Sermons on Judges 7:5-16:5: showing 1-15 of 451

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

The Superman And His Kryptonite Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 19, 2002

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

Scripture: Judges 16:1-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Tests For Selective Service

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 22, 2002

How does God Choose Men and Women for Service? This message examines that subject.

TESTS FOR SELECTIVE SERVICE Judges 7:1-8 INTRO: It is revealing to study God’s method of selecting the soldiers to follow Gideon. First, God changed the hearts of people. It is evident that the masses were intent on killing Gideon (Judg. 6:30). Yet, when the spirit of the Lord came upon ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Get A Grip Series

Contributed by Jason Hill on Jun 3, 2002

If you really want life to run a little smoother, then, the writer of Proverbs says, you must be able to manage your anger.

“Making Life Work” – Pt. 9 Manage Anger What is it that gets you mad? I’m sure that for each person here there is one thing that really pushes your buttons, really gets your goat and really makes you mad. I recently read the results of an Internet poll that asked people the question, “What ...read more

Scripture: Judges 11:30-31, Proverbs 14:29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Avoid Internal Divisions

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Every family, organization and movement struggles with the problem of internal divisions. Many internal conflicts result from a struggle over control. If everyone learns to give the Lord control for whatever they are responsible for, many internal divisio

Every family, organization and movement struggles with the problem of internal divisions. Many internal conflicts result from a struggle over control. If everyone learns to give the Lord control for whatever they are responsible for, many internal divisions can be minimized. In Judges 9, we are ...read more

Scripture: Judges 9:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Not Waste Your Potential

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Steps to avoiding your God given potential

The Lord gives every person great potential, but few seem to come close to realizing it. Illustration: Samson possessed great potential for God, but gave into temptations that eventually destroyed him. Why do so many people with great promise fritter away their opportunities? Let us look at the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 13:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overcoming Divisive Attitudes

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Many great congregations have suffered from people with divisive attitudes. The Lord has placed each of us in His body to be lovingly united in spirit, intent on one purpose, striving together for the faith of the gospel.

Overcoming Divisive Attitudes Illustration:A monk joined a monastery and took a vow of silence. After the first 10 years his superior called him in and asked, "Do you have anything to say?" The monk replied, "Food bad." After another 10 years the monk again had opportunity to voice his thoughts. ...read more

Scripture: Judges 8:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Less Is More

Contributed by Jose Marin on Oct 18, 2000

I. THE PEOPLE ARE TO MANY Vv.

I. THE PEOPLE ARE TO MANY Vv.2-6a A. The Battle of The Lord ESDRAELON 1. Gideon means He that cuts down. They camped by the well of Harod. Harod means fear. 2. The valley of Jezreel which stretches across Central Palestine from the Jordan to the Mediterranean, separating the mountain ranges of ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:1-7, Judges 7:16

Gideon Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 23, 2000

Deals with the story of Gideons defeat over the Midianites

The odds weren’t very good to start with, and then they got worse. Or better, depending on whose side you were on. He was just a farmer, and unlike some farmers he had no desire to be anything more then a farmer. He never political ambitions, he never dreamt of being a military leader and yet ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:1-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

Samson's Marvelous Riddle

Contributed by Charles Holt on Nov 3, 2000

Samson’s wedding riddle was born out of conflict teaching important life lessons.

Charles W. Holt email: cholt@gt.rr.com SAMSON’S MARVELOUS RIDDLE Judges 14:1-18 Samson’s quick wit and prankish nature unexpectedly yield a gem of stunning insight. It is a masterpiece of encouragement and hope for times when life gets crazy, seemingly out of control; when one is fighting to ...read more

Scripture: Judges 14:1-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Honey From A Lion

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 16, 2000

We overwhelmingly conquer, through Him who loved us.

Most of us have heard stories of Samson; the superhero of the Bible, who accomplished great feats of strength and prowess in battle. Then of course, there is the account of Samson and Delilah. Movies have been made of them; they are often portrayed as one of the great romantic couples of ...read more

Scripture: Judges 14:1-9

Denomination: Orthodox

Too Much Of Me Series

Contributed by Richard Bell on Dec 1, 2000

When God’s ways seem to make no sense, rhyme, or reason we must still trust Him.

TOO MUCH OF ME Judges 7:1-8 INTRODUCTION: Many times the workings, methods, and ways of God seem to make absolutely no sense. There seems to be no rhyme or reason to why God does things the way He does. We see it in His choosing of Israel to be His people and the nation through whom the Messiah ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

God, Grasshoppers, And A Barley Cake Series

Contributed by Richard Bell on Dec 1, 2000

Have you ever felt overwhelmed and helpless to do anything about it?

GOD, GRASSHOPPERS AND A BARLEY CAKE Judges 7:8-14 INTRODUCTION: Many times circumstances seem overwhelming like grasshoppers, while at the same time we feel as helpless as a muffin (barley cake). It is reassuring to know that man’s strength and man’s host mean nothing to God. God is your refuge ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:8-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Sword, A Swarm Of Flies, And A Wolf Series

Contributed by Richard Bell on Dec 1, 2000

With the assurance of God’s presence in every situation we have great reason to worship.

THE SWORD, A SWARM OF FLIES, AND A WOLF Judges 7:15-25 INTRODUCTION: When we receive God’s assurance of His presence and victory, we have every reason to worship. In view of the circumstances, are you able to worship God right now? We need to offer up shouts of victory—based solely upon His ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:15-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living La' Vida Loca Series

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Dec 9, 2000

This sermon is about the dangers of pursuing the wrong things in life.

"Living La Vida Loca (the Wild Life)" - Judges 16 Reverend Antonio L. Torrence, Pastor of the Cross of Life Lutheran Church I yet believe that it is equally important that the saints are socially relevant as well as biblically correct and theologically sound. It is important for us to be some ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:1-31

Denomination: Lutheran