Sermons on 1 Kings 1:1-15:1:

Fathering Foolishness

Contributed by Dean Rhine on May 13, 2008

Being a wise father

"Foolishness Follows Your Family" 1 Kings 1 Father’s Day - 6/19/2005 Intro: This morning we want to talk about one of the greatest investments you can make. More important than investing in stocks and bonds, or a good mutual fund, is investing in the lives of your children. Dr. Tony Evans once ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 1:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Father's Advice

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on May 29, 2008

A father’s counsel to His children is the most precious gift, outside of salvation, that any man can give. How you live, not just the words you say or the commands you give, will teach your children.

A Father’s Advice Griffith Baptist Church – 6/15/08 A.M. Service Text: 1 Kings 2:1-4 Key verse: 1 Kings 2:2 - I go the way of all the earth: be thou strong therefore, and show thyself a man; The Introduction The bride was very nervous. It was right before the wedding and she wasn’t sure she ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Sin Is A Hard Habit To Break

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 28, 2008

Kings of Judah, Pt. 2

SIN IS A HARD HABIT TO BREAK (1 KINGS 15:1-15, 2 CHRONICLES 14:1-13, 16:1-13) Ducking into confession with a turkey under his arms, a man said, “Forgive me, Father, for I have sinned. I stole this turkey to feed my family. Would you take it and settle my guilt?” “Certainly not,” said the Priest. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 15:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Kind Of Leader Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 15, 2008

Final message in a 3 part series on leadership

ON A MISSION FROM GOD Part 3-God’s Kind of Leader Solomon’s Story Sunday, October 12, 2008 Pastor Brian Matherlee Our country needs the right leader. Who would God choose? On what criteria should our choice for president be based? Regardless of the outcome I believe God desires us to make ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:1-28

Denomination: Wesleyan

Heaven: #1

Contributed by William D. Brown on Nov 8, 2008

we all love to think about and talk about heaven, and that is where we that are saved are going one day, we believe the Bible & that is what we’re told in the Word of God

HEAVEN: #1 1ST. KINGS 8: 27-30 6-14-08 Today I want to bring a few thoughts on “Heaven” we all love to think about and talk about heaven, and that is where we that are saved are going one day, we believe the Bible & that is what we’re told in the Word ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 8:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Choices We Make

Contributed by Kirk Devine on Nov 24, 2008

This message deals with the fact that the choices we make in life can have a profound effect on us and those around us… It also teaches us that every choice that we make must be lined up and examined against the Word of God…

THE CHOICES WE MAKE 1 KINGS 12:8 (Lesson: 1 Kings 12:1-19) I believe that as children of God it is important that we understand that the choices we make in life can have a profound effect on those around us… If we make the wrong choices, they can lead us in the wrong direction… The choices that we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 12:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love The Lord's Love

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Feb 12, 2008

Epiphany 3(B) Love the Lord’s love. A servant girl proclaims this truth. A foreign leader hopes this is true. God’s prophet confirms this truth.

LOVE THE LORD’S LOVE (Outline) January 27, 2008 - EPIPHANY 3 - 2 Kings 5:1-14 INTRO: When we hear about leprosy our minds may recall the ten lepers whom Jesus healed in the Gospel of Luke. As the lepers went on their way they were healed. Only one returned to give thanks. Jesus asked, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 5:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

The Foolish Wise Man

Contributed by William D. Brown on Apr 14, 2008

Solomon was the wisest man that ever, and yet he made some foolish decisions.

THE FOOLISH WISE MAN 1 Kings 3:1-3:15 listen as I read today’s text 1And Solomon made affinity(means “Solomon made a marriage alliance with Pharaoh king of Egypt.”) with Pharaoh king of Egypt, and took Pharaoh’s daughter, and brought her into the city of David, until he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Godly-Father

Contributed by Paul Hammons on Mar 13, 2007

Dads are very special people to their kids and they have a tremendous impact on their lives and in our society…

The Godly-Father; 1 Kings 2:1-4 In his book “Fatherhood”, Bill Cosby wrote, “Now that my father is a grandfather he just can’t wait to give money to my kids. But when I was a kid and I asked him for 50 cents, he would tell me the story of his life. How he got up at 5 a.m. when he was 7-years-old ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 2:1-4

"But He Was A Leper..."

Contributed by Winson Butler on Jun 7, 2005

There’s no place around the campfire for a quitter’s blanket. Naaman learned this lesson well when called upon by God to do the unusual. Let’s examine it together!

Introduction Naaman. his name means "To be pleasant." However, there wasn’t anything pleasant about his situation. Let’s examine his background: Commander of the Syrian army. Described as a great man with his master. Honorable. Mighty man of valor. Lest I forget, He was a leper. Through his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 5:1

Denomination: Baptist

Beware Bad Advice

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jun 17, 2005

A sermon outline that follows three men and their choices.

I. The man of God who allowed himself to be deceived. 1. He ADMITTED that the Lord told him not to eat or drink anything in the land. (Verses 9 & 17) (Luke 12:48 - "Unto whomsoever much is given of him shall much be required.") (See also James 4:17) 2. He ACCEPTED the prophet’s word on the matter ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 13:1-34

Denomination: Baptist

Be A Man!

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jun 20, 2005

Be A Man! 1) Of the Word 2) For the Word

“Be a man!” What comes to mind when you hear those words? Do you picture boys egging one another on to do some daredevil stunt like riding a skateboard down a handrail? Do you picture a sergeant berating a soldier for complaining about a tough training exercise? Would you expect to find those words ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 2:1-4

Denomination: Lutheran

Avoiding Solomon's Slippery Slope

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 27, 2005

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

Scripture: 1 Kings 11:1-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Other God's

Contributed by Ronnie Smith on Jul 16, 2005

1 Kings 9 1 And it came to pass, when Solomon had finished the building of the house of the LORD, and the king’s house, and all Solomon’s desire which he was pleased to do, 2 That the LORD appeared to Solomon the second time, as he had appeared unto

1 Kings 9 1 And it came to pass, when Solomon had finished the building of the house of the LORD, and the king’s house, and all Solomon’s desire which he was pleased to do, 2 That the LORD appeared to Solomon the second time, as he had appeared unto him at Gibeon. 3 And the LORD said unto ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 9:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dedication, Building Dedication

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jul 27, 2005

Dedication is Costly. The Dedication of this building has been costly to some of us. Physically, mentally, emotionally, it hasn’t been necessarily an easy ride, but we are finally here. The high cost of dedication takes me back to Solomon’s dedicat

Intro: Bertoldo de Giovanni is a name even the most enthusiastic lover of art is unlikely to recognize. He was the pupil of Donatello, the greatest sculptor of his time, and he was the teacher of Michelangelo, the greatest sculptor of all time. Michelangelo was only 14 years old when he came to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 8:5

Denomination: Baptist