“Samson: Hall Of Shame Or Faith?”

Hebrews 11:32 – 40Judges 13:1 – 16:31

1. Strengths And Accomplishments of Samson

1. He Was Dedicated To God From Birth (Judges 13:1 – 5; Numbers 6:1 – 21)

2. He Was Known For His Feats Of Strength (Judges 14:6, 19; 15:4 – 5, 15; 16:3, 30)

3. As A Judge, He Was Called To Deliver And Rule Israel (Judges 13:5; 16:31)

2. Weaknesses And Mistakes Of Samson

1. He Violated His Vow (Judges 16:19; 14:19; 15:8, 15)

2. He Was Controlled By His Desires (Judges 14:3; 15:1; 16:1, 4, 18)

3. He Confided In The Wrong Friends (Judges 14:16 – 20; 16:5, 18 – 20; 1 Corinthians 15:33)

3. Lessons From Samson’s Life

1. Great Strengths In One Area Of Life Does Not Make Up For Great Weaknesses In Other Areas (Hebrews 11:7, 8, 23 – 29, 32; Ephesians 4:26 – 27)

2. God’s Presence Does Not Overwhelm A Person’s Will (Judges 13:25; 14:6, 19; 15:14; 16:20; 1 Corinthians 14:32)

1. Samson’s Life Teaches Us That It Is Never Too Late To Start Over (Judges 16:28; Hebrews 11:31)

How Do We Go From Hall Of Shame To Hall Of Faith?

Repent And Be Baptized TonightHear Him (Romans 10:17)Believe Him (Mark 16:16)Repent Of Sins Against Him (Acts 2:38)Confess Him (Acts 8:37)Be Baptized Into Him (Acts 22:16)Live For Him (Galatians 2:20)

Come Forward, Repent, And Pray TonightCome Back To Him (Matthew 11:28-30)Repent (Acts 8:22)Pray (James 5:16)