Pastor Ryan Miller traces Solomon's tragic fall in 1 Kings 11-12, showing how the wisest man who ever lived—blessed with wealth, wisdom, and two face-to-face encounters with God—let lust become the gateway that turned his heart toward foreign gods through 700 wives and building altars to detestable deities. If Solomon with all his wisdom couldn't fully follow God without being empowered by God and his Holy Spirit, what makes us think that we can? And our disobedience doesn't just affect us; it impacts future generations. The answer is: Surrender completely to Jesus Christ as Lord, confess our sins, and allow Him to rule every area of our lives instead of compartmentalizing our faith.

Exact Scripture References:

1 Kings 10:1-9

1 Kings 10:24

1 Kings 2:1-4

Deuteronomy 17:17

1 Kings 3 (referenced - Solomon's treaty with Pharaoh)

1 Kings 4 (referenced - Solomon's horses)

1 Kings 10 (referenced - Solomon's wealth)

1 Kings 11:1-13

1 Kings 11:14

1 Kings 11:23

1 Kings 11:26

1 Kings 11:29-39

1 Kings 12:1-15

Genesis 2:24

Deuteronomy 7:1-4

Numbers 32 (referenced - Caleb and Joshua)

John 10:10

James 5:16 (referenced - confess your faults)

Keywords and Topics:

Solomon's fall from grace

The danger of lust

Disobedience to God's commands

Foreign wives and idolatry

Compromise and consequences

Multiplication of wives, horses, and wealth

Heart turning away from God

Adversaries raised by God

Generational consequences of sin

Kingdom divided

Seeking wise counsel

Lordship of Christ

Compartmentalizing faith

Gateway sins

Thinking you're the exception

Confession and freedom

God's faithfulness despite our failures

Pastor Andy unpacks the profound promise God made to Solomon in 1 Kings 9:3—that His name, eyes, and heart would be on the Temple Mount forever and perpetually—and reveals that this promise is still active today, making it the most valuable and disputed piece of real estate in the world. Through a fascinating journey across the history of Solomon's Temple, its destruction by the Babylonians, the second temple, and what exists there today (the Western Wall, including Muslim mosques), we discover that while God hasn't abandoned this sacred ground, He's done something even more promising: He's taken His presence and distributed it throughout the world by making believers in Jesus Christ (both individually and corporately as the church) living temples, filled with the Holy Spirit. The message challenges us to stop being knuckleheaded and resisting God's love, to recognize that permanent spiritual change often comes from a place of desperation rather than inspiration, and to surrender our lives fully to Jesus Christ, understanding that His plan is so much better than ours. His eyes and heart are turned toward us right now, not to punish, but to bless!

Exact Scripture References:

1 Kings 9:3

1 Kings 9:1

1 Kings 8:10-11

1 Kings 8:28-30

2 Samuel 24 (referenced - threshing floor of Araunah)

Philippians 2:9-11

John 1:12

Romans 10:13

1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Ephesians 2:19-22

Romans 12:1

Book of Jeremiah (referenced - certificate of divorce)

Book of Ezekiel (referenced - vision of God's chariot departing)

Book of Daniel (referenced - abomination of desolation)

Keywords and phrases:

The Temple Mount and its significance

God's presence and promises

Solomon's Temple dedication

History of the First and Second Temples

The Western Wall (Wailing Wall)

