Sermons on Delilah Lap:

Still Spinning - Samson Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Nov 13, 2025

Again the Israelites did evil in the eyes of the LORD, so the LORD delivered them into the hands of the Philistines for forty years.

November 15, 2025 After Jair lead Israel for 22 years, they once again did evil in the sight of Yahweh. This time, the Ammonites and the Philistines came against Israel at the same time. The Ammonites came from the East and afflicted Israel (Gilead, and parts of Ephraim, Benjamin and Judah) ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-15

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Deception To Tap Into Your Weaknes

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Feb 10, 2009

Shows That Dlilah Is Not Gender Specific and That It’s A Spirit That Comes To Identify Your Weakness That Your Strength Will Be Overtaken.

Deception to Tap Into Your Weakness Judges 16: 4-19 Introduction It is inevitable to tap into your strength until someone has tapped into your weakness. Delilah deceives Samson so that she could gain monetary favor from ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:4-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Light Is Conquered By Darkness - Part 2 Of 4 Series

Contributed by Joel Santos on Oct 12, 2004

In the Book of Judges, there were two most prominent Judges, namely Gideon and Samson, 3 chapters were devoted to Gideon but 4 chapters to Samson. Samson was a very INTRIGUING CHARACTER to study, he was physically strong but he was morally weak.

Now brethren, let’s continue our theme last meeting: "When Light is Conquerred by Darkness." Today, we will tackle our next topic: The reasons why light is overtaken by darkness. II. THE REASONS WHY LIGHT IS OVERTAKEN BY DARKNESS A. WE ARE MISFOCUSED (Judges 14:1-7; 16:1-4 “Then Samson went ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Holy Family

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 4, 2019

For a holy and healthy family, there is a need to identify which of the functional principals a family needs to counter any dysfunctional tendencies.

In the Bible, and among many of the Saints, family life was messy, and this actually was the raw material that God’s grace used to form holy people. Yet, for a holy and healthy family, there is a need to identify which of the functional principals a family needs to counter any dysfunctional ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Catholic

Grow In The Knowledge About God

Contributed by Samuel M on Jul 6, 2023

Philistines might have gouged out Samson’s eyes, but they were unable to take away the knowledge he had acquired about God.

Philistines might have gouged out Samson’s eyes, but they were unable to take away the knowledge he had acquired about God. Samson understood deep down in his heart that God’s mercy overrules and prevails over human failures. Even if we may stumble 1,000 times as a result of our mistakes, yet God ...read more

Scripture: Judges 15:15, Judges 16:21

A Shave And A Haircut – 2 Eyes Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 14, 2012

A study of the book of Judges chapter 16

Judges 16: 1 –31 A Shave And A Haircut – 2 Eyes Now Samson went to Gaza and saw a harlot there, and went in to her. 2 When the Gazites were told, “Samson has come here!” they surrounded the place and lay in wait for him all night at the gate of the city. They were quiet all ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:1-31

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Embarrassed At Christmas Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Dec 30, 2004

IT’S BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS (Part 2) If you and I are to keep from being embarrassed at Christmas, we need to learn to give in the same way God has given to us. Selfless giving follows God’s example. God hasn’t given us anything waiting

INTRODUCTION: Have you ever been embarrassed a Christmas? Has you found yourself “red faced” and it wasn’t due to the cold? Unfortunately many of us have fallen into the commercial Christmas mentality and find ourselves overly self-conscious and uncomfortable if we receive an unexpected gift ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Identity Theft - Relationships Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 12, 2009

A message about reclaiming what God created us to be, in relationships.

I want to begin by asking a rather fundamental question… for you to consider within your own soul… Who are you? Interesting question… we might begin answering it with simply our name… or our roles in life… or perhaps our relationships. Yet each seems to long for a deeper answer. As you ponder ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 19:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Man Of Contrasts

Contributed by Vladimir Lukyanov on Oct 8, 2002

Samson was a man of contrasts. He was separated as a Nazarite, yet tampered with evil associations; a man of mighty strength, but very weak in resisting temptation; He was occasionally Spirit-possessed, but yielded to carnal appe

Samson - a man of contrasts Overcoming the Roller-Coaster of Spiritual Growth Judges 13:24-16:30 Objective: • to see that we are a lot like Samson: redeemed, but carnal • what do we need to be spiritual Intro: I would love to say that when a person gets saved - his or her life gets forever ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Soul Eater

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 5, 2008

Just as lions are man-eaters, the devil is a soul-eater.

1 Peter 5:8-9 KJV Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: [9] Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world. I. INTRODUCTION -- THE ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Enemy Knows Your Schedule

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Sep 24, 2016

Christians have often been caught asleep when they should be awake. While on earth, Jesus stressed the importance of readiness, alertness, preparedness: “Work while it is day for the night comes when no man can work.” The enemy is watching you. Get busy.

THE ENEMY KNOWS YOUR SCHEDULE MATTHEW 13:24 Jesus told them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field. 25 But while everyone was sleeping, his enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat, and went away.26 When the wheat sprouted and formed heads, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Charismatic

It Was A Fatal Attraction

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Jan 22, 2022

This is how the devil drags us into sin.

In this life I have discovered that everything that seems good to you, isn’t necessarily good for you. There are some things in this life that you may find yourself drawn to that which are not meant for your good. Even though they may seem enjoyable to you at the time, but in the end it could cause ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

My Daddy Is Stronger Than Superman Series

Contributed by Nate Barbour on Jan 29, 2003

Learn about how to hold tight to your Father’s strength and lean hard on his right hand.

Who’s Your Daddy Series My Daddy is Stronger Than Superman 8/21/02 Recap: Romans 8:15 “For you did not receive a spirit that makes you a slave again to fear, but you received the Spirit of sonship. And by him we cry, ‘Abba, Father.’” 1 John 3:1 “Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1, Deuteronomy 3:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Samson: A Case Study Of Holiness Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jun 28, 2025

Samson chosen even before the birth and ordained for a special purpose. He was filled with power of the spirit at the save time with power of sexual urges. A constant struggle. Finally who son the battle spirit of flesh?

Theme: “Samson- A case study of holiness.” Text: Judges 13-16 (13:25,14:6,19,16:18-21) Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever! Introduction: The character of Samson is a good case study for the sensitivity of the Holy Spirit. Samson was a muscle man but weak in sex. Samson ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:18-21

Denomination: Methodist

When The Knocking Stops

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Jul 31, 2006

How long has it been since you have heard God’s voice tenderly call to you, or felt His presence, and you knew without a doubt Christ was in the room with you?

"WHEN THE KNOCKING STOPS" Song of Solomon 5:1-6 1 I have come into my garden, my sister, my bride; I have gathered my myrrh with my spice. I have eaten my honeycomb and my honey; I have drunk my wine and my milk. Eat, O friends, and drink; drink your fill, O lovers. ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 5:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God