Sermons on Solomons Offering:

Inherited Treasure (1 Chronicles 28)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 2, 2025

What is our greatest treasure?

Would Solomon continue in the faith of his father? What is our greatest inheritance? Let’s begin in 1 Chronicles 28. Did David publicly admit why God did not allow him to build the temple? Do our church leaders openly admit faults or cover them up? David summoned all the officials of Israel to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Rising Above Vanities Of Life

Contributed by Rev. Randy Barker on Apr 3, 2025

Solomon’s wisdom

Rising above the vanities of life!! “Vanity of vanities,” says the Preacher, “Vanity of vanities! All is vanity.” What advantage does man have in all his work Which he does under the sun?” ??Ecclesiastes? ?1?:?2?-?3? ?NASB1995?? 1. Some of you might recall me preaching a message very similar to ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:2-3

Denomination: *other

Making God Smile - Purpose Driven Life Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 18, 2004

Not all gifts bring God delight. What could possibly make it so that God would not take pleasure in what I try to do for Him?

OPEN: (I went up on podium with t-shirt and tie that my two children had bought me for my birthday) A week ago last Wednesday was my birthday. My daughter bought me this tie (with Jesus on a blue background), and my son picked out this t-shirt (with a lion and Jesus and the message: "King of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:15-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas Gifts: What Do You Get For The God Who Has Everything Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 16, 2002

What do you get for the person who has everything? It is the nagging question everyone faces when buying gifts. But, God has told us what kind of gifts He would be pleased with.

OPEN: Tom and Joe had been high school buddies, but when they grew up, Joe left town to find his fortune. He became a very successful salesman, but never married. One day, he returned to his hometown and met Joe in a local restaurant. They exchanged stories of how their lives had changed over the ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 2:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Queen Of Sheba Reveals How Blest We Are

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jan 3, 2011

The Queen of Sheba Reveals How Blest We Are 1) We have wisdom. 2) We have sustenance. 3) We have purpose.

Kids, did you have any friends over during your Christmas break? One thing I always enjoyed about having friends over was that they helped me appreciate again the toys that I had. Even though my toys may have seemed old to me, they were new to my friends and so they played with them with great ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 10:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Repairing God's House Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Feb 12, 2019

Taking care of the facilities God has blessed us with is important. The condition of God’s house often is a reflection of God’s people who gather there. If the house is in disrepair, the surrounding community would think the people who gather there are in disrepair as well.

Today we begin our renovation campaign of “Building in Faith.” Taking care of the facilities God has blessed us with is important. The condition of God’s house often is a reflection of God’s people who gather there. If the house is in disrepair, the surrounding community would think the people ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 24:4-14, 2 Kings 12:4-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Queen Of Sheba: ‘curiosity Satisfied'

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Apr 22, 2024

The Queen of Sheba: ‘Curiosity Satisfied' - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Her Mission (vs 1-3) (2). Her Evaluation (vs 4-5) (3). Her Declaration (vs 6-9) (4). Her Presentation (vs 10-13) SERMON BODY: Ill: • Across the world, our ideas of what makes someone "beautiful" vary immensely. • If you ever needed proof that beauty is in the eye ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 10:1-13

Denomination: Brethren

What’s It All About? 2 Of 2

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 25, 2022

Earlier, we saw that many folks are like King Solomon, who had so much the world has to offer but was miserable.

Illus: They remind me of the couple celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. When the festivities were over, the woman turned to her husband and said, • "We've been miserable for 50 years • We've fought every day • We've disagreed on nearly everything • And I am convinced ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:14

Denomination: Baptist

I Choose Forgiveness

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Oct 20, 2013

This message focuses on what King Solomon says about our willingness to forgive others.

I Choose Forgiveness Scripture: Proverbs 16:6; 28:13; 17:5, 9; 24:17-18; 10:12; Eccl. 7:21-22 Introduction: At 4:30 p.m. yesterday afternoon I sat down at my desk to finish the sermon that I had been working on for this morning. I had been working on the next message in my series on the names ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thy Will Be Done Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Mar 20, 2003

Prayer Warriors, Part Two: Solomon’s Prayer

THY WILL BE DONE (1 KINGS 8:22-54) Once upon a time there was a man who went hunting. He was hunting bears. As he trudged through the forest looking for bears, he came upon a large and steep hill. He climbed the hill and, just as he was pulling himself up over the last outcropping of rocks, a huge ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 8:22-54

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Thy Will Be Done Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 25, 2007

Prayer Warriors, Pt. 2

THY WILL BE DONE (1 KINGS 8:22-54) Once upon a time there was a man who went hunting. He was hunting bears. As he trudged through the forest looking for bears, he came upon a large and steep hill. He climbed the hill and, just as he was pulling himself up over the last outcropping of rocks, a huge ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 8:22-54

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Is All Around Us

Contributed by Craig Condon on Aug 22, 2015

Solomon had a vision that included all the peoples of the earth. He realized that God’s house wasn’t only for the covenant people, but for the seekers of the whole world as well. Nothing can contain God. He is big enough to handle all of our problems.

How would you like to be remembered? Some of us want to be remembered with just a simple tombstone, while others want to be remembered for who they were and what they did in life. King Solomon wanted to be remembered as the person who built the temple. The reading we heard from 1 Kings 8:22-30, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 8:22-30

Denomination: Anglican

The Past Has No Future Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Nov 15, 2005

Kings of Judah, Part 1: "Solomon" - Sermon 1

THE PAST HAS NO FUTURE (1 KINGS 1:11-22, 41-53) There was a little boy visiting his grandparents on their farm. He was given a slingshot to play with, out in the woods. He practiced in the woods, but he could never hit the target. Getting discouraged, he headed back to dinner. As he was walking ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 1:11-53

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Mercy In The Midst Of Misery

Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Dec 12, 2009

EVEN AFTER SOLOMON BLOWS HIS EXCELLENT START IN MINISTRY AND LIFE, JUST WHEN IT LOOKS LIKE DOOM AND GLOOM WILL BE THE FINAL WORDS OVER HIS LIFE, WE SEE A RAY OF HOPE . . .

SE102807 MYTH BUSTERS 4. I’m a Good Person INTRO Andy Stanley tells the story of a church kids teacher who was trying to explain heaven to his class. So he asked the class a series of questions to see what they already thot about the subject: - if I had a garage sale and sold all my stuff and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 11:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What’s So Special About This Place?

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jun 7, 2010

What’s So Special About This Place? 1) God speaks to us here. 2) God listens to us here.

It looks like a shack perched precariously on the side of a forested hill. There is no hot water so there is no place to shower or bathe. The outhouse is just a couple steps from the front door but night-time visits still require a flashlight. When Sarah first saw “the cabin,” I’m ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 8:22-43

Denomination: Lutheran