DOWNLOAD PDF SERMON NOTES A House for the Name of the Lord 1 Kings 5-7 Dr. Tony Chute, Lead Pastor Overview: As Solomon’s reign reaches its peak through his intellectual and administrative wisdom, he now turns his attention to building a house for the Lord. During the preparation phase, he acquires material and labor from… Continue Reading
Sermon Notes + 2.2.2025
DOWNLOAD PDF SERMON NOTES Every Man Under His Vine 1 Kings 4 Dr. Tony Chute, Lead Pastor Overview: The author of 1 Kings describes how Solomon’s reign over Israel brought peace to all the people in accordance with God’s promises to make the nation a blessing to the world. Using the wisdom given to him… Continue Reading
Sermon Notes + 1.26.2025
DOWNLOAD PDF SERMON NOTES The Wisdom of God Was in Him 1 Kings 3 Dr. Tony Chute, Lead Pastor Overview: The beginning of Solomon’s reign is a mixture of political expediency and genuine humility as he tries to lead the nation in accordance with the statutes of David, his father. Solomon enters into a marriage… Continue Reading
Sermon Notes + 1.19.2025
DOWNLOAD PDF SERMON NOTES His Kingdom was Firmly Established 1 Kings 2 Dr. Tony Chute, Lead Pastor Overview: As King David’s time to die draws near, he instructs Solomon on how to rule in order that his kingdom may be established. He commands Solomon to keep the charge of the Lord by walking in His ways,… Continue Reading
Sermon Notes + 1.12.2025
DOWNLOAD PDF SERMON NOTES King David Was Old 1 Kings 1 Dr. Tony Chute, Lead Pastor Overview: The books of 1-2 Kings cover the history of Israel from the end of David’s reign to the exile of the southern kingdom, a period of roughly four hundred years. First Kings begins by noting David’s declining years… Continue Reading
Sermon Notes + 12.22.2024
DOWNLOAD PDF SERMON NOTES Blessed Be the Lord Luke 1:67-80 Overview: Like Elizabeth and Mary before him, Zechariah recognizes that the births of John and Jesus inaugurate the central event in salvation history. Zechariah speaks prophetically about this event and its implications under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. He blesses God for His faithfulness in… Continue Reading
Sermon Notes + 12.15.2024
DOWNLOAD PDF SERMON NOTES My Soul Magnifies the Lord Luke 1:46-56 Dr. Tony Chute, Lead Pastor Overview: The Magnificat is one of the most treasured passages in the Bible and is so named because of the Latin Vulgate’s rendering “Magnificat anima mea Dominum.” Here, Mary celebrates the work of the Lord in her life and… Continue Reading
Sermon Notes + 12.8.2024
DOWNLOAD PDF SERMON NOTES I am the Servant of the Lord Luke 1:26-38 Dr. Tony Chute, Lead Pastor Overview: Luke describes how the angel Gabriel was sent to the virgin Mary in order to inform her that she would give birth to Jesus, the Son of God. Mary’s initial fear is alleviated by Gabriel’s assurance… Continue Reading
Sermon Notes + 12.1.2024
DOWNLOAD PDF SERMON NOTES The Advent of Hope: The Root of Jesse Ruth 1:1-6 and 4:13-17, and Isaiah 11:1-9 Dr. Tamene Menna, Executive Pastor Overview: Have you ever found yourself in a difficult situation and wondered if God would come to your rescue and restore your situation? Well, I did when my family and I… Continue Reading
Sermon Notes + 11.24.2024
DOWNLOAD PDF SERMON NOTES Thanksgiving Philippians 4:4-9 Dr. Tony Chute, Lead Pastor Overview: The Apostle Paul closes out his letter to the Philippians with an exhortation for them to rejoice in the Lord. This exhortation comes against the backdrop of Paul’s imprisonment and the occurrence of divisions within the church. Rather than giving in to… Continue Reading