Podcasts about judges 16

True restoration is something I think we all need in today's society. We all need forgiveness, new chances, and transformation in the name of Jesus! In today's message, Pastor Mark will teach the steps to restoration according to the Bible, and according to the story, you will hear about Samson! Step one: repent from your sin. Repentance means turning the other way. We must do a full 180 from our sin! Step two: allow God to humble you and make you new! Humility is a necessity when we're ministering and simply living life! We all need humility before the Lord, but true confidence in the Lord!

Samson made some poor choices, and he fell into some serious sin…and he paid a heavy price for it. While Samson was learning his lesson, he began to understand the weight of his sin, and he repented to God! He turned back to God, he trusted God, and guess what God did? God blessed Him more than before! In today's message, Pastor Mark will share that there is SO much that we can learn and identify with from the story of Samson's life. Even when we sin, we can ALWAYS turn back to God, we can ALWAYS repent! God will be waiting, He will forgive, and He will bless us and use our experience to bless others!!!

We all know that sin starts as fun. Sin is a quick shot of dopamine, it's a fast hit of satisfaction, it's what you want…right now. But as we all know, that feeling, that satisfaction, ends, and it ends quickly!!! Sin is a fun time until we try to stop. That limited enjoyment depletes quickly!! In today's message, Pastor Mark will highlight the story of Samson and how he was blindsided by the repercussions of his actions; He was surprised by the toll it had on him and his life. Sin was a literal prison for Samson; don't let your desire for quick satisfaction be your prison!!!

Samson is one of my favorite examples that God gave us to understand how sin can conquer even the strongest people. No one is immune to sin, but followers of Christ have a secret weapon against sin…do you wanna know what it is? It is Christ! With God giving you your strength, you can conquer your sin! In today's message, Pastor Mark will remind you of your secret weapon: the power, strength, and endurance that the Holy Spirit gives! Jesus defeated death, and He defeated sin…so live like that is true in your life…because it is! You have ALL power over ALL sin through the mighty name of Jesus Christ!

It's hard to read the story of Samson and Delilah and not be amazed at the incredible recklessness of Samson.  How could Samson tell Delilah the means by which she could kill him?  WHY would he do such a thing???  Surely you wouldn't be so brazen in the face of obvious destruction… would you? The answer, according to Pastor Mark today, lies in the alluring power of sin.  You may think you can flirt with sin, and then step back before it gets a hold of you.  You might even do some things and be saved from the consequences a few times.  But at some point, as with Samson, your ability to escape will be depleted.

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The Power of Sin | Judges 16: 1-22 by The Journey Southern Illinois

The scourge of “physician-assisted suicide” has been spreading through the world at a rapid pace.  As Christians, we know it's wrong to take our own lives.  And we know it's wrong for anyone – a medical professional or anyone else – to take someone else's life.  But is it possible to assist someone else in committing “spiritual” suicide? Today, Pastor Mark illustrates from the tragic story of Samson and Delilah, not only how Samson killed his own spiritual life, but how Delilah assisted him in doing so.  Hopefully, you're not committing spiritual suicide with your sins.  But you also need to ask yourself: are you helping someone else to commit spiritual suicide?

Reflect for a moment on that deplorable modern tragedy known as “human trafficking”.  Now, imagine that a person who was a victim of such trafficking was somehow liberated from that bondage and was able to establish a free, happy, and prosperous life.  Do you think they would ever want to go back? Today, Pastor Mark explains that if you're a Christian, you've been liberated from something even worse than human trafficking: the bondage to sin.  Surely you wouldn't want to go back to that… would you?  It's easier to do than you might think.  But there are some practices you can follow to protect yourself from that danger. 

Most people have heard the story of Samson and Delilah.  And if nothing else, they know that somehow, she tricked Samson into telling her the secret of his great strength.  And then she brought in some of his enemies, and they captured him.  But how did he get into that position in the first place?  What went wrong? Today, Pastor Mark describes what he calls “The Samson Effect”.  It's where you start with some teeny, tiny compromise with sin.  And you're sure you can handle it without getting into trouble.  And sometimes, God will even rescue you from your own folly.  But – as Samson found out – tragically – that's not always the case.

