Sermons on samson's choices: showing 286-300 of 44,362

Samson: The Weakest Strongman (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Aug 18, 2022

Yes, Samson was the strongest man in the world. But there was a glaring character flaw. No one could defeat Samson matching strength to strength. They did not have to match his strength because all they needed to do was to exploit his inner weakness.

Ask any Sunday School child who is the strongest man in the Bible. There will be no hesitation. It is Samson. The winner of any modern-day strongman competition would not be able to stand against Samson. He was the GOAT, the greatest of all time. He tore a lion apart with his bare hands. There ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Samson: The Weakest Strongman (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Aug 20, 2022

The story of Samson is a tale of 2 Samsons. In Judges 13-15 we see Samson is the strongest man in the world and full of pride. In chapter 16 he is weak blind and in shackles. Guess which Samson God used to deliver his people?

Judges 16 You know that when you buy a new car it is not going to cost the advertised price. You know there are hidden costs, right? The advertised price is not going to mention the sales tax, title registration fee, license tag, documentation fees, undercoating, warranty package, destination and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Samson's Final Revenge Series

Contributed by Diana Tyler on Sep 17, 2023

Samson gets revenge one last time

The Philistine rulers held a great festival offering sacrifices to their god Dagon. They said, "Our god has given us victory over our enemy Samson!" When the people saw him, they praised their god saying, "Our god has delivered our enemy to us! The one who killed do many of us is now ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:28-31

When Your First Choice Is God's Second Choice

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012

A sermon about the providence of God as discovered in the life of Paul.

Acts 16:7-8 KJV After they were come to Mysia, they assayed to go into Bithynia: but the Spirit suffered them not. [8] And they passing by Mysia came down to Troas. I. INTRODUCTION—THE CHALLENGE OF CONTENTMENT -One of the most challenging spiritual battles that many face in our ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:7-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Choice Of A New Generation

Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002

We all need to recommit ourselves to the choice of serving God.

Introduction: I heard about a husband who really enjoyed the meat his wife had served for dinner one night. He asked her, "What did you marinate this in?" Well, his wife immediately went into a long explanation about how much she loved him and how life wouldn’t be the same without him, and so ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:1-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Making The Right Choices"

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 17, 2002

The choices we make can alter our life forever and set us on a course that may last a life time. Don’t misunderstand me! There are some small decisions that are very serious - usually the hasty decisions we make.

Dr. Dennis Deese “MAKING THE RIGHT CHOICES” (The Leader’s Decision Making) 1 SAMUEL 26:1-25 After hearing the subtitle, most would equate this message as a message that applies to the leader’s choices on a corporate or group level. That is, the choices that are made that effect the group that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 26:1-25, 1 Samuel 26:1-26

The Consequences Of Bad Choices Series

Contributed by Gavin Poole on Aug 22, 2002

we live in a world of many choices but we can not pick and choose our god or ways of worship.

May 18, 2002 Trinity After Dark 1 Kings 16:29-17:1 “The consequence of Bad Choices” One thing I love about being in America is the number of choices we have. Every time I sit down to watch the television I have 80 channels to choose from. I can’t decide on any one so I end up watching all 80 ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Make The Right Choice

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Aug 27, 2002

Pentecost 14(B) - AUGUST 25, 2002 - Believers make the right choice when they forsake false gods and follow the true God.

MAKE THE RIGHT CHOICE JOSHUA 24:1,2a;14-18 AUGUST 25, 2002 1Then Joshua assembled all the tribes of Israel at Shechem. He summoned the elders, leaders, judges and officials of Israel, and they presented themselves before God. 2Joshua said to all the people, "This is what the LORD, the God of ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Choices That Honor God Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Dec 20, 2001

There are so many choices in life. How can I know the choices I make will honor God? And why should I do that anyway?

December 9, 2001 1Dare any of you, having a matter against another, go to law before the unjust, and not before the saints? 2Do ye not know that the saints shall judge the world? and if the world shall be judged by you, are ye unworthy to judge the smallest matters? 3Know ye not that we shall ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Love = Choices And Actions

Contributed by Dewayne Gamez on Jan 20, 2002

The importance of loving one another. Not just fellow Christians.

Love = Choices and Actions John 13:34-35 If you could sum God up in one word, what would that word be? Would it be Almighty? Would it be Omnipotent? Or possibly Creator? Any one of these would be a legitimate answer. You see, He is Almighty. He is omnipotent. He is also the Creator! But the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:30-31, John 13:34-35

A Pro-Choice God

Contributed by Bob Aubuchon on Mar 2, 2001

God desires you and I choose life.

Sanctity of Life Sermon Today is the Sanctity of Life Sunday. We are to celebrate and hold in high regard the issue of life from the point of conception to the point of death. Today our world is divided on the issue of life to the point we have labeled ourselves into two camps … - Pro Choice ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiveness: The Hardest Choice Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Mar 14, 2001

We will fail to grow healthy relationships unless we purpose to forgive other’s mistakes and move beyond constantly reminding them of their errors.

Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice: And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you. Ephesians 4:31-32 Forgiveness is a skill, a choice we purposefully ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:13-15, Ephesians 4:31-32

Denomination: Baptist

It's Your Choice Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 25, 2001

Part 20 in the Sermon on the Mount Series, this deals with our need to make a decision.

CHOICES, CHOICES, CHOICES. WHEN I BOUGHT MY FIRST COMPUTER A FRIEND OF MINE CLUED ME IN TO THE TECHNICAL DETAILS OF WHAT I WANTED, I WENT TO THE COMPUTER SHOP BOY I WAS GEARED UP. I COULD TALK AT’S AND XT’S AND 286’S AND 386’S, 1.44 AND 1.2 MEGS. I KNEW EGA, CGA AND VGA, RAMS AND ROMS, HARD ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

Is God's Love A Choice?

Contributed by Stephen Schwartz on Dec 13, 2001

We must recognize two essential facts, God’s providence and man’s free election.

Is Gods Love A Choice Let’s discuss more on the subject of prayer. Some think that prayer is useless if not an unimportant part of the Christian life. That our time could be better spent gaining for ourselves in the present world. They feel that since God knows all; that he is the God of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-30, 1 Samuel 23:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

From Chaos To Choice

Contributed by Dana Chau on Oct 1, 2001

Discover how God’s Worldview can help us move from chaos to making wise choices.

This week I was told about a lady who called her husband at the World Trade Center after the planes smashed into the buildings. The husband was on ninety-something floor, explaining to her that he was okay. Before she hung up the phone, however, the line went dead. The husband has not yet been ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

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