DOWNLOAD PDF SERMON NOTES Will God Indeed Dwell On the Earth? 1 Kings 8 Dr. Tony Chute, Lead Pastor Overview: After construction of the Temple is complete, King Solomon assembles the elders and congregation of Israel in order to bring the ark of the covenant and to offer a prayer of dedication. The ark is… Continue Reading
Sermon Notes + 2.23.2025
DOWNLOAD PDF SERMON NOTES The Lord Appeared to Solomon a Second Time 1 Kings 9 Dr. Tony Chute, Lead Pastor Overview: Following the dedication of the Temple, the Lord appears to Solomon a second time to confirm that He has heard Solomon’s prayer and to remind Solomon of his obligation to walk before Him with… Continue Reading
Sermon Notes + 2.9.2025
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