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  • Manoah's Wife

    Contributed by Rickey Shive on Feb 1, 2002
    based on 131 ratings
     | 24,014 views

    Lesson’s learned from Samson’s mother, applicable to us today!

    Samson was one of the last judges to appear in Israel, judging after Abdon. While gifted with extraordinary physical strength, Samson was morally and spiritually weak. His feud with the Philistines, who dominated the Israelites in his lifetime, was rooted in personal animosity rather than a ...read more

  • The Ultimate Party-Boy

    Contributed by John A. Peck on Nov 3, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,297 views

    A sermon on the story of Samson.

    "Father, I have a question. It’s about the Bible. Why is Samson such a highly praised figure in the Bible? I mean, he certainly wasn’t an image of virtue, and he didn’t deal well with his own passions. Why is he even in there?" "Well," I said, " what is your impression of Samson?" "Um, he’s a ...read more

  • Tuning In To The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Aug 7, 2016
     | 7,557 views

    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

  • Restorative Justice #4: Samson's Revenge, Jesus' Redemption Series

    Contributed by Anne Grant on Oct 11, 2001
    based on 45 ratings
     | 5,582 views

    Two men made for God’s purpose: one chooses his own pleasure and becomes a terrorist bent on revenge, fighting a holy war. He commits suicide bringing down a building, killing thousands. The other gives up his rights, chooses death, and redeems the world.

    Samson’s Revenge and Jesus’ Redemption, Judges 13-16 Restorative Justice Series #4 Trinity United Methodist Church, Providence, RI October 7, 2001 Rev. Anne Grant We have been hearing some powerful stories about heroism Over the past few weeks. We read them in newspapers and magazines. We hear ...read more

  • Samson: Sweeter Than Honey Stronger Than A Lion

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 28, 2016
     | 6,918 views

    To show that we don't need to use our own strength and our weaknesses but we leave it all up to the LORD to use His Own Strength in our lives.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you strong in the LORD? Yes. Ephesians 6:10 (Amplified Bible) In conclusion, be strong in the Lord [be empowered through your union with Him]; draw your strength from Him [that strength which His boundless might provides]. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. ...read more

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

    Contributed by Thomas Fortini on Nov 17, 2020
     | 1,810 views

    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

  • The Victorious Defeat Series

    Contributed by Dave Bootsma on Feb 10, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,350 views

    Samson’s greatest victory followed his greatest defeat.

    Intro. FINDING NEMO Dad, Marlin, warns Nem: don’t go to drop off (he does); don’t go to boat(he does); don’t touch boat -- he does ... and is captured! -shows the consequences for disobedience and toying with temptation Audience: "You should have listened to your dad Nemo" -in Samsom you ...read more

  • The Man From Smallville Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 12, 2002
    based on 118 ratings
     | 19,813 views

    Judges 14 tells us that Samson’s relationship with the Philistine woman was "from the LORD." How could that be? And what can this chapter in Samson’s life teach us?

    OPEN: Commenting on the "Spiderman" movie, a critic noted that the famous kiss (where Spiderman kissed the heroine while hanging upside down in the rain) was actually not a kiss at all. The actor put his mouth up to hers but actually didn’t kiss her because - between having to wear his mask and ...read more

  • The Superman And His Kryptonite Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 19, 2002
    based on 145 ratings
     | 24,549 views

    What was the source of Samson’s strength? Was it what he told Delilah, or was it something else?

    OPEN: My wife and I have always enjoyed doing jig saw puzzles. We’ll put them out on a folding table and work on it for days, enjoying the experience as we successfully put in piece after piece. I recently ran across another person’s experience with a jig saw puzzle. She wrote: "After toiling over ...read more

  • I Feel Like My Hair Is Growing Back

    Contributed by Wayne Solomon on Jun 7, 2008
    based on 20 ratings
     | 39,213 views

    When Samson’s hair was cut he lost his power, the Spirit of God left him. However when his hair grew back and he returned to God his power came back. If we fail God and return our spiritual power returns.

    I FEEL LIKE MY HAIR IS GROWING BACK Text: Judges 16:22 Howbeit the hair of his head began to grow again after he was shaven. a. Hair by definition is any of the cylindrical, keratinized, often pigmented filaments characteristically growing from the epidermis of a mammal. b. A growth of such ...read more

  • Strong Man; Weak Mind

    Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 12, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,866 views

    What does God expect His servants to do with all that He has given them? All the talents, gifts, and opportunities? God expects His servants to live life with dignity and decency.

    22 February 2006 Strong Man; weak Mind Judges 16:1-16:31 Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger asked an assistant to prepare an analysis on a special assignment. The assistant worked night and day. An hour after he gave it to ...read more

  • Deception To Tap Into Your Weaknes

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Feb 10, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,340 views

    Shows That Dlilah Is Not Gender Specific and That It’s A Spirit That Comes To Identify Your Weakness That Your Strength Will Be Overtaken.

    Deception to Tap Into Your Weakness Judges 16: 4-19 Introduction It is inevitable to tap into your strength until someone has tapped into your weakness. Delilah deceives Samson so that she could gain monetary favor from ...read more

  • Don't Waste Your Potential

    Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Jul 9, 2012
    based on 237 ratings
     | 57,549 views

    We can find lessons from the life of Samson. This true to life story portray that power without character is misleading, talent without proper management is useless and ability without humility is destructive

    DON'T WASTE YOUR POTENTIAL STEPS THAT LED TO SAMSON'S TRAGIC END In the dark and cold prison of the Philistine. We found a lonely, wounded, and blinded man praying...."Lord GOD, remember me. God, please give me strength one more time. Let me do this one thing to punish these Philistines for ...read more

  • A Preview Of Christ.

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Mar 20, 2017
     | 3,390 views

    Did Jesus appear to Manoah and his wife?

    A Preview of Christ Judges 1:1-25 In John 5:39 Jesus commands His hearers to search the Scriptures for Him, as He is the way to eternal life. We also read in Luke 24:44-46 That Jesus opened the eyes of the Apostles that they might understand what the Scriptures said about Christ. The birth, ...read more

  • Four Cracked Pots

    Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 29, 2018
     | 8,008 views

    In Heb. 11:32 God honored 4 deeply flawed men as Heroes of Faith. If they can be esteemed by God in spite of their weaknesses, this gives us hope that we too are capable of great feats in the sight of God!

    FOUR CRACKED POTS Hebrews 11:32 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A visiting minister was very long-winded. Worse, every time he would make a good point during his sermon and a member of the congregation responded with "Amen" or "That's right, preacher" he would get wound up even more and launch into ...read more

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