Yes, We Can | Rev. Stephen A. Green | Nov 8, 2026

Main message: The sermon argues that believers who feel defeated or overlooked are still empowered by God to recover everything the enemy has taken. Using David at Ziklag, the preacher emphasizes that strength, strategy, and victory come through worship, prayer, and trusting God’s help.

Key points:

• David’s crisis at Ziklag shows that devastation and grief do not mean defeat.
• God allows the enemy to go only so far; the devil cannot destroy what God is preserving.
• Strength is found in the Lord, especially when people are worn down and tempted to give up.
• David’s “ephod” is presented as a garment of praise/worship that leads to guidance and strategy.
• Recovery requires pursuing what was lost; believers must go after joy, peace, family, purpose, and healing.
• The sermon repeatedly stresses identity: don’t count yourself out, because God can elevate underdogs and restore what was stolen.

Scriptures mentioned: 1 Samuel 30:1-8, 1 Samuel 30, Job, Psalm 34:1, Isaiah 54:17, 2 Corinthians 12:9, 1 John 4:4