"David's Mighty Men," Pastor McDearmon

"No man is an island." - John Donne
Everyone's life is interwoven with the lives of other men.  Primary application:  We ought to identify the mighty men God has provided us. 

1. Men who gave a hand (helping, supporting and cooperating with others).  David possessed the presence of God.  What course is being advanced by us giving our support?  They selflessly helped their righteous king.
2. Men of guts - courage and valor.  They faced and overcame their fear of death.  Evident self-exposing bravery.  They're called the "mighty men."
3. Men of gift - these were competent men; of skill; who had cultivated their God-given ability.  These men must have drilled and practiced and trained.
4. Men of "get up and go" (initiative and action).  Men of mighty deeds.  That's a rare commodity in our day.  They must have the willingness and the energy to do something.  Opposite of procrastination, delay, lethargy, "let someone else do it" mindset.  "Mere talk leads only to poverty."

2 Samuel 23, 1 Chronicles 11

Uriah the Hittite was one of David's mighty men.  "The thirty" yet there are thirty-six in 2 Sam. and 52 in 1 Chron.