Speaker: Senthil Thangaraj
Title: Faithfulness in Small Things, Strength for Big Battles
Date: 08/24/2025
Our Goal as Christians is this: To be an exact reflection of Jesus, the Son of God (Romans 8:29)
We do this individually by growing in purity in our personal lives (1 John 3:2-3)
We do this corporately by becoming fully functioning members of a local Church (Ephesians 4:11-16)
Summary
Senthil Thangaraj teaches that faithfulness in small daily struggles—the "lions and bears" of temptation and difficulty—prepares us to overcome major spiritual battles or "giants" in life. Drawing from David's story and examples like Joseph and William Carey, he illustrates how God uses everyday challenges with anger, lust, greed, fear, pride, unforgiveness, and doubt to build our strength and character for greater victories. The principle is that those faithful in little things will be faithful in much.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
How did David defeat Goliath?David defeated the trained warrior Goliath with a single stone from his sling, prompting the question of how a youth accomplished this feat.1 Samuel 17:49–51
You are only a youthSaul told David he could not fight Goliath because he was just a youth while Goliath had been a warrior since his youth.1 Samuel 17:33
The purpose of the lions and bearsGod used the lions and bears in David's life while tending sheep to test his faithfulness and prepare him to fight the giant Goliath.
Faithful in very littleGod gives us small battles in our lives to test our faithfulness so he can prepare us for big giants, just as the one who is faithful in very little is faithful in much.Luke 16:10
The giant of angerTrivial irritations, impatience with children, and minor inconveniences serve as training grounds to conquer the giant of anger.
The giant of lustDenying cravings, fighting laziness, and turning our eyes away from temptation help us overcome the giant of lust.
The giant of the love of moneyBeing content with what we have and trusting God through unexpected expenses helps us overcome greed.
The giant of fear and anxietyPushing away everyday worries about children's education, visas, and future needs builds peace for bigger anxieties.
The giant of prideHumbing ourselves when we want recognition or expect gratitude prepares us to defeat the giant of pride.
The giant of unforgivenessQuickly forgiving small traffic cuts, harsh words, or forgotten greetings helps us forgive when bigger wounds come.
The giant of doubt and unbeliefTrusting God through delayed answers and decisions strengthens our faith to face unbelief.
The story of JosephBefore becoming governor of Egypt, Joseph was tested and remained faithful in Potiphar's house and in prison.
The story of William CareyWilliam Carey studied languages and read the Bible while working an ordinary job repairing shoes, long before translating the Bible into many languages.
Faithful in the little thingsWhether David, Joseph, or William Carey, faithfulness in little things prepares us for big victories and greater service.
Speaker: Senthil Thangaraj
Title: Faithfulness in Small Things, Strength for Big Battles
Date: 08/24/2025
Our Goal as Christians is this: To be an exact reflection of Jesus, the Son of God (Romans 8:29)
We do this individually by growing in purity in our personal lives (1 John 3:2-3)
We do this corporately by becoming fully functioning members of a local Church (Ephesians 4:11-16)
Summary
Senthil Thangaraj teaches that faithfulness in small daily struggles—the "lions and bears" of temptation and difficulty—prepares us to overcome major spiritual battles or "giants" in life. Drawing from David's story and examples like Joseph and William Carey, he illustrates how God uses everyday challenges with anger, lust, greed, fear, pride, unforgiveness, and doubt to build our strength and character for greater victories. The principle is that those faithful in little things will be faithful in much.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
How did David defeat Goliath?David defeated the trained warrior Goliath with a single stone from his sling, prompting the question of how a youth accomplished this feat.1 Samuel 17:49–51
You are only a youthSaul told David he could not fight Goliath because he was just a youth while Goliath had been a warrior since his youth.1 Samuel 17:33
The purpose of the lions and bearsGod used the lions and bears in David's life while tending sheep to test his faithfulness and prepare him to fight the giant Goliath.
Faithful in very littleGod gives us small battles in our lives to test our faithfulness so he can prepare us for big giants, just as the one who is faithful in very little is faithful in much.Luke 16:10
The giant of angerTrivial irritations, impatience with children, and minor inconveniences serve as training grounds to conquer the giant of anger.
The giant of lustDenying cravings, fighting laziness, and turning our eyes away from temptation help us overcome the giant of lust.
The giant of the love of moneyBeing content with what we have and trusting God through unexpected expenses helps us overcome greed.
The giant of fear and anxietyPushing away everyday worries about children's education, visas, and future needs builds peace for bigger anxieties.
The giant of prideHumbing ourselves when we want recognition or expect gratitude prepares us to defeat the giant of pride.
The giant of unforgivenessQuickly forgiving small traffic cuts, harsh words, or forgotten greetings helps us forgive when bigger wounds come.
The giant of doubt and unbeliefTrusting God through delayed answers and decisions strengthens our faith to face unbelief.
The story of JosephBefore becoming governor of Egypt, Joseph was tested and remained faithful in Potiphar's house and in prison.
The story of William CareyWilliam Carey studied languages and read the Bible while working an ordinary job repairing shoes, long before translating the Bible into many languages.
Faithful in the little thingsWhether David, Joseph, or William Carey, faithfulness in little things prepares us for big victories and greater service.
