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  • Andrew Moffatt avatar

    Young King Solomon Was Wise Enough To Know He Was Stupid!

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jun 10, 2012
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    What is it we ask God for; is it out of selfish motives or out of what God wants?

    I wonder what motivates us as individuals and as a congregation? I remember doing a Kiwi Host course about twenty years ago and I found out that eight percent of the population wake up every morning motivated by the one thought on their minds and that thought is “whose life can I make ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Darrin Fish avatar

    If God Gave You A Wish.

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on Sep 2, 2015
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    oday if God asked you this question how would you respond? • Family get saved • More Money • A better Job • Someone that you know could be healed • “"What do you want? Ask, and I will give it to you" (I Ki 3:5)

    If God gave you a wish, what would it be? This morning we’re gonna be looking at . 1 Kings 2:1-4 3:1-15 • And what we need to understand is that In the Old Testament, • God rarely appeared to people. • However, King Solomon had a number of direct encounters with God and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Rev. Clarence Eisberg avatar

    Israel’s Experience With Human Kings The Wisdom Of Solomon Series

    Contributed by Rev. Clarence Eisberg on Oct 27, 2015
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    The story of David appointing Solomon to the Throne of Israel was not without its own “political games.” Solomon. The third king of Israel demonstrates wisdom. our own nation needs leaders with wisdom

    The Game of Thrones- Israel’s Experience with Human Kings” “The Wisdom of Solomon” Our nation is in the whirlwind season of politics. Hillary’s Clinton’s campaign is always “restarting”. Her emails are in the news every day. On Thursday the New ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Wisdom: Putting It All Together Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 30, 2015
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    Wisdom is a vital element for a leader to possess and excercise.

    INTRODUCTION • VIDEO CLIP • SLIDE #1 • Sometimes otherwise brilliant people do not make good decisions. • Leadership is not easy. It is not easy being a leader because there are so many pressures from so many directions. • We have seen many great leaders make fatal ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Allan Quak avatar

    Choose Wisdom Every Time Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 3, 2016
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    King Solomon's wisdom reminds us that we need to follow the wisdom of the true King. This wisdom enables us to look back and learn from our past, as well as look forward and believe that we are cared for by our King.

    You can listen to the full message here:- http://www.nec.org.au/listen-to-a-sermon-series/kings-series/ Message 1 Kings 3:1-28 “Choose Wisdom Every Time” It is not easy to follow in the footsteps of great men. Billy Graham - many still organize evangelism rallies. - Franklin Graham (son), Wil ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    The Prayer That Pleases God Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 30, 2017
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    The prayer that pleases God is one that ask for what God wants, trust in the goodness of God, and recognise our true needs.

    1 Kings 3:1-15 THE PRAYER THAT PLEASES GOD ES 30 Apr 17 1637 Solomon had an exceptional encounter in 1 Kings 3. God appeared to him in a dream and posed this: “Ask for whatever you want me to give you.” (3:5) • What would you ask for, given the chance? This is not easy as it sounds. There may ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Sam McCormick avatar

    The Name Of The Lord

    Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Jul 29, 2017
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    A theme in the bible dating back to the third generation when "people began calling on the name of the Lord." It is vitally important to recognize the importance of the Lord's name--it is "hallowed." By calling on it we are saved.

    Note: I have developed a set of slides on PowerPoint 10. If anyone is interested in having the .pptx file I will send it to you by Email. Send your request to me at sam@srmccormick.net with the subject Name of the Lord Slides and I will send them directly, along with a file of sermon notes with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Randy Brooks avatar

    Asking For Godly Wisdom

    Contributed by Randy Brooks on Jun 2, 2007
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    Seeking Godly wisdom for every situation of life.

    1 Kings 3:1-15 A preacher’s little boy inquired, "Daddy, I notice every Sunday morning when you first come out to preach, you sit up on the platform and bow your head. What are you doing?" The father explained, "I’m asking the Lord to give me a good sermon." The little boy said, "Why ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Wisdom For Solomon Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 5, 2010
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    True wisdom is a gift from God. It’s worth more than riches or power. But by itself it’s not enough. We also need to remain faithful to God.

    By Rev Bill Stewart It could almost be an episode of CSI or Law and Order or Bones or some other TV crime drama, couldn’t it? Today’s reading has drama; it has suspense; it has a "goodie" and a "baddie" and a cop, or in this case a king, who needs to find out which is which; and of course it has a ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    If God Asked You What You Wanted Most, What Would You Ask For?

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 25, 2008
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    God asked Solomon what he would like to have, and Solomon chose wisdom over money or power.

    If God Asked You What You Wanted Most, What Would You Ask For? 1 Kings 3:1-15 Feb. 20, 2008 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor I Then Solomon formed a marriage alliance with Pharaoh king of Egypt, and took Pharaoh’s daughter and brought her to the city of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dale Miller avatar

    Solomon And His Wisdom

    Contributed by Dale Miller on Sep 26, 2012
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    THIS SERMON DEALS WITH SOLOMON AND HIS GOD GIVEN GIFT OF WISDOM.

    HFL JULY 10, 2011 I KINGS 3:1-15 1Solomon made an alliance with Pharaoh king of Egypt and married his daughter. He brought her to the City of David until he finished building his palace and the temple of the LORD, and the wall around Jerusalem. 2The people, however, were still sacrificing at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Failing In Your Success

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 19, 2012
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    You can have it all and still miss the mark.

    Failing in Your Success August 26, 2007 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: You can have it all and still miss the mark. Focus Passage: I Kings 3:1-3 & 11:1-6 Supplemental Passage: I John 2:15-17 I. The Mistake of Unholy Alliances a. II Cor. 6 warns ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Heather Wilson avatar

    Knowledge Seeks Understanding

    Contributed by Heather Wilson on Aug 18, 2018
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    Seeking knowledge from God pleases Him and helps us to discern and apply it correctly.

    We are given some background to this passage. David was King of Israel for forty years. He ruled seven years in Hebron and thirty-three years in Jerusalem. Solomon succeeded his father after a bit of a struggle for succession and you can read about it in First Kings, Chapter 1. We know a few ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Richard Tow avatar

    A Year For Holy Optimism

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jan 24, 2023
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    In 1 Kings 3:5 God gave Solomon opportunity to ask whatever he wanted. Because he petitioned according to the will of God, his request was granted and God blessed him abundantly. If your are seeking first the kingdom of God, expect God's goodness.

    Intro: I am here to encourage you to ask largely of God in 2023. I. SOLOMON’S OPPORTUNITY In 1 Kings 3:5 God gave Solomon a opportunity anyone would like to have. First Kings 3:5 says, “At Gibeon the Lord appeared to Solomon in a dream by night; and God said, ‘Ask! What shall I give you?’”i How ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Paul Robinson avatar

    A Little Child

    Contributed by Paul Robinson on Sep 15, 2022
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    Solomon called himself a little child. In this statement he showed both humility and honesty. The truth is, we can all call ourselves little children. And we should!

    Why did Solomon compare himself to a little child? 1. He was young 2. He was inexperienced 3. He wanted wisdom and understanding His request for wisdom pleased God, and God gave him that plus so much more. We can also ask for wisdom, and are invited to do so. James 1:5-- “If any of you lack ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist