Sermons on Judges 16:1-30:

Turn Back Now! Series

Contributed by David Lodwig on Sep 23, 2015

The key to breaking the cycle of behavior in our life is turning to God in our crisis moment. When we break, He is the only one that can put us back together.

Break the Cycle: Turn Back Now! Text: Judges 16:20 Bug Idea: Time and again, we find ourselves in the same state of brokenness. The ironic thing is that we are given opportunity after opportunity to turn back before we slide any further. The story of Samson shows us how ignoring red flags leads ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

Visions, Voices & Choices…knowing The Will Of God Series

Contributed by Rev. Clarence Eisberg on Oct 27, 2015

“What is the will of God?” The big question of course, is this one: What's God's will for my life? It is a question individual Christians often ask. What is God’s will for me? some quotes based on "Experiencing God" by Blackaby

“Visions, Voices & Choices…Knowing the Will of God” Almost everyone has a favorite bible story. When you think of all the bible stories you know…there is probably more than one that deals with the topic: “What is the will of God?” The big question of course, ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:14

Denomination: Lutheran

Breaking Bad: Decisions

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Aug 25, 2015

Samson's is a tragic story of bad decisions and their consequences.

Walter White is the main character in the AMC series Breaking Bad. High school chemistry teacher turned drug king-pin of New Mexico. As the 5-season series begins, we learn that Walter has cancer, no money, not long to live and a pregnant wife. It’s easy to become sympathetic to ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:23-31

Denomination: Methodist

Price Of Haircut @ Devil's Barbershop

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 11, 2016

Satan wants to "cut" the devotion of every spiritual Nazarite. He does it by severing your prayer life, devotional time, by some sin, etc. There's hope though. Samson's hair grew again and he was restored to his mission You can too!

THE PRICE OF A HAIRCUT IN THE DEVIL’S BARBERSHOP Judges 16:15,17,19 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: MISSING HIS LOVED ONE (ONLY IN TEXAS) 1. Husband: “My wife is missing. She went shopping yesterday and hasn’t come home. 2. Sergeant: What’s her height? H: “Gee, I’m not ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:15-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Tuning In To The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Aug 7, 2016

Showing the importance of listening to the Spirit.

Embracing the Hoy Spirit: Tuning In Theme: To show the importance of listening to the Holy Spirit Text: Judges 16:18 - 20 Judges 16:18-20 When Delilah saw that he had told her all his heart, she sent and called for the lords of the Philistines, saying, "Come up once more, for he has told me all ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:18-20

Denomination: Church Of God

This Is No Time To Sleep!

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 25, 2018

Today we’re going to look at the danger of sleeping spiritually. The scriptures indicate three reasons THIS IS NO TIME TO SLEEP: we're in a storm, we're in the presence of the enemy, and Jesus needs us now!

THIS IS NO TIME TO SLEEP! INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. God has a funny sense of humor. He made US didn't he? I heard a story of how God made a young minister’s sermon come alive. 2. While a student at Bucknell University, he was invited to speak at a church in New Columbia, Pennsylvania. The ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-12, Jonah 1:3-15, Judges 16:18-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Snoring Christians

Contributed by Bala Samson on Oct 1, 2020

Why this spiritual lethargy and carelessness? Where are the tears over the perishing? Where is the groaning? Where is the fasting and hard prayer for our loved ones who are lost, people we work with and for people who have never heard the Gospel??

Snoring Christians Judges 16:14 So while he slept, Delilah took the seven locks of his hair and wove them into the web]. And she fastened it with the pin and said to him, "The Philistines are upon you, Samson!" But he awoke from his sleep and pulled out the pin of the loom and the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Delilah Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 14, 2022

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

Scripture: Judges 16:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Samson Prays Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Sep 30, 2023

Samson is one of the last Judges that God used, yet he was not always walking the right path. He is not remembered for his victories, but for his failures.

“Samson Prays” Judges 16:28 Hard lessons to learn when we disobey the Lord. Samson is one of the last Judges that God used, yet he was not always walking the right path. At his death Samson had judged Israel for 20 years. I was told while in the Navy that you can have 1000 at-a-boys yet if ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:28

Denomination: Baptist

Honey Sweet Words

Contributed by Bala Samson on Feb 21, 2024

Be circumspect and cautious about what you hear, don't fall for flowery language, flattery words, too-good-to-be-true praises, loud applauses and claps! It can be fake, exaggeration and altogether trash.

Honey sweet words! And she (Delilah)said to him, “How can you say, 'I love you,' when your heart is not with me? You have mocked me these three times, and you have not told me where your great strength lies.” Be circumspect and cautious about what you hear, don't fall for flowery ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Abc - The Building Blocks Of Faith - Awareness #2 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Apr 8, 2024

Awareness grows when we recognize sin as the block to God’s presence, a better life and our obedience to God’s will.

Today we continue a 12 week series entitled, The ABC’s of faith. The larger idea is based on the idea that we learn over time through an exploration process of success and failure. Everything we come to know and understand is built over time on the foundation of trial and error. We learned last ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:4-21, Judges 16:23-31, Matthew 7:25-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lessons From Biblical Backsliders Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 21, 2025

The Bible provides several examples of people who fell into backsliding, some of whom were restored, while others faced tragic consequences. Studying their lives gives us valuable lessons on how to remain steadfast in faith and avoid their mistakes.

LESSONS FROM BIBLICAL BACKSLIDERS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Judges 16:20 Supporting Texts: 1 Samuel 15:23, Proverbs 14:14, Jeremiah 3:22, Luke 22:31-32, Revelation 2:4-5 INTRODUCTION Backsliding is a spiritual decline where an individual who once walked closely with God gradually drifts ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:20, 1 Samuel 15:23, Proverbs 14:14, Jeremiah 3:22, Luke 22:31-32, Revelation 2:4-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Dangers Of Compromise Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 9, 2025

This is the 15th Sermon in the Series from the Book of Judges, "Spiritual Decay".

Series: Spiritual Decay [#15] THE DANGERS OF COMPROMISE Judges 16:1-31 Introduction: Our text serves as a strong reminder of the dangers of compromise in our spiritual lives. At its core, we see how Samson, a man chosen by God and blessed with incredible strength, succumbed to temptation and ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Character Study Of Delilah Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 22, 2025

Delilah is remembered as a symbol of betrayal, manipulation, and misplaced priorities. However, her story serves as a warning to believers about the dangers of greed, ungodly relationships, and allowing the enemy to use us for his agenda.

CHARACTER STUDY OF DELILAH – BETRAYED SAMSON TO THE PHILISTINES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text:. Judges 16:19 "And she made him sleep upon her knees; and she called for a man, and she caused him to shave off the seven locks of his head; and she began to afflict him, and his strength went ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:4-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Beauty Of Being Alone Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Sep 12, 2024

In a Society where relationships are highly valued, being alone can be seen as a negative experience.

In a Society where relationships are highly valued, being alone can be seen as a negative experience. However, the Bible teaches us that being alone is sometimes better than being in the wrong relationships. Consider the story of David and Jonathan. Jonathan, Saul's son, was a close friend of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:1-4, Judges 16:4-22