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
Sermon Notes + 3.30.2025
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
Sermon Notes + 3.23.2025
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
Sermon Notes + 3.16.2025
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
Sermon Notes + 3.9.2025
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
Sermon Notes + 3.2.2025
DOWNLOAD PDF SERMON NOTES The Lord Appeared to Solomon a Second Time – Part II 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… 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 + 2.16.2025
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 + 2.9.2025
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