Sermon Text: 1 Kings 2:13-46 Theme: The Lord establishes the kingdom of His anointed despite the opposition of his enemies, guaranteeing that all who scorns the king’s mercy will be dealt with justly. Structure/points: After Solomon’s coronation and Adonijah’s failed coup attempt, it was clear among the people of God that the Lord had established Solomon as king. Rebels had been shown…
Confessing Historic Reformation Christianity: Salvation by Grace Alone, Through Faith Alone, in Christ Alone, Founded on Scripture Alone, for the Glory of God Alone.
Confessing Historic Reformation Christianity: Salvation by Grace Alone, Through Faith Alone, in Christ Alone, Founded on Scripture Alone, for the Glory of God Alone.
Sermons on Kingdom of God
Sermon Text: 1 Kings 2:1-12 Theme: David’s charge to Solomon commands the recipients of God’s steadfast love to carefully execute their duties to God and man alike in accordance with the Scriptures, so that the Lord may bless them. Structure/points: In David’s old age, his health declined and left him bedridden. When his time to die drew near, he summoned his Solomon…
Sermon Text: 1 Kings 1:1-31 Theme: The vow of the Lord assures those who look to Him that He will surely set a righteous king upon the throne of His people Structure/points: When David’s life drew near to its end, there came need for a successor to his throne. But a new threat arose at the time of David’s decline, one intent…
Sermon Text: 2 Samuel 22:26-51 Theme: Those whom the Lord has given salvation praise and magnify God as their only rock because He has established the eternal reign of His King over all the earth Structure/points: When the Lord intervened to save David from his enemies, He did not simply move David from “danger” to “not-good-not-bad.” When David considered the Lord’s dealings…
Sermon Text: 2 Samuel 19:41-20:26 Theme: The rebellion of Sheba exposed the sinful hearts of the people of God, reminding us that the kingdom of the Lord needs a greater man than David to be king if it is to be holy. Structure/points: After Absalom’s death, David was accepted as the king of Israel once more and was soon back on his way…
Sermon Text: Judges 2:11-19, 21:25; Ruth 4:13-17 Theme: In the Book of Samuel, the Lord demonstrates His intention to anoint a righteous king to deliver His people Structure/points: In order to understand 1 Samuel, it is helpful to understand what had happened in the days leading up to it. Lord willing, we will attempt summarize the days when the judges ruled Israel…