I remember my son's baseball coach would tell his fielders: “On every pitch, be saying to yourself: ‘hit it to me! hit it to me!'”.  Why did he say that?  Because he wanted them always to be ready.  So when the ball is hit to them, they'll field it successfully and make a good play.  Confidence is a good thing! In today's message, Pastor Mark doesn't want to discourage confidence, but he does want to warn you about overconfidence.  You may be a strong Christian.  You may think you have the strength to handle some “risky” temptations.  But… remember Peter.  Remember David.  And today, as you'll hear: remember Samson.

How many times have you heard someone describe a situation they were in, and it was all somebody else's fault?  “This other driver did such-and-such.”  “My boss is incompetent.”  “My parents did a bad job raising me.”  It's much easier to blame someone else than it is to look at yourself honestly. Today, Pastor Mark explains that as long as you're looking at somebody else, you'll never solve the real problem inside.  And that is: you're responsible for your own choices.  And when you acknowledge that, and submit yourself to God, you'll be able to stay out of situations that could be destructive to yourself or others.

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God used Samson even in his death

Judges 16:23-31

Samson got what he wanted but lost what he had

Samson places himself in a compromising situation

Judges 16:1-22

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Striving for Revival – Judges 16 (E) - 05/13/2026

Striving for Revival – Judges 16 (D) - 05/12/2026

Today, Will Carlisle is joined by the memorable Becky Matthews as we continue our study through the book of Judges. Whether you're on a walk, driving to work, or doing chores around the house, we hope you join us today on “Our Daily Rhythm.”

Striving for Revival – Judges 16 (C) - 05/11/2026

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Today, Will Carlisle is joined by the mildly strange Jordan Kauflin as we continue our study through the book of Judges. Whether you're on a walk, driving to work, or doing chores around the house, we hope you join us today on “Our Daily Rhythm.”

Striving for Revival – Judges 16 (B) - 05/08/2026

Join us for our midweek study through the book of Judges.

Striving for Revival – Judges 16 (A) - 05/07/2026

Today, we'll conclude the account of Samson, one of Israel's judges. As you may recall from the last episode, Samson was supposed to be dedicated to the Lord as a Nazirite from birth, and yet he did very little to keep that vow. We pick up his story with the account of his interactions with a Philistine woman named Delilah, a woman of the very nation that Israel had been tasked with destroying for their perpetual evil. As a representative of Israel, it's no surprise that in the end, he falls to the strength of another nation because he gives into his passions. In the end, however, the angel's prediction is true: he will begin to save Israel from the power of the Philistines. Judges 16 - 1:01 .  Judges 17 - 9:24 .  Judges 18 - 11:46 .  Psalm 82 - 18:24 .  :::Christian Standard Bible translation.All music written and produced by John Burgess Ross.Co-produced by the Christian Standard Bible.facebook.com/commuterbibleinstagram.com/commuter_bibletwitter.com/CommuterPodpatreon.com/commuterbibleadmin@commuterbible.org

In many ways Samson's story leaves us longing for what could have been had Samson's life demonstrated a pattern of faithfulness.  Yet God still used Samson to bring deliverance to His people and even point us forward to the one who's life doesn't leave us longing, but rather imparts to us the fulness of a life blessed by God. 

07 Judges 16-17; 19 Psalms 70-71; 1 Corinthians 12-13

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Judges 16:23-31 // Gabe CoyleIn this sermon, we look at the final moments of Samson's life within the temple of Dagon. We discuss the irony of the Philistines celebrating a victory they credited to a false god, while the true source of Samson's power prepared for one final display of justice. We analyze the layout of the temple, the significance of the two central pillars, and Samson's prayer for strength. Through this study, we see how God can use even a flawed and fallen leader to bring about his will, showing that his power is made perfect in weakness and that he remains faithful to his word even when his servants have stumbled.SERMON NOTES (YouVersion): https://bible.com/events/49594463 PRAYER REQUESTS: https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2509/responses/new26.04.19

April 26th, 2026

Pastor Doug reads and comments on Judges 16.