Jerusalem and biblical prophecy

Believer as temple of the Holy Spirit

Church as corporate temple

Surrender and lordship of Christ

Desperation versus inspiration

God's timing versus our timing

The Antichrist and future prophecy

Personal transformation and salvation

God's name, eyes, and heart

Man, picture this: Saul's empire's crumbling, Philistines are stacking up at Shunem, God's gone radio silent – no dreams, no Urim lots, no prophets – so in panic mode, he flips his own script, hunts down a banned medium at Endor for a shady night séance to summon dead Samuel, and boom, she freaks 'cause it's the real prophet, not some demon hack, dropping divine mic-drop on Saul's doom: kingdom ripped to David, tomorrow you and your boys are toast with me in the grave. Pastor Andy nails why this ain't Halloween fun – Bible's crystal on occult bans 'cause it cracks doors to kill-steal-destroy demons, leaving you emptier than before, like Saul staggering out worse off, no hope, just scolding repeat. But flip it: We're in an enchanted world buzzing with spirits (test 'em by Jesus confession!), not Weber's disenchanted West numbed to tarot traps; honor vets standing against real evil, gear up Ephesians armor, drop Jesus' name like authority – 'cause He's the First and Last with death's keys, turning Saul's anti-Abraham flop (death meal with a witch) to David's ephod inquiry win, proving life's worth living here where worship shakes heavenly realms. Ditch the En-Dor road's crazy cost – surrender to Christ today, confess-believe, invite the Helper in for abundant life that conquers every antichrist vibe.

In 1 Samuel 22, David's dodging death from Saul's spears, fleeing family and friends, playing crazy in Philistine land only to bail 'cause even the enemy's like "nah," and ends up in the cave of Adullam, this dark, dead-end spot symbolizing burial, wilderness, and last resorts where nothing grows and life's just a slow fade; but bam, his fam joins, then 400 distressed dudes in debt or straight discontented with Saul's jacked system rally 'round, making him captain – these early adopters spotting God's anointing on him over the old regime. Pastor Andy ties it slick to Jesus, condemned by world and kin, cross-bound and tomb-trapped, drawing tax collectors and sinners 'cause religion and society flop hard, leaving us lonely atoms numb with nihilism thinking nothing matters; but truth bomb: submission ain't blind obedience – flee if unsafe, protect peeps like David did the priest – and real fix is heading "outside the camp" to embrace your own humiliating "death," ditching dreams and rights for Jesus, the rightful King who's conquered death and flips cave-dwellers into mighty world-changers just by hanging close, like his inner three or David's water-fetching warriors. Surrender fully, don't let "cats" or comfort hold you – He's molding you for that coming kingdom, turning messes to miracles, 'cause when Jesus is all you got, He's all you need.

Man, listen up – in 1 Samuel 12, Israel's begging for a king like it's the fix for their chaos, but Samuel drops truth bombs: that "great evil" wasn't just bad choices; it was ducking a raw, faith-stretching walk with God for something safer they could see and boss around, short-circuiting the very maturity He wired into us through family, trials, and straight-up reliance on Him. But here's the hope explosion: even after the mess, don't bolt – worship Him fierce with your whole heart, ditch the junk that can't save squat, 'cause the Lord's locked in on His people not 'cause we're shiny, but for His massive name and that wild determination to call us His own. Pastor Andy unpacks it with gut-wrenching stories of guys whose rap sheets screamed "donezo" but God flipped to "pastor powerhouses," ties it to our no-middleman church life and even America's rebel-against-kings blueprint, and lands it in a communion gut-check: confess, cling, chug that Holy Spirit IV, 'cause Jesus paid it all, shame's in remission, and your best days? They're ahead if you'll just surrender and let Him mature you into full-on Christ radiance.

In this heartfelt dive into 1 Samuel 3, Pastor Andy unpacks God's shudder-inducing prophecy to young Samuel about judging Eli's family forever for their sons' blasphemy—treating sacred offerings with contempt through gluttony and immorality—and Eli's failure to restrain them, honoring his boys over the Lord; yet, woven through the warning is God's long-suffering love that sends multiple alerts before acting, always providing a faithful priest like Jesus for true representation, urging us to shake off sloppy familiarity with His dynamite Word, parent with grateful dedication by equipping kids for God's call rather than our own, avoid idolizing family above faith, and seek a fresh, confirming word from the Holy Spirit for our battles, remembering judgment stems from love to mature us into close, fruitful branches abiding in Christ, where no one's too far gone except those rejecting the Savior outright.

