Sermons on Solomon Tried To Kill Jeroboam:

Boxing With God Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Mar 14, 2006

Solomon confronts the popular view of prosperity in chapter 6. People equate wealth with happiness. Solomon warns that people who live apart from God are “never satisfied”.

Overcoming Futility, a Sermon Series on Ecclesiastes “Your Arms are Too Short to Box With God -chapter 6 >Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts As actor Tommy Lee Jones prepared for his latest movie, “The Three Burials”, he studied the book of Ecclesiastes. ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 6:1-12

Denomination: Congregational

The Day Of Small Things

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Mar 9, 2017

In our text the children of Israel are having to trust the Lord for the reconstruction of the Temple. Solomon’s Temple has been destroyed, and the Lord has commissioned for the new one to be built.

THE DAY OF SMALL THINGS I want to bring to each of us a word of encouragement tonight. I must confess to you of my disappointment during those times that I have struggled with my health. I thought I could just pray and believe for my healing. I did what was “spiritual.” My faith was not ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Prophet Jonah

Contributed by Ken Smith on Dec 19, 2001

During the reign of Jeroboam II God sent Jonah to Nineveh to call its people to repent of their sins; Nineveh surprisingly repented but Jonah was unexcited about God’s grace.

Jonah was a prophet sent by God to proclaim a message in a foreign land of Assyria, unlike other prophets who voiced their message to their home lands of Israel and Judah. Assyria was a constant threat to the people of Israel. To the Israelites, Nineveh was a byword for evil. Famous for their ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Churches Journey Towards Revival

Contributed by Thomas Lanthrip on Nov 9, 2006

As this passage unfolds it speaks of Solomon’s temple that was erected for the purpose of worshiping Jehovah God, and then dedicated by prayer, sacrifice and finally it was consummated by the presence of God being made manifested by fire. Now, at the clo

Illustration: A few years back the Lord called my wife and I to Pastor a small community church that had two active deacons; one of which I became very close to during our 2 ½ year tenure. We had noticed the Sunday School record books held a sad truth, the church had been on a gradual decline for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Fearfully And Wonderfully Made

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 21, 2008

This is a prolife sermon that tries to clarify arguments against abortion from Revelation and Reason.

Introduction: A. This Tuesday, January 22, 2008, marks the 35th anniversary of the Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion in our country. 1. Since then untold numbers of babies have been aborted. At a rate of 1.6 million a year, the total would be over 56 million. 2. This is not a topic ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mother's Day 2015

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on May 9, 2015

This message focuses on the stories of Hagar and the woman who stood before King Solomon.

Mother's Day Message 2015 If You Had A Mother Who.... Scriptures: Genesis 16:1-6; 1 Kings 3:16-27 Introduction I have delivered several Mother's Day messages through the years and what I have come to realize is that no matter how much I say about a good mother it does not seem to fully do them ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Good Start Is Not Good Enough

Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 2, 2004

From the life of Solomon we learn that a good start is not enough. (1 King - pt 1)

"SOLOMON, AGOOD START ISN’T ENOUGH" TEXT: 1 KINGS 1-11 INTRODUCTION Have you ever noticed in life that a good start isn’t always enough. Now there is nothing wrong with a good start mind you, but it is often not enough to get us to the finish line or the winners circle. And if you don’t ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

As We Come, So We Leave

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 30, 2016

Exploring the purpose of wealth through reviewing Solomon's dark book.

“There is a grievous evil that I have seen under the sun: riches were kept by their owner to his hurt, and those riches were lost in a bad venture. And he is father of a son, but he has nothing in his hand. As he came from his mother’s womb he shall go again, naked as he came, and ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

"Why Proverbs? Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jun 4, 2018

Solomon tells us who the book of Proverbs was written for and why.

The fool says in his heart “there is no God” (Psalm 14:1), lives as if there’s no God and ends up eternally separated from God. The wise acknowledges there’s a God, lives to please God and ends up eternally enjoying communion with God. Those who are wise acknowledge that God is there and He is not ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

What Does Burning Grass Have To Do With Finances?

Contributed by Sophia Lorena on Mar 25, 2022

According to Jesus, grass is better than the splendor that Solomon displayed.

Every year, just before winter began, my grandmother, a very hard-working woman was seen clearing up the front yard. The ground, well-watered by months of heavy rainfall would sprout different kinds of weeds, plants, and grass. Unique wildflowers could also be found among all the wildly grown ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Provoking Of Satan

Contributed by Gino Cascieri on Mar 2, 2004

This message shows how satan tries to provoke the saints of God.

The Provoking of Satan Text: 1 Chronicles 21:1-8 Intro: There are many actions that Satan tries to take against the Christian. We are told that he – He accuses the brethren – Rev. 12:10 He seeks to devour the Christian - 1 Pe. 5:8 He tempts the Christian – 1 Cor. 7:5 He tries to take the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 21:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Launching Out Into The Deep

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Aug 16, 2003

Moving beyond the tried and the comfortable to accomplish great things for God.

“LAUNCHING OUT INTO THE DEEP” A. If you can list only one QUALITY that is absolutely vital to building a dynamic, vibrant, thriving church,what will it be? 1. We can list several: a. DOCTRINAL PURITY b. LOVE c. ENTHUSIASM d. INVOLVEMENT COMMENT: Each of these are essential to CHURCH ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

'walk Humbly With Your God"

Contributed by John Quigley on Mar 1, 2005

This sermon takes a look at the beatitudes and tries to show what they are about.

"Matthew 5:1 Seeing the crowds, he went up on the mountain, and when he sat down, his disciples came to him. 2 And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying:" (ESV). In Micah 6 we read: "8 He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the LORD require of you but to do justice, and to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Fig Leaves Or Blood

Contributed by James Lowe on Sep 20, 2006

A sermon on how man tries to hide their sins from God.

Fig Leaves or Blood Genesis 3:6-21 As you read the first chapters of the book of Genesis, you will find an accurate account of the beginning of the world. Genesis 1:1 says, “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” It did not articulate that the earth began with a gigantic ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:6-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Dream Revealed To Daniel Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Sep 14, 2021

Daniel intervenes and tries to understand Nebuchadnezzar's dream.

Last week we ended our study with King Nebuchadnezzar ordering that all of the wise men of Babylon be destroyed. We also said that Daniel and his three friends were considered to be some of the wise men of Babylon and so the order would have pertained to them. Tonight, we will pick up our study ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:14-30

Denomination: Baptist