Sermons on Something Greater Than Solomon:

Three Is Better Than One

Contributed by Victor Yap on Feb 26, 2013

Three is Better Than One

THREE IS BETTER THAN ONE (2 CORINTHIANS 8:16-24) Contemporary research showed a profound connection between giving, altruism and happiness. For example, a new study revealed that executives who gave their bonuses away to help others returned greater happiness scores than those who kept the extra ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:6-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Three Is Better Than One

Contributed by Victor Yap on Sep 8, 2013

Teamwork

THREE IS BETTER THAN ONE (2 CORINTHIANS 8:16-24) Contemporary research showed a profound connection between giving, altruism and happiness. For example, a new study showed that executives who gave their bonuses away to help others returned greater happiness scores than those who kept the extra ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:16-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Messiah's Sense Of Urgency Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 1, 2011

Jesus emphasizes to us that the urgency to spread the Gospel is greater than ever before.

A Messiah's Sense of Urgency Text: Matthew 20:1-16 Introduction 1. Illustration: Richard Baxter, the Puritan preacher of the 17th century conveys the urgency, the zeal of Christian witness when he said, "I preached as never sure to preach again, and as a dying man to dying men!" 2. We can look ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Methodist

The Grip Of The Past

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 1, 2012

God has even greater things ahead of us than lie behind.

The Grip of the Past October 11, 2009 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God has even greater things ahead of us than lie behind. Focus Passage: Isaiah 43:18-19 Supplemental Passage: (Jeremiah 29:11 NASB) 'For I know the plans that I have for you,' ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

Following Jesus With Great Expectations

Contributed by Rick Dinkins on Apr 8, 2020

Jesus said we can expect to do greater things than He.

Following Jesus with Great Expectations Scripture: John 14:12-14 (KJV) John 14:12-14 (KJV) 12 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father. 13 And whatsoever ye shall ask in ...read more

Scripture: John 14:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Wins Best In Everything

Contributed by David Nolte on Mar 5, 2017

Jesus deserves honor greater than any Oscar, Emmy orother prize

“Jesus Wins The Best Everything!” Philippians 2:5-11 David P. Nolte I’m not “into” the Oscar thing or the Emmy thing or the Pulitzer Prize thing. They are not quite as exciting to me as watching grass grow. These matter greatly to some but I’d have more ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Beyond Imagination Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 17, 2006

God promises to move in ways greater than our imagination. What a promise!

Ephesians 3:14-21 “Beyond Imagination” INTRODUCTION Julies Verne, a famous writer in the late nineteenth century was known for his science fiction and his ability to envision things beyond imagination. In a world before flight, Verne wrote of space travel and a trip to the moon. Ships were ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Lutheran

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

"Greater Things" Series: By Dr. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Jan 18, 2005

Remember, in the eyes of average people, average is always considered outstanding. Jesus however said, Greater things we will do & that’s a vast difference from "average things.." Let’s examine His words together!

Introduction "Greater Things." Sound a little suspicious? Just turn on the TV and it gives us enough to be suspicious about. Just today I listened to an Evangelist say, "Just name it and claim it.." I’m leary of that kind of preaching! However, it can’t be ignored that Jesus Himself said as He ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Believers Eagerly Expect God's Greater Glory

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Aug 17, 2004

PENTECOST 9(A) - Believers eagerly expect God’s greater glory because earth only offers groaning but heaven provides praising.

BELIEVERS EAGERLY EXPECT GOD’S GREATER GLORY ROMANS 8:18-25 - August 1, 2004 Pentecost 9 ROMANS 8:18-25 18I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. 19The creation waits in eager expectation for the sons of God to be revealed. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-25

Denomination: Lutheran

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

What Is In Your Heart?

Contributed by Samuel M on Feb 17, 2024

Solomon asked God for something (need for wisdom and knowledge) that was already in his heart, so he immediately replied to God. What Solomon asked God are not just some mere words, but what was in his heart.

On that night God appeared to Solomon, and said to him, “Ask! What shall I give you?” 2 Chronicles 1:7 Then God said to Solomon: “Because this was in your heart, and you have not asked riches or wealth or honor or the life of your enemies, nor have you asked long life—but have asked wisdom and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 1:7

What Is Greater? Man On The Moon Or God On The Earth?

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Sep 5, 2019

I switch things up a bit and do an extended illustration for this Sunday's sermon

9.8.19 What is Greater? Man on the Moon or God on the Earth? Just recently America celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11’s historic landing on the moon. Over 600 million people were estimated to have watched this historic event on July 20, 1969. When Neil Armstrong put made his ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Love Is Better Than Miracles Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

You’ll be like the Christmas tree that you remove from your house after the holidays. It is planted in a metal tree holder, the needles will fall off the moment you try to pick it up. The person who hasn’t experienced the love of Christ is nicely decorated but falls apart when handled.

Ron and Patti had been married for twelve years and have two children. Patti had grown up with believing parents as they attended church where she grew up in the area. Ron was born in Ada, Oklahoma to hard working parents. His father had served in the Vietnam War and neither parent felt church was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Baptist