From Sling to Sword
Before David defeated Goliath with a sling, he was discredited by Saul, who said, “…for you are but a youth, and he [Goliath] has been a man of war from his youth" (1 Samuel 17:33). David was not supposed to be at this battle; he was bringing provisions to his...
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Setting the World on Fire with the Gospel
We are living in a very dark generation. Violence is common, corruption is growing, and many hearts are growing cold. Young people are drowning in drugs, alcohol, gambling, and all kinds of addiction. Sexual sin is being celebrated. Many are confused about their identity, changing from male to female and...
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Come Alongside Them and Guide Them
In Pastor Franklin's message this week, he spoke of Samson being led by a young boy to stand between the pillars, so he could lean on them. Because he could not see where he was going, he needed help. Samson could have asked someone else, but he chose a younger...
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Strength for One More Round
The passage of Scripture above shows the lowest part of Samson’s life—the downfall after he let Delilah blind him spiritually so he could be deceived. Now Samson is not only spiritually blind but physically blind, and on top of that he is chained and a captive of the enemy. His...
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Seven Braids
One should consider the entire context of this book, rather than focusing on the single verse itself, to understand the context. In this book of the Bible, Samson falls in love with Delilah in exchange for a sum of money so that she can pass along the secret of Samson’s...
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