Alright folks, in this raw dive into Judges 19's horror show – that Levite's brutal alert to Israel's outrage mirroring Sodom's mess – we link it up with Samson's eater-sweet riddle and jawbone victory, Micah's fatherless idol hustle turning into Dan's northern fake-worship trap, and the tribe-on-tribe beatdown where good guys lose twice before God hands Benjamin over on day three, all screaming "think it over, discuss it, speak up!" because God's wired these tales to slam us today in 2025: quit chasing easy shortcuts like homebrew gods via your phone's echo chamber or dodging hard inheritances for softer turf, face those devouring fears with faith in the Difference-Maker who turns jawbones into thousand-man killers, suit up against spiritual baddies not flesh-and-blood beefs, and charge daily into justice and surrender knowing you'll get noble scars but ultimate sweetness through Christ – Amen, no substitutes!

Pastor Andy Falleur delivers a stirring sermon from Joshua 18:1-10, urging believers to stop delaying and actively possess the inheritance God has given them, drawing a parallel between the Israelites’ hesitation to claim their Promised Land and modern Christians’ tendency to linger in spiritual “tents” due to fear, laziness, or complacency. Through scriptures like Ephesians 1:11-15, Colossians 3:23-24, and John 7:38, he emphasizes that our true inheritance in Christ—secured by the Holy Spirit as a down payment—offers imperishable joy, peace, patience, and power, far surpassing any earthly inheritance. Pastor Andy encourages us to live every moment for the Lord, as Colossians 3:23 urges, and to boldly ask for God’s blessings, as illustrated by Axa’s request for springs in Judges 1:12-15, reminding us that our Heavenly Father delights to give us the kingdom (Luke 12:32) when we step out in faith.

Pastor Andy Falleur delivers a stirring message on Joshua 5:13-15, where Joshua, poised for the daunting battle of Jericho, encounters the Commander of the Lord’s army—likely a pre-incarnate Jesus—who declares He is on neither side but has come to lead, prompting Joshua to worship and surrender on holy ground. Andy emphasizes that the story shifts the question from “Is God on my side?” to “Am I on God’s side?” highlighting God’s sovereignty, His invitation to join His righteous work, and His merciful call to repentance, as seen with Rahab and echoed in the Great Commission. Through Joshua’s courage and God’s warrior nature, Andy urges listeners to surrender their struggles, align with God’s mission of justice and love, and trust that Jesus, the ultimate revelation of God, meets us exactly as we need Him in our battles.

In this sermon, Pastor Andy Falleur focuses on Deuteronomy 32:4, emphasizing that God's work is perfect even amid earthly suffering and human failure, as seen in Moses' song warning Israel of their impending idolatry and its consequences. He explores how God, knowing the future, respects free will by providing reminders like the Ten Commandments, feasts, and songs without coercing obedience, much like the father in the Prodigal Son story who lets his child go astray to foster genuine love and return. Through personal anecdotes and biblical insights, Andy highlights God's heartbreak over our choices, His allowance for failure to build maturity, and His provision of second chances through repentance, urging listeners to surrender fully to Christ, choose life, and measure their love for God by the obstacles they're willing to overcome, all while affirming that true love requires choice and that God's perfect plan prioritizes authentic relationship over forced perfection.

Join Pastor Andy Falleur as he dives into the often-overlooked Feast of Shelters (or Sukkot) from Deuteronomy 16 and Leviticus 23. Discover how this ancient Jewish festival points to God's faithfulness in the wilderness, commands us to rejoice with everyone in our community, and even extends into the Millennium where all nations will celebrate it. We'll explore its connections to Jesus tabernacling among us, our temporary bodies, and the joy of salvation—plus, why Gentile Christians drifted from these feasts and how we can reclaim the heart of remembrance and celebration today. If you're thirsty for living water like Jesus proclaimed in John 7, this message is for you! Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share how God is calling you to rejoice in His goodness.