1 Kings

Misplaced Faith

Sun, 14 May 2006 04:06:19 +0000

In our society many have created their own gods. But this passage highlights the folly of giving allegiance to false Gods.
1. A faithless king
2. A faithful prophet
3. A gracious God

Speaker: Robert McCollum
Series: 1 Kings
Event: Evening Worship
Date: 09/04/2006
Length:39:10 minutes (0.0 MB)

Naboth's Vineyard

Sat, 6 May 2006 13:38:22 +0000

Why does God not strike the wicked down? Because God is a God of patience and His time is not yet. God demonstrates this in a task he gives Elijah.
1. The circumstance of Elijah's commission
2. The nature of Elijah's commission
3. The consequence of Elijah's commission

Speaker: Robert McCollum
Series: 1 Kings
Event: Evening Worship
Date: 02/04/2006
Length:38:34 minutes (0.0 MB)

God's Way of Speaking

Thu, 27 Apr 2006 14:09:46 +0000

People are so indifferent to the great questions of eternity. If only God would do something dramatic to show them. Elijah had a dramatic demonstration of God's power at Mt. Carmel and he probably thought everything would work out. Elijah was very disappointed when it didn't and in the fruits of his ministry. God is going to explain.
1. A word of instruction
2. A word of commission

Speaker: Robert McCollum
Series: 1 Kings
Event: Evening Worship
Date: 26/03/2006
Length:34:20 minutes (0.0 MB)

Elijah's Restoration

Tue, 25 Apr 2006 13:20:35 +0000

Have you ever felt that life was not worth living? If so you'll be able to identify with Elijah. Was this to be the end of the servant of God? No; and we'll see God deal with him in a most tender and fulfilling way.
1. The Lord gives sleep
2. The Lord gives company
3. The Lord gives nourishment
4. The Lord displays His Power
5. The Lord issues a rebuke

Speaker: Robert McCollum
Series: 1 Kings
Event: Evening Worship
Date: 12/03/2006
Length:27:34 minutes (0.0 MB)

Elijah's Dark Hour

Wed, 19 Apr 2006 13:54:20 +0000

The human race loves to adopt hero's. As people of God we have our hero's too, especially in the word of God. Elijah is one such hero, but he has his moments of weakness too.
1. Elijah's persecution
2. Elijah's flight
3. Elijah's dejection

Speaker: Robert McCollum
Series: 1 Kings
Event: Evening Worship
Date: 05/03/2006
Length:33:47 minutes (0.0 MB)

If God is for Us

Sun, 9 Apr 2006 16:14:01 +0000

The people didn't know whether to follow God or baal. Elijah was the only one on God's side but despite these odds he was going to show there was only one God.
The activities at Mt. Carmel demonstrated a number of things.
1. Satan's impotence
2. God's power
3. Elijah's faith

Speaker: Robert McCollum
Series: 1 Kings
Event: Evening Worship
Date: 26/02/2006
Length:37:48 minutes (0.0 MB)

Serving Two Masters

Sun, 2 Apr 2006 16:47:18 +0000

If there is something wrong with our bodies we are often the last to acknowledge it - our sight, our hearing. It's the same in the spiritual world; people aren't prepared to accept responsibility. Elijah in this passage challenges the people to choose God or the baal.
1. The nature of the challenge
2. The purpose of the challenge
3. The response to the challenge

Speaker: Robert McCollum
Series: 1 Kings
Event: Evening Worship
Date: 19/02/2006
Length:26:37 minutes (0.0 MB)

Gods People are Influential

Sat, 18 Mar 2006 15:52:15 +0000

An accident - something that we hadn't planned comes about. However, with reference to God there is no such thing as accidents. He is doing according to His will in earth and in heaven. Elijah walked by faith and not by sight knowing God was in control, including when he presents himself to Ahab.
1. The attitude adopted by Ahab
2. The position occupied by Obidiah
3. The courage displayed by Elijah

Speaker: Robert McCollum
Series: 1 Kings
Event: Evening Worship
Date: 12/02/2006
Length:39:24 minutes (0.0 MB)

When Trouble Comes

Thu, 2 Mar 2006 15:30:52 +0000

A little child is utterly dependant on their parents. They don't worry and trust their parents. This has much to teach us how to live as children of God.
1. The widow receives trouble
2. The prophet reacts to trouble
3. The Lord relieves trouble

Speaker: Robert McCollum
Series: 1 Kings
Event: Evening Worship
Date: 05/02/2006
Length:32:22 minutes (0.0 MB)

Have Faith

Sat, 25 Feb 2006 13:51:43 +0000

What does it mean to have faith? Many just don't understand - it's to take God at His word. In this sermon we can see true faith in action through Elijah.
1. The test of Elijah's faith
2. The response of Elijah's faith
3. The confidence of Elijah's faith

Speaker: Robert McCollum
Series: 1 Kings
Event: Evening Worship
Date: 29/01/2006
Length:33:41 minutes (0.0 MB)

Preserved by God

Mon, 23 Jan 2006 14:51:48 +0000

We are now well established in a new year but alas we still have all the same old problems. These are symtoms of the spiritual state of our nation. It Israel it was the same, each king seemed to be more evil than the one before. God's answer to these kings was Elijah.
1. Elijah faithful to God
2. Elijah instructed by God
3. Elijah preserved by God

Speaker: Robert McCollum
Series: 1 Kings
Event: Evening Worship
Date: 15/01/2006
Length:33:55 minutes (0.0 MB)

The darkest hour

Fri, 30 Dec 2005 13:22:47 +0000

'The darkest hour is often before the dawn'. This statement may be true in nature but is certainly so in the case of Israel.
1. The progression of evil in Omri's reign
2. The climax of sin during the reign of Ahab
3. The arrest of evil under God's rule

Speaker: Robert McCollum
Series: 1 Kings
Event: Evening Worship
Date: 18/12/2005
Length:43:05 minutes (0.0 MB)

Optimistic for the Future

Thu, 29 Dec 2005 05:25:56 +0000

We would all be pessimistic and despondent for the future if we didn't believe in the sovereign rule of God. We are optimistic for the future because God reigns.
1. The succession of Israel's rulers
2. The character of Israel's rulers
3. The sovereignty of Israel's God

Speaker: Robert McCollum
Series: 1 Kings
Event: Evening Worship
Date: 11/12/2005
Length:40:20 minutes (0.0 MB)

Good King Asa

Mon, 5 Dec 2005 12:38:57 +0000

Asa - a man who reigned for 41 years and was a powerful source for good in the southern kingdom.
1. Asa's faith was distinctive
2. Asa's faith was destructive
3. Asa's faith was decisive
4. Asa's faith was defective

Speaker: Robert McCollum
Series: 1 Kings
Event: Evening Worship
Date: 27/11/2005
Length:37:32 minutes (0.0 MB)

The Other Side

Sun, 27 Nov 2005 16:28:43 +0000

During the early years of television there were only two channels and the phrase 'is there nothing better on the other side' became common place. It is the same with the two kingdoms of Israel. This sermon looks at the other side and the reign of Rehoboam and Abijah.
1. The spiritual heritage of these men
2. The spiritual choice of these men
3. The spiritual decline under these men
4. The spiritual determination of God in spite of these men.
** Note: This sermon is incomplete - only part of point 4 is available **

Speaker: Robert McCollum
Series: 1 Kings
Event: Evening Worship
Date: 20/11/2005
Length:36:49 minutes (0.0 MB)

A False Prophet At Work

Thu, 17 Nov 2005 12:20:22 +0000

The bible is full of warnings about false prophets but how do we spot one. The answer is remarkably simple, is his teaching consistent with the word of God. Many today think we need a fresh word from God but don't be taken in by charm and elegance.
1. The nature of the old prophet
2. The deceit of the old prophet
3. The triumph of the Bethel prophet

