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  • Derrick Tuper avatar

    Just Like Us (Part Three) Series

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Feb 25, 2019
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    Last week we looked at Abraham. Abraham believed God and he trusted God to lead him even though he didn't know where God was sending him. But we saw that he had his moments of weakness too. Today we'll look at Samson and see how he is just like us.

    JUST LIKE US (part three) Recap: Last week we looked at Abraham. Abraham was a man who believed God and he trusted God to lead him even though he didn't know where God was sending him. He loved God and was willing to obey God when he was told to sacrifice his son Isaac. But we saw that he had ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why Does God Hate Sin?

    Contributed by Peter Pilt on Apr 19, 2019
     | 4,576 views

    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

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Breaking Bad: Decisions

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Aug 25, 2015
     | 5,326 views

    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

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Ron Theis avatar

    The High Cost Of Living Low Series

    Contributed by Ron Theis on Jul 9, 2010
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     | 10,120 views

    We have all experienced failure like Samson. But do you feel your hair starting to grow back???

    The High Cost of Living Low Some are born to privilege, w/ many advantages, and can't seem to succeed, and then others are the opposite, born to nothing, and rise above it all to great success. Samson was an example of the former. He was born at a special time in Israel's history. 7 times this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Super Judge Of Israel Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 7, 2014
    based on 25 ratings
     | 27,203 views

    Samson is often seen as the example of how NOT to be a man of God. But Hebrews 11 lists him in the chapter of faith. So what is it about Samson and his faith that we need to learn?

    "Faster than a locomotive. More powerful than a speeding bullet. Able to leap tall buildings in a single bound. Look! Up in the air! It’s a bird. It’s a plane. It’s Superman. Superman. Visitor from a strange planet endowed with powers and abilities beyond those of mortal men. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Can God Bless A Self-Willed Man? Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 12, 2016
     | 10,025 views

    The message endeavours to explore the tragic life of Samson, a man given to pursue his own will despite the rich blessings of God and the call to serve as a Judge of Israel.

    “Samson went to Gaza, and there he saw a prostitute, and he went in to her. The Gazites were told, ‘Samson has come here.’ And they surrounded the place and set an ambush for him all night at the gate of the city. They kept quiet all night, saying, ‘Let us wait till the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Reuben Bredenhof avatar

    Samson, The Flawed Savior

    Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Oct 10, 2021
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    When we stop trusting in human strength or looking to our own ability, God will act. When we are weakest and most defenseless, God will show grace. It’s when we’re at our lowest that God gets ready to shine his glory, to show that He is our Savior.

    There is something called the underdog. It’s the boxer not expected to win the fight. It’s the team up against the undefeated champions from last year. The underdog is an unlikely candidate for success, because he’s too small, or they’re too weak, or inexperienced. Yet we know it’s the underdog ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Turn Back Now! Series

    Contributed by David Lodwig on Sep 23, 2015
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     | 6,702 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Samson Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Oct 14, 2022
     | 2,473 views

    The Megalomaniacal Deliverer

    October 15, 2022 We have now gone several rounds in the spin cycle with Israel. • They abandon Yahweh • They are given into the hands of an enemy nation • They cry • Yahweh sends them a deliverer Which brings us to Samson – Judges 13:1–16:31. Israel NEEDED a hero and God chose Samson, “to ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Otis McMillan avatar

    Sermon: God's Promise Of Victory Is Sure! Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Oct 25, 2022
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     | 3,454 views

    The nation of Israel would suffer but a remnant would be saved. God is merciful even in judgment. Assyria would be judged and pay a high penalty for her ill treatment of Israel. Isaiah proclaims a promise of victory.

    Isaiah 10:24-27 “So this is what the Lord, the Lord of Heaven’s Armies, says: “O my people in Zion, do not be afraid of the Assyrians when they oppress you with rod and club as the Egyptians did long ago. 25 In a little while my anger against you will end, and then my anger will rise up to destroy ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Possibility Of Undervaluing What You Possess Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Aug 2, 2022
     | 2,941 views

    When the crowd was massive, the disciples tired and confused, and the multitude was restless and hungry, Jesus uses a lad’s lunch to save the day. To surprise of everyone, Jesus said, “GIVE YE THEM TO EAT! The bewildered, tired disciples undervalued what they had available.

    Sermon. The Possibility of Undervaluing What You Possess John 6:1-15 “After this, Jesus crossed over to the far side of the Sea of Galilee, also known as the Sea of Tiberias. 2 A huge crowd kept following him wherever he went, because they saw his miraculous signs as he healed the sick. 3 Then ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Chuck Gohn avatar

    Samson Series

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Aug 6, 2022
     | 6,566 views

    This sermon focuses on the extraordinary but sad life of Samson. A man who had the potential to be a great spiritual leader, but his disobedience and lack of self-control prevented him from becoming the person God had intended him to be.

    If you have your Bibles with you today and you want to try to follow along, we are actually going to be looking at a number of chapters starting with Judges 13:1. As many of you know, we have been going through a series called Extraordinary People of the Bible. The lesser known people of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Dr. JWT Spies avatar

    It Was A Fatal Attraction

    Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Jan 22, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,751 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Lowe avatar

    Delilah Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 14, 2022
     | 5,992 views

    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

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Character Study Of Delilah Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 22, 2025
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     | 166 views

    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

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God