https://www.cbcninilchik.com/podcasts/142074/ Sunday morning worship service messages, which aim to exalt our Lord Jesus Christ from the book of First Kings. Religion & Spirituality Calvary Baptist Church http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification https://vps.sermonaudio.com/resize_image/images/series/1440/1440/142074.1725329895.jpg https://www.cbcninilchik.com/podcasts/142074/ en Wed, 22 Apr 2026 03:48:06 +0000 30 Jon Cardwell no Sunday morning worship service messages, which aim to exalt our Lord Jesus Christ from the book of First Kings. https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/632167206038 * Congregational Reading: 1 Kings 22:1-53 * I. GLIMPSE OF THE HISTORICAL SITUATION A Prophetic Word Foretold - 1. Ahab desires Ramoth Gilead, vv1-12 --- a. season of peace with Syria, vv1-2 --- b. seeks the help of Jehoshaphat, vv3-5 --- c. seeks the counsel false prophets, vv6-7 --- d. sends for Michaiah, vv8-9 --- e. son of Chenaanah predicts victory, vv10-12 - 2. Ahab's death foretold, vv13-28 --- a. speaking the LORD's Word, vv13-18 --- b. speaking of the vision of the LORD, vv19-23 --- c. struck by Zedekiah, vv24-25 --- d. sent to prison with bread & water, vv26-28 A Prophetic Word Fulfilled - 1. Ahab dies in battle, vv29-40 --- a. disguised himself, vv29-33 --- b. divine providence assailed, vv34-36 --- c. divine prophecy fulfilled, vv37-40 - 2. Asa's son reigns in Judah, vv41-50 --- a. detailed life & acts of Jehoshaphat, 2 Chr 17-20 - 3. Ahaziah reigns in Israel, vv50-53 --- a. doing evil in the sight of the LORD, v52 II. GRASPING ITS PRACTICAL APPLICATION A Practical Word for the Those Who "See" - 1. a child of vision is… --- a. crucial in troubled times, v4 ----- i. sought by men of faith, v7 ----- ii. scorned by men of evil, v8 - 2. a child of vision will… --- a. carry out boldly life's duties, v14 --- b. comprehend best life's mysteries, v23 --- c. continues bravely through life's difficulties, vv24, 27 - 3. Are you a child of true vision? https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/632167206038 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 30 May 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Jon Cardwell 0:40:51 no Jon Cardwell - Exalting Christ from 1 Kings https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/52521187261156 * CONGREGATIONAL READING: 1 Kings 21:1-29 * I. GLIMPSE OF THE HISTORICAL SITUATION A Vineyard Stolen - 1. Ahab wants Naboth's vineyard, vv1-2 --- a. Naboth refuses, v3 - 2. Ahab's wife intervenes & schemes, vv4-7 --- a. she writes letters in Ahab's name, vv8-12 --- b. scoundrels bare false witness against Nabob, v13 --- c. stoned to death is Naboth's fate, vv14-15 ----- i. Naboth's sons also killed, 2 Kings 9:26 --- 3. Ahab takes possession of Naboth's property, v16 A Villain Condemned - 1. the LORD's word came to Elijah the Tishbite, vv17-19 - 2. the LORD condemns Ahab through Elijah, vv20-24 - 3. the LORD'S mercy in Ahab's repentance, vv25-29 II. GLORY THROUGH PROPHETIC IMPLICATION Jezreelite's Vineyard - 1. Naboth's faith in the LORD - 2. Naboth's obedience to the LORD - 3. Naboth's death before the LORD Jesus' Vineyard Parable - 1. Matthew 21:33-46 (also Luke 20:9-19) Jesus' Vineyard Parallel - 1. faithful witness for the LORD, v3 --- a. Faithful and True Witness, Rev 3:14 - 2. false witnesses against Naboth, v10a --- a. false witnesses against Christ, Matt 26:59-60 - 3. fiendish plot to kill Naboth, v10b --- a. fiendish plot to kill Christ, Matt 27:1 III. GRACE FROM THIS PROFITABLE APPLICATION A Fruitful Life for Christ - 1. our inheritance from Christ - 2. our faith in Christ - 3. our obedience to