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Even the wisest man who ever lived was not immune to the dangers of a divided heart. In this message from 1 Kings 11:1-13, we examine the downfall of King Solomon and discover how small compromises can slowly pull our hearts away from wholehearted devotion to God. Solomon's story serves as both a warning and an invitation: what captures our affection will ultimately shape our direction.

Series: "Turning an Upside-Down Word Right-Side Up" Scripture: Luke 12:1-34

Dr. Ted Traylor explores 1 Kings 10 & 11 and discusses how Solomon's heart wandered from God in his latter years. 00:00 - Introduction 12:34 - I. One God 19:20 - II. One Girl & One Guy 24:41 - III. One Goal

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Jesus exposes the danger of spiritual blindness and divided loyalties. The kingdom demands wholehearted devotion. Light triumphs only where the heart is surrendered to the King. Visit us online at: RenewalChurch.net

May 10, 2026

The Heart Series Episode 11- The divided heart by Radio Islam

We all have things we worry about. Finances, the future, family, work, health, and the unknown can easily take over our hearts and minds. In this message, Pastor Connor wraps up our Stressed series by looking at Jesus' words in Matthew 6. Jesus doesn't just encourage us not to worry, He commands us to seek first the Kingdom of God and trust Him with the outcomes of our lives. Worry can be a sign of a divided heart, pulling our attention away from Jesus and toward the things we are trying to control. But when we surrender our worries to God, we find the peace that only He can give. If you have been carrying worry, stress, or fear about what is ahead, this message is for you. 0:00 – YouTube Welcome from Pastor Brandon 0:28 – Welcome + Revival Night Invite 1:01 – Meet Pastor Connor 1:32 – Wrapping Up the Stressed Series 1:52 – Matthew 6:25 to 34 3:01 – Jesus Says Do Not Worry 3:27 – Look at the Birds of the Air 4:14 – Consider the Flowers of the Field 5:11 – Seek First the Kingdom 5:39 – Opening Prayer 6:01 – Pastor Connor's Family + Personal Story 8:36 – Why There Is So Much to Worry About 10:20 – The Promise of Peace 11:45 – Why We Still Feel Worried 12:24 – God Wants Peace for Every Day 12:41 – What Does the Bible Say About Worry? 13:25 – Your Life Is Bigger Than Your Worries 14:13 – Running After Things vs. Running After Jesus 15:12 – Do Not Worry About Tomorrow 15:38 – Why “Just Don't Worry” Is Not Enough 17:47 – Worry Is a Serious Command from Jesus 18:33 – You Cannot Serve Two Masters 20:41 – Worry Is a Sign of a Divided Heart 21:25 – Worry Is Like a Check Engine Light 21:51 – Worry Can Become Distrust 22:32 – What Has Your Attention Determines Your Direction 23:34 – What Do We Do With Worry? 24:21 – Surrender Your Worry to God 25:17 – Peace in Difficulty 25:39 – Take Every Thought Captive 26:20 – Peace Comes When We Surrender 27:02 – Bringing Desires to God vs. Surrendering Them 28:26 – Trusting God With the Outcomes 28:59 – Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego 30:40 – “Even If He Doesn't” Faith 32:04 – Is Christ Enough for You? 33:18 – Prayer Moment 33:41 – Laying Worry at the Feet of Jesus 34:43 – Prayer for Financial Worry 35:24 – Closing YouTube Outro

What are you counting on when life stops going the way you planned? Most people don't intentionally choose what they trust, they just fall into it. A little bit of this, a little bit of that. Chasing what feels secure, what brings comfort, what seems like it might hold everything together. But when pressure hits, it has a way of exposing what actually holds up, and what doesn't. At some point, staying undecided isn't really an option anymore. Something always ends up shaping your direction, your priorities, your life. So when it really matters, what are you trusting to come through for you?

