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. RitenbaughAs Judges 14 opens, God motivates a spoiled, lustful, impetuous troublemaker to begin delivering Israel from the Philistines. Samson walked by sight.
Samson and the Christian (Part 6)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughIn his final act as judge of Israel, Samson toppled the pillars, killing more Philistines with his death than he had in his entire lifetime.
Do We See What We Are Looking At?
Sermonette by Ronny H. GrahamThe speaker begins with a vivid hunting story in which he spotted a flicker of white ravine, but after sharper focus, it turned out to be a deer's ears hidden in tall grass. Sometimes what we look at right before us we cannot see clearly until we sharpen our spiritual focus. Seeing versus truly perceiving frames a powerful …