DOWNLOAD PDF The Burden for the Lost Romans 10:1-15 Semeon Mulatu (PhD), General Secretary of Ethiopian Kale Heywet Church Overview: The Apostle Paul felt a strong spiritual duty to reach the lost by preaching the gospel. He believed this message holds God’s power for salvation to all who believe, both Gentiles and Jews. In his… Continue Reading
DOWNLOAD PDF SERMON NOTES His Mother’s Name Was Naamah 1 Kings 14:21-31 Dr. Tony Chute, Lead Pastor Overview: The account of Rehoboam’s reign begins with what will become a standard formula for the author of 1-2 Kings. The formula includes the age of the king when he began to reign, the country in which he… Continue Reading
DOWNLOAD PDF SERMON NOTES Unbearable News 1 Kings 14:1-20 Dr. Tony Chute, Lead Pastor Overview: Jeroboam’s reign over Israel is characterized by the establishment of a false religion in order to promote his own self-preservation, yet it leads to his demise and the nation’s destruction. When his son Abijah becomes ill, Jeroboam instructs his wife… Continue Reading
DOWNLOAD PDF SERMON NOTES Behold Your gods 1 Kings 12:25-33 Dr. Tony Chute, Lead Pastor Overview: Rehoboam’s refusal to listen to the advice of his people leads to division in Israel, resulting in two countries with two kings. Jeroboam became king of the northern kingdom and immediately established Shechem as the new capital while fortifying… Continue Reading
DOWNLOAD PDF SERMON NOTES The Rest of the Acts of Solomon – Part II 1 Kings 11:41-43 Dr. Tony Chute, Lead Pastor Overview: In the final summation of Solomon’s life, the author of 1 Kings refers readers to a source outside the Bible known as the Book of the Acts of Solomon. While the author’s intention… Continue Reading
DOWNLOAD PDF SERMON NOTES He Took Counsel With the Young Men 1 Kings 12:1-24 Tyler Van Horssen, Director of Student Ministry Overview: In 1 Kings 12, Rehoboam has taken the throne following Solomon’s death. In his wisdom, Solomon fortified the kingdom of Israel; however, Rehoboam’s foolishness quickly divides it. Rather than listening to the older… Continue Reading
DOWNLOAD PDF SERMON NOTES The Rest of the Acts of Solomon 1 Kings 11:41-43 Dr. Tony Chute, Lead Pastor Overview: In the final summation of Solomon’s life, the author of 1 Kings refers readers to a source outside the Bible known as the Book of the Acts of Solomon. While the author’s intention has been… Continue Reading
DOWNLOAD PDF SERMON NOTES The Lord Was Angry With Solomon 1 Kings 11:1-40 Dr. Tony Chute, Lead Pastor Overview: The final turning point in King Solomon’s life is when his heart is no longer devoted to the Lord, a process that has been a long time in the making but seems to accelerate in his… Continue Reading
DOWNLOAD PDF SERMON NOTES Solomon Excelled in Riches 1 Kings 10:14-29 Dr. Tony Chute, Lead Pastor Overview: The author of 1 Kings presents Solomon in all of his glory with respect to his wealth and wisdom before turning his attention to Solomon’s great fall in the next chapter. The annual income of gold received by… Continue Reading
DOWNLOAD PDF SERMON NOTES The Report Was True 1 Kings 10:1-13 Dr. Tony Chute, Lead Pastor Overview: The wisdom of Solomon and the prosperity of Israel captures the attention of the queen of Sheba, who travels to Jerusalem on a quest to discover if the rumors she has heard correspond with reality. Though the queen… Continue Reading