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A Heart Divided - Sermon by Pastor Chris Gordon

King Solomon was the wisest man who ever lived, yet his divided heart made him a fool. His story shows that even the greatest wisdom cannot save us from competing loves—we need the greater King, Jesus Christ.

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Oct 4, 2026

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Solomon was the most magnificent king in Israel's history. Scripture says plainly that he loved the Lord, and when God offered him anything he wanted, he humbly asked for an understanding, listening heart to govern God's people. God was pleased and gave him unmatched wisdom, along with the riches and honor he never asked for. Yet the same king who loved the Lord in chapter 3 is said to have loved many foreign women in chapter 11, and his heart was turned after other gods. Pastor Chris Gordon shows that the trouble did not begin late in Solomon's life; the seeds of compromise—a marriage alliance with Egypt and worship at the high places—were present from the start.

Chapters:

00:00 - Scripture Reading
06:16 - Solomon's Paradox
10:04 - Solomon Loved the Lord
12:53 - God's Offer at Gibeon
14:12 - David's Example
15:56 - A Request for Wisdom
19:34 - Asking God for Wisdom
21:44 - Wisdom on Display
23:56 - The Wisest Fool
25:43 - Problems From the Start
30:29 - How Great Men Fall
33:54 - A Problem We Can't Fix
38:00 - Greater Than Solomon
40:46 - Unbreakable Covenant Love
43:15 - Come to Me

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