Christ - 4. our dying to self for Christ https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/52521187261156 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 23 May 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Jon Cardwell 0:30:44 no Jon Cardwell - Exalting Christ from 1 Kings https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/514212144527273 * Congregational Reading: 1 Kings 20:1-43 * I. HISTORICAL OVERVIEW Ahab's Dealings with Ben-Hadad, 1 Ki 20:1-12 - 1. the king of Syria makes demands, vv1-4 - 2. the king of Syria demands more, vv5-6 - 3. the king of Israel insults the Syrian king, vv7-12 Ahab Defeats Ben-Hadad Twice, 1 Ki 20:13-30 - 1. a prophet promises Ahab victory, vv13-22 - 2. a man of God promises victory again, vv23-30 Ahab Defies the LORD God, 1 Ki 20:31-43 - 1. Ahab renders mercy to Ben-Hadad, vv31-34 - 2. Ahab rebuked by the LORD, vv35-43 II. HOLY OBSERVATIONS, 1 Ki 20:28 Serious Misconceptions Toward God's Character - 1. by unbelievers - 2. by believers Supreme Manifestation of God's Grace - 1. "…therefore I will deliver all this great multitude into your hand…" - 2. "…and you shall know I am the LORD." Sober Meditations for God's Glory - 1. hills and valleys… - 2. stop and consider… - 3. listen and learn… https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/514212144527273 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 09 May 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Jon Cardwell 0:41:53 no Jon Cardwell - Exalting Christ from 1 Kings https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/5821057245391 * CONGREGATIONAL READING: 1 Kings 19:1-21 * I. HISTORICAL OVERVIEW Elijah Escapes from Jezebel, 1 Ki 19:1-8 - 1. evil tidings for Jezebel, v1 - 2. evil tidings from Jezebel, vv2-4 --- a. a man with a nature like ours, v4; Jas 5:17a - 3. essential provision from God, vv5-8 Elijah Hears from the LORD, 1 Ki 19:9-18 - 1. a still small voice, vv9-13 --- a. And behold, the LORD passed by, v11; Ex 34:6-7 - 2. a still small remnant, vv14-18 --- a. God's sending power, vv14-17 --- b. God's saving power, v18; Rom 11:2-5 Elijah Calls Elisha, 1 Ki 19:19-21 - 1. the son of Shaphat called, v19 - 2. the servant of Elijah follows, vv20-21 II. HOLY OBSERVATIONS, 1 Ki 19:11-13 The Work of Gospel Truth in Jesus Christ - 1. Christ preceded by Elijah - 2. Christ's power in a still small voice The Word of Gospel Power for God's People - 1. a heavenly preparation - 2. a holy proclamation --- a. a still small voice, v12 - 3. a humble submission --- a. he wrapped his face in his mantle, v13a --- b. went out, v13b --- c. stood, v13c --- d. "What are you doing here, Elijah?" v13d (v9) --- e. honest confession, v14 --- f. heavenly instruction, vv15-17 --- g. hopeful revelation, v18 https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/5821057245391 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 02 May 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Jon Cardwell 0:48:39 no Jon Cardwell - Exalting Christ from 1 Kings https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/512111341338 * CONGREGATIONAL READING: 1 Kings 18:1-46 * I. HISTORICAL OVERVIEW Elijah Confronts Ahab, 1 Kings 18:1-16 - 1. rain will come by the word of the LORD, vv1-3 - 2. righteous Obadiah sent to find Elijah, vv3-6 - 3. resourceful Obadiah saves 100 prophets, vv7-16 Elijah Challenges the Prophets of Baal, 1 Kings 18:17-40 - 1. Ahab saw Elijah, vv17-20 - 2. answer of the people, vv21-24 - 3. altar of the false prophets, vv25-29 - 4. altar of Elijah, vv30-40 Elijah Casts Himself Down, 1 Kings 18:41-46 - 1. a sound of rain, vv41-43 - 2. a rising cloud, vv44-46 II. HOLY