Sermons on 1 Kings 1:1-5:18:

The First 3 Kings Of Israel Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 15, 2021

There are four major characters to this time period in Israel’s history: the prophet and judge Samuel, King Saul, King David, and King Solomon.

When we are touring around Israel in recent trips, my friend and tour guide, Nir likes to say “It’s Good to be King” when he explains certain periods of history and how the monarch availed himself of certain privileges. It’s reference to Monty Python movies of old. Several decades ago, Tom Petty ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 11:14-15, 1 Samuel 11:1-13, 1 Samuel 14:13-15, 1 Samuel 16:12-13, 2 Samuel 7:18-22, 1 Kings 1:9-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Sunny Side Sermon Viii: Despite The Dark, Solomon Kept On The Sunny Side Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jul 1, 2020

In our fallen world, Christians must do as Solomon did: Ask God for a remedy to the situation we find (or put) ourselves in. God turned a raucous sinner's formula for failure into a repentant sinner's formula for success!

DESPITE THE DARK SIDE, SOLOMON KEPT ON THE SUNNY SIDE OF LIFE Which is it? “There’s no fool like an old fool” or “The older you get, the wiser you become”? Can you have it both ways? If we were to put it to a vote, we would probably get a split decision ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:3-14, 1 Kings 4:29-34

B(Irth) - C(Hoice) - D(Eath) (Seventeenth Sunday In Ordinary Time)

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Jul 14, 2020

We have to make choices in our lives to make our life journey more fruitful and meaningful.

Reflection B(irth) - C(hoice) - D(eath) Matthew 13:44-52, 1 Kings 3:5-9, 1 Kings 3:10-12, Romans 8:28-30, John 3:16, Joshua 24:15, Matthew 6:33. Dear sisters and brothers, We all know the English alphabets A to Z. Do you know what comes between B & D? It is C. Yes, we know that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-52, 1 Kings 3:5-9, 1 Kings 3:10-12, Romans 8:28-30, John 3:16, Joshua 24:15, Matthew 6:33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

How Are You Doing? How Are You Really Doing? Understanding?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 11, 2017

We are spiritually desperate for THE DIVINE GIFT of UNDERSTANDING to thrive in the family and church. We study 5 characters that grew in the process of understanding. Hurt people hurt people, let's travel the high road and understand.

HOW ARE YOU DOING? HOW ARE YOU REALLY DOING? GOD GIVE US THE GIFT OF AN UNDERSTANDING HEART. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com DO WE UNDERSTAND WHAT PLEASES GOD? I AM BUT A CHILD IN MY THINKING! GOD I NEED UNDERSTANDING! GOD GIVING ME AN UNDERSTANDING HEART... THAT I MAY ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:3-11, 1 Kings 1:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why Did Jesus Die?

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Mar 24, 2018

Jesus died a very brutal death and Christian know that by his death we have life. But at the time what were the charges that the Jews had to warrant death and why did they pass Jesus over to the Romans to do their dirty work?

Why did Jesus Die? The ministry of Jesus lasted just over 3 years and we have the gospels that relate and record that ministry. A wealth of material to guide our Christian living, to offer us hope and to give us a strong faith. And yet out of all the gospels that last week of Jesus predominates, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:19-27, Mark 11:9-18, 1 Kings 1:32-40, Mark 12:1-12, Isaiah 5:1-7  (view more)  (view less)

Warning Label Ignored Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Jul 28, 2016

Solomon was given more wisdom than anyone who has lived yet he chose not to use it.

There are all kinds of warnings in life. Most products we purchase have labels warning about improper use. Here are a few that I found. - A label on a snow sled which says: "Beware: sled may develop high speed under certain snow conditions." - A fishing lure, with a warning that reads: harmful ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:9-14

Denomination: Foursquare

Crying Out To God

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Apr 1, 2017

We need to cry to God to help us to be better Christians.

