Have you ever gotten lost reading throgh the lists of kings in the Old Testament, and wondered what all these ancient
happenings have to do with life in the 21st Century? This series of sermons studies the book of 1 & 2 Samuel, and 1 & 2 Kings,
understanding the historical setting in which the narratives take place and drawing applicaitons for our current day to see
that the God who acted in the lives of men and women in Israel in the Old Testament is the same God who acts on behalf of His
people today.
Introduction to 1 Samuel
Introduction Material
A Mother's Faith Changes the Course of A Nation
1 Samuel 1:1-28
Hannah's Song of Faithful Praise
1 Samuel 2:1-11
The Fall of A Priestly Line
1 Samuel 2:11-36
Learning to Hear the Voice of God
1 Samuel 3:1-31
Lessons From Failure
1 Samuel 4:1-22
The Triumph or Jehovah
1 Samuel 5:1-12
For Lack of Knowledge My People Perish
1 Samuel 6:1-21
Fruitful Sorrow
1 Samuel 7:1-17
Be Careful What You Wish For
1 Samuel 8:1-22
Introducing the King
1 Samuel 9:1-10:16
Confirmation to the Nation
1 Samuel 10:17-27
An Opportunity for Leadership
1 Samuel 11:1-15
What Do You Trust?
1 Samuel 12:1-25
A Faithless Heart Revealed
1 Samuel 13:1-17
When Things Look Bleak
1 Samuel 14:18-23
What One Faithful Man Can Do - Pt. 1 & 2
1 Samuel 14:1-23
Artificial Zeal - A Self-Centered Vow
1 Samuel 14:24-46
Establishing A Kingdom
1 Samuel 14:47-52
Descent Into Disobedience - Parts 1, 2 & 3
1 Samuel 15:1-34
Annointing A New King
1 Samuel 16:1-13
Faithful in Service, Encouraging in Spirit
1 Samuel 16:14-23
Battle Royal Parts 1 & 2
1 Samuel 17:1-37
1 Samuel 17:38-54
Loving Friends and Jealous Enemies
1 Samuel 18:1-16
Wedding Receptions and Royal Deceptions
1 Samuel 18:17-30
The Beginning of David's Exile Parts 1 & 2
1 Samuel 19:1-24
Discouraging Revelations
1 Samuel 20:1-42
Priestly Provisions
1 Samuel 21:1-9
Hiding Places
1 Samuel 21:10-22:5
Roosting Chickens and Other Beastly Acts
1 Samuel 22:6-23
No Good Deed Goes Unpunished
1 Samuel 23:1-14
Rejections & Close Encounters
1 Samuel 23:15-29
Unrequited Mercy
1 Samuel 24:1-22
Rescued By A Viruous Woman Pts. 1 & 2
1 Samuel 25:1-22
Betrayed But Not Bitter Pts. 1 & 2
1 Samuel 26:1-25
A Flight of Despair
1 Samuel 27:1-12
Desperate Measures
1 Samuel 28:1-25
Between A Rock And A Hard Place
1 Samuel 29:1-11
Troubles A Plenty
1 Samuel 30:1-19
Kingly Generosity
1 Samuel 30:20-30
The Fall of Giants
1 Samuel 31:1-13
Liabilities & Laments
2 Samuel 1:1-27
Rival Kingdoms
2 Samuel 2:1-11
Rival Servants
2 Samuel 2:12-32
Changing Allegiances Part 1
2 Samuel 3:1-21
Changing Allegiances Part 2
2 Samuel 3:1-21
Vengeance & Rebuke
2 Samuel 3:26-39
The End of A Dynasty
2 Samuel 4:1-12
A Capitol Idea
2 Samuel 5:1-27
Obedience In The Fight
2 Samuel 5:17-25
A Worship Centered Kingdom
2 Samuel 6:1-15
Refusing A Blessing
2 Samuel 6:16-23
The Davidic Covenant Parts 1 & 2
2 Samuel 7:1-16
Responding To Grace
2 Samuel 7:17-29
David's Kingdom In A Nutshell
2 Samuel 8:1-18
Grace Received, Grace Bestowed
2 Samuel 9:1-13
Subduing Kingdoms
2 Samuel 10:1-19
The Bigger They Are...Parts 1 & 2
2 Samuel 11:1-27
An Example of Repentance
2 Samuel 12:1-15
Consequences & Blessings Part 1
2 Samuel 12:15-31
Consequences & Blessings Part 2
2 Samuel 12:15-31
The First-Fruits of Reaping What You Sow - Part 1
2 Samuel 13:1-22
The First-Fruits of Reaping What You Sow - Part 2
2 Samuel 13:1-22
A False Reconciliation Part 1
2 Samuel 14:1-33
A False Reconciliation Part 2
2 Samuel 14:1-33
Stolen Hearts & A Stolen Kingdom
2 Samuel 15:1-12
David's 2nd Exile
2 Samuel 15:3-37
Deceitful Servants, Cursing Opponents, and Disgraceful Sons
2 Samuel 16:1-23
An Appeal To Vanity Saves the Day
2 Samuel 17:1-14
Protected And Provisioned
2 Samuel 17:15-29
Absalom's End
2 Samuel 18:1-18
Good Grief...
