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  • Victor Yap avatar

    Wise Men Still Seek Him Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Nov 15, 2005
    based on 44 ratings
     | 14,596 views

    Kings of Judah, Pt. 1: "Solomon" - Sermon 2

    WISE MEN STILL FIND HIM (1 KINGS 3:3-28) What do sages and philosophers have to say about wisdom? Philosopher Cicero: “The function of wisdom is to discriminate between good and evil.” The philosopher Immanuel Kant: “Science is organized knowledge. Wisdom is organized life.” Socrates: “The only ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Wisdom Of Solomon Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 7, 2005
    based on 41 ratings
     | 26,331 views

    Wise people pursue more wisdom, for wisdom is given to those who value it.

    The Wisdom of Solomon (I Kings 3) Reception Grade (how my people responded; alertness, compliments, relevance, etc.): B 1. Did you hear about the man who found a lamp and started to rub it? Sure enough, out popped a genie. The genie told him that he had three wishes. The man couldn’t believe ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    I Pray That Ye Prosper ,part 2.

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Mar 16, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
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    What is prosperity?

    I Pray that Ye Prosper. part 2. Many believe that prosperity is a symbol of Godliness, or that it makes them appear a little better than others. But what is prosperity and who is eligible? In part one ,we found out about two individuals, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    If God Gave You A Wish, What Would It Be?

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 9, 2003
    based on 156 ratings
     | 19,792 views

    Solomon decides wisely and well - why?

    If God gave you a wish, what would it be? 1 Kings 2:1-4 and 3:1-15 This morning I would like to speak from the Old Testament lesson. In the Old Testament, God rarely appeared to people. However, King Solomon had a number of direct encounters with God and this ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Harvie Neatherlin avatar

    How To Get God To Say "Yes"

    Contributed by Harvie Neatherlin on Jun 17, 2003
    based on 60 ratings
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    We spend almost all of our life hoping to hear a word that contains only three letters. This sermon contains the formula for getting God to say YES.

    Introduction: We spend a good part of our life hoping to hear a word that is made up of only three letters. We are most often on a quest to secure it and will go to almost any length to hear this word. And whether you realize it or not you begin this quest at a very early age. Some of you, as I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Gives His Child Anything ...

    Contributed by Timothy Darling on Feb 12, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,459 views

    How do we succeed like Solomon? His key to success was in his unselfishness.

    God gives His child anything ... 1 Kings 3:4-15 One fact about the covenant God made with David is that the relationship was to be closer between them than average. God promised David that he would have a son to sit on the throne and that David’s son would be like a son to God. In fact, some of ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Bobby Stults avatar

    Making Wise Decisions Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Sep 6, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,740 views

    We are called to make WISE decisions in our walk with Christ!

    Date Written: May 1, 2006 Date Preached: May 3, 2006 Where Preached: OZHBC (Wed PM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: Basic Bible Studies Sermon Title: Making Wise Decisions Sermon Text: 1 Kings 3:1-15 Introduction: You have heard it said that the sum of our lives consist of the decisions ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Randy Brooks avatar

    Asking For Godly Wisdom

    Contributed by Randy Brooks on Jun 2, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,473 views

    Seeking Godly wisdom for every situation of life.

    1 Kings 3:1-15 A preacher’s little boy inquired, "Daddy, I notice every Sunday morning when you first come out to preach, you sit up on the platform and bow your head. What are you doing?" The father explained, "I’m asking the Lord to give me a good sermon." The little boy said, "Why ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • D. Marie Hamilton avatar

    A God Listening Heart

    Contributed by D. Marie Hamilton on Feb 2, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 20,823 views

    We have talked about how it is important for us to yield to the guidance of the Holy Spirit. We have to be willing to go where the Spirit leads us.

    A God Listening Heart I Kings 3: 7-9 (I am reading from the Message) “And now here I am: God, my God you have made me your servant, ruler of the kingdom place of my father David. I’m too young for this, a mere child! I don’t know the ropes yet, I hardly know that ‘ins’ and ‘outs’ of this job. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    How To Look For God Series

    Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Aug 13, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,343 views

    Redo of Armed to be set free

    How to look for God. (Deuteronomy 4:29; 1st Kings 3: 11-12; 1st Kings 4: 29-30; Job 28:28; Psalms 69:32; Psalms 111:10; Proverbs 2:5-6; Proverbs 3:5; Proverb 9:10; Proverbs 28:5; Matthew 3:1-2; Matthew 4:16-17; John 6:26-29; Acts 17:28-31; Romans 12:2; Ephesians 6:5-8; Hebrews 11:6; James 1:19-25) ...read more

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    An Understanding Heart

    Contributed by Joe Overholt on Nov 16, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 21,138 views

    A message of encouragement for those finding it hard to understand scripture, and making decisions in life

    Understanding Heart Foundational Text: 1 Kings 3:5-14 In Gibeon the LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream by night: and God said, Ask what I shall give thee. (6) And Solomon said, Thou hast shewed unto thy servant David my father great mercy, according as he walked before thee in truth, and in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Timm Meyer avatar

    Ask God For The Very Best

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Sep 7, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,597 views

    Pentecost 9(A) - Believers are encouraged to ask God for the very best in humility and confidently.

    ASK GOD FOR THE VERY BEST (Outline) July 29, 2007 - PENTECOST 9 - 1 Kings 3:5-12 * * * * * * * * * INTRO: What do need? The question is not what do you want, but what do you need? For whatever you need God is ready and willing and able to hear, listen, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    If God Asked You What You Wanted Most, What Would You Ask For?

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 25, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,293 views

    God asked Solomon what he would like to have, and Solomon chose wisdom over money or power.

    If God Asked You What You Wanted Most, What Would You Ask For? 1 Kings 3:1-15 Feb. 20, 2008 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor I Then Solomon formed a marriage alliance with Pharaoh king of Egypt, and took Pharaoh’s daughter and brought her to the city of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jose Gomez Sr. avatar

    The Source Of Wisdom (By; Pastor Jose Jr.)

    Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Jun 2, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,219 views

    What is wisdom? Do we need it, or is God’s voice enough? Is the Holy Spirit a substitute for God knowledge, understanding, and wisdom? How can we understand God’s wisdom with our minds? Let’s explore!

    Opening Scriptures: I Kings 3:3-15,  Col 4:2-6 "And Solomon loved the Lord, hwalking in the statutes of his father David, except that he sacrificed and burned incense at the high places. 4 Now the king went to Gibeon to sacrifice there, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Keith Manry avatar

    The Legacy Of A Man - Solomon's Father, David Series

    Contributed by Keith Manry on Jun 30, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 11,984 views

    Part 8 of a series on the Life of David - Preached on Father’s Day, 2004

    Insights from the Life of David – Part 8: “The Legacy of a Man: Solomon’s Father, David” I Kings 2:1-4, 10-12; 3:3-14 A Michigan high school senior, Kara Hewes, entered a crowded conference room to face cameras and reporters. She was about to make a public appeal to her seventy-three-year-old ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist