Sermons on 1 Kings 11:1-15:10: showing 16-30 of 169

The Biggest Fool That Ever Hit The Big Time; By Acting Naturally

Contributed by Zera Young on Mar 28, 2006

How do we compair to King Rehoboam by just being ourselves? This sermon will help us to look into our own self and show us we might be just what we don’t won’t to be by just being ourself.

The biggest fool that ever hit the big times by acting naturally ...1st. Kings 12:1 - 13 A good musician friend to me, Buck Owens passed away a few days ago...He recorded a song that really done well for him. The name of it was “Act Naturally” Well. Rehoboam had big shoes to fill. His illustrious ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 12:1-13

Attending To The Little Things

Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Apr 6, 2006

To make aware that the little things in life must be dealt with.

PP0148 DATE 2/05 BHBC ATTENDING TO THE LITTLE THINGS 1 Kings 11:14-17. 1Ki 11:14 And the LORD stirred up an adversary unto Solomon, Hadad the Edomite: he was of the king’s seed in Edom. 15 For it came to pass, when David was in Edom, and Joab the captain of the host was gone up to bury the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 11:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

Hearing God: The Counsel Of Others Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 9, 2006

Importance of godly counsel and hearing God in context of wholesome community is discussed. Criteria for when to seek counsel and from whom is also considered.

Hearing God: The Counsel of Others Series: Hearing God # 3 1 Kings 12:1-14[1] 9-11-05 Intro We have been talking the last few weeks about how to hear God. In the next message on this we will focus on our personal communion with God. But it is important to embrace the broad biblical principles ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 12:1-14

Denomination: Charismatic

The Matter Of Uriah

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Dec 28, 2006

This message deals with the vast responsibility of those who are in spiritual leadership.

The Matter of Uriah 2 Samuel 11:14-17 KJV And it came to pass in the morning, that David wrote a letter to Joab, and sent it by the hand of Uriah. [15] And he wrote in the letter, saying, Set ye Uriah in the forefront of the hottest battle, and retire ye from him, that he may be smitten, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 15:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Almost Finished Well

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 2, 2007

This is a sermon reflecting on the past year and on the need to finish well in the Lord.

1 Kings 12:1-13:29 I Almost Finished Well, In the Lord 1/23/2000 1 Kings 12:25-33 1 Corin. 9:24-27 Our year has come to an end. How many of us have started on a project in 2006 with great expectations of what we were going to do, only to have that project sit around and eventually left ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 12:25-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Stay In The Race

Contributed by Stephen Robinson D on Apr 30, 2007

This sermon helps one to look at the good and bad and understand no matter what they go through in life they have to Stay in the Race.

For our lesson today, we are looking at the life of King Solomon. Solomon was a good man. Solomon was the son of King David. He was appointed the King of Israel and Judah by his farther, King David. Solomon was the son of Bathsheba (you remember her; David had her husband killed when he cheated ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 11:4-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Sin Of A Religion Of Convenience

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on May 17, 2007

Conception of a religion of convenience Characteristics of a religion of convenience Consequences of a religion of convenience

The Sin of a Religion of Convenience I Kings 12:25-33 The passage before us describes the act which is so often described in Scripture as the "sins of Jereboam." It is referred to more than twenty times in the Word of God. I Kings 15:30 "Because of the sins of Jereboam which he sinned, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 12:25-33

Denomination: Baptist

Our Secret Sins And What They Cause

Contributed by David Rogers on Jun 2, 2007

A sermon on why sin no matter how small or large affect not only the individual but the nation as a whole.

Our Secret Sins And What They Cause 1 Kings 11:1-13 Prayer Introduction Two theological students were walking along a street in the White chapel district of London, a section where old and used clothing is sold. "What a fitting illustration all this makes!" said one of the students as he pointed ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 11:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Piracy Of Praise Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 2, 2007

We have had praise pirated from the church.

The Hallelujah Factor Series Based upon Jack Taylor’s book The Hallelujah Factor The Piracy of Praise July 1, 2007 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction A A few years ago, FBC was robbed, burglarized, vandalized, invaded-robbed of possessions, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 14:25-26

Denomination: Baptist

How To Finish What You Start

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jul 2, 2007

Examining how Christians can faithfully complete what God begins in their lives

The text reveals the story of a man of God who started well but did not finish what he started. 1. The DEDICATION of the Man of God (v. 1-17) A. He was dedicated to following God (v. 1) B. He was dedicated to representing God (v. 2-3) C. He was dedicated to living in God’s power (v. 4-5) D. He was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 13:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Solomon: Not The Man He Used To Be Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 24, 2006

Solomon’s downfall occurred when he was older because he gave into the temptation of the elderly: focusing upon himself rather than the Kingdom’s future generations.

Solomon: Not the Man He Used to Be (I Kings 11) 1. People are better off when they care about other people: Mamie Adams [an elderly widow] always went to a branch post office in her town because the postal employees there were friendly. She went there to buy stamps just before Christmas one ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 11:1-43

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Be Careful Who You Listen To!

Contributed by Bobby Bulger on Sep 25, 2007

A little exposition concerning the Word of the Lord versus the word of man.

1 Peter 5:8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: -Counterfeit- Can = Ability May = Permission James 4:7 Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. James 4:8 Draw nigh to God, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 13:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

Sin's Slippery Slope

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Sep 28, 2007

A look at the causes that resulted in Solomon’s slow slide down sin’s slippery slope.

Passage: 1 Kings 11:1-13 Intro: The collapse of the bridge in Minnesota has everyone scrambling for the “why?” 1. happens every time there is a disaster. PP) Challenger disaster. 2. leak in a fuel tank caused by cold weather at launch. 3. we are a little less concerned about disasters ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 11:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Will You Serve God His Way?

Contributed by Jim Bender on Jan 14, 2008

Will you serve God his way or try to serve him your way?

1 Kings 12:1-4 And Rehoboam went to Shechem: for all Israel were come to Shechem to make him king. And it came to pass, when Jeroboam the son of Nebat, who was yet in Eygypt, heard of it,(for he was fled from the presence of king Solomon, and Jeroboam dwelt in Egypt;) That they sent and called ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 12:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

God See's Behind The Disguise

Contributed by Keenan Darnell on Jan 14, 2008

Under the mask of confusion, and lies, God see’s direct to the intentions of the heart. You can’t hide from God.

1Kings 14:1-6 Before we get to the text, lets take a look back a couple of chapters. During a very rebelious stage in the lives of the children of Israel in 1 Kings 12: 19, 20 we find the 10 tribes rebeling against the House of David, because of the lack of wisdom on the part of Rehoboam. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 14:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God