CRYING OUT TO GOD 1st Kings 3: 7 And now, O LORD my God, thou hast made thy servant king instead of David my father: and I am but a little child: I know not how to go out or come in. 8 And thy servant is in the midst of thy people which thou hast chosen, a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Who's Got The Kingdom? Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 2, 2017

Nathan did what is most crucial and stirred David into action. God uses obedient individuals who know His will and is willing to do His will.

Read 1 Kings 1:1-10 – we have now a frail and aged King. The author paints us this picture. Again we see that the Kingdom is threatened. Not by external forces but by people from within the household. • There is no end to this, apparently. Earlier we have Absalom, and now his brother Adonijah, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 1:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Securing The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 24, 2017

Solomon heeded David's advice to devote himself to keeping God's Law and deal with the threats to his Kingdom.

The transition from one ruler to the next is not always a smooth one. • We see that in the election of a new president, in USA or Taiwan, or a new governor in Jakarta. It’s very political. • We see a different kind of transition in 1 Kings 2. David called Solomon and gave him very good advice ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 2:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Prayer That Pleases God Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 30, 2017

The prayer that pleases God is one that ask for what God wants, trust in the goodness of God, and recognise our true needs.

1 Kings 3:1-15 THE PRAYER THAT PLEASES GOD ES 30 Apr 17 1637 Solomon had an exceptional encounter in 1 Kings 3. God appeared to him in a dream and posed this: “Ask for whatever you want me to give you.” (3:5) • What would you ask for, given the chance? This is not easy as it sounds. There may ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Wisdom From God Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 8, 2017

You can have knowledge without wisdom, but you cannot have wisdom without knowledge. Wisdom is the right use of knowledge. It is knowledge applied. Seek wisdom from God.

Solomon asked for wisdom, and God granted him. • 3:15 Solomon “returned to Jerusalem” (instead of going to the high place), and “stood before the Ark of the Lord’s covenant and sacrificed burnt offerings and fellowship offerings.” • He did the right thing and worshipped the Lord before the Ark ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:16-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The True Mother

Contributed by David Radcliff on May 13, 2017

Solomon's wisdom and a mother's love.

1 Kings 3:16-28 Both the Bible and church history are witness to the significance of mothers in the lives of faithful believers. For example, in 2 Timothy 1.5, Paul tells his young apprentice: “I am reminded of your sincere faith, a faith that dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and your mother ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:16-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Fulfilment Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 21, 2017

On God's part, the fulfilment of His promises is sure. On man's part, let us be driven by the desire to do God's will and glorify Him.

1 Kings 5:1-18 THE FULFILMENT ES 21 May 17 1677 We are seeing in the first few chapters of 1 Kings the fulfilment of God’s promises. • First, the fulfilment of God’s promise to Abraham - 1 Kings 4:20 “The people of Judah and Israel were as numerous as the sand on the seashore…” • The words the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 5:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Where Are You Heading To?

Contributed by Lola Olanrewaju on Sep 10, 2017

Many people start off in life wanting to end up in a certain destination and they end up in a totally different place in life. They get upset with God, get upset with themselves and get upset with everyone around them.

"Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths." WHAT IS YOUR DESTINATION IN LIFE?  WHERE DO YOU WANT TO END UP IN YOUR CAREER, MARRIAGE FINANCES, SPIRITUAL LIFE, ETC. I have made so many ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6, 1 Kings 3:7-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Keep The Oil Flowing

Contributed by James May on Apr 19, 2016

The widows cruse of oil was all she had, but oh how much it became the full provision for her life. That's the type of the Holy Spirit anointing, or unction, within the heart of the Believer.

Keep the Oil Flowing Sunday, April 3, 2016 By Rev James May Our God is an awesome God! Jesus is a Risen Savior and he is alive! Before he left this world to go into Heaven and sit down at the Father’s right hand as King of Kings forever, he promised to send us a Comforter. That Comforter ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible