Sermons on Judges 12:1-16:31:

The Failures And Faith Of Samson - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on Nov 9, 2020

Samson is listed as a man of faith in Hebrews 11. The bible records his incredible feats and failures! We can learn much from studying the biblical record of his life!

Topic: Sunday Sermon Series – Living By Faith Title: The Flaws and Faith of Samson (Part 2) Text: Hebrews 11:32-34; Judges 13. Proposition: Though Samson is listed as a man of faith in Hebrews 11; his moral flaws proved to be fatal! We can learn many valuable lessons from the biblical record of his ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:32-34, Judges 13:1-24

The Dichotomy Of A Drifting Samson (Saint)! - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on Nov 17, 2020

Although Samson was predestined to be a deliverer of Israel, his life decisions caused him to drift away from the determined purpose and plan of God, into personal destruction. We will be doing a dichotomy = a step by step examination of how a saint drifts away from God!

Text: Hebrews 11:32-34; Judges 14 Title: The Dichotomy of a Drifting Samson (Saint)! - Part 1 Proposition: Although Samson was predestined to be a deliverer of Israel, his life decisions caused him to drift away from the determined purpose and plan of God, into personal destruction. We will be ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:32-34, Judges 14:1-9

Title: The Dichotomy Of A Drifting Samson (Saint)! - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on Nov 17, 2020

Although Samson was predestined to be a deliverer of Israel, his life decisions caused him to drift away from the determined purpose and plan of God, into personal destruction. We will be doing a dichotomy = a step by step examination of how a saint drifts away from God!

Text: Hebrews 11:32-34; Judges 14 Title: The Dichotomy of a Drifting Samson (Saint)! - Part 2 Proposition: Although Samson was predestined to be a deliverer of Israel, his life decisions caused him to drift away from the determined purpose and plan of God, into personal destruction. We will be ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:32-34, Judges 14:1-9

Revenge Is Sweet—or Maybe Not Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Apr 16, 2020

Samson may have thought revenge was sweet, after he took his own revenge on the Philistines, but revenge surely seemed to leave a bitter aftertaste.

Introduction: Between chapters 14 and 15, a period of time has gone by. Samson, at the end of chapter 14, was furious with his bride after she used her tears to basically ruin their week-long wedding feast. Several of the wedding guests—whom Samson didn’t seem to invite in the first place—placed a ...read more

Scripture: Judges 15:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

A Thousand To One, And He Won! Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Apr 19, 2020

Samson was bound with ropes and handed over to his Philistine enemies. He faced odds against him of 1000 to 1 or more that he would survive, yet he did! And guess what he used to attack his enemies. . . .

Introduction: Samson had taken revenge on the Philistines twice after his return to Timnath (Judges 15:1-8). Once he found out his father-in-law had given his bride to the “companion” or best man, as we would say these days, Samson caught 300 “foxes”. He then tied them tail-to-tail, placed a torch ...read more

Scripture: Judges 15:9-20

Denomination: Baptist

Samson: The Final Chapter, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Apr 20, 2020

Samson went back to Philistine land twice, after his escape from Gaza , looking for love. He got more than he bargained for. When he met Delilah, and told her the secret of his strength, that led to the final chapter of his life.

Introduction: Samson, by this time, had survived a number of encounters with the Philistines, Israel’s enemy and rulers at the time. This final chapter of his life is not the best chapter, in that he fell into an enemy’s trap. That would cost him his sight, and led to the cost of his life. Even ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Samson: The Final Chapter, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Apr 21, 2020

When these events took place, Samson was in trouble and he knew it. The final chapter of his life concludes with a very significant event. May we learn from Samson: trust God, but don't make the same mistakes he did!

Introduction: When the events of this story took place, Samson is in the Philistine prison in Gaza (16:21); his head was shaved and he was bound in fetters of bronze (brass, KJV). He was sentenced to grind (grain?) in the prison house. Even worse, he was blind—the Philistines had put out his eyes ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:22-31, Genesis 20:3-4, Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Baptist

Manipulation

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on May 3, 2020

Manipulation is a demonic spirit that one must be delivered from, so that one would not manipulate others and one would not be manipulated.

