Sermons on 1 Kings
Our Unchanging Ever-Changing God
This sermon, titled “Our Unchanging Ever-changing God,” kicks off a fall series called “A Prophet’s Life” by examining the life of the Old Testament prophet Elijah. Senior Minister Andy Bratton uses Elijah‘s narrative to explore how believers can navigate emotional highs and lows by maintaining a steadfast relationship with God. Key themes include: Ultimately, the message serves as a reminder that God remains unchanging even amidst the shifting circumstances of life, urging the congregation to transform their worry into worship How COVID has affected us
Mentor One
1 Kings 19:19-21 2 Kings 2:1 Joshua 5:2,9 2 Kings 2:2-3 Genesis 35:1,7 2 Kings 2:4-5 Joshua 5:13-14 2 Kings 2:6-7 Matthew 3:13 Philippians 3:8-11 2 Kings 2:8-9 Matthew 28:19 2 Kings 2:10 What do our kids see when they look at us? 2 Kings 13:18-19
What do I do if My Candidate Loses?
We might think we know how things are supposed to happen, but always be ready for God to do something we don’t expect. Adonijah was presumptuous. (1 Kings 1:5-10) Bathsheba was preserving self. (1 Kings 1:11-14,16-17,20-21) God had a plan. (1 Chronicles 28:3,5-6) David was giving praise. (1 Kings 1:48) Present fulfillment (2 Samuel 23:5) Future fulfillment (Acts 2:30-31) Eternal fulfillment (Psalm 39:5,7) We praise God on Wednesday for what He has done today, will do in the future, and How COVID has affected us
Divided and Conquered
Israel was divided because… Solomon had a lost heart. (1 Kings 11:9-11) David had a faithful heart. (1 Kings 11:12-13) God divided it. (1 Kings 11:14,23,31-32) Psalm 86:1-11 NIV Psalm 86:11 (NIV) – “…give me an undivided heart, that I may fear your name.” An undivided heart… has a single allegiance Shows humility is eager to learn