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  • Avoiding Solomon's Slippery Slope

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 27, 2005
    based on 64 ratings
     | 14,815 views

    Perhaps the fall of Solomon is one of the most distressing stories in the history of mankind. Here was a man who started out well but finished shamefully. Fifteen points.

    Avoiding Solomon’s Slippery Slope (I Kings 11:1-41) Disobedience has many biting consequences. No one’s life gives us a clearer picture of this principle than Solomon’s slippery decline. Perhaps the fall of Solomon is one of the most distressing stories in the history of mankind. Here was a ...read more

  • One Simple Rule For Protecting Your Family Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 19, 2005
    based on 66 ratings
     | 32,185 views

    Solomon robbed his son of his inheritance... but in this sad story of Solomon’s failure is a lesson in hope for how we can protect our children as long as they live.

    OPEN: Before he died, comedian John Ritter starred in a fairly successful TV sitcom. Does anybody remember the name of that show? (8 Simple Rules For Dating My Daughter). Now, I never watched that show, so I don’t know if they ever shared what those “8 simple rules” actually were. However, years ...read more

  • Rise And Fall Of King Solomon

    Contributed by Maurice Brown on Jun 17, 2001
    based on 264 ratings
     | 36,608 views

    Watch out for spiritual erosion in your life!

    INTRODUCTION A. Meet the Bible’s wisest fool - Solomon, the king with the empty heart 1. No man began with more promise than he did. 2. Yet a good beginning does not mean a good finish. 3. Solomon drifted and finally defected - can it happen to us? B. Look ...read more

  • Solomon: Not The Man He Used To Be Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 24, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 16,405 views

    Solomon’s downfall occurred when he was older because he gave into the temptation of the elderly: focusing upon himself rather than the Kingdom’s future generations.

    Solomon: Not the Man He Used to Be (I Kings 11) 1. People are better off when they care about other people: Mamie Adams [an elderly widow] always went to a branch post office in her town because the postal employees there were friendly. She went there to buy stamps just before Christmas one ...read more

  • Our Secret Sins And What They Cause

    Contributed by David Rogers on Jun 2, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,797 views

    A sermon on why sin no matter how small or large affect not only the individual but the nation as a whole.

    Our Secret Sins And What They Cause 1 Kings 11:1-13 Prayer Introduction Two theological students were walking along a street in the White chapel district of London, a section where old and used clothing is sold. "What a fitting illustration all this makes!" said one of the students as he pointed ...read more

  • Choosing Your Closest Companions Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 16, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,215 views

    from a series through the life of Solomon. A look at the way Solomon's relationships impacted his life, and the way our closest relationships will impact us.

    I Kings 11:1-13 Pre intro, at the beginning of worship services: I’d like you to watch a video this morning, featuring those 2 famous theologians, Jed and Jethro Clampet as they discuss Jethro’s insights into relationships… (clip from “Beverly Hillbillies” - look ...read more

  • How God Deals With A Defiant Child Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Oct 3, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,599 views

    The message examines God’s judgment on Solomon.

    During the forty years Solomon reigned over the nation of Israel we see Solomon sowing a lot of seeds of self-indulgence in hopes of reaping a harvest to satisfy those longings in his life. To his dismay the harvest only brought with it more emptiness and that which he longed for continued to be ...read more

  • When A Life Spirals Out Of Control Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Oct 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,038 views

    The message chronicles Solomon’s heart slowly turning away from the Lord.

    As we saw in last week’s message compromise is the first sign that character erosion is taking place. Solomon’s story is quite tragic as it shows the dangers of compromise and disobedience. When you take one step in the wrong direction—a direction that you know is unwise—it can lead to ungodly ...read more

  • Sin's Slippery Slope

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Sep 28, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,535 views

    A look at the causes that resulted in Solomon’s slow slide down sin’s slippery slope.

    Passage: 1 Kings 11:1-13 Intro: The collapse of the bridge in Minnesota has everyone scrambling for the “why?” 1. happens every time there is a disaster. PP) Challenger disaster. 2. leak in a fuel tank caused by cold weather at launch. 3. we are a little less concerned about disasters ...read more

  • The Wise Fool

    Contributed by Darren Rogers on Aug 15, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 12,239 views

    We need to guard our hearts. Look at what happened to the wisest man in the world because his heart was turned away..

    Everyone knows the story in the New Testament of the wise and foolish men. The Wise man built his house upon the rock. The Foolish man built his house upon the sand. Do you know that there is a story in the Old Testament about a wise fool? 1 Kings 11:1- 14 No man began with more promise than ...read more

  • Destroying The High Places

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jun 10, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,830 views

    A sinful high place is any area, thought, person, or relationship that I allow to remain in my life as a provision for the flesh, to satisfy the sinful desires of my heart.

    Destroying the High Places (This message has been heavily adapted from a excellent sermon by Don Currin on High Places) We are in a study on the Kings of Israel, and today we are going to talk about one key area in their lives by which God assessed the overall quality of their lives. It is exam ...read more

  • Christians And The Clash Of Cultures Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 3, 2018
     | 5,004 views

    How should Christians treat those of different cultures and traditions and religions?

    Thursday of the 5th Week in course 2018 Reformation/Revolution Our Scriptures today ought to be at least a little disturbing to us today. In first Kings, Solomon, who was the anointed of God, the heir to the great king David, apostatizes. He had what we can only call a “mess” of wives. “According ...read more

  • Guard Your Heart Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 18, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 15,972 views

    Stay faithful to God. Guard your heart and fear the Lord.

    1 Kings 11:1-13 GUARD YOUR HEART ES 16 Jul 17 1672 Chapter 11 marks the turning point in Solomon’s life. He has left his first love and allowed other loves to take hold of him. • He has wisdom, but wisdom cannot immune us from sinning against God. Solomon hardened his heart towards God. ...read more

  • Prayers For The Month Of October

    Contributed by Akinsanya Adubi on Oct 3, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 61,082 views

    Like every day, each month comes with its owm challenges, but God has given us the weapons to deal with these challenges, one of which is prayers. These prayer points will help us in praying according to the will of God in the month of October, every 10th

    PRAYERS FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 1Kings 11:31 “And he said to Jeroboam, "Take for yourself ten pieces, for thus says the LORD, the God of Israel: `Behold, I will tear the kingdom out of the hand of Solomon and will give ten tribes to you.” This is the 10th month in the year. I want you to thank ...read more

  • The Victories And Tragedy Of King Solomon The Wise

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 23, 2021
     | 6,702 views

    Today we’re looking at the saga of King Solomon of Israel, the decisions he made, the impact he had, and the legacy he left behind. How did Solomon impact Old Testament history?

    Today we’re looking at the saga of King Solomon of Israel, the decisions he made, the impact he had, and the legacy he left behind. How did Solomon impact Old Testament history? What were some historical and cultural facts that played into Solomon’s reign as king? And what larger biblical themes ...read more

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