The Giant of Retreat: Part 1 by Dr. Rod Mattoon

About this sermon

1 Samuel 17:24- And all the men of Israel, when they saw the man, fled from him, and were sore afraid. In PART ONE of this message, we take a look at the issue of retreat. Retreat! Many believers have struggled with this giant who has moved them to run from resistance, flee from fear, dodge their difficulties, skedaddle from their struggles, abandon their adversities, back away from burdens, withdraw from their woes, panic from problems, and turn tail at their troubles. They become like turtles that find refuge in their shells. There are several kinds of retreats. Some are good and some are bad. There is the retreat of rebellion, the retreat of rest and rejuvenation, and the retreat of regrouping in order to move forward or confront problems again. Thank God, the Lord is our fortress and a place to retreat! * Psalm 18:2- The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower. When we look at the purpose of a fortress, we will find insights into what the Lord is to us, and why He is our fortress and a retreat for us. We will examine five purposes of a fortress and apply the insights to our lives and our relationship with Christ. This message was preached on Wednesday night, November 12, 2025, at Lincoln Land Baptist Church.