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Life Of Samson

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 10, 2001

What can we learn from Samson?

NARRATIVE OF THE LIFE OF SAMSON The circumstances of his birth. 1. Israel had done evil in the sight of God and were under the domination of the Philistines for 40 years. 2. This was a usual cycle for Israel. a. Sin b. Servitude c. Sorrow d. Salvation The family of Samson 1. Manoah was the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Being A Good Example Series

Contributed by David Hughes on Jan 15, 2014

Paul told Timothy to be an example in speech, in life, in love, in faith, and in purity. As Christians we need to be setting a good positive example in each of these 5 important areas.

Like many children, Billy didn’t like to study, and would much rather go outside and play baseball after school rather than doing his homework. Unfortunately that meant his grades suffered, and he even failed math. His parents tried everything they could to get him to do better in math, but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mount Sinai - The Commitment Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Apr 29, 2008

God asks the Hebrews for a blind commitment upfront, before He gives the Ten Commandments. God does this without apology. God does this with us as well, a commitment before we know the future.

It is 3:00 in the morning and we are waiting with other pilgrims on the back side of Saint Catherine’s Monastery at the base of mount Sinai. It is a moonless night - pitch black beyond the small light we huddle around. I wonder if I dressed warm enough, I am surprised it can be so cold in the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do Our Loved Ones Know What's Happening To Us Now? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 1, 2003

This message explores the difficult question of whether those in heaven can still see what’s going on here on earth.

There is a romantic notion of those in heaven “looking over the balcony rail of heaven” and watching over us throughout our lives. Is that a biblical notion? The Bible does not address the question directly, but this morning I want to examine some of the relevant passages to answer this ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

You Promised Series

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 1, 2015

From Jephthah the Gilead we learn an important lesson: Keeping Your Promises-- Even When It Costs You

You Promised! The book of Judges (chapters l0—12) includes a strange story about keeping your promises and not breaking your vows. It’s the story of Jephthah the Gileadite—a most unusual hero. The Bible says, “Jephthah the Gileadite was a mighty warrior. His father was ...read more

Scripture: Judges 11:1-34

Denomination: Baptist

Saddle Up!

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Apr 5, 2001

An exhortation to embrace life as a Christian Adventure -- Companion to song: The Great Adventure by Steven Curtis Chapman

April 8, 2001 Genesis 12.1 ¡V 13.4 1Then the LORD told Abram, ¡§Leave your country, your relatives, and your father¡¦s house, and go to the land that I will show you. Genesis 12:1 (NLT) Some fear is healthy. Starbuck in Moby Dick said to his prospective crew: I¡¦ll have no man in my boat ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

The Samson Syndrome

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 6, 2011

There is a lesson we can learn from Samson

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Today we are going to take a journey through the life of one of the most interesting Judges of the nation of Israel. • A judge was someone sent by and commissioned by God to more or less clean up Dodge (Israel) after the nation were deteriorate into a cycle of sin. • As we ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Blessings Of Love

Contributed by Howard Gunter on May 20, 2018

Love is one of God's greatest resources available to us for blessings - given and received!

Weekend Message/Devotion May 20, 2018 John 3:16 The Blessings of Love Love is a many-splendored thing, It's the April rose that only grows in the early spring, Love is nature's way of giving, a reason to be living, The golden crown that makes a man a king. Once on a high and windy hill, In ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Behold, The Bride Groom Comes!

Contributed by Pastor David T. Diskin on Jul 31, 2012

The return of Jesus Christ as the Bridegroom returning for His bride.

Behold, The Bridegroom Comes Pray. In the OT , God chose the Jewish nation to be His own special people. In a world full of idolatry, in a world full of multi god worship or polytheism, in an adulturous world, God looked down and said to the Jews, You will be mine and I will be your ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus Makes All Things New Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jun 4, 2010

In this message from Matthew 9:9-17, Jesus calls Matthew the tax collector to follow him. Matthew throws a party for his sinner friends and invites Jesus and his disciples to it

The Person of Jesus series Jesus Makes all things New Matthew 9:9-17 CHCC: April 4, 2010 - EASTER INTRODUCTION: Happy Easter. How many of you got up early and came to the Sunrise Service? At least this year Easter didn’t fall on the same day we move to Daylight Savings time! I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Proclamation Of The Suffering Messiah

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015

The Proclamation of the Suffering Messiah

Psalm 22:15-31 The Proclamation of the Suffering Messiah - 22:22-31 FOR THE JOY SET BEFORE HIM Hebrews 12:2 Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:15-31

Denomination: Holiness

A Kingdom Of Integrity Series

Contributed by Danny Davis on Feb 3, 2014

Those who belong to the kingdom of God live with integrity. We are people whose yes means yes and our no means no. We keep our promises because we love Jesus Christ and serve as his ambassadors.

We will be looking at Matthew 5:33-37 this morning The Scriptures are printed on the back of your bulletin insert (ME) ILLUSTRATION: A wealthy businessman was very sick almost to the point of death. As he lay in his hospital bed a preacher walked in to pray for him. The sick man told the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Warnings About Worship Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 11, 2009

Not all worship is acceptable to God

SERIES: “BE SATISFIED” “WARNINGS ABOUT WORSHIP” ECCLESIASTES 5:1-7 OPEN Some warnings seem humorous. I remember seeing a box some years back with the following label: WARNING! This box contains envelopes. It’s been reported that there is a sign posted on a Catholic church that reads: ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Successful Marriage Depends On Wisdom Of God. Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Aug 29, 2014

“By wisdom a house is built, and through understanding it is established; through knowledge its rooms are filled with rare and beautiful treasures.”(Proverbs 24:4)

“By wisdom a house is built, and through understanding it is established; through knowledge its rooms are filled with rare and beautiful treasures.”(Proverbs 24:4) From Genesis to Revelation the Bible often uses the word house to refer to the smallest and most basic unit of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 24:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sampson Sin-Drone

Contributed by Charles Grasty on Jul 17, 2002

The life of Sampson is a divine appointment with the sacraficial service for the Lord.

FBCN The Samson “Sin” drone 2-13-01 Judges 13-16 The Philistines “were ruling over Israel” (14:4b) as we begin this story because of their sin and disobedience before God. God heard their prayers by sending the Israelites the help needed in Samson. I. The Way of Samson 13:1-5 He ...read more

Denomination: Baptist