Sermons on The Song Of Solomon 2:17:

The Man Who Would Not Forgive

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 1, 2017

Ahithophel, David's most sagacious counselor, turned against David because Bathsheba was his grand-daughter, and he never would forgive David, even though she became Queen and the mother of Solomon, the next King!

THE MAN WHO WOULD NOT FORGIVE 2 Sam. 11:3; 23:34 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Forgive Your Enemies 1. Preacher preached on “Forgiving Your Enemies.” Halfway through the service, He asked his congregation, “How many of you have forgiven their enemies?” About half held up their hands. 2. He then ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Encouraging Works Of Godly Wisdom

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 13, 2011

The Holy Spirit thru Solomon, encouraged His people in the midst of frightening circumstances. God encourages His people in the midst of frightening circumstances. How does God do this? An encouraging work of godly wisdom is....

ENCOURAGING WORKS Of GODLY WISDOM—Proverbs 3:13-26 Attention/Need: Today is the 10th anniversary of the Attack on America 9/11/2001. A series of four coordinated suicide attacks against civilian & federal govt. targets. 19 terrorists from the islamic militant group al-Qaeda are known to have ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:13-26

Denomination: Baptist

Will The Real Mom Please Stand Up?

Contributed by John Gaston on May 10, 2019

Solomon relied on a mother's maternal instinct in order to discern which of two women were the baby's real mother. Mothers are creatures with a touch of the divine; they love sacrificially as only God can.

WILL THE REAL MOM PLEASE STAND UP? 1 Kgs. 3:16-28 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. We all know what today is! It’s the Special day to Celebrate all our Mothers! That’s why Mother’s Day is the 3rd most celebrated holiday, just after Christmas and Easter. 2. If we’re not mothers, we still all have had ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:16-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Words Of Wisdom For Graduates

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on May 10, 2021

In this passage, Solomon is acting as a teacher instructing his students about life. He concludes with his observations about the purpose of life; and in his closing remarks we find four words of wisdom that can be applied to graduates.

Today is our Graduate Recognition, and I feel led to share from a passage in Ecclesiastes. This book is believed to have been written by Solomon, since Ecclesiastes 1:1 says that these are “the words of the Preacher, the son of David, king in Jerusalem.” To get started, I think these words can ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

"I Found The Answer, I Learned To Pray”

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 8, 2022

Introduction: Many years ago, the late Nat King Cole sang a song in a way that only he could sing. It was called "I Found the Answer, I Learned to Pray."

Never has there been a song that had more truth to it than that particular song. From cover to cover, the Bible teaches us the same thing this song teaches us: the answer to life's problems is prayer. Some never learn that lesson because they never read their Bible or attend a church where ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:3

Denomination: Baptist

Repent Or... What???

Contributed by Greg Nance on Mar 30, 2008

Repentance is part of the salvation song of God’s people. God has graciously left the door open for us to come home. But to get back we must turn back and continue to make corrective adjustments in our walk with the Lord.

Luke 13:1-9 Consider a few verses that speak of the call and gift of repentance: Isa 30:15 This is what the Sovereign LORD, the Holy One of Israel, says: "In repentance and rest is your salvation, in quietness and trust is your strength, but you would have none of it. Isa 59:20 "The Redeemer ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Three Quick Lessons Of Life Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Feb 26, 2013

Who am I? Where did I come from? Why am I here? Where am I going? Solomon pursues the meaning of life for us. did he discover the answer? Well, here are three quick lessons of life!

Ecclesiastes 7:1-29 Three Quick Lessons of Life Have you ever asked or been asked these questions about life? Who am I? Where did I come from? Why am I here? Where am I going? What’s the reason for my existence? Solomon did. He pursued the meaning of life and chronicles them for us in ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:1-29

Denomination: Baptist

"Learn The Lesson – Be Wise!” Ecc. Pt 13 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 8, 2008

Solomon tells us to remember God now, understand that study can weary the body and then comprehend that it is the duty of everyone to fear God, keep His Commandments and live our life knowing that every deed we do in life will be evaluated at the Judgment

“Learn the lesson – be wise!” Ecc. Part 13 Opening Illustration: From Blue fish TV “Wake” The lesson from the timer: What happens in 30 minutes? Have a timer with on the pulpit – set it for 30 minutes in front of everyone. The lesson from the timer is what motivated Solomon to write the book of ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dead Flies The Little Things That Rot The Soul Series

Contributed by Charles Payne on Oct 18, 2025

There are things in my life that never destroyed me all at once — they didn’t hit me like a storm… they leaked into me like a slow poison.

