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Solomon's downfall began when he married the daughter of the Egyptian Pharaoh to seal a political alliance. He could not control his lust. Among Solomon's 700 wives and 300 concubines were many foreigners, which angered God.
Overcoming Temptations King Solomon was the wisest man ever and also one of the most foolish. God gifted him with unsurpassed wisdom, which Solomon squandered by disobeying God's commandments. Solomon's most notable achievements were his building projects, particularly the temple in ...read more
Scripture: 1 Kings 3:11-15
Denomination: Baptist
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
Scripture: 1 Kings 3:4-15
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
Scripture: 1 Kings 3:1-28
Denomination: Independent/Bible
True wisdom is a gift from God. It’s worth more than riches or power. But by itself it’s not enough. We also need to remain faithful to God.
By Rev Bill Stewart It could almost be an episode of CSI or Law and Order or Bones or some other TV crime drama, couldn’t it? Today’s reading has drama; it has suspense; it has a "goodie" and a "baddie" and a cop, or in this case a king, who needs to find out which is which; and of course it has a ...read more
Denomination: Anglican
The next hero is David’s son and successor: Solomon. We’ll examine what aspects that urges to embrace
Heroes of the OT Solomon 1 Kings 3:1-15 February 8, 2009 This week we are continuing to look at the heroes of the Old Testament with a guy a named Solomon. Last week we began with David and this week we continue by looking at David’s successor and son, Solomon. We’ll be using 1 Kings 3:1-15. A ...read more
Scripture: 1 Kings 3:1-15
Denomination: Church Of God
Solomon failed because he became complacent and secure in his own awesomeness.
January 14, 2023 The content of 1st and 2nd Kings presents Israel’s history from a prophetic and moral perspective beginning with Solomon (971 BC) and concluding with the release of King Jehoiachin from prison in Babylon (562 BC) – a time span of roughly 400 years. The Chronicles are a ...read more
Scripture: 1 Kings 11:1-11, Jeremiah 9:23-24
Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist
Joshua promised the Israelites this land would be a place flowing with milk and honey. Solomon sees this promise come to pass.
1st Kings 4 Solomon Lives with Wisdom Joshua promised the Israelites this land would be a place flowing with milk and honey. Solomon sees this promise come to pass. In many ways, Solomon is the new Adam. He’s ruling over the earth, seeing Eden restored. 1 Kings 4:29-34 NIV God gave Solomon ...read more
Scripture: 1 Kings 4:29-34, Ecclesiastes 9:13-17, Matthew 10:16
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Solomon could have had it all...what a tragedy!
Solomon.. Forgotten Wisdom I once read a story about a man who was on a cruise. When it came time for meals, he could always be found sitting on the deck eating cheese and crackers and drinking water. Finally, a steward asked him why he was not enjoying some of the fine dining offered on the ...read more
Scripture: 1 Kings 4:29-34
THIS SERMON DEALS WITH SOLOMON AND HIS GOD GIVEN GIFT OF WISDOM.
HFL JULY 10, 2011 I KINGS 3:1-15 1Solomon made an alliance with Pharaoh king of Egypt and married his daughter. He brought her to the City of David until he finished building his palace and the temple of the LORD, and the wall around Jerusalem. 2The people, however, were still sacrificing at the ...read more
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Ask what I shall give thee. 1 Kings 3:5.
SOLOMON CHOOSES WISDOM. 1 Kings 3:5-12. Solomon started well: ‘he loved the LORD, walking in the statutes of David his father’ (cf. 1 Kings 3:3a). Yet there is a warning signal, which would become a motif throughout the books of Kings: ‘only he sacrificed and burnt incense in high places’ ...read more
Scripture: 1 Kings 3:5-12
The first step in getting wisdom is admitting we need it.
1 Kings 3 Solomon Asks for Wisdom 1 Kings 3:7-14 NIV “Now, LORD my God, you have made your servant king in place of my father David. But I am only a little child and do not know how to carry out my duties. 8 Your servant is here among the people you have chosen, a great people, too numerous to ...read more
Scripture: 1 Kings 3:7-14, James 1:5, Proverbs 15:22, 1 Kings 12:6-11, Philippians 1:9-11 (view more) (view less)
King Solomon with the wisdom of God yielded or controlled God’s tremendous power and authority. What Solomon accomplished in the growth of his kingdom with the wisdom of God is far greater than King David.
King Solomon with the wisdom of God yielded or controlled God’s tremendous power and authority. What Solomon accomplished in the growth of his kingdom with the wisdom of God is far greater than King David. Solomon conquered or controlled many other kingdoms without fighting any battles. David was a ...read more
Scripture: 1 Kings 4:32, 1 Kings 4:33
God was pleased to give Solomon His wisdom and Solomon often spoke of the importance of seeking that wisdom. So, why was Solomon telling us here in Ecclesiastes that wisdom is empty and disappointing?
TITLE: Is There Wisdom In Wisdom? TEXT: Ecclesiastes 1:12-18/2:12-16 The average public library has between 10,000 to 15,000 books on its shelves. (http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/50441) During the War of 1812 (between England and America), the British invaded Washington D.C. and burnt much of it ...read more
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
Scripture: 1 Kings 3:1-28, James 3:13-18
Denomination: Assembly Of God
There is perhaps no stronger theme in Proverbs than Wisdom itself. It starts and ends the book–like two bookends, it encompasses all in between. Let’s look at how Christians are to feel toward wisdom.
God’s Will for You: Wisdom from Solomon about Wisdom Itself There is perhaps no stronger theme in Proverbs than Wisdom itself. It starts and ends the book–like two bookends, it encompasses all in between. Let’s look at how Christians are to feel toward wisdom. 1. The Christian Has a True ...read more
Scripture: Proverbs 8:35-36
Denomination: Bible Church
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