APPLICATION The Weakness of These Tempters - 1 Kings 18:26-29 --- a. Jas 1:15-16; 1 Cor 10:13 The Wonder of God's Triumph - 1 Kings 18:30-39 --- a. 1 Cor 2:2; Rom 10:9-10 The Warfare of God's People - 1 Kings 18:40 --- a. overcoming temptation ----- i. the command, Take the prophets ----- ii. the obedience, And they took them ----- iii. the power, Elijah… slew them -- b. "seeing" Christ? ----- i. 2 Cor 10:4-5; Phil 2:5-8 ------- 1. embrace ------- 2. employ ------- 3. exercise https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/512111341338 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 25 Apr 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Jon Cardwell 0:45:09 no Jon Cardwell - Exalting Christ from 1 Kings https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/42421627231296 * CONGREGATIONAL READING: 1 Kings 17:1-24 * I. HISTORICAL OVERVIEW Elijah and Ahab, 1 Ki 17:1-8 - 1. Word of the LORD to Ahab, v1 - 2. Provision of the LORD for Elijah, vv2-8 Elijah and Zarephath's Widow, 1 Ki 17:9-16 - 1. Elijah encounters the widow, vv9-10 - 2. Elijah entreats the widow, vv11-12 - 3. Elijah encourages the widow, vv13-16 Elijah and the Widow's Son, 1 Ki 17:17-24 - 1. Elijah blamed for the death, vv17-18 - 2. Elijah intercedes thru prayer, vv19-21 - 3. Elijah's LORD resurrects the child, vv22-24 II. HUMBLE OBSERVATIONS, 1 Ki 17:14 The Word of the LORD - 1. Elijah proclaims the Word of the LORD, vv8-12 --- a. sent to the widow in Zarephath --- b. speaks to the widow's lack --- c. says she must do the impossible --- d. seen is the work of the Holy Spirit (Jn 16:8) The Supply of the LORD - 1. Elijah presents the power of the LORD, vv13-16 --- a. recognizing one's condition --- b. responding with one's actions The Hope of the LORD - 1. Elijah prophesies the mercy of the Lord, vv17-24 --- a. death during draught, but a resurrection's coming III. HOLY APPLICATION Are you as Elijah the Tishbite? or, Are you as the widow of Zarephath? https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/42421627231296 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 18 Apr 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Jon Cardwell 0:39:17 no Jon Cardwell - Exalting Christ from 1 Kings https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/41421222191702 * CONGREGATIONAL READING: 1 Kings 16:1-34 * I. OUTLINE FOR OUR UNDERSTANDING Reign of Baasha, 1 Ki 16:1-7 Reign of Elah, 1 Ki 16:8-14 Reign of Zimri, 1 Ki 16:15-20 Reign of Omri, 1 Ki 16:21-28 Reign of Ahab, 1 Ki 16:29-33 Rebuilding of Jericho, 1 Ki 16:34 II. OBSERVATIONS FOR OUR CONSIDERATION Rejoicing in the Gospel According to Hiel - 1. the curse of Joshua the son of Nun, Josh 6:26 - 2. Hiel, חיאל "God is My life" - 3. Abiram, אבירם "My Father is high" - 4. Segub, שגיב "lofty" - 5. Joshua, יהושע "Yehovah saves" - a. son of Nun, בן־נון "son of perpetuity" - 6. Jesus, ישוע "will save" - 7. the curse of Jesus the son of God, Gal 3:13 Rundown of Gracious Truth for Our Application - 1. Lord Jesus Christ is the only hope to eradicate evil - 2. LORD God of Israel is still sovereign God, vv13, 27, 33 - 3. life must be viewed through the revelation of Jesus Christ https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/41421222191702 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 11 Apr 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Jon Cardwell 0:44:43 no Jon Cardwell - Exalting Christ from 1 Kings https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/32021165453077 * CONGREGATIONAL READING: 1 Kings 15:1-34 * FULL TITLE OF MESSAGE: "Light Shining in Darkness: Jesus Exalted in the Midst of Man's Jiggery-Pokery, or The Gospel According