Sermons on Samsons Downfall:

New Jaw Bone Of A Donkey

Contributed by Bala Samson on May 27, 2020

The jawbone of a donkey was no great weapon, but a warrior uses the tools that are with him efficiently and effectively.

New Jaw bone of donkey! Judges 15:16”Then Samson said, "With the jawbone of a donkey, Heaps upon heaps, With the jawbone of a donkey I have killed a thousand men." Sometimes you think the battle is over, not aware that the enemy is conniving for the next attack! Caveat! Look at the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 15:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Is The Holy Ghost A Gentleman? Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Apr 11, 2017

Does the Holy Spirit act contrary to our will? Is He just the suggester-in-chief?

Is the Holy Ghost a Gentleman? Acts 5:1-11 I don’t know how often I have heard that the Holy Ghost is a gentleman. It is often assumed that the Holy Ghost will not force His way on anyone. I use the older term Holy Ghost rather than the newer use of the Holy spirit because “ghost” comes from the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Strength With No Power

Contributed by Caleb Sowers on Dec 29, 2018

Power. The world puts a lot of value into the word. For us power can mean many things; the amount of influence a person has or the amount of physical capability a person possesses. It can mean how much a vehicle can move or haul, or the ability to influence world politics. It can mean many things.

I know a lot of people who are sports fans. Whether you are a fan of football, baseball, hockey, or soccer. Some people are fans of boxing, although I will admit I am more of a fan of UFC then boxing. And for every person who is a fan of a certain sport, they also have favorite teams and players. ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Visitor From A Strange Planet Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 5, 2002

Why was Samson the only Nazirite to be born with superhuman strength. The answer may surprise you.

OPEN: (We played the opening to the original Superman series, as well as displaying a picture of George Reeves - which stayed on the overhead thru the first illustration - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2l4bz1FT8U) "Faster than a locomotive. More powerful than a speeding bullet. Able to ...read more

Scripture: Judges 13:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pride Makes The Strong Weak Series

Contributed by Richard White on May 5, 2012

Samson was a powerful man, he was physically strong, but morally and spiritually weak without GOD.

Pride makes the Strong Weak. Judges 15:15ff ***We have been looking at the life of Bible Hero Samson. He is known to be physically strong, no one stronger, but morally and spiritually weak. We saw how Lust ( I want it), Entitlement ( I gotta have it), Pride (I can handle it) and Emotions (Anger) ...read more

Scripture: Judges 15:15-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pride Makes The Strong Weak

Contributed by Richard White on May 5, 2012

Samson was a powerful man, he was physically strong, but morally and spiritually weak without GOD.

Pride makes the Strong Weak. Judges 15:15ff ***We have been looking at the life of Bible Hero Samson. He is known to be physically strong, no one stronger, but morally and spiritually weak. We saw how Lust ( I want it), Entitlement ( I gotta have it), Pride (I can handle it) and Emotions (Anger) ...read more

Scripture: Judges 15:15-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sin Can't Bring Us Down But Denial Can Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jan 28, 2009

SO often we blame sin for our failure and downfall when it is not sin... sin is but a symptom of a deeper problem... our denial of Christ for self!

Sermon Brief Date Written: January 28, 2009 Date Preached: January 28, 2009 Where Preached: Oak Park (Wed Evening) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Series from 1 John Sermon Title: Sin Cannot Take Us Down, but denial can! Sermon Text: 1 John 1:10 – 1 John 2:2 10 If we say that we ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Biblical Characters Who Failed In Excellence Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 2, 2025

This study examines biblical characters who failed to serve God with excellence, highlighting their mistakes as warnings for believers today.

BIBLICAL CHARACTERS WHO FAILED IN EXCELLENCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 10:6-11 Key Verse: “Now these things happened to them as examples, but they were written down for our instruction, on whom the end of the ages has come.” (1 Corinthians 10:11) Supporting Texts: Judges ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:6-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Survey Of My Grief Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 22, 2024

Lamentations speaks on behalf of those suffering as he reminds the Lord of how great is the grief experienced. He confesses that the judgement is deserved. In this, he provides a warning to those living in this present culture that they must not presume against the goodness of God.

Grief touches each of us eventually. [1] Though we know we will experience grief as individuals, we sometimes need to be reminded that grief will consume the nation that turns from righteousness while embracing wickedness. Some might suppose that Christians will gloat when judgement at last comes ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 1:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Christ's Claims Contradict Conspicuousness

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Apr 2, 2007

Sometimes things do not look as they really are. Christ did not look like a King when He stood before Pilate and that was Pilate’s downfall.

JOHN 18:28-40 CHRIST’S CLAIMS CONTRADICT CONSPICUOUSNESS I. HIS CLAIMS* A. Clarity. B. Consented. C. Condemned. II. HIS CAUSE: ** A. Communicate. B. Confront. C. Cure. III. HIS CONQUEST: *** A. Church. B. Commonness. C. ...read more

Scripture: John 18:27-40

Denomination: Methodist

Parenting In Perilous Times Series

Contributed by Bill Harper on Jan 22, 2001

The parents of Samson model for us the marks of successful parents who raise their child in difficult times.

“PARENTING IN PERILOUS TIMES” Text: Judges 13:1-25 Intro: Illustration-Radio personality Paul Harvey tells the story of how Eskimo kill wolves. First the Eskimo coats his knife blade with animal blood and allows it to freeze. Then he adds another layer of blood, and another, until the blade is ...read more

Scripture: Judges 13:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Shackles And Chains

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 3, 2006

We are prisoners in one of two ways and we can illustrate by looking at the lives of Samson and Joseph

What’s it like to be a prisoner? Galatians 3:22, “But the Scripture declares that the whole world is a prisoner of sin, so that what was promised, being given through faith in Jesus Christ, might be given to those who believe.” Stats Despite its Christian heritage, the United States leads every ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:22

Denomination: Wesleyan

Glimpses Of A Heroic Life

Contributed by Oscar Medina on Nov 27, 2016

An overview of Samson's life, emphasizing that his significance was not in the apparent heroic deeds, but in his life as a Judge.

It’s the first Sunday of the year, so I feel kind of like I’m the opening act, getting you all warmed up I’m also aware that a lot of us look to the start of a new year with hopefulness and with desires to make changes, perhaps with resolutions and desires to accomplish great ...read more

Scripture: Judges 15:11-20

Denomination: Baptist

Series: Recovering Stolen Identity & Reclaiming Misplaced Destiny: Part 6: The Samson Story: "an Example Of A Partially Fulfilled Destiny

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 10, 2020

The Story Of Samson Is One Of The Saddest In The Bible. David, Elijah, Peter, Moses, Jacob, all came back. Samson did, but partially. He was gifted to be God’s man in Israel’s critical hour. But he misused his privilege and partially fulfilled his mission - an example for us all.

SERIES: RECOVERING STOLEN IDENTITY & RECLAIMING MISPLACED DESTINY: PART 7: ANOTHER EXAMPLE OF STOLEN IDENTITY & MISPLACED DESTINY: SAMSON: EXAMPLE OF A PARTIALLY FULFILLED DESTINY 1. Judges 13: 1 Again the children of Israel did evil in the sight of the Lord, and the Lord delivered them ...read more

Scripture: Judges 13:1-4, Judges 14:1-3, Judges 16:1-30

Denomination: Charismatic

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