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

1 Kings 10 I encourage you to take time and read for yourself 1 Kings chapter 10. As we go through this sermon on the good and bad choices of Soloman, a huge turning point happens here for the king. We must identify that in the first half of chapter 10 the queen of Sheba had heard rumors of Solomon's wealth and wisdom; she wanted to put that to the test to see if what she had heard was true. I im...  Read More

1 Kings 9:1-7 Have you ever made a bad decision, reaped the consequences, and then realized that someone had warned you before you made the decision? That was Solomon. Up to this point of his life, he had been the wisest man to ever live. He had honored God in his leadership. He had accomplished so much for the honor and glory of God. Then, it all began to change. What changed? Unfortunately, mayb...  Read More

Week 2Main Point and Overview:    Solomon had everything going for him. He was successful, impactful, and prosperous in every way. It’s in these moments of life where we can be the most vulnerable. When everything is going well, we begin to “read our own press clippings.” In other words, we are quick to drift into self-sufficiency. Everyone was telling Solomon, “How great he was,” and instead of r...  Read More

Ecclesiastes 2:4-6 The book of Ecclesiastes can seem pretty depressing until you understand the context. A common theme throughout is “All is meaningless.” Written by King Soloman, he takes account of all the things this world had to offer him. He was rich. He was wise. He built the greatest, most costly and detailed temple of that time. He was a king. He could have and do anything he absolutely w...  Read More