1 Kings 11:41-43 There have been plenty of people over the years who I have known who ultimately would get “mixed reviews” when you look back on his or her life. Surely that could be said of Solomon. He did so many good things in the beginning of his life and ministry as king only to get “sucked into” his own pride leading to a ton of dysfunction later. He started well, struggled in the middle, an...  Read More

Week 3Main Point and Overview:   Life is about a series of important choices. When you make one, you eventually will realize the consequence either good or bad. Rehoboam was given a golden opportunity. As the son of Solomon, he was next in line to take leadership over all of Israel. Would he take advantage of this opportunity, or would he “blow it?” Right away, he was faced with an important decis...  Read More

Ecclesiastes 12:9-14 At times we will receive good and bad advice, it’s life! One thing that can be concluded is “Fear God and keep His commandments,” (verse 13). At the end of the day, scripture is where we find our wisdom, advice, encouragement, correction, comfort, hope, peace, the list goes on. Having a mentor or role model to turn to is a wonderful thing and I hope you have one, but we should...  Read More

Ecclesiastes 2:4-10 John 15:10-11 says, “If you keep my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commands and remain in his love. I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete.” I feel like ever since I studied and preached on this passage months ago, I keep finding myself reminded of its truth. The writer in Ecclesiastes 2 had ach...  Read More

1 Kings 11:9-13, 14, 26, 34-39 Solomon began his reign with unmatched wisdom, and a deep devotion to God. The Lord appeared to him twice, confirming his covenant and setting up Israel for its peak of glory. Yet 1 Kings records a tragic turning point. The very man who built the temple allowed his heart to be divided. Gradually through compromise and forbidden alliances, Solomon’s heart drifted unti...  Read More

1 Kings 11:1-6 The Christian rock band Casting Crowns produced a song called “Slow Fade” about 15 years ago. The premise of the song is that backsliding from God usually doesn’t happen in a day or by one specific act. It’s a series of small compromises that start a journey away from God. At first, it’s a little compromise here and there, leading to more compromises and concessions until you are fa...  Read More