Speaker: Robert McCollum
Series: 1 Kings
Event: Evening Worship
Date: 23/10/2005
Length:40:03 minutes (0.0 MB)

God's Wrath Revealed

Thu, 13 Oct 2005 16:29:01 +0000

When Jeroboam meddled with the worship of God he faced the consequences of God's wrath. We must make sure the same mistakes are not repeated today.
1. God's voice was heard in Bethel
2. God's wrath is revealed in Bethel
3. God's mercy is shown in Bethel
4. God's holiness is exhibited in Bethel

Speaker: Robert McCollum
Series: 1 Kings
Event: Evening Worship
Date: 02/10/2005
Length:40:35 minutes (0.0 MB)

The Worship of God

Thu, 6 Oct 2005 13:24:53 +0000

There is pressure on many ministers from their elders to introduce contemporary worship. Their reason; to keep the people happy, not based on what God requires. Jeroboam fell into the same trap after having saved his kingdom.
1. Jeroboam decided to tamper with the worship of God
2. Jeroboam persuaded the people to tamper with the worship of God
3. Jeroboam led the people to tamper with the worship of God

Speaker: Robert McCollum
Series: 1 Kings
Event: Evening Worship
Date: 25/09/2005
Length:36:21 minutes (0.0 MB)

Self Destruction

Mon, 3 Oct 2005 16:24:02 +0000

Why do people and governments act irrationally? Many head down the path of self destruction causing many to ask, why? Rehoboam was such a person. His irrationality came about because he didn't know God.
1. Rehoboam inherited a kingdom
2. Rehoboam received a petition
3. Rehoboam obtained advice
4. Rehoboam faced the consequences

Speaker: Robert McCollum
Series: 1 Kings
Event: Evening Worship
Date: 18/09/2005
Length:37:00 minutes (0.0 MB)

Detailed & Faithful Sovereignty

Sun, 18 Sep 2005 17:06:23 +0000

We live in a world that has written God out of everything. Common man thinks God has nothing to do with the world and we must make sure we don't make the same mistake. We don't know why God acts in the way he does except to know that it is for our good. As we think of Solomons final years we are given clues as to why he raised up his enemies.
1. Detailed sovereignty
2. Faithful sovereignty

Speaker: Robert McCollum
Series: 1 Kings
Event: Evening Worship
Date: 11/09/2005
Length:31:59 minutes (0.0 MB)

Solomon, the Backslider

Fri, 9 Sep 2005 15:10:30 +0000

This chapter is a solemn warning to us not to simply coast along in life.
1. The sin Solomon committed
2. The anger Solomon incurred
3. The consequence Solomon faced

Speaker: Robert McCollum
Series: 1 Kings
Event: Evening Worship
Date: 04/09/2005
Length:37:05 minutes (0.0 MB)

Light to the Nations

Thu, 5 May 2005 13:22:09 +0000

Light attracts. There are many great lights in the world - the sun, the moon and the stars but the greatest light of all is Christ. When you become a christian His light dispells the darkness in our lives and then we become the light of the world. But mission didn't start with Christ and it was clearly a responsibility of God's people in the old testament. The missionary vision and practise is demonstrated by King Solomon -
1. The missionary vision that Solomon had
2. The company Solomon received
3. The kingdom Solomon typified

Speaker: Robert McCollum
Series: 1 Kings
Event: Evening Worship
Date: 17/04/2005
Length:36:49 minutes (0.0 MB)

Prayer

Thu, 21 Apr 2005 11:11:50 +0000

We live in a world of amazing choice, whether it be a car or a plane. In religion it's the same - on one hand there is the supermarket church with its glitzy metting place and 'modern' worship. On the other there is the corner shop church which has remained faithful to God. It's the same with gods - there are many to choose from and an idea is being spread about that they are all equally valid. But the bible teaches otherwise - that there is one God and He tolerates no rivals. God is intolerant when it comes to idols which is why our so called 'tolerant' soceity hates God. Solomon when he leads his people knows nothing of this - God has no parallel.
1. God keeps His promises
2. God listens to our prayers
3. God forgives our sins

Speaker: Robert McCollum
Series: 1 Kings
Event: Evening Worship
Date: 10/04/2005
Length:30:56 minutes (0.0 MB)

Moving in

Thu, 14 Apr 2005 14:51:15 +0000

The builder has just handed over the key to the excited new owner. The long torturous period is now over and the excitement begins. The same is true in 1 Kings as the temple is now finished and the Lord moves in.
1. The month of moving in
2. The manor of moving in
3. The mystery with moving in

Speaker: Robert McCollum
Series: 1 Kings
Event: Evening Worship
Date: 03/04/2005
Length:40:35 minutes (0.0 MB)

The temple furnishings

Tue, 15 Mar 2005 13:53:07 +0000

When the builders hand over the keys of a new house the new owners now enter an empty shell that they must furnish. 1 Kings 7 is mostly concerned with the interior decorating. Furnishings show the character of the occupants and the temple furnishings were no exception, designed by God to point to His glory.
1. The priority of worship
2. The predominance of witness
3. The preeminence of the atonement

Speaker: Robert McCollum
Series: 1 Kings
Event: Evening Worship
Date: 13/03/2005
Length:28:43 minutes (0.0 MB)

Building the Temple

Thu, 3 Mar 2005 14:18:45 +0000

The architect of the temple was God, who gave the plans for the temple to David who then passed them on to Solomon.
1. A date that celebrates God's redemption
2. A sight that demonstrates God's sovereignty
3. A description that reflects God's splendour
4. Detail that reveals God's will

Speaker: Robert McCollum
Series: 1 Kings
Event: Evening Worship
Date: 27/02/2005
Length:31:46 minutes (0.0 MB)

Building the Church

Wed, 23 Feb 2005 13:53:18 +0000

Paul in writing to Timothy reminded him that all of scripture is God breathed. This is also true of 1 Kings 5 which deals with the preparations for a great building project. In studying it we must remember that Christ is in all of scripture. Solomon is a type of Christ and parallels can be drawn with Christ and Him building His church.
1. Temple preparation is in fulfilment of promise.
2. Temple preparation anticipates God's kingdom
3. Temple preparation exhibits God's wisdom

Speaker: Robert McCollum
Series: 1 Kings
Event: Evening Worship
Date: 20/02/2005
Length:32:04 minutes (0.0 MB)

The Wisdom of Solomon

Fri, 18 Feb 2005 12:42:34 +0000

You've heard it said of many people that they are 'one day wonders'. What about King Solomon? This chapter demonstrates that he was no one day wonder.
1. The order of wisdom
2. The joy of wisdom
3. The excellence of wisdom

Speaker: Robert McCollum
Series: 1 Kings
Event: Evening Worship
Date: 13/02/2005
Length:30:51 minutes (0.0 MB)

The Security of the Kingdom

Sun, 30 Jan 2005 16:38:21 +0000

Many countries are concerned about national security - both internal and external. Internal security consists of arresting known terrorists and walking uprightly in the fear of God. Sadly there is little evidence of the latter in many governments. Solomon's kingdom however was different as he sought to secure it.
1. Security established through submission to kingdom laws
2. Security established through government with justice

Speaker: Robert McCollum
Series: 1 Kings
Event: Evening Worship
Date: 30/01/2005
Length:34:55 minutes (0.0 MB)

The Preservation of the Kingdom

Sun, 23 Jan 2005 17:29:36 +0000

David is still alive and reigning, but only just. 1 Kings 1 records the transfer of power from David to his successor.
1. The peril that threatened the kingdom
2. The servants who love the kingdom
3. The zeal that preserves the kingdom
4. The submission that marks the kingdom

Speaker: Robert McCollum
Series: 1 Kings
Event: Evening Worship
Date: 23/01/2005
Length:28:06 minutes (0.0 MB)