1. “Samson: Hall Of Shame Or Faith?”
Hebrews 11:32 – 40
Judges 13:1 – 16:31

2. 1. Strengths And Accomplishments of Samson
He Was Dedicated To God From Birth
(Judges 13:1 – 5; Numbers 6:1 – 21)
He Was Known For His Feats Of Strength
(Judges 14:6, 19; 15:4 – 5, 15; 16:3, 30)
As A Judge, He Was Called To Deliver And Rule Israel (Judges 13:5; 16:31)

3. 2. Weaknesses And Mistakes Of Samson
He Violated His Vow
(Judges 16:19; 14:19; 15:8, 15)
He Was Controlled By His Desires
(Judges 14:3; 15:1; 16:1, 4, 18)
He Confided In The Wrong Friends
(Judges 14:16 – 20; 16:5, 18 – 20;
1 Corinthians 15:33)

4. 3. Lessons From Samson’s Life
Great Strengths In One Area Of Life Does Not Make Up For Great Weaknesses In Other Areas (Hebrews 11:7, 8, 23 – 29, 32; Ephesians 4:26 – 27)
God’s Presence Does Not Overwhelm A Person’s Will (Judges 13:25; 14:6, 19; 15:14; 16:20;
1 Corinthians 14:32)
Samson’s Life Teaches Us That It Is Never Too Late To Start Over (Judges 16:28; Hebrews 11:31)

5. How Do We Go From Hall Of Shame To Hall Of Faith?
Repent And Be Baptized Tonight
Hear Him (Romans 10:17)
Believe Him (Mark 16:16)
Repent Of Sins Against Him (Acts 2:38)
Confess Him (Acts 8:37)
Be Baptized Into Him (Acts 22:16)
Live For Him (Galatians 2:20)
Come Forward, Repent, And Pray Tonight
Come Back To Him (Matthew 11:28-30)
Repent (Acts 8:22)
Pray (James 5:16)