to Nadab & Baasha" I. OUTLINE FOR OUR UNDERSTANDING Concerning the Southern Kingdom of Judah 1. Abijam's reign, 1 Ki 15:1-8 - a. short reign, 1 Ki 15:2 - b. sinful reign, 1 Ki 15:3-8 --- i. sake of God's promise to David, vv3-5 --- ii. son, Asa, reigns in his stead, v8 2. Asa's reign, 1 Ki 15:9-24 - a. 41-year reign, 1 Ki 15:10 - b. upright reign, 1 Ki 15:13-15 --- i. destroyed the high places, 2 Chr 14:5 --- ii. didn't remove when they returned, 1 Ki 15:14 - c. unfaithful reign, 1 Ki 15:16-24 Concerning the Northern Kingdom of Israel 1. Nadab's reign, 1 Ki 15:25-32 2. Baasha's reign, 1 Ki 15:33-34 [corresponding references: 2 Chronicles 13-16] II. OBSERVATIONS FOR OUR CONSIDERATION Considering the Gospel Implications 1. Abijam 2. Asa 3. Nadab 4. Baasha 5. David (1 Ki 15:3-5) Considering Our Gospel Application 1. "see" Christ in all things, 2 Cor 5:7 - a. how? 2. trust Christ in all His promises, Heb 10:23 - a. when we falter, fail, sin… https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/32021165453077 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 21 Mar 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Jon Cardwell 0:42:36 no Jon Cardwell - Exalting Christ from 1 Kings https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/3192135838588 * CONGREGATIONAL READING: 1 Kings 14:1-31 * I. OUTLINE FOR OUR UNDERSTANDING Concerning the Northern Kingdom of Israel 1. Abijah is sick, vv1-6 - a. disguised for Shiloh, vv2-4 - b. discerned by blind Ahijah, vv5-6 2. Ahijah speaks, vv7-16 - a. sovereign God declares, vv7-8 - b. sin & idolatry of Jeroboam, v9 - c. sin brings judgment, vv10-16 3. Abijah succumbs to death, vv17-20 - a. Israel mourns - b. Jeroboam dies Concerning the Southern Kingdom of Judah 1. reign of Rehoboam, v21 2. rule under Rehoboam, vv22-24 3. recompense toward Rehoboam, vv25-31 - a. Shishak takes treasure, vv25-26 - b. substitutes bronze for gold, vv27-28 - c. slept with his fathers, vv29-31 II. OBSERVATIONS FOR OUR CONSIDERATION Considering Christ's Gospel, 1 Kings 14:13 1. "all Israel shall mourn for him" 2. "because in him there is found some good thing toward the LORD" - a. some good thing, 1 Pet 2:22 (Isa 53:9) - b. found, Psa 14:2-3 Considerations for Christ's People 1. the value of children, Psa 127:3 2. the salvation of children, Deut 6:4-7 https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/3192135838588 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 14 Mar 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Jon Cardwell 0:45:50 no Jon Cardwell - Exalting Christ from 1 Kings https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/392115393021 * CONGREGATIONAL READING: 1 Kings 13:1-34 * I. OUTLINE FOR OUR UNDERSTANDING Curious Episode of the Man of God - 1. the orders to the man of God, vv1-10 - 2. the old prophet and his lie, vv11-22 - 3. the odd death of the man of God, vv23-32 - 4. the odious sin of Jeroboam's false worship, vv33-34 II. OBSERVATIONS FOR OUR CONSIDERATION Clear Example of Man's Fall in the Garden - 1. the command of God, vv1-10 - 2. the cunning deception of Satan, vv11-22 - 3. the curse of death upon man's soul, vv23-32 - 4. the corrupt nature of man's spirit, vv33-34 Contrasting Expression of Christ's Earthly Ministry - 1. Christ came in righteous holiness, vv1-10 - 2. Christ was tempted in the wilderness, vv11-22 - 3. Christ died to save the lost man's soul, vv23-32 - 4. Christ regenerates souls to free us from idolatry, vv33-34 Closing Encouragement for Christ's Saints, or... ...What a Man (or Woman) of God Looks Like Today - 1. obedient to Christ's commands, vv1-2 - 2. tempted by the world, vv7-9 - 3. tempted by Satan's