| “Don’t Waste The Weight” | Pastor Stephen J. Thurston II | September 6, 2026

Main message: The focus of the story is not Goliath's death but David's development; the real lesson lies in the formation that happens before the victory. Giants don't create our capacity — they only reveal what has already been formed.

Key points:

• The central emphasis is David's growth, not merely his victory over Goliath.
• The true takeaway is the preparation and formation "in the field," not the triumph "in the valley."
• Encounters with giants expose existing capacity rather than building it.
• The narrative invites attention to character and readiness developed prior to crises.

Scriptures mentioned: none