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  • Steve Pilon avatar

    Are You Committed To Following Christ

    Contributed by Steve Pilon on Apr 27, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 7,966 views

    Playing with sin will eventually move you out of the will of God.

    Title: Are you committed to following Christ? Have you ever looked at another individual and thought to yourself: ‘that person is going to do great things?’ Why did you think that about them? More than likely it was because you looked at and considered all of the advantages that they had. You ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Will The Real Mom Please Stand Up?

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on May 5, 2001
    based on 1,357 ratings
     | 199,451 views

    The infamous illustration of Solomon’s wisdom depicts the MORALS OF MOTHERHOOD.

    Now this is not your usual Mother’s Day text so please pay close attention: 1 Kings 3:16-28 (NIV) Now two prostitutes came to the king (Solomon) and stood before him. One of them said, "My lord, this woman and I live in the same house. I had a baby while she was there with me. The third day ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Bless America's Leaders

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 31, 2001
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,574 views

    The failure of earthly Kings and the successful reign of the Divine King.

    God Bless America: I Kings Slide show from Pat on God Bless America. Video Clip from the Patriot- “I failed because I did nothing!” Theme: The failure of earthly Kings and the successful reign of the Divine King. Key Verses: I Kings 9:4,5 4 "As for you, if you walk before me in integrity of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dennis Marquardt avatar

    Worshipping Wrong Gods In The Right Way Series

    Contributed by Dennis Marquardt on Oct 20, 2000
    based on 161 ratings
     | 12,121 views

    #1 in 10 Commandments Series

    #1 “WORSHIPPING WRONG GODS IN THE RIGHT WAY!” TEXT: Ex. 20:1-2; I Kings. 11:1-8; Rom. 12:1-2 INTRO: The 10 commandments represent God’s design to make the human experience the best it can possibly be. Followed correctly, these commandments become the healthy foundation for a society or a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Crossing Cultural Barriers

    Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Nov 12, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,627 views

    Doing What God has called us to do.

    CROSSING CULTURAL BARRIERS 1 KINGS 5:1-6 INTRODUCTION: IN ORDER TO EFFECTIVELY ADVANCE THE KINGDOM OF GOD ON EARTH, CULTURAL BARRIERS MUST BE CROSSED. RACIAL PROFILING HAS TAKEN CENTER STAGE IN THESE YET TO BE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. THERE EXISTS A COLOSSAL GAP BETWEEN BLACK AND WHITE, WHITE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Will The Real Mothers Please Stand Up?!

    Contributed by Ken Alford on Nov 29, 2002
    based on 186 ratings
     | 29,418 views

    (3) In one of the defining moments of the reign of Solomon, the wise king had to identify the real mother in a very tricky dispute over a living child. He got the real mother to identify herself by forcing her to take a stand. When she stood up for her

    INTRODUCTION: (1) Today, all over the world, people are celebrating Mother’s Day. If it is not today, almost everywhere, there is a day like it somewhere in the calendar. A youth pastors list on the internet surveyed its international readers about Mother’s Day to discover if it existed and when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hooker Mom

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 9, 2002
    based on 66 ratings
     | 14,630 views

    A look at the Prostitutes who came to Solomon to decide the fate of their child

    She was just a hooker, a lady of the night. And normally we wouldn’t even consider her to be in the running for “Mother of the Year” but then again, it’s not wife of the year we are looking at, it’s mother of the year and the two aren’t always the same. Maybe you know the story, maybe you don’t. ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Is Jesus Really That Good?

    Contributed by James May on Jan 20, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 6,140 views

    When we look upon the goodness and wisdom that Christ offers we should desire to be like Him and not just give Him lip service like the Queen of Sheba.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    When Sin Short Circuits Your Blessings

    Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Dec 5, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 11,464 views

    The dangers of sin.

    1 KINGS 16:1-4 INTRODUCTION: GOD, WHO IS OUR LOVING FATHER, WANTS TO BLESS HIS CHILDREN ABAUNDANTLY. AS FATHER HE WANTS TO MEET OUR EVERY NEED AND GRANT SOME OF OUR DESIRES. AS HIS CHILDREN HE EXPECTS US TO WALK WORTHY OF THE VOCATION WHEREWITH WE HAVE BEEN CALLED. IF WE ARE TO BE THE RECIPIENTS ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Is It Christian Or Is It Convenient

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 1, 2001
    based on 107 ratings
     | 12,353 views

    This sermon looks at how we may have to choose between being a true Christian, or simply taking the path of convenience in our walk with the Lord. Jeroboam is the main character.

    IS IT CHRISTIAN OR CONVENIENT I Kings 11:26-40, 2 Timothy 2:1-30, Text I Kings 12:25-33 Early 2/26/93 .ls2 We live in a world intent on making things convenient for us. There are a host of things that have made living more conven ient and human bodies more lazy. We no longer ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Peter Baumgartle avatar

    House Of God Series

    Contributed by Peter Baumgartle on Aug 7, 2001
    based on 98 ratings
     | 12,871 views

    Take a closer look at the Temple of God

    Solomon’s Splendor Part 3, The House Of God 1 Kings 6 INTRODUCTION - Read 1 Kings 6:1-14 - People’s reaction - WOW! - Our Reaction??? 2 Chronicles 7:1-3 When Solomon finished praying, fire came down from heaven and consumed the burnt offering and the sacrifices, and the glory of the LORD ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • James May avatar

    Build Your Temple!

    Contributed by James May on Sep 3, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 24,464 views

    God gave King Solomon the requirements for the presence of God to dwell in the Temple at Jerusalem. Those same requirements pertain to the presence of God in the Temple of our hearts.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Gerry Pratt avatar

    The Value Of Christian Ideals

    Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Apr 24, 2002
    based on 22 ratings
     | 12,718 views

    Our Christian ideals affect: What is taught and what is allowed to be taught...our attitudes...our goals...and they give a real focus to our way and walk of life.

    I Kings 8:18 - 18“But the Lord said to my father David, ‘Whereas it was in your heart to build a temple for My name, you did well that it was in your heart. Let us take a look at what Webster has to say about ideals: “Existing as an idea, model, or archetype; or as a perfect model; exactly as ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jason Hill avatar

    "Becoming Fully Committed" Series

    Contributed by Jason Hill on Jul 8, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 44,074 views

    God requires that all who follow Him, follow Him completely with all that they are and have.

    “Making A Difference” – Pt. 2 “Becoming Fully Committed” It is often times a funny thing being a follower of Christ. When you are fully committed to God and fully committed to His leadership in your life things sometimes happen that are beyond your control. But it is through these leadings of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Building Ponderosa

    Contributed by Harold Rose on Feb 13, 2003
    based on 12 ratings
     | 3,814 views

    The building of the Temple was a high water mark in the spiritual development of God’s people.

    BUILDING PONDEROSA – 1 Kings 6:11 “Then the word of the Lord came to Solomon, saying: Concerning this temple which you are building, if you walk in My statutes, execute My judgements, keep all my commandments and walk in them, then I will perform My word with you which I spoke to your father David ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist