Playlist: Samson's Lust (topic)
Samson and the Christian (Part 5)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughSamson's life, as depicted in the narrative, reveals a persistent struggle with lust that mirrors the broader spiritual decline of Israel during his time. His weakness for Philistine women repeatedly led him into danger and compromise, reflecting his tendency to follow the desires of his eyes rather than faith. In Gaza, Samson …
Samson and the Christian (Part 2)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughIn the days of the Judges, when Israel languished under Philistine oppression, Samson emerged as a figure marked by divine purpose yet marred by personal failings. Born to Manoah and his unnamed wife, Samson was consecrated as a Nazarite from conception, set apart for God's work with specific vows to uphold. He was to abstain …
Samson and the Christian (Part 3)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughIn the tumultuous period of the early eleventh century BC, amidst regional instability and the oppression of Israel by the Philistines, Samson's life as a judge began with a revealing descent. The first significant action recorded of Samson is his journey down to Timnah, where he saw a Philistine woman and desired her, setting …
Samson and the Christian (Part 6)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughSamson's lust was a persistent flaw that marked his life with deception, destruction, and death. His attraction to Philistine women, despite his Nazarite vow, led him into constant temptation and trouble. He squandered the opportunities God had given him, flirting with what was taboo rather than taking his calling seriously. …
Do We See What We Are Looking At?
Sermonette by Ronny H. GrahamSeeing versus truly perceiving frames a powerful exploration of biblical examples in which people failed or succeeded in spiritual discernment.