Sermons on Something Greater Than Solomon:

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

10 New Year's Resolutions From Solomon, The Wise Man

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 1, 2018

Proverbs 3 offers a number of good principles for the New Year.

Introduction: A. I hope you had a Merry Christmas and I pray that together we have a blessed New Year. B. I thought you might enjoy learning the history of the “Baby New Year.” 1. Britannica.com reports that the original “Baby New Year” was born in ancient Greece. 2. It was their custom to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-35, Proverbs 3:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Dedication Of The Temple Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 4, 2010

The celebration of the finishing of the Temple that will be the focus of the nation’s worship.

We were living in Canberra in 1988 when the new Parliament house was opened. What an occasion that was! The Queen was there to open the building. People came to Canberra from all over Australia. There was a huge march and rally by Christians from all over the country who came to march around ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 8:1-66

Denomination: Anglican

Life Worth Living Series

Contributed by Jeff Kautz on Jan 5, 2019

What does a life worth living look like

Life Worth Living-1 4-18.docx Ecclesiastes 1:4-18 If we look at the books of the Bible today, the book of Ecclesiastes the most relevant It has today’s world woven through the fabric of every page Whether or not we are willing to admit it, deep within most of us there is this restless, ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:4-18

Denomination: Baptist

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

Refuse To Fade Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Oct 8, 2020

In this message we will learn how to finish strong by looking at the failure of King Solomon to do so.

Refuse To Fade Don’t you realize that in a race everyone runs, but only one person gets the prize? So run to win! All athletes are disciplined in their training. They do it to win a prize that will fade away, but we do it for an eternal prize. So I run with purpose in every step. I am not just ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 11:6-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Most Valuable Thing In The World Series

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 8, 2024

Do you believe God's wisdom is more valuable than gold? How committed are you to asking for God's wisdom and to seeking after God's wisdom. But even more importantly, how committed are you to applying God's wisdom?

A. The story is told about an angel that appeared at a faculty meeting and told the dean, “In return for your unselfish and exemplary behavior, the Lord will reward you with one of the following: infinite wealth, wisdom, or beauty. Which one will you choose?” 1. Without hesitation, the dean ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:13-18, Proverbs 4:5-9, 2 Chronicles 1:1, 1 Kings 3:5-14, 1 Kings 4:29-34  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

"Better Than Gold And Honey"

Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Sep 20, 2010

We have witnessed devastation from flooding and erosion in our world. There is another form of erosion that is deadlier. It goes unseen until too late. It is surfacing in our society in political and cultural arenas, as morality and truth are jettison.

Cornerstone Church September 18/19, 2010 “BETTER THAN GOLD AND HONEY” Psalm 19:7-11 Chuck Swindoll recounts in his newest book: ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:7-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Song Of Solomon - Chapter 3 – The Bride's Dream Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Sep 28, 2024

The young Bride experiences Divine discipline. The Beloved withholds His presence from her because He wants her to discover that the only safe place in all the world is in rising up in partnership with Him. He holds out until we come to Him in obedience.

V.3:1 On my bed by night I sought him whom my soul loves; I sought him, but found him not. 2 I will rise now and go about the city, in the streets and in the squares; I will seek him whom my soul loves. I sought him, but found him not. 3 The watchmen found me as they went about in the city. “Have ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 3:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Foolishness Of Soloomon Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 4, 2010

For all his wisdom, Solomon acted foolishly so that his heart was turned away form God and so were the hearts of his people.

I’m not a betting man. In fact, I hate the way gambling usually takes from the poor and gives to the rich. But if you were talking odds, you’d have to say that Solomon was a sure bet. Solomon was a winner. Solomon the wise ruler;Solomon the great temple builder;Solomon the famous ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

God Is More Than Enough

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 26, 2013

The presence of problems does not mean necessarily that you are out of God's will, it just shows us that God is enough to see us through those times.

God is more than enough Exodus chapter 6:1-8 Introduction- Turn with me to Exodus chapter 6. It is the second book of the Bible. In Exodus We get a chance to see Israel in their rebellion of God. We see God intervene for them repeatedly. We see God’s people being held captive by a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 6:1-8

Denomination: Nazarene

God Is Wise Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 31, 2001

God’s unlimited knowledge and wisdom are greater than ours, and form a basis for faith and hope.

How many sent children off to school this week? How many for the first time? Here’s a question: Why? [Other than because it’s the law, or to get them out of your hair] What is it you’re hoping they’ll learn there? Math, reading, science, history . . . but is that all? No, of course not. You hope ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:13, Romans 11:33-34

Denomination: Baptist

Forgive - Better Than Revenge

Contributed by Don Schultz on Jan 21, 2013

We want revenge, but God teaches a better way.

Genesis 45 Forgive because God gets revenge, not you Thursday Intercom Have you ever wanted to really get back at someone? I am so sick and tired of that person, making my life miserable. I am going to make that person pay. Have you ever wanted to do that? What's that called? Revenge. That ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:9-12

Denomination: Lutheran

A Life That Is More Than Normal

Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Oct 26, 2004

Living a life touched by God

A Life that is More than Normal 21st Sunday after Pentecost October 24, 2004 Luke 17:11-19 Now on his way to Jerusalem, Jesus traveled along the border between Samaria and Galilee. As he was going into a village, ten men who had leprosy met him. They stood at a distance and called out in a loud ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Lutheran