Sermons on Pastor's Perspective (Page 3)

1 Kings 7:1-51 “Treasures for God’s House” It took Solomon twice as long to build his house as it did God’s house. His house was not predesigned as was God’s house. It also was built with much expense, wisdom and …

1 Kings 6:1-38 “Attention to Detail” Solomon began building the temple, or the house of the LORD, in the fourth year of his reign. All the details and plans for the house came from the Lord and he followed the …

1 Kings 5:13-17 “Divided Responsibilities, United Purpose” Solomon levied 30,000 men to assist in building the temple. 10,000 each month in relays so they were at home for two months. He appointed Adoniram to oversee their work. “Now Solomon had …

1 Kings 5:1-12 “Friendship, Legacy & Wisdom” “Now Hiram king of Tyre sent his servants to Solomon, when he heard that they had anointed him king in place of his father, for Hiram had always been a friend of David.” …

1 Kings 4:1-19 “Valuing Structure & Friends” “Now King Solomon was king over all Israel. These were his officials:…” (1-2a). While Solomon was installed as the king of Israel, those who served beside him were keys to the strength and …

1 Kings 3:16-28 “The Wisdom of Solomon” As an example of Solomon’s wisdom, we are told the story of two harlots who came to the king. Each of them had a son within three days of each other. However, one …

1 Kings 3:1-15 “Releasing God’s Generosity” Solomon’s marriage alliance with Pharaoh is an indication of the strength of Solomon’s rule. Pharaoh’s never gave daughters to foreign nations except here. Also, we see the favor of God on Solomon’s life: “Now …

1 Kings 2:10-46 “Foundation for Success” At the death of David, Adonijah engages in a subtle plan to usurp the throne through engaging Bathsheba, Solomon’s mother (10-17). She naively goes along with Adonijah, but Solomon recognizes what is behind his …

1 Kings 2:1-9 “Keys to God’s Promises” As David’s time to die came close, he charged his son Solomon: “…Be strong, therefore, and show yourself a man.” (2b). His primary charge was to pay attention to God’s commands and principles …

1 Kings 1:49-53 “Self Appointed or God Anointed?” “Then all the guests of Adonijah were terrified; and they arose and each went on his way. And Adonijah was afraid of Solomon,…” (49-50a) When Solomon arose as the king, Adonijah lost …

1 Kings 1:32-48 “Decisive Leadership” David had given his word to Bathsheba that their son Solomon would be his successor to the throne. Solomon was loved by God as seen in a word from Nathan the prophet at his birth …

1 Kings 1:11-37 “The Call to Action” Though David became vulnerable because of his passivity and unwillingness to bring correction to his sons, his response here is an effective one. “Then Nathan spoke to Bathsheba the mother of Solomon, saying, …