Sermons on Judges 13:1-14:5:

Samson Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 8, 2015

“Sin will take you farther than you want to go, keep you longer than you want to stay and cost you more than you want to pay.”This statement – which is a profound biblical truth describes the life of our Bible character Samson.

Series: Samson! The book of Judges: It is the history of the Judges of Israel and is connected with the previous book of Joshua, as a “link in the chain of books.” It describes the history of Israel under different leaderships, governments and their deliverances from other powers for ...read more

Scripture: Judges 13:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Consecrated Without Communion Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 16, 2015

A study of the book of Judges chapter 13 verses 1 through 25

Judges 13: 1 – 25 Consecrated Without Communion 1 Again the children of Israel did evil in the sight of the LORD, and the LORD delivered them into the hand of the Philistines for forty years. 2 Now there was a certain man from Zorah, of the family of the Danites, whose name was Manoah; and ...read more

Scripture: Judges 13:1-25

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Don't Take God's Grace For Granted Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 30, 2015

God chose, blessed and empowered Samson, but he squandered the grace of God for most part of his life. he lived an unhappy, messed up life. Don't take the grace of God for granted.

Judges 13:1-14 - Don’t Take God’s Grace for Granted 30 Aug 2015 It’s easy for us to take things for granted, and take people for granted, when they are there for us all the time. We fail to appreciate them when they are with us. Sadly most people tend to realise the value of ...read more

Scripture: Judges 13:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Samson And His Mid-Life Crisis Series

Contributed by Rev. Clarence Eisberg on Oct 27, 2015

The amazing thing about the story of Samson and Delilah is that it comes at the height of his career. The key to the story is found in the last verse of Judges 15. “Now Samson led Israel for twenty years in the days of the Philistines.” (15:20)

“Samson and His Mid-Life Crisis” The story of Samson and Delilah, found in Judges 16, is the story of a man who having reached the pinnacle of his career and having accomplished everything a man would want to accomplish, in one sudden, violent turn went from the top right down to the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 13:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

Warning Signs Of A Failed Marriage Series

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on May 3, 2016

There were warnings signs that Samson's marriage was bringing him down but he did not take heed instead continued to allow his desires, his disrespect, his disobedience and his his deception to overcome him. We can learn many things from his life.

Warnings signs are set up to give precautionary notice of possible occurrences. But there are signs I saw in the internet that are so funny that I want to share with you today. Have you seen these kinds of signs? 1. "Do not Breathe under the water" - of course, you cannot breathe under the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 14:1-9

Denomination: Nazarene

What Makes Strong Men Weak? Series

Contributed by Ken Ritz on Mar 1, 2016

Part 1 of series on Samson

What Makes Strong Men Weak? SAMSON Part 1 If you’re a follower of Christ, then you have within you a potential for supernatural greatness. God wants to raise up some spiritual leaders from people right in this room who he can use to make a tremendous difference in this world. This is ...read more

Scripture: Judges 14:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is Your Calling? (Part 7) Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 10, 2016

The call of God has been upon our life much before even we could comprehend our left hand from the right. That is the time when God had people in place who would take care to raise us up. How has your call played out? Do you see yourself facilitating ...

Opening Illustration: A friend of mine by the name of Joseph who I met while teaching at a Catholic school. At that time he was climbing up the corporate ladder of the Catholic church which was grooming and raising him up to be a father and possibly a bishop or cardinal in the future. In our free ...read more

Scripture: Judges 13:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Making Something Good Out Of Something Bad

Contributed by Craig Condon on Aug 10, 2016

God is never responsible for evil acts, but he is so wise that he uses evil acts to accomplish his good purposes. God oversees our wicked actions. No sin happens that God does not deliberately allow.

God can take something evil and use it for his glory. Does that seem strange to you? Well, it is strange, but we must remember that God works in ways that may seem to be strange to us. In the reading we heard from the Book of Judges a few minutes ago, we heard an example of how God takes ...read more

Scripture: Judges 14:1-19

Denomination: Anglican

The Woman In Manoah's Life

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Aug 13, 2016

Men are afraid sometimes, but if they would be open to their God-fearing wives, a lot of burdens would be lifted off of them and vice vasa

For all the great and beloved ladies who would allow God’s words (the bible) to influence and guide your lives, here are some helpful points that the Spirit of God revealed to me in the book of Judges chapter 13 (the story of the conception of Samson). Please observe, interpret and apply same to ...read more

Scripture: Judges 13:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Father's Fears Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 7, 2021

The son is only a promise, but already Manoah is filled with anxiety. He is overcome by his inadequacy to be a father. In verse 8 he cries out in prayer, "O Lord, I beg you, let the man of God you sent to us come again to teach us how to bring up the boy who is to be born."

According to the Guiness Book of Records the last Emperor of Morocco, Moulay Ismail, who lived 100 years from 1627 to 1727 was reported to have fathered 548 sons and 340 daughters for a grand total of 888. He would, no doubt, say amen to the brief poem of Wilhelm Busch, "Becoming a father is ...read more

Scripture: Judges 13:1-13

A Supportive Father Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 7, 2021

Jesus received praise and approval from His Father in heaven. This is a gift you cannot buy. John Drescher, one of the greatest authors of the 20th century, says that if he could go back and raise his children over he would be more free to express words of praise and appreciation.

Tal Bonham writes about how one night he slipped a poster under the doors of each of his two teenage sons. The poster said- Attention teenagers! If you are tired of being hassled by Unreasonable parents, Now is the time for action! Leave home and pay your own way While you still know ...read more

Scripture: Judges 13:1-14

The Failures And Faith Of Samson -Part 1 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 Failures and Faith of Samson (Part 1) Text: Hebrews 11:32-34; Judges 13. Proposition: Samson is listed as a man of faith in Hebrews 11. The bible records both his incredible feats and failures. We can learn many valuable lessons from ...read more

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

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

Dealing With Narcissim Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 17, 2021

This message looks at the story of Samson and how people can deal with narcissism

In November 0f 1998, I began a sermon that had been percolating in my mind for a few days. It was going to be a message about Samson, the Judge from the Old Testament. If you've attended Sunday School or VBS, you know who I mean, the dude with the long hair who was betrayed by Delilah. Sound ...read more

Scripture: Judges 13:1-5, Judges 13:24

Denomination: Wesleyan

Samson's Secret Source Of Honey

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 26, 2023

Samson is a type of the believer. On the way to Timnah (inheritance) he meets a lion (rep. the devil) and by the power of the Spirit, defeats him. On his return he find honey in its carcass, representing joy from victory

HONEY OUT OF THE LION’S DEFEAT Judges 14:5-9 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. John Glenn was the first American to orbit the earth in space in Feb. 1962. Later on he became a senator for many years. 2. You may remember that on Oct. 29, 1998, the US government again sent him into space to commemorate ...read more

Scripture: Judges 14:5-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God