🪰 “DEAD FLIES” — When Little Things Rot a Soul SEEING THE BIG PICTURE TEXT Ecclesiastes 10:1 “Dead flies cause the ointment of the apothecary to send forth a stinking savor: so doth a little folly him that is in reputation for wisdom and honour.” PROLOGUE There are things in my life ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 10:1, Song of Songs 2:15, Galatians 5:9, Proverbs 4:23, Numbers 32:23, 1 Peter 5:8, James 1:15, Galatians 6:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Love Is The Key

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Mar 9, 2019

What makes Christianity completely different and unique from all the other religions in the world is ‘love’ because it is the only religion where Jesus Christ, who is love Himself, comes to dwell within each willing heart when invited to.

I am firmly convinced that every human being has an unquenchable longing for love, and to love and be loved, because God is love (1 John 4:8). The love a person feels for another is just a minute shadow of God’s love for EVERYONE! Jesus Christ is the very definition of love itself and the empirical ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:8, Genesis 1:27, 1 John 4:19, John 3:16, Matthew 22:37-39, Mark 12:31, Revelation 19:7, Song of Songs 4:9-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Turned Into Hell..." By Dr. E. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Jun 2, 2004

John Lennon of the Beatles wrote a song and he encouraged us to imagine that there were no Heaven and no Hell. A world where we live as one. Is that possible? There’s one thing for sure though, Hell will be horrible!

Introduction I. illus. I remember the crackling in his voice. The sense of loss and hopelessness in his words when he said over BBC radio, "John Lennon is dead..." I too felt strange. Was it true, one of the original Beatles dead, how? Shot! Then it dawned on me, John for the first time is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 9:17

Denomination: Baptist

No More "Eenie, Menie, Miny, Mo!” Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Nov 20, 2004

PROVERBS – Wisdom for Right Living #2 We can either go on living life our own way, or we can learn from the wisdom of others. Solomon has passed on Godly wisdom for living our lives.

Introduction: Once upon a time a class of first graders from the city took a field trip to a big farm in the country. Their teacher told them that today they would learn about where all the food at the super market came from; they would get to see how things grow and even milk a cow. After ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:8-33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

This Sanctuary We Dedicate

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 1, 2003

King Solomon dedicated the completed temple to Israel’s God. Any sanctuary must be properly dedicated to the Lord. To what purposes is it to dedicated? 6 purposes to which our sanctuary is dedicated. This sanctuary we dedicate to God’s...

THIS SANCTUARY WE DEDICATE—1Kings 7:51—8:53 King Solomon dedicated the completed temple to Israel’s God. Any sanctuary must be properly dedicated to the Lord. To what purposes is this sanctuary dedicated? 6 purposes to which our sanctuary is dedicated. 1—This sanctuary we dedicate to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Kingdom Wisdom From Proverbs

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Sep 29, 2005

Christians are citizens of God’s Kingdom needing Kingdom Wisdom as detailed by Solomon in Kingdom: Rules (The Ten Commandments); Principles (Love and Faithfulness); Decision-Making (Trust in the Lord); Economics (Honour God with our Money) and Discipline

God wants His people to have a full and satisying life. But how do we get it? Demands are made on us, with the pressures of the 21st century in terms of time and resources. We’re bombarded by the influences of the secular environment and at the same time there’s the insistent call of God as we ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

When A Nation Is Directionally Challenged Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Mar 5, 2013

Who am I? Why am I here? Where am I going? Three questions of importance in life. What happens to a nation who forgets her beginning? Solomon issues a challenge to review our purpose.

Ecclesiastes 10:1-20 When a Nation is Directionally Challenged In 1976, Jimmy Carter, the former Govenor of Georgia, was elected to serve as POTUS. His four years brought high interest rates, long lines at the gasoline stations and the unheard of price of .76 a gallon gasoline. Our embassy in ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 10:1-20

Denomination: Baptist