Pastor Franklin spoke about King Solomon and how he had guards trained for war, yet his real enemy was what he was becoming. He was insecure, and though he had great wealth, he lacked peace because he no longer walked closely with God. The Bible says in 1 Corinthians 15:33,...

King Solomon started his reign with great wisdom, humility, and favor from the Lord. He asked for wisdom to lead God’s people instead of riches or power, and God gave him both wisdom and blessings in abundance. But over time, Solomon’s heart drifted from the Lord. This passage shows us...

The favor of God was bestowed upon King Solomon because of his great love for the Lord and elaborate worship of Him. In this juncture of his life, he followed after God’s heart, as his father David did. Because of this, God gave him peace on every side of his...

King Solomon’s reign was marked by a splendor that the world had never seen. The Bible tells us that he surpassed every other king in both riches and wisdom. But it’s important to remember how this all began. When God asked Solomon what he desired, Solomon did not ask for...

There is no quantity of gold, mighty warriors, or beautiful women that can bring peace for the wicked. Solomon became wicked when he disobeyed the Lord and married foreign women. These foreign women, in turn, turned Solomon's heart to the worship of other gods. Thus, being wicked, neither his great...