In this episode of 2 Minute Disciple, host Nick Oyler leads a contemplative devotional through Matthew 6:22–24 — Jesus' honest and penetrating look at what happens when our focus becomes divided and our hearts try to serve more than one master. What you fix your gaze on determines what fills you. And you cannot sustainably live with a divided heart.

Welcome to Day 2838 of Wisdom-Trek. Thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom. Day 2838 – Wisdom Nuggets – Psalm 119:113-120 – Daily Wisdom Wisdom-Trek Podcast Script - Day 2838 Welcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps! I am Guthrie Chamberlain, and we are on Day 2838 of our Trek. The Purpose of Wisdom-Trek is to create a legacy of wisdom, to seek out discernment and insights, and to boldly grow where few have chosen to grow before. The Title for Today's Wisdom-Trek is: The Samekh of Support – An Undivided Loyalty In our previous episode on this grand expedition, we navigated the dark and treacherous trails of the fourteenth stanza in Psalm One Hundred Nineteen, the “Nun” section. We learned that to survive the suffocating darkness of a hostile world, we must carry the lamp of God's Word. We discovered that the Creator does not typically give us a massive searchlight to illuminate the next twenty years, but rather, a small, flickering clay lamp that provides just enough truth for the very next step. We promised to keep walking, carefully avoiding the tripwires of the wicked, and we claimed the eternal testimonies of the Lord as our greatest, permanent heritage. Today, we take our next courageous step forward, transitioning from the imagery of a lamp, to the reality of a fortress. We are entering the fifteenth stanza of this magnificent, alphabetical mountain. We are exploring the “Samekh” section, covering Psalm One Hundred Nineteen, verses one hundred thirteen through one hundred twenty, in the New Living Translation. In the ancient Hebrew alphabet, the letter “Samekh” was originally depicted as a prop, a pillar, or a sturdy shield. It represents something that you can lean your entire weight against when you are utterly exhausted, knowing that it will not collapse. This imagery forms the absolute backbone of this entire stanza. The psalmist is tired of the spiritual compromise around him. He is drawing a hard line in the sand, rejecting the cultural pressure to mix his faith with the idolatry of the world. He is declaring an undivided loyalty to Yahweh, and in return, he is asking the Creator to prop him up, and shield him from the fallout. Let us step onto the trail, and learn how to lean on the pillar of truth. The first segment is: The Hatred of the Divided Heart and the Divine Shield Psalm One Hundred Nineteen: verses one hundred thirteen through one hundred fifteen. I hate those with divided loyalties, but I love your instructions. You are my refuge and my shield; your word is my source of hope. Get out of my life, you evil-minded people, for I intend to obey the commands of my God. The stanza opens with a jarring, absolute declaration: “I hate those with divided loyalties.” Other translations render this as, “I hate the double-minded.” To modern ears, this sounds harsh, perhaps even unloving. But to understand this, we must look through the lens of the Ancient Israelite worldview. In the ancient Near East, the greatest threat to Israel was not atheism; it was syncretism. Syncretism is the blending of different religions. The surrounding pagan nations, governed by the rebel gods of the Divine Council, constantly pressured the Israelites to compromise. The temptation was to worship Yahweh on the Sabbath, but then sacrifice to Baal on Tuesday to ensure a good harvest, or pray to Asherah for fertility. A person with "divided loyalties" is someone who limps between two opinions. They want the blessings of the Creator, but they also want to participate in the corrupt, chaotic systems of the rebel principalities. The psalmist hates this double-mindedness, because it is spiritual treason. It is a fundamental betrayal of the cosmic order. You cannot serve two masters. In stark contrast, he declares, “...but I love your instructions.” He refuses to mix his devotion. He wants the pure, unadulterated blueprint of the Most High God. Because he refuses to compromise, he immediately makes himself a target. The culture does not tolerate exclusive loyalty to Yahweh. So, he runs to his defense: “You are my refuge and my shield; your word is my source of hope.” Here is the “Samekh” in action. A refuge is a place to hide, and a shield is a mobile defense that deflects incoming arrows. The