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  • Heather Wilson avatar

    Knowledge Seeks Understanding

    Contributed by Heather Wilson on Aug 18, 2018
     | 9,888 views

    Seeking knowledge from God pleases Him and helps us to discern and apply it correctly.

    We are given some background to this passage. David was King of Israel for forty years. He ruled seven years in Hebron and thirty-three years in Jerusalem. Solomon succeeded his father after a bit of a struggle for succession and you can read about it in First Kings, Chapter 1. We know a few ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Good Gift

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 29, 2018
     | 4,647 views

    Solomon asks for the gift of wisdom so that he can rule justly and righteously over his people.

    INTRODUCTION Today is Reformation Sunday. This is a Sunday when we celebrate the work and lives of Martin Luther and other reformers—saints of the Church. It is also a time when we celebrate the reforming work of the Holy Spirit in the Church and in our lives. The Holy Spirit is constantly moving. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Divine Wisdom

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 17, 2021
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     | 2,802 views

    Sermon is about the God given wisdom and how we need wisdom to direct our ways.

    1 Kings 2:10-12; 3:3-14 “Divine Wisdom” 1. The Solomon Journey • Solomon’s journey as King begins with the death of His Father David David rested with his ancestors and was buried in the City of David. 11 He had reigned forty years over Israel— • Vs 3 Tells us Solomon had a great love3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Ask What I Shall Give Thee

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 18, 2021
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     | 3,632 views

    The gift of wisdom.

    ASK WHAT I SHALL GIVE THEE 1 Kings 2:10-12; 1 Kings 3:3-14 After his sordid affair with Bathsheba - and his engineering of her husband’s murder - David had taken Bathsheba as his wife: but the child of their infidelity had died. Now, upon the death of David, one born within the bounds of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    One Thing

    Contributed by Pastor Randall Timblin on Dec 12, 2021
     | 1,633 views

    In this busy and hectic world of ours, it is often too difficult to accomplish all that we have planned for us. We need to slow the world down and concentrate on One Thing.

    James 1:2-8 Let me offer an explanation first if you will allow me. From this scripture we can deduce four things at a minimum: EXPLANATION 1. The testing of our faith produces steadfastness. 2. If we allow steadfastness to have its full effect, we will only then be perfect and complete, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Pure Heart Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 21, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,684 views

    Solomon’s commitment to the Lord positioned him for power.

    The Pure Heart Jeffery Anselmi / General The King: The Rise and Fall of Solomon / Heart; Faithfulness / 1 Kings 3:4–15 Solomon’s commitment to the Lord positioned him for power. INTRODUCTION • The person we are going to examine has always been fascinating to me. Here is a man born out of what ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Wisdom Of Solomon Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Aug 24, 2022
     | 4,124 views

    This is a message on the wisdom of Solomon. Do you have enough wisdom already? If so please disregard this message.

    Imagine you are walking down a beach and stumble an unusual looking bottle. You pick it up and poof, there is smoke and when it clears there is a Genie before you. You could be granted any wish, you just ask for it. What would you ask for? Would you ask for riches, fame, to be a king, a long life, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Part 8: Crucial Lessons From King Solomon's Life Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 18, 2024
     | 96 views

    We must... 1. Beware of backsliding (1 Kings 3:1; 1 Kings 11:1-13). 2. Love the Lord (1 Kings 3:3; 1 John 4:19). 3. Put a priority on worship (1 Kings 3:2-9).

    Great Prayers of the Old Testament Part 8: Crucial Lessons from King Solomon's Life 1 Kings 3:1-9, 1 Kings 11:1-13; Ecclesiastes 12:1, 9-11, 13-14; 1 John 4:19 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared November 18, 2024) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to 1 Kings 3, as we begin to study one of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Tow avatar

    A Year For Holy Optimism

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jan 24, 2023
     | 1,877 views

    In 1 Kings 3:5 God gave Solomon opportunity to ask whatever he wanted. Because he petitioned according to the will of God, his request was granted and God blessed him abundantly. If your are seeking first the kingdom of God, expect God's goodness.

    Intro: I am here to encourage you to ask largely of God in 2023. I. SOLOMON’S OPPORTUNITY In 1 Kings 3:5 God gave Solomon a opportunity anyone would like to have. First Kings 3:5 says, “At Gibeon the Lord appeared to Solomon in a dream by night; and God said, ‘Ask! What shall I give you?’”i How ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Solomon's Unseen Journey

    Contributed by Jung Lee on Jan 15, 2024
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     | 1,342 views

    Through 'Lessons from Solomon's Unseen Journey,' we'll uncover the deeper parts of his life. / Let me start with a story that might remind us of our journeys

    "Good morning, everyone. Today, we're going to explore King Solomon's story. / Known for his Wisdom, there's more to his life than we often hear about. / Through 'Lessons from Solomon's Unseen Journey,' we'll uncover the deeper parts of his life. / Let me start with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Come To A Lonely Place

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 30, 2024
     | 551 views

    We tend in our enthusiasm to forget that WE are not the saviors of the world. The world already has one of those, and He is unmatchable.

    Saturday of the Fourth Week in Course 2024 Today St. Mark’s Gospel interjects a short story about Jesus counseling His disciples how to be effective missionaries. ‘And he said to them, "Come away by yourselves to a lonely place, and rest a while."’ The great saints advise similar rest ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Wisdom Of God

    Contributed by Norman Bernad on Jul 30, 2024
     | 470 views

    Imagine you are walking down a beach and stumble an unusual looking bottle. You pick it up and poof, there is smoke and when it clears there is a Genie before you.

    Wisdom of God 1) Ps: 126 2) 1 Kings 3:1-28 3) James 3:13-18 Imagine you are walking down a beach and stumble an unusual looking bottle. You pick it up and poof, there is smoke and when it clears there is a Genie before you. You could be granted any wish, you just ask for it. What would you ask ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Lord, Give Us An Understanding Heart!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 7, 2024
     | 692 views

    Many people have knowledge. A few people have wisdom. We need UNDERSTANDING HEARTS. Solomon ask God for understanding, and this please God.

    LORD, GIVE US AN UNDERSTANDING HEART! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) Psalm 119:34 Give me understanding, and I shall keep thy law; yea, I shall observe it with my whole heart. Proverbs 14:29 (NIV) A patient man has great understanding, but a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Wisdom And Worship.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 11, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 196 views

    When we pray aright, God grants all that we ask, and more besides.

    WISDOM AND WORSHIP. 1 Kings 3:5-15. In Gibeon the LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream by night. “Ask what I shall give thee,” offered the LORD (1 KINGS 3:5). We should take up these offers of the LORD: ‘Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Be A Wise Guy/Gal

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Mar 10, 2023
     | 1,186 views

    Part 1 of 2 about wisdom.

    Be Wise Proverbs June 23, 2019 Start with a slapstick video of The Three Stooges Any ideas what were talking about today? Usually when someone calls us a wise guy - it means they’re not happy with us. We’ve done something to get them upset by giving some kind of a smart alec / sarcastic ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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