minions, v18 - 4. forgiveness from Christ when we sin, v24 - 5. dying to self daily, v24 - 6. our witness of Christ will remain after death, v32 - 7. we will shun idolatry, vv33-34 https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/392115393021 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 07 Mar 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Jon Cardwell 0:37:05 no Jon Cardwell - Exalting Christ from 1 Kings https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/3621713136352 * CONGREGATIONAL READING: 1 Kings 12:1-33 * I. OUTLINE FOR OUR UNDERSTANDING Rebellion of and Against Rehoboam - 1. stupid counsel for the king, vv1-15 (earthly wis-dumb) - 2. split empire, vv16-24 (a divided king-dumb) - 3. separation thru idolatry, vv17-33 (misguided free-dumb) II. OBSERVATIONS FOR OUR CONSIDERATION Considerations from the Historical Events - 1. wealth --- prosperity corrupted the people during Solomon's reign - 2. wisdom --- poor counsel for Rehoboam - 3. worship --- pathetic calf-worship from Jeroboam Considerations for Our Edification - 1. wealth --- riches are not needed for the gospel to be powerful ----- Luke 10:4 - 2. wisdom --- rebellion & division causes desolation ----- Luke 11:17, 23 - 3. worship --- reform without regeneration makes things darker ----- Luke 11:24-26 https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/3621713136352 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 28 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Jon Cardwell 0:29:20 no Jon Cardwell - Exalting Christ from 1 Kings https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/2242168563264 * CONGREGATIONAL READING - 1 Kings 11:1-43 * I. OUTLINE FOR OUR UNDERSTANDING Solomon's Slide into Sinful Idolatry - 1. Solomon's double-mindedness, 1 Ki 11:1-13 - 2. Solomon's devilish adversaries, 1 Ki 11:14-25 --- a. adversary שטן (sa-TAN), I Ki 11:14, 23, 25 - 3. Solomon's divided kingdom foretold, 1 Ki 11:26-40 - 4. Solomon's death, 1 Ki 11:41-43 II. OBSERVATIONS FOR OUR APPLICATION Causes for Solomon's Idolatry - 1. Deut 17:16-17 --- a. provision (multiplied gold), 1 Ki 10:14 --- b. power (multiplied horses), 1 Ki 10:26 --- c. passion (multiplied wives), 1 Ki 11:1 - 2. Jas 1:13-15 Conflicts from Solomon's Idolatry - 1. Hadad in Edom, 1 Ki 11:14-22 - 2. Rezon in Syria, 1 Ki 11:23-25 - 3. Jeroboam in Israel, 1 Ki 11:26-40 Considerations for Our Edification - 1. exaltation of Christ --- a. .wealth, 2 Cor 8:9 --- b. wisdom, John 18:36 --- c. women, Eph 5:25, 32 - 2. every good gift --- a. Jas 1:16-17 --- b. 2 Cor 12:7-9 https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/2242168563264 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 21 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Jon Cardwell 0:39:37 no Jon Cardwell - Exalting Christ from 1 Kings https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/21621420516628 * CONGREGATIONAL READING: 1 KINGS 10:1-29 * I. OUTLINE FOR OUR UNDERSTANDING Prudence and Prosperity in the Kingdom - 1. the wisdom of Solomon, vv1-13 --- a. the queen arrives, v1 --- b. the queen attests, vv2-5 --- c. the queen amazed, vv6-13 - 2. the wealth of Solomon, vv14-29 --- a. 666 talents of gold annually, v14 ----- i. 1 talent = 120 lbs. ----- ii. $2, 329,699,968 USD/yr @ $1,821.90/oz. --- b. Revelation 13:18? II. OBSERVATIONS FOR OUR APPLICATION Privilege of Christ's Church, 1 Ki 10:9 - 1. "who delighted in you" - 2. "He made you king" - 3. "to do justice and righteousness" Provision for Christ's Church, 1 Ki 10:13 - 1. "all she desired" - 2. "whatever she asked, besides" - 3. "went to her own country" Power Behind Christ's Church, 1 Ki 10:24 - 1. "sought the presence" - 2. "to hear his wisdom" Perils with the Church in the Last Days? Matt 12:38-42 - 1. no power - 2. no prudence https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/21621420516628 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 14 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Jon Cardwell 0:38:34 no Jon Cardwell - Exalting Christ from 1 Kings https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/1262178255913 * CONGREGATIONAL READING: 1 Kings 7:1-51 * I. Outline for Our Understanding Palaces and Preparation of Temple Vessels - 1. house of Solomon & other buildings, vv1-12 - 2. Hiram the artisan brought from Tyre, vv13-51 --- a. bronze pillars, vv15-22 --- b. bronze Sea, vv23-26 --- c. bronze carts & lavers, vv27-39 --- d. bowls, lavers, shovels, etc, vv40-47 3. holy furnishings for the house of the Lord, vv48-51 II. Observations for Our Application Pillars of God's Temple, 1 Kings 7:21 - 1. pillars with names --- a. יכין (Yachiyn) "will establish" --- b. בֺעז (Bōaz) "in His strength" - 2. pillars with ornate detail - 3. pillars which are set upon the porch - 4. pillars which hold nothing up Pillars in Christ's Church, Rev 3:12a - 1. pursuing salvation (names), Acts 14:22 - 2. prominence (named), Gal 2:9 - 3. providence (detail), Rom 8:28 - 4. provision (porch), Phil 4:19 - 5. praise (hold nothing up), 1 Cor 10:31 Promises for Christ's Triumphant Return, Rev 3:12b - 1. "name of My God" - 2. "name of the city of My God" - 3. "My new name" https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/1262178255913 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 24 Jan 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Jon Cardwell 0:37:49 no Jon Cardwell - Exalting Christ from 1 Kings https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/121212219517216 * CONGREGATIONAL READING: 1 Kings 6:1-38 * I. OUTLINE FOR OUR UNDERSTANDING Solomon Builds the LORD's House - 1. measurements of the LORD's house, vv1-10 - 2. message from the LORD to Solomon, vv11-13 - 3. magnificent detail of the LORD's house, vv14-36 - 4. months of its foundation and completion, vv37-38 II. OBSERVATIONS FOR OUR APPLICATION Son of David, the Righteous, 1 Ki 6:12 - 1. King Solomon, a man like any other, Rom 3:23 - 2. King Jesus, a Man like no other, 1 Pet 2:22 Son of David, the Protector, 1 Ki 6:13 - 1. the promise of God --- a. Jn 14:16-17 --- b. Heb 13:5 (Matt 28:20) Son of David, the Builder, v14 - 1. pictures of Christ in the buildings --- a. of Christ: thru Moses, Solomon, Ezra --- b. of Christ's gospel, Eph 2:19-22 --- c. of Christ's church, 1 Cor 3:16 - 2. power of Christ as the Builder --- a. of Christ's exaltation, Matt 16:18 --- b. of Christ's execution, Phil 2:13 --- c. of Christ's empowerment, John 15:5 - 3. privilege in Christ for the work of building --- a. the grace of the calling, Rev 17:14 --- b. the goodness of the order, Rom 8:28 --- c. the glory of the details, Matt 10:30 https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/121212219517216 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 17 Jan 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Jon Cardwell 0:47:04 no Jon Cardwell - Exalting Christ from 1 Kings https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/113212140468156 * CONGREGATIONAL READING: 1 Kings 5:1-18 * I. OUTLINE FOR OUR UNDERSTANDING Solomon & Hiram - 1. Hiram loved David, 1 Ki 5:1 - 2. Hiram receives a letter from Solomon, 1 Ki 5:2-7 - 3. Hiram sent to Solomon, 1 Ki 5:8-9 - 4. Hiram & Solomon give, 1 Ki 5:10-18 II. OBSERVATIONS FOR OUR APPLICATION Spake Unto David - 1. the promise - 2. 