psalmist realizes that his own human willpower is not a sufficient defense against the spiritual warfare of his culture. If he is going to stand firm against the pressure of double-mindedness, he must hide his mind behind the massive, impenetrable shield of the Creator. This fierce loyalty leads to a drastic, practical boundary. “Get out of my life, you evil-minded people, for I intend to obey the commands of my God.” Literally, the Hebrew says, “Depart from me, you evildoers.” The psalmist recognizes that bad company corrupts good character. The “evil-minded people” are those who have fully embraced the chaotic rebellion of the world. They are the agents of compromise. The psalmist is not just being antisocial; he is executing a spiritual quarantine. He knows that if he allows these voices of compromise to constantly whisper in his ear, his own heart might become divided. He draws a firm, unyielding boundary, protecting his environment so that he can fulfill his singular intention: obeying the commands of his God. The second segment is: The Plea to be Propped Up Psalm One Hundred Nineteen: verses one hundred sixteen and one hundred seventeen. Lord, sustain me as you promised, that I may live! Do not let my hope be crushed. Sustain me, and I will be rescued; then I will meditate continually on your decrees. After boldly drawing his boundaries and evicting the evildoers, the adrenaline fades, and the psalmist feels his own profound human weakness. He cries out, “Lord, sustain me as you promised, that I may live!” The Hebrew word used here for “sustain” is samakh, which is the exact verbal root of the letter “Samekh.” It literally means to lean your hand heavily upon something, to prop up, to uphold, or to brace. Think of a timber pillar holding up the collapsing roof of a mine shaft. The psalmist feels the crushing, gravitational weight of the world pressing down on his shoulders. He has chosen the hard path of undivided loyalty, and the pressure is threatening to cave his chest in. He begs Yahweh, “Step under this weight with me. Be my pillar. Prop me up, because if You do not uphold me, I am going to collapse, and my life will be extinguished.” He anchors this desperate plea to the covenant, asking God to intervene “as you promised.” He adds a poignant, emotional request: “Do not let my hope be crushed.” Or, “Do not let me be ashamed of my hope.” He has bet everything on the invisible reality of the Creator's kingdom. He has alienated the powerful, evil-minded people of his community to stay true to the Torah. If God fails to support him, his entire worldview will shatter, and the mockers will have won. He repeats the plea for emphasis: “Sustain me, and I will be rescued; then I will meditate continually on your decrees.” Notice the cause and effect. He does not say, “I will meditate, and therefore I will rescue myself.” He acknowledges that salvation comes entirely from the external, upholding power of God. The rescue must happen first. When Yahweh steps in and braces the collapsing walls of his life, it frees the psalmist's mind. Once he is secure, leaning safely against the pillar of grace, he can return to his favorite occupation: meditating continually on the eternal decrees of the King. The Third segment is: The Dross of the Earth and the Purity of Justice Psalm One Hundred Nineteen: verses one hundred eighteen and one hundred nineteen But you have rejected all who wander from your decrees. They are only fooling themselves. You skim off the wicked of the earth like scum; no wonder I love to obey your laws! From the safety of his divine refuge, the psalmist looks out at the fate of the double-minded. He makes a sobering, objective observation about cosmic justice: “But you have rejected all who wander from your decrees. They are only fooling themselves.” The rebel gods promise freedom and power to those who wander off the path, but the psalmist reveals the ultimate, tragic reality: wandering leads to rejection. The Most High God will not permit the universe to remain in a state of chaotic rebellion forever. The people who think they are outsmarting the system, playing both sides with divided loyalties, are entirely deceived. The literal translation is, “their deceit is falsehood.” They are living in an illusion, a house of cards that is destined to fall. The psalmist then uses a startling, industrial metaphor to describe God's judgment: “You skim off the wicked of the earth like scum.” The Hebrew word here is sig, which refers to dross, or slag. In the ancient metallurgical process of refining silver or gold, the raw ore was placed in a...

