Sermons on 1 Kings 3:10-11:11:

New Year Fear & God’s Faithfulness

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 31, 2021

Facing the New Year is always somewhat scary; will the new year bring bane or blessing? Especially in the plague times in which we live. But we need not fear, for our God is faithful!

NEW YEAR FEAR & GOD’S FAITHFULNESS 1 Kings 8:56 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Some years ago, Carl Field’s dad, an attorney, took him to a fancy restaurant in New York City. When the bill arrived, there was a $15.00 charge for bread and butter. His Dad paid the bill, including the charge for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 8:56

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Danger Of Compromise

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 3, 2022

At one time or other all of us have been removed from our usual roles in life and have found ourselves in strange situations. When this happened we did not know quite what to do with ourselves.

All of us have a particular group of people that we are comfortable with. While we know some people are quite versatile and can adapt themselves to any group they associate with, others have a hard time adapting. Illus: For example, we all know there is a proper way to arrange a place setting at ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 11:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Start Fresh Life Series

Contributed by Kamalanathan Francis on Jan 22, 2022

With our strength, we try everything possible, from reading books, listening to motivational speeches, taking up new resolutions, and so on. If you have been through this and asking questions, "Why my life is without any change?"

For many of us, our life never seems to have experienced any newness, Though we have stepped into a new year, It's been a similar experience each and every year. The expectations and enthusiasm we have at the end of the year slowly disappear as there are no exceptional things happening. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:15, Matthew 6:33, 1 Kings 3:13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Getting To Know God - Part 6 - The God Of Peace Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Oct 19, 2019

Jehovah-Shalom; God is Peace. Do we have God's kind of peace in our lives or are we settling for something less? God's peace is bestowed not earned. The saying, "No Jesus, No Peace; Know Jesus, Know Peace" may seem like a bumper sticker slogan but there is truth in it!

Getting To Know God - Part 6 - The God of Peace Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … Jude 1:24-25 “To Him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you before His glorious presence without fault and with great joy – “To the only God our Savior be glory, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-30, Psalm 4:8, Isaiah 26:3, 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24, 1 Kings 10:18-22, John 16:33, Galatians 5:22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

I Wanna Go Home

Contributed by Brad Stone on Oct 23, 2019

Homecoming day at church is always an enjoyable day that allows us to reflect upon our past as a church. It is also a day for us to look forward to the ultimate homecoming that will never end! (Used sources from Sermon Central to aid in preparation of this message).

I Wanna Go Home Today, as we celebrate homecoming here at Grace Baptist, I want us to take time to remember all that God has done for the church. I want us to recognize the hard work that has gone into bringing the church to the point it is today. Stacy & I have only been here a short time ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 8:27, 1 Kings 8:30, Isaiah 24:18, Malachi 3:10, Revelation 4:1-3, Psalm 11:4, Revelation 21:4, 1 Corinthians 2:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Jachin And Boaz

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 1, 2021

Jachin meaning —God will establish, support; and Boaz —God is strength, will be the two pillars that will guide you through this New Year!

TITLE: PILLARS JACHIN AND BOAZ 1 Kings 7: 21”Thus he set up the pillars at the porch of the nave; and he set up the right pillar and named it Jachin, and he set up the left pillar and named it Boaz. 22 On the top of the pillars was lily design. So the work of the pillars was finished.” Jachin ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 7:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Christian Life Is A Wilderness Life

Contributed by Kamalanathan Francis on Jan 18, 2021

Many are excited to follow Jesus but lost Hope when the challenges come. The Christian walk does not avoid the storm, but to pass through it. Till the day the Lord calls us home, he helps us to Live a victorious life over every challenge.

Many are excited to follow Jesus Christ when they receive a miracle in their life. But later they understand, that Christian life is a wilderness journey. Where the believers do not pass by the storm, but they go throw it. It is terrifying to experience but the Lord is near and the victory is for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 8:56, 2 Corinthians 1:20, Deuteronomy 6:18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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

The Pure Heart Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 21, 2020

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

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:4-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What To Look For In A Mate Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 4, 2020

If you’re searching for a mate, make sure there’s a spiritual match.

One popular dating site makes this intriguing claim: “What happens when you apply scientific research to dating behavior? A whole lotta love! But this isn’t destiny, it’s deliberate.” This site asks subscribers to answer 80 questions to determine “32 Compatibility Dimensions.” No doubt some of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 11:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Looking All Around!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jun 25, 2020

It is easy to get lost in a strange location. We need to look both ways before crossing when first time visiting a country that drives on the opposite side as your country. Walking with Jesus may require you looking four ways to have the blessings of God.

LOOKING IN EVERY DIRECTION! Psalm 77:12 (KJV) 12 I will meditate also of all thy work, and talk of thy doings. We need to look both ways before crossing when first time visiting a country that drives on the opposite side as your country. Walking with Jesus may require you looking four ways to have ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 77:12, 1 Kings 8:43, Luke 21:28

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

Resolving Conflict Series

Contributed by Esther Collins on Apr 6, 2021

This is the 6th devotion in a series entitled, 'Building Relationships that Last.'

In any relationship, at some point there is bound to be conflict, and the closer we are to someone, the more likely that we will have disagreements over various issues. This is because as human beings, each one of us are different in our personalities, temperaments, up-bringing, and we each have ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:3, Acts 15:36-40, 1 Kings 3:16-28, Genesis 26:12, Matthew 18:15-17, Genesis 15:5-13  (view more)  (view less)

Jesus Prays (Week 2 Of 4): Your Name Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 14, 2021

Wherever you are at, the challenge for us today is to lean into bearing the Name of God.

JESUS PRAYS (WEEK 2 OF 4): YOUR NAME John 17:6-12 #JesusPrays INTRODUCTION As we begin today, I want to jump right into the Scriptures. READ JOHN 17:6-12 (ESV) I have manifested Your Name to the people whom You gave Me out of the world. Yours they were, and You gave them to Me, and they have kept ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6-12, Exodus 23:20-24, 1 Kings 8:10-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

My Mother’s Decision Saved My Life

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on May 6, 2021

Because of my mother's love for me, I made it

As we honor our mothers it’s respectable for us to think about how much they really do for us. And let me just throw this in from the start, being a mother is not an easy task. It is said that when a child has reaches the age of 18, a mother has put in about 18,000 hours of child-generated work, so ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:16-28

Denomination: Baptist