2 Samuel 18:19-19:8
Homecomings, Promotions, and Pardons
2 Samuel 19:9-40
Rebellion & Betrayal
2 Samuel 19:41-20:14
Squelching An Uprising
2 Samuel 20:14-26
Avenging A Broken Oath
2 Samuel 21:1-14
David's Final Wars
2 Samuel 21:15-22
David's Song of Deliverance
2 Samuel 22:1-51
David's Last Words
2 Samuel 23:1-7
David's Mighty Men
2 Samuel 23:8-38
Disobedience, Judgment, Mercy, and the Foundations of the Temple - Part 1
2 Samuel 24:1-25
Disobedience, Judgment, Mercy, and the Foundations of the Temple - Part 2
2 Samuel 24:1-25
Adonijah's Coup
1 Kings 1:1-10
Nathan's Intervention
1 Kings 1:11-30
Solomon's Coronation
1 Kings 1:31-53
Passing the Royal Torch
1 Kings 2:1-12
Cleansing the Kingdom
1 Kings 2:13-46
Solomon's Plea For Wisdom
1 Kings 3:1-15
Solomon's Display of Wisdom
1 Kings 3:16-28
A Kingdom Like No Other
1 Kings 4:1-34
Temple Preparations
1 Kings 5:1-18
A House Like No Other - Parts I & II
1 Kings 6:1-38
Adorning A Palace
1 Kings 7:1-12
Adorning A Temple
1 Kings 7:13-51
Enthroning the King of the Temple
1 Kings 8:1-11
Solomon's Prayer of Dedication Parts I & II
1 Kings 8:12-66
A Temple, Not A Guarantee
1 Kings 9:1-9
Solomon's Hobbies
1 Kings 9:10-28
Prosperity Beyond Belief
1 Kings 10:1-29
For the Love of Women
1 Kings 11:1-13
Disciplined With the Rod of Men
1 Kings 11:14-43
A Kingdom Divided
1 Kings 12:1-19
Deepening Division
1 Kings 12:17-33
Consequences - Parts 1 & 2
1 Kings 13:1-34
Taking Advantage of Grace
1 Kings 14:1-31
Down the Slippery Slope Parts 1 & 2
1 Kings 15:1-32
No Memory But A Bad One
1 Kings 15:33-16:14
Omri, Ahab, Samaria, And the Foundations of A Rebellious House
1 Kings 16:15-34
Droughts of Water, Rivers of Oil
1 Kings 17:1-24
Faithful But Fearful
1 Kings 18:1-16
A Duel of Deities - Parts 1 & 2
1 Kings 18:17-46
Learning to Walk By Faith Again
1 Kings 19:1-21
Saving Samaria - Parts 1 & 2
1 Kings 20:1-21
My Glory I Will Not Give To Another
1 Kings 20:22-43
Naboth's Vineyard Parts 1 & 2
1 Kings 21:1-29
For the Love of Lies
1 Kings 22:1-29
Ahab's Legacy
1 Kings 22:30-40
Jumpin' Jehoshaphat
1 Kings 22:41-53
Fire From Heaven
2 Kings 1:1-18
Chariots of Fire
2 Kings 2:1-25
Elijah's Heir
2 Kings 2:15-25
Expeditions to Moab - Parts 1 & 2
2 Kings 3:1-27
Abundant Provisions
2 Kings 4:1-44
Naaman's Leprosy - Parts 1 & 2
2 Kings 5:1-27
Floating Axeheads
2 Kings 6:1-7
Spiritual Espionage
2 Kings 6:8-23
Besieged! Parts 1 & 2
2 Kings 6:24-7:20
A Return To A Series of Kingly Lessons
Hope For the Outcast, And Unfinished Business
2 Kings 8:1-15
A Family Legacy
2 Kings 8:16-29
The End of Ahab's House
2 Kings 9:1-37
Jehu's Coup
2 Kings 9:14-29
The End of Ahab's House
2 Kings 9:30-10:17
Purging Baal From Israel
2 Kings 10:18-28
The Return of the Kings
2 Kings 11:1-21
The Return of the Kings - Part 2
2 Kings 11:1-21
Joash Rules
2 Kings 12:1-21
Jehoahaz and an Unlikely Turn
2 Kings 13:1-9
A Temporary Reprieve
2 Kings 13:10-25
Pride Goes Before Destruction
2 Kings 14:1-22
Jeroboam II
2 Kings 14:23-29
Uzziah The Priestly Usurper
2 Kings 15:1-7
The Last Son of Jehu
2 Kings 15:8-16
The Dynasty of Menahem Cut Short
2 Kings 15:16-31
Jotham and Ahaz the Terrible
2 Kings 15:32-16:20
Ahaz the Terrible - Parts 1 & 2
2 Kings 16:1-20
The Last King of Israel
2 Kings 17:1-6
Exiled for Idolatry
2 Kings 17:7-23
The Beginnins of the Samaritans
2 Kings 17:24-41
Hezekiah's Reforms - Parts 1 & 2
2 Kings 18:1-18
A Royal Challenge
2 Kings 18:9-36
Hezekiah's Prayer
2 Kings 19:1-19
The Most High Rules In The Kingdoms of Men
2 Kings 19:20-37
Hezekiah's Recovery & Pride
2 Kings 20:1-21
Manasseh the Repentant Apostate
2 Kings 21:1-18
Amon the Short-Lived, and Josiah the Young
2 Kings 21:19-22:20
Revival in Judah
2 Kings 23:1-27
The Death of Righteousness and the Downfall of Assyria