Is your heart divided or do you offer God an undivided, "all in" heart and mind? Check out today's episode for more on the benefits and challenges of offering God and undivided heart and mind. 

We don't usually reject God—we just add Him to everything else. Joshua 24 exposes the danger of a divided heart and calls us to choose who we will serve. Learn how surrendering fully to God can bring freedom, focus, and a faith that isn't pulled in every direction.

Looking back may seem harmless—but spiritually, it can be dangerous. In this episode, we examine how longing for the past, hesitating in obedience, and holding onto what God has called us out of can hinder our walk with Him. Through the examples of Lot's family and the Israelites in the wilderness, we see how divided hearts lead to delayed obedience and missed blessings. God calls us forward—not backward.

The Book of James, written by the half-brother of Jesus, is based on the Sermon on the Mount and a few other teachings of Jesus. Today we will be talking about the fourth chapter of James, where James warns us about a divided heart. #fsbccoalinga #coalinga #fsbcsermon Contact us at TheWordInfusion@gmail.com with your comments, questions or praises.  Let us know how our podcast has blessed, encouraged or helped you.  Join us on our Facebook pages at http://www.facebook.com/fsbccoalinga & http://www.facebook.com/..  Help us to grow a community that infuses the Word of God into their lives each day.  Follow us on Twitter @TheWordInfusion or @fsbccoalinga .  To support this ministry click on: https://giving.myamplify.io//app/giving/fsbccoalinga or copy and paste it into your web browser.

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Kevin Anderson speaks from Hosea 10 on how the passage calls us to examine ourselves and pursue Jesus wholeheartedly, turning away from divided loyalties.

 EMOTIONS: Getting a Grip of Your Heart & MindHave you ever felt pulled in two directions at once? The world tells us to “follow your heart,” but what happens when your heart doesn't know where it's going? In Week 2 of our Emotions series, we're talking about the divided heart and why unsettled loyalties lead to unstable lives. Looking at Joshua, Proverbs, and Psalm 86, we'll see how choosing God as our destination changes everything. When the destination is clear, daily direction becomes steady. Join us as we learn how to move from a divided heart to a united one.Series: EMOTIONS: Getting a Grip of Your Heart & MindSpeaker: Jeremy NortonScripture: Jeremiah 17:7–10Timestamps00:00 - Jeremy's story07:37 - We find Joshua is at the end of his life09:15 - If your heart's divided, you need to learn to trust God completely15:23 - David's prayer is a picture of what God wants to do in us16:23 - The ancient writers pointed forward to a time when God would send His son, Jesus, fully revealing the direction and the destination16:56 - Jesus was making a way18:10 - The invitation to follow Jesus is open today20:45 - Prayer21:27 - Updates24:55 - Connect Questions25:52 - Come back next week#jesus #jesuschrist #lord #god #trustgod #dividedheart #emotionsSupport the show

Pr. Darrell Daulton Matthew 6. 19-24

Wed PM 2/25/2026

Rev. Bryce Jones (02/22/2026) Sunday School Service

Pastor Micah Powell continues his sermon series Matthew Series Overview with his sermon from Matthew 6:19-24 called "Treasures and Masters: The Divided Heart".

May we obey God's whole Word with our whole heart over our whole life. Teacher - Scott Kenworthy

Chapters (00:00:00) - One Master(00:02:18) - The Master of My Life(00:04:20) - No Man Can Servant Two Masters(00:11:22) - Warning of Division in My Heart(00:18:03) - Divided Heart(00:25:27) - Which Master Will I Be Loyal To Tonight?

At the height of his reign, Solomon enjoyed wisdom, wealth, peace, and God's favor. But a quiet shift was taking place that eventually led him to worship other gods. In this lesson, we will look at the the choices that pulled Solomon away from God so we don't make the same mistakes. You may think you could never turn away from God, but I'm sure Solomon thought the same thing.

