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  • John Lowe avatar

    Delilah Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 14, 2022
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    If you are familiar with biblical stories, you will immediately recognize the name Delilah. Delilah is an ancient name of Hebrew and Arabic origins. In both Hebrew and Arabic, the name means "delicate." Delilah was the love interest of Samson, who was famed for his great strength.

    Delilah Delilah's name means "delicate" or "dainty one." The Philistines approach Delilah and offer to pay her handsomely if she can find out why Samson is so strong. What Does Delilah Mean? If you are familiar with biblical stories, you will immediately recognize the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wilson Oshorakpor avatar

    When The Ark Of God Is Captured By The Enemy

    Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Jun 18, 2021
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    The ark of God represents the presence of God. It was the symbol of God's power and glory in the nation of Israel. When the bearer of the ark of God allows sin to reign in his heart, the presence of God departs from the ark.

    TEXT: 1 Samuel 4:10-11 (NLT) "So the Philistines fought desperately, and Israel was defeated again. The slaughter was great; 30,000 Israelite soldiers died that day. The survivors turned and fled to their tents. The Ark of God was captured, and Hophni and Phinehas, the two sons of Eli, were ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Blinded By Pride Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 15, 2023
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    Samson was a man with absolute power who was absolutely blinded by his pride in his power. How can we avoid falling into the same trap that took him down?

    When my dad sold his business and retired, he got bored just sitting around – so he went to work as a meat inspector for the government. They gave him a white coat and helmet and special knife, and his job was to go to meat plants (like Tyson or Indiana Packers) and inspect the meat as it was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Samson: Wrongly Trusted In His Own Strength Lesson 7 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 18, 2023
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    Samson put his faith in God in an age of national doubt and apostasy.

    A. THE BIRTH OF SAMSON 1. From the weak unlikely tribe “of the Danites” (Judges 13:2) 2. A Nazarite from birth (13:7), i.e., separated to God. (Numbers 6:1-13). a. Can’t cut hair. b. Can’t touch a dead body. c. Can’t drink wine (fruit of the vine). 3. God’s call. “He shall begin to deliver ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Self- Control

    Contributed by Norman Bernad on Jul 20, 2023
     | 2,217 views

    When the Spirit has control of our thoughts and actions, then we'll be able to think before we act and have the willingness and strength to follow God's will for our lives. Self-control requires that we think before we act.

    Self- Control (Fruits of the Holy Spirit) Gal 5: 22 1. Psalm: 11 2. Judges 16:4-18 3. Genesis 39:11-18 Today we come to the ninth and final fruit of the Spirit – the fruit of self-control. Self-control means having power over your body’s desires and passions. It is impossible to succeed in ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Surprising Faith From Unexpected Sources Lesson 8 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 28, 2023
     | 1,485 views

    God uses different methods/means to give victory.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. Faith is positive response to God. Why are we surprised? Why were these chosen? 2. None were Levites – God’s priests. 3. Circumstances were black, they illuminated. 4. Oppressors were light haters. B. SURPRISING FAITH – UNEXPECTED SOURCES 1. Rahab the harlot – Joshua ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Fatal Attraction

    Contributed by Kirk Devine on Aug 10, 2001
    based on 229 ratings
     | 31,730 views

    Deals with the power that sin has over us and what it will do if not dealt with.

    A FATAL ATTRACTION! JUDGES 16 (v 4-5,16-20,30) 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 are not meant for your good… Even though they may seem enjoyable to you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Living La' Vida Loca Series

    Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Dec 9, 2000
    based on 91 ratings
     | 7,327 views

    This sermon is about the dangers of pursuing the wrong things in life.

    "Living La Vida Loca (the Wild Life)" - Judges 16 Reverend Antonio L. Torrence, Pastor of the Cross of Life Lutheran Church I yet believe that it is equally important that the saints are socially relevant as well as biblically correct and theologically sound. It is important for us to be some ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    The Road To Ruin

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 1, 2001
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    Samson was on the road to ruin because he fraternized with the enemy, wasted his strength and was deluded by pride.

    The story of Samson begins much like the story of the other judges of Israel. The nation was in misery because of the domination of a rival country that was oppressing them. That nation was the Philistine nation. (Interestingly, the word Philistine is where we get our word “Palestinian,” so this ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Bo Dunford avatar

    God's Blessings Can Be Lost

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Dec 19, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 19,034 views

    If we are not careful, we can lose God’s blessings.

    JUDGES 16:15-21 "GOD’S BLESSINGS CAN BE LOST" A) Our lives today are full of questions! * We question the matter of security! * I am secure in Christ, but the truth is that I can shipwreck my faith by making a conscious decision to leave the Lord! * I don’t like the phrase, "losing your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    The Whole Secret Of Strength

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 21, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 7,469 views

    Ordination sermon, involving a play on the names of Samson in the Bible and Sampson, the ordinand, an entertainer, puppeteer, and beauty pageant winner. The whole secret of strength is in using the gifts God has given for ministry and not for one’s self.

    The world didn’t give it, and the world can’t take it away. Isn’t that what we sing. I’m not so sure. What do you think? The world didn’t give it? I agree. That’s true. But the world can’t take it away? I am not at all sure. We are here today because Yolanda Sampson has heard the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ronald Crandall avatar

    Sleeping With The Enemy

    Contributed by Ronald Crandall on Jan 9, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 10,059 views

    There are christians who are enticed to sleep with the enemy. It has damaged alot of God’s children and got them into thinking everything and anything is o.k. with God. But is it?

    Sleeping with the enemy By: Pastor Ron Crandall Judg 16:5 5 And the lords of the Philistines came up unto her, and said unto her, Entice him, and see wherein his great strength lieth, and by what means we may prevail against him, that we may bind him to afflict him: and we will give thee every ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Superman And His Kryptonite Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 19, 2002
    based on 145 ratings
     | 25,653 views

    What was the source of Samson’s strength? Was it what he told Delilah, or was it something else?

    OPEN: My wife and I have always enjoyed doing jig saw puzzles. We’ll put them out on a folding table and work on it for days, enjoying the experience as we successfully put in piece after piece. I recently ran across another person’s experience with a jig saw puzzle. She wrote: "After toiling over ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Victor Yap avatar

    Stupid Is As Stupid Does Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Aug 29, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 10,563 views

    Judges, Pt. 3

    STUPID IS AS STUPID DOES (JUDGES 16) Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger asked an assistant to prepare an analysis on a special assignment. The assistant worked day and night. An hour after he gave it to Kissinger, he got it back. There was a note attached that said redo it. The assistant ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Robert Leroe avatar

    "Samson And Delilah" Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 1, 2002
    based on 115 ratings
     | 59,207 views

    The champion was captivated by the enemy and conquered by himself

    “Samson and Delilah” Judges chapter 16 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts This past week I read a story about a man who had reached his “golden years” but with some major regrets. He had wanted God to use him, but his lifestyle got in the way. He looked ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational