Category Archives: 11 1 Kings

Sermon – The Desire of Nations: Stubborn Hearts (1 Kings 12:1-33)

Read the text – 1 Kings 12:1-33

This sermon is part of the ‘Desire of the Nations’ Sermon series, preached by Nick Lindeback at Lower Mountains Anglican Church, Glenbrook Morning Service.
This sermon continues on with the history of Israel’s Kings, where after King Solomon the nation was split between Judah, following the line of King David, and the rest of Israel. Nick Lindeback argues that there a parallels between the rise and fall of the Kingdom of Israel, and what we’re experiencing now. He shows that this is not the whole story.
Join us as Nick speaks on the connection between the ancient kings and Jesus, and what our true focus should be, something the kings missed.

Sermon – The Desire of Nations: From Out of the Heart… (1 Kings 9:1-9)

Read the text – 1 Kings 9:1-9

Part of the sermon series ‘Desire of the Nations’, this sermon continues Solomon’s story in the book of 1 Kings. These chapters tell of the kingdom’s highest point and what caused it’s greatest downfall.
Dave Swan walks us through these chapters to show us the great promise God had given King Solomon and how easily and quickly it can be forgotten. And yet, God still remains faithful. This sermon is given at Lower Mountains Anglican Church, Glenbrook evening service.

Sermon – The Desire of Nations: The Glory & The Mercy (1 Kings 5:1-18)

Read the text – 1 Kings 5:1-18

Chapter 5 onwards of 1 Kings focuses on the construction of the Temple built by Solomon, the first permanent place of worship and residence of God on earth. In this sermon of the sermon series ‘Desire of the Nations’, Dave Swan speaks on the great promise of God, and how this promise still stands with His faithfulness thousands of years later, long after the Temple itself had fallen. This was given at Lower Mountains Anglican Church, Glenbrook morning service.

Sermon – The Desire of Nations: Fear of the Lord is the Beginning of Wisdom (1 Kings 3:1-28)

Read the text – 1 Kings 3:1-38

This video is part of the ‘Desire of the Nations’ sermon series. In this sermon, Dave Swan looks at 1 Kings, the beginning of King David’s royal line. He speaks on God’s promises and blessings, first for King David and then for King Solomon. This sermon was give at Lower Mountains Anglican Church, Glenbrook evening service.

Sermon – Kingdom Coming: Transfigured (Matthew 17:1-13)

Read the text – Matthew 17:1-13

The disciples Peter, James and John travel up the mountain with Jesus and come face to face with those key Old Testament figures of Moses and Elijah – yet it is Jesus who stands out. A voice from heaven declares: ‘This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased. Listen to him!’ (Matt 17:5). This is not the first time such a pronouncement has been made.

In this talk, Dave Swan helps to show why it is so important to listen to Jesus – the son of God, and the one who is going to suffer (to the point of death) and then be raised from the dead.

Sermon – Does Religion cause Violence? (Mark 12:28-31)

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A glance at history or a quick read through any newspaper will almost certainly report on some act of violence committed somewhere in the world. Often what lies behind those acts are people who declare themselves to be a follower of a particular religion.

Does Religion cause violence – and how does that implicate Christianity?

 

Read the Bible text – Mark 12:28-31

Talk Outline – Does Religion Cause Violence

Talk Addendum – Does Religion Cause Violence (This addendum is referred to in the talk)

Watch the Talk – here

– Ken Noakes