forethought to his Heavenly Father.

Defy The Giants - How To Defeat Your Giant

November 3, 2024 • Pastor Ezra Stanton

In this powerful message, we dive into the story of David and Goliath to explore how each of us can face, defy, and ultimately defeat the giants in our lives. Giants like economic uncertainty, unexpected breakups, or family challenges may seem insurmountable, but like David, we don’t need traditional armor or weapons to conquer them. Armed with faith, David stepped onto the battlefield with nothing but his sling, a few smooth stones, and unwavering confidence in God’s power. As David’s encounter with Goliath reveals, giants will try to shake our identity, aiming to weaken our self-worth and security. But David’s trust wasn’t in his strength—it was in God’s history of faithfulness. His boldness came from knowing that God was with him, and his confidence allowed him to see the giant not as unbeatable but as an opportunity to witness God’s victory. This message invites us to do more than pray against our giants; it challenges us to face them head-on with bold, faith-driven action. It’s a reminder that our battles are God’s battles, and when we trust Him and move forward in faith, no giant can stand. Join us as we look deeper into this story to learn how, through God, we too can stand firm, confident, and victorious over anything that stands in our way.

Defy The Giants: Imposter Sin-Drome

October 20, 2024 • Pastor Ezra Stanton

Defy The Giants - Your Past Is Preparation

October 13, 2024 • Pastor Ezra Stanton • 1 Samuel 17:24–28, Ephesians 3:18–19, 1 Samuel 17:31–37

In today's message, we're diving deep into how your past has shaped you for the battles you're facing—and the victories to come. Whether your past makes you cringe or gives you confidence, God is using every moment as preparation. Just as David faced Goliath, you too have giants—problems bigger than you. But you're not alone. God is with you, multiplying your small steps into great victories. David wasn’t intimidated by Goliath because he had already faced his own "giants"—lions and bears in the field. These moments in his past prepared him for the bigger fight ahead. And just like David, your challenges, struggles, and past wins are equipping you for your future battles. Your past doesn’t disqualify you from God's love. His love is unconditional—limitless, without boundaries, and available to all who seek it. The same God who rescued David from lions and bears is fighting for you. Doubters and obstacles will appear, but remember: "Impossible odds set the stage for God's greatest miracles." Today, I challenge you to see your past not as a barrier but as the training ground for your future. Every giant you defy prepares you for the life God has for you. Will you step up and face your giants? The battle is already won through Christ!