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Judges 16:23-31 // Brooks NesseIn this sermon, we look at the final moments of Samson's life within the temple of Dagon. We discuss the irony of the Philistines celebrating a victory they credited to a false god, while the true source of Samson's power prepared for one final display of justice. We analyze the layout of the temple, the significance of the two central pillars, and Samson's prayer for strength. Through this study, we see how God can use even a flawed and fallen leader to bring about his will, showing that his power is made perfect in weakness and that he remains faithful to his word even when his servants have stumbled.SERMON NOTES (YouVersion): https://bible.com/events/49594462 PRAYER REQUESTS: https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2542/responses/new26.04.19

Judges 16:23-31 // Manny CheryIn this sermon, we look at the final moments of Samson's life within the temple of Dagon. We discuss the irony of the Philistines celebrating a victory they credited to a false god, while the true source of Samson's power prepared for one final display of justice. We analyze the layout of the temple, the significance of the two central pillars, and Samson's prayer for strength. Through this study, we see how God can use even a flawed and fallen leader to bring about his will, showing that his power is made perfect in weakness and that he remains faithful to his word even when his servants have stumbled.SERMON NOTES (YouVersion): https://bible.com/events/49594464 PRAYER REQUESTS: https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2553/responses/new26.04.19

Judges 16:23-31 // Bill GormanIn this sermon, we look at the final moments of Samson's life within the temple of Dagon. We discuss the irony of the Philistines celebrating a victory they credited to a false god, while the true source of Samson's power prepared for one final display of justice. We analyze the layout of the temple, the significance of the two central pillars, and Samson's prayer for strength. Through this study, we see how God can use even a flawed and fallen leader to bring about his will, showing that his power is made perfect in weakness and that he remains faithful to his word even when his servants have stumbled.SERMON NOTES (YouVersion): https://bible.com/events/49594465 PRAYER REQUESTS: https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2546/responses/new26.04.19

Judges 16:23-31 // Jacob VangenIn this sermon, we look at the final moments of Samson's life within the temple of Dagon. We discuss the irony of the Philistines celebrating a victory they credited to a false god, while the true source of Samson's power prepared for one final display of justice. We analyze the layout of the temple, the significance of the two central pillars, and Samson's prayer for strength. Through this study, we see how God can use even a flawed and fallen leader to bring about his will, showing that his power is made perfect in weakness and that he remains faithful to his word even when his servants have stumbled.SERMON NOTES (YouVersion): https://bible.com/events/49594460 PRAYER REQUESTS: https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2574/responses/new26.04.19

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Day 95: Judges 16-18✝️Daily Scripture: Chronological Bible Readings (KJV)The complete King James Bible in a year, in chronological order. Read by C Levi Farrell.This podcast is free, and ad-free. To support its creator or purchase lossless audio, visit CLeviFarrell.comChapters:(00:00) Judges 16(06:13) Judges 17(08:22) Judges 18

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Ever thought you were strong enough to 'handle' that habit, relationship, or secret? That's Samson's story, and maybe it's yours, too. We usually focus on his muscles and his hair, but the real story of Samson isn't about physical strength—it's about the devastating, invisible power of small compromises.Today Pastor Charlie looks into the story of a "flawed" hero of Judges: Samson.We're examining why Samson, a man set apart from birth, ended up blinded and bound, and what it tells us about our own 'strongest weaknesses.'In this message, we cover:The Nazarite calling vs. the self-focused cravings: Why Samson thought his gifting made him exempt from the rules.The Slow Drift of Compromise: The three-step 'dance' with Delilah where he lost his fear of being burned.The Fatal Mistake: Why Samson's collapse wasn't sudden; it was the quiet leak of a lost connection to God.The Gospel Solution (The Better Deliverer): Why Samson's blind, final prayer is a pre-figuring of the voluntary, triumphant sacrifice of Jesus.The Bottom Line: You can't control a sin that you refuse to confront.Stop your drift. Stop trying to 'muscle' your way out of a cycle that only grace can break. This sermon is a final call to stop the transactional hustle and find the true strength that comes only through surrender.

February 22, 2026