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As we continue our year-long look at the whole story of scripture, we come to the era where Israel was divided into 2 kingdoms - the Northern Kingdom (representing ten of the tribes of Israel) and the Southern Kingdom (representing the remaining two, which God declared would be the "remnant" he would keep for himself in order to remain faithful to his promises). As scripture recalls how the people fared under each king, we read about how the people more-often-than-not did evil in the eyes of the Lord. In today's sermon, Pastor Cheryl helps us understand what was at the root of their disobedience, and invites us to consider how we might be falling for the same trap today.

In this message, Pastor Jerry preaches on our hearts, pulling us in two directions.

A Beautiful Mind Cannot Stand The Strain Of A Divided HearMichael Cooke10-12-2025

We continue our series, but we look at the "Divided Heart". We invest time, effort, and energy into things that divide our heart from following Jesus.

C.H. Spurgeon -A Divided Heart by RealCUF

Join us this morning for our Family Worship service, where Seth and Victoria will teach a message from the life of Solomon entitled "Slow Compromise Leads to a Divided Heart."

In this episode, we explore Luke 11:14–23, where Jesus confronts accusations of casting out demons by the power of Satan. He reveals the danger of spiritual neutrality and the power of God's kingdom over darkness. What does it mean when Jesus says, “Whoever is not with Me is against Me”? Join us as we uncover the deeper truths behind spiritual warfare, divided loyalties, and the victory of Christ over the enemy.

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A Divided Heart

"A Divided Heart"Series: 1st & 2nd Chronicles Speaker: Tyler DueñoSunday MorningDate: 22nd June 2025Passage: 2 Chronicles 25:1-28

Solomon's downfall is one of the greatest tragedies in all of scripture. It's a sobering look at someone who didn't finish well, and it gives us the anatomy of a spiritual downfall.

The Divided Heart (Jeremiah 2-3)Heart Surgery: The Book of JeremiahMay 25th, 2025. Jeff Bruce, Lead Pastor

In this solo episode of The On Water Podcast, I fill you all in with an update on my personal health struggles and how through my physical weakness and it actually gave more time to pour into my spiritual health. More than anything God brought me back to my first love and convicted my divided heart. Sometimes we focus more on what we can do for God rather than how to love him. 00:00 Introduction and Personal Update00:24 Struggles with Illness03:42 Spiritual Reflections During Sickness09:51 Divided Heart and Seeking God14:04 Understanding God's Love19:34 Practical Steps to Love God24:32 Repentance and Removing Temptations36:43 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

Holy Like You- Peyton Parrish wrote a song recently for Jesus, and this made me think about the phrase- God wants Obedience over sacrifice. When we are not seeking God fully, we are dividing our heart, we chose self over God, abandoning God and His truth. We need to seek God with our all, loving God above everything! Bible Verse(s): Luke 11:14-28; 1 John 5:1-5; Psalm 86:11-13; Matthew 22:37; Luke 12:28-31 E: warriorwithin.christianmanhood@gmail.com TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pastorwarriorwithin Merch Store: https://wwcm-podcast.printify.me/products ----------------------------------------------------- Track: Jim Yosef - Samurai [NCS Release] Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds. Watch: Free Download / Stream: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://NCS.io/Samurai⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Fr. Mike uses the readings today to ask the question, how can we love the Lord joyfully, and with our whole hearts? In scripture today we see David succeed in this, while his son Solomon is divided in his love of God. Fr. Mike also explains why David was seeking his own power when taking the census in 2 Samuel, and how he fell subject to the evil one's tempting. Today's readings are 2 Samuel 24, 1 Chronicles 29, and Psalm 30. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike touches on one of his favorite bible stories about David's mighty men and discusses his attitude in old age. At the end of his life, David chooses not to dwell on his mistakes, but to recognize the people around him and the blessings he received, which helped him accomplish what God was calling him to do. Today's readings are 2 Samuel 23, 1 Chronicles 28, and Psalm 42. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.