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Samson and the Christian (Part 2)

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Manoah, Samson's father, seem to have been a irresolute, docile parent, who caved to Samson's whims, producing an angry, willful rebel.

Samson and the Christian (Part 6)

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

In his final act as judge of Israel, Samson toppled the pillars, killing more Philistines with his death than he had in his entire lifetime.

Samson and the Christian (Part 5)

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Samson never really lived up to his potential, rarely using the power God had made available to him; he never raised an army or dispensed justice.

Samson and the Christian (Part 4)

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

After slaughtering Philistines with a donkey's jawbone, Samson prayed perhaps his first truly humble prayer, acknowledging that God had gifted him.

Samson and the Christian (Part 1)

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Samson had what it took but made horrible mistakes and lapses in judgment. God can use people despite their flawed character.

Samson and the Christian (Part 3)

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

As Judges 14 opens, God motivates a spoiled, lustful, impetuous troublemaker to begin delivering Israel from the Philistines. Samson walked by sight.

Manoah, Father of Samson

Sermonette by Mike Ford

Many Biblical scholars teach that Manoah was dimwitted, lazy, jealous, and faithless. But a close reading of the Scriptures proves just the opposite.

Who Were the Philistines?

'Prophecy Watch' by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

For centuries, the Philistines were a constant menace on Israel's flank. Here is what the Bible, history, and archeology have to say about this people.

Manoah (Part Two)

CGG Weekly by Mike Ford

Commentators think very little of Manoah, Samson's father, but a closer look at Judges 13 shows he is an example of true masculinity.

Hair Care?

Sermonette by Ronny H. Graham

Experimentation with hair has always been associated with rebellion. Absalom's rebellion seemed to be inextricably tied to his vanity over his long hair.

Persistence

Sermon by John O. Reid

Persistence is impossible without a transcendent and ardent vision, which prevents us from casting off restraint and gives us the will to keep on.