The Battle of Unfulfilled Purposes: Part 1 (1 Samuel 17:1-3) by Dr. Rod Mattoon

Scripture

• 1 Samuel 17:1–3

About this sermon

In PART ONE of this series, we find another battle in this chapter that is hidden like a treasure chest buried beneath the sands of time, waiting for the right adventurer to unearth its secrets. It is the Battle of Unfulfilled Purposes. In this 31 minute message, we show that God has a purpose for every person's life. You were not created by mistake. You are not a mistake. You are a carefully crafted note in the symphony of God's creation. There is a reason you were born. The Lord has a plan for you and me. God's desire for you is that you first trust Jesus Christ as your personal Savior. It is a tragedy when we are not fulfilling the purpose for which we were created and saved. For the Christian, God's purpose for all believers is to do these three key things. We cover them in the message. What happens when a person fulfills God's purpose for his life? We share a list of blessings during the message. What causes the Battle of Unfulfilled Purposes in the lives of Christians? What are the giants that create conflict in this battle? The first giant we examine is the Giant of Focusing on Yourself. This message was preached on Sunday night, July 27, 2025, at Lincoln Land Baptist Church.