Samson: Man of Faith \u0026 Being a Peacemaker by Mike Connell

The story of Samson is told from two very different perspectives... Shane Willard talks about a joke that got out of hand, a spoiled brat's cycle of violence and revenge, and of Peacemakers and Escalation. I merely did to them, what they did to me. Mike Connell talks about the grace of god, how he loves us even in the midst of defeat and disgrace, and about the goodness of God to someone who's fallen over, fallen down. (1 of 2) Being a Peacemaker (by Shane Willard) Peacemakers and Escalation. Our hero of the faith was a rebellious, spoilt brat, who wanted his own way, in every single way. This was a man that was sleeping with prostitutes on his wedding night, because he got depressed, because his best man stole his wife. From what started out as a joke no-one understood, a fascinating cycle of violence ensues, based because you did this, I now have a right to do that. I merely did to them, what they did to me. This way of living will always bring death. (2 of 2) Samson ~ Main of Faith (by Mike Connell) Keys from the story of Sampson, about the grace of god, how he loves us even in the midst of defeat and disgrace. This story is about the goodness of God to someone who's fallen over, fallen down. You are not beyond the reach of God no matter where you are today. The best days of our life are ahead of us if we're in the hands of God. (Transcripts of 2 sermons - links to the Audio included)