What is manipulation? In my own understanding, manipulation is: • An act of tactically influencing another person mind into thinking or doing what they would not have otherwise thought or done. • A demonic and afflicting spirit, because of the characters it exhibits. "Psychological ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:1-21, 2 Peter 2:14, Matthew 24:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

New Jaw Bone Of A Donkey

Contributed by Bala Samson on May 27, 2020

The jawbone of a donkey was no great weapon, but a warrior uses the tools that are with him efficiently and effectively.

New Jaw bone of donkey! Judges 15:16”Then Samson said, "With the jawbone of a donkey, Heaps upon heaps, With the jawbone of a donkey I have killed a thousand men." Sometimes you think the battle is over, not aware that the enemy is conniving for the next attack! Caveat! Look at the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 15:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

You Have A Cut Man! Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jun 8, 2021

The bell sounds. You can’t stay huddled in the corner. The fight is on and it is going to be a slugfest!

Slugfest Pt. 3 - You Have a Cut Man! I. Introduction Ali, Tyson, Lennox, Mayweather, Gracie, Liddell and Silva. You don't even have to be a boxing or mix martial arts fan to know the names. These are fighters who have left a mark on their sport. But what if I said the names Chuck Bodak, Al ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:19-21, 2 Corinthians 11:23-27, Judges 16:28-30, 2 Corinthians 12:9-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

When The Ark Of God Is Captured By The Enemy

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Jun 18, 2021

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

Scripture: 1 Samuel 4:10-11, Judges 16:4-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

What God Can Do With A Little

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jul 15, 2021

Here begins the beautiful story of “Feeding the Five Thousand,” which is told by all four of the evangelists and this is the only event from the earthly ministry of Jesus told in all four gospel. It shows what God can do with a little!

The first outstanding event of Jesus feeding of the five thousand, occurs right after the report of the twelve apostles, who had just returned from their first missionary tour. This is a glowing account of their work and their teaching. Matthew says that Jesus withdrew to a desert place apart when ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-15, Genesis 21:17, Judges 16:26

Denomination: Methodist

Why Does God Hate Sin?

Contributed by Peter Pilt on Apr 19, 2019

Some thoughts I shared about God’s hatred of sin in a recent sermon.

Some thoughts I shared about God’s hatred of sin in a recent sermon. 1) God hates sin because it is the very antithesis of His nature. The psalmist describes God’s hatred of sin this way: “For You are not a God who takes pleasure in wickedness; no evil dwells with You” (Psalm 5:4). 2) God hates ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 5:4, Revelation 6:8, Genesis 3:8, Psalm 16:11, Matthew 15:14, 1 John 2:11, Judges 16:21, Romans 6:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Samson: Dealing With Fatal Flaws Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 16, 2018

Samson’s feats are legendary but it’s his flaws that prove to be fatal. His two greatest weaknesses were revenge and romance. In fact, his weakness for women often led him on the road to revenge. He was extremely gifted, but certainly not godly.

8-9-05 Samson: Dealing with Fatal Flaws Judges 13:1-16:31 Today, we’re going to focus on Samson and the fatal flaws in his character and perhaps what we learn will help us to deal with our own fatal flaws. We won’t have the time this morning to hit all the highlights, or lowlights, of his ...read more

Scripture: Judges 13:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Identity And Language

Contributed by Paul Richard on Jun 15, 2020

Mere observation may not be suitable to reveal the identity of a person/group but the use of language sounds appropriate.’.., say now Shibboleth: and he said Sibboleth for he could not frame to pronounce it right...’ The language was used to reveal identities among the ancient Israelites.

I. An encyclopedia is not necessary to define what an identity simply means. It is just what people use to trace who a person is. It could be the name, skin color, place of origin, culture or language (Genesis 10:31). Due to globalization and trade among nations, these characteristics are becoming ...read more

Scripture: Judges 12:6

Denomination: Pentecostal