Sermons on Something Greater Than Solomon:

You're Richer Than You Think

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Jul 27, 2007

The parable of the Shrewd Manager is an unusual story where the crook is commended. But Jesus has some important things to say about money and how we spend it.

“YOU’RE RICHER THAN YOU THINK” “You’re richer thank you think.” Or that’s what Scotia Bank would like you to think. This is a bit of a deceiving commercial, but duh, that’s advertising for you. If you come to Scotia Bank they will look at your investments and show you what the other institution ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Mennonite

Song Of Solomon - Chapter 4 – The Beloved Admires His Bride’s Beauty Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Sep 28, 2024

The Beloved describes His Bride in detail, reassuring her that His love has not diminished one degree because of her sin.

He V.4:1 Behold, you are beautiful, my love, behold, you are beautiful! Your eyes are doves behind your veil. Your hair is like a flock of goats leaping down the slopes of Gilead. 2 Your teeth are like a flock of shorn ewes that have come up from the washing, all of which bear twins, and not one ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 4:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Use Music For Greater Advancement Of Christ's Kingdom & Righteousnen

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 19, 2002

How To Use Music For Greater Advancement of Christ’s Kingdom and Righteousness (Matthew 6:24-33)

How To Use Music For Greater Advancement of Christ’s Kingdom and Righteousness (Matthew 6:24-33) Andrew Fletcher in 1709 once said, “Give me the making of the songs of a nation and I care not who makes the laws.” Music has a powerful influence with every person on the planet. Illustration: I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Honey Moon Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 5, 2003

This is the 5th study in the study "Intimacy". This study looks at the consummation of Solomon’s marriage with the Shulamite woman.

HONEY MOON Song of Solomon 4:1-5:1 In our last study we saw the Wedding procession of Solomon and the Shulamite woman. We now come to the consummation of their marriage. In modern times we refer to this as the Honey Moon. This is a very important chapter of the Bible because it shows that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

We Must Obey God Rather Than Men

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on May 16, 2022

Where does obedience to the command of men stop and obedience to God begin?

We must obey God rather than Men Acts 5:26-33 Sometimes, the Scripture seems to put us in quite a dilemma. Peter’s response in the passage we just read shows that Peter’s response to the High Priest’s charge that the Apostles had disobeyed the strict prohibition of the Sanhedrin that they should ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:26-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Choosing Your Closest Companions Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 16, 2011

from a series through the life of Solomon. A look at the way Solomon's relationships impacted his life, and the way our closest relationships will impact us.

I Kings 11:1-13 Pre intro, at the beginning of worship services: I’d like you to watch a video this morning, featuring those 2 famous theologians, Jed and Jethro Clampet as they discuss Jethro’s insights into relationships… (clip from “Beverly Hillbillies” - look ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 11:4-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hope In The Conquest - More Than Conquerors In Christ Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 14, 2018

We continue in our series Hope Found Here and this month our theme is Hope in the Conquest. If we are in Christ, if we have accepted Him as our Lord and Saviour we have no need to fear our past, our present or our future.

We continue in our series Hope Found Here and this month our theme is Hope in the Conquest. Hope in the Conquest of what? Hope in the Conquest of Sin; Hope in the Conquest of Death; and Hope in the Conquest of Fear. Our hope comes from being in a real relationship with Jesus, He has conquered the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:37, Proverbs 3:5-6, Deuteronomy 32:4, Acts 10:34-36, John 15:9-13, Philippians 2:1-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Your Death-Day Is Better Than Your Birthday Series

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Jun 13, 2005

As Christians and seekers, our faith and future stands or falls on the resurrection of Jesus.

A good name is better than fine perfume, and the day of death better than the day of birth. - Ecclesiastes 7:1 23I am torn between the two: I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is better by far; 24but it is more necessary for you that I remain in the body. 25Convinced of this, I know that ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Will Use Unusual Circumstances To Bring Us To A Greater Level

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on May 17, 2003

This text will show the believer the uniqueness of Divine ways.

Introduction: God’s ways are not our ways. His dealings with mankind are a cause for wonder. In today’s text, we find God using a storm to bring His disciples to a greater level. Those who expect to grow should expect storms and difficulties. There is a saying that " no one can climb a smooth ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

Hard Times - Better Than Evian Water Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Apr 12, 2008

Hard times and difficult circumstances are not an argument for the absence of God in our lives; Hard times and difficult circumstances are in fact, an argument for the presence of God in our lives.

We assume that sailing through life with ease is a sign that God is with us. We assume that when a tragedy happens, God was looking the other way. We assume that when we find ourselves out in a desert standing in the middle of nothing but dirt and rocks, we assume that there has been some mistake. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

“faith, Works And Prayer” Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Mar 21, 2016

Jesus gives verses which are often misinterpreted in John 14 and answer the following questions: 1. What are the "greater works" of believers"? 2. What did Jesus mean by "ask anything in my name and you shall receive it?

“Faith, Works and Prayer” John 14:12-14 Reading John 14:11-14: “Believe Me that I am in the Father and the Father in Me, or else believe Me for the sake of the works themselves. 12 "Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do he will do also; and ...read more

Scripture: John 14:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Maundy Thursday - Full Love Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Apr 14, 2022

Three lessons we could arrive at from this passage: Greater love of Christ, greater humility of Jesus, and a greater commitment to God.

Maundy Thursday Theme: Full Extent of Love Text: John 13:1-17 Introduction: Maundy means commandment. Today is Commandment Thursday, Holy Thursday or Sheer Thursday, green Thursday in Germany, because of cleaning the penance of a new beginning (ref: Britannica). The following texts remind the ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Methodist

Cracks

Contributed by Matt Williams on Feb 8, 2012

In 1 Kings, we see the story of a decline of a nation. They go from being a wealthy favored nation to losing it all and becoming slaves. There is much we can learn from this historic book of the Bible.

Introduction: 1 Kings is written about events that happened about 1000 BC. Life was very different then which makes some of what we read in 1 Kings hard to understand and relate to. Even so, there is much that we can learn from this historical book of the Bible. In it we see the story of decline of ...read more

Denomination: *other

Murder: Its More Than Taking A Life Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Oct 20, 2009

The 6th Commandment not only addresses murder, but the fact that God never intended for man to play God and determine who should live and who should die.

Murder: It’s More than Taking a Life Exodus 20:13 Introduction One American is shot, beaten, or strangled to death every minute. It seems that no matter where you turn in our society, or even our world, there are murders. It’s on the television and movies as fiction. It’s on the streets and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:13

Denomination: Baptist

Two Dreamers

Contributed by Jw Worcester on Feb 15, 2021

There are two exceptional people in the Bible known for their dreams. One is the best known dreamer and one the least known dreamer.

There are two exceptional people in the Bible known for their dreams. One is the best known dreamer and one the least known dreamer. One had great rewards and the other has no mention in the Bible beyond the fulfilling of his dreams. One saw the full fruition of his dreams and the other didn’t ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:5-8, Matthew 1:20-21, Matthew 6:1-4