2 Sam 7:1-17 Son, Whom I Will Set - 1. the precious gospel - 2. Heb 1:1-3 Shall Build an House - 1. church building, Matt 16:18; Jn 14:2-3 - 2. commands given --- a. baptism (initial & individual) --- b. communion (perpetual & congregational) - 3. communion, 1 Cor 11:23-30 --- a. death till He come, v26 --- b. examination, vv27-30 ----- i. unworthily, v27 ----- ii. faith (examine), v28 ----- iii. consequences, vv29-30 https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/113212140468156 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 10 Jan 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Jon Cardwell 0:49:00 no Jon Cardwell - Exalting Christ from 1 Kings https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/162155173501 * CONGREGATIONAL READING: 1 Kings 4:1-34 * I. OUTLINE FOR OUR UNDERSTANDING Prosperous Kingdom Under Solomon's Wise Rule - 1. high officials, 1 Ki 4:1-19 - 2. happy kingdom, 1 Ki 4:20-28 - 3. hearing people, 1 Ki 4:29-34 II. OBSERVATIONS FOR OUR APPLICATION Position in Christ, 1 Ki 4:1-19 - 1. Rom 12:4-5 - 2. John 10:2-3 Praise for Christ, 1 Ki 4:20 - 1. 1 Thess 5:16 - 2. 1 Cor 10:31 (true purpose) Provision from Christ, 1 Ki 4:21-27 - 1. Phil 4:19 - 2. Matt 25:33-40, v27 (true prosperity) Privilege through Christ, 1 Ki 4:28 - 1. each man according to his charge, v28 - 2. 1 Cor 4:7 Petitions to Christ, 1 Ki 4:29-34 - 1. largeness of heart, v29 -- a. Rom 8:37-39 - 2. came to hear the wisdom of Solomon, v34 -- a. Heb 4:16 https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/162155173501 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 03 Jan 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Jon Cardwell 0:39:06 no Jon Cardwell - Exalting Christ from 1 Kings https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/1228201944487957 I. OUTLINE FOR OUR UNDERSTANDING Solomon Requests an Understanding Heart - 1. Gibeon's high place sacrifices, vv1-4 - 2. grace & responsibility from God's word, vv6-15 --- a. praising God's mercy & grace, vv6-7 --- b. pleading humbly for wisdom, vv8-9 --- c. plentiful gifts from the Father of lights, vv10-14 ----- i. great grace comes w/grave responsibility, v14 - 3. great wisdom in action, vv15-28 --- a. Jerusalem offerings at the tabernacle, v15 --- b. judgment w/wisdom from the king's throne, vv16-28 ----- i. maternal love & eternal LOVE II. OBSERVATIONS FOR OUR APPLICATION Sorrowful Lack of Wisdom at the Fall, Gen 3:1-7 - 1. deceived by Satan, Gen 3:1-5 - 2. disobedient Adam, Gen 3:6 - 3. death of the soul, Gen 3:7 Solomon's Love for God & God's People, 1 Ki 3:1-15 - 1. ignorant passion (mercy astounding), 1 Ki 3:1-4 - 2. invaluable perspective (grace abounding), 1 Ki 3:5-14 - 3. immediate practice (glory resounding), 1 Ki 3:15 Saints' Life in Faith, Jas 1:5-8 - 1. ask, Jas 1:5 - 2. ask in faith, Jas 1:6-8 --- a. the answer is in the asking, Jn 15:4-5 https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/1228201944487957 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 27 Dec 2020 12:00:00 +0000 Jon Cardwell 0:36:26 no Jon Cardwell - Exalting Christ from 1 Kings https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/12232082471612 * CONGREGATIONAL READING - 1 Kings 2:1-46 * I. OUTLINE FOR OUR UNDERSTANDING The Deaths of David, Adonijah, Joab & Shimei - 1. last words & death of David, 1 Ki 2:1-11 - 2. last request & death of Adonijah, 1 Ki 2:12-25 - 3. leniency extended to Abiathar, 1 Ki 2:26-27 - 4. last act & death of Joab, 1 Ki 2:28-34 - 5. leadership roles of Benaiah & Zadok, 1 Ki 2:35 - 6. last defiance & death of Shimei, 1 Ki 2:36-46 II. OBSERVATIONS FOR OUR APPLICATION Joab Seizes the Altar's Horns - 1. the evil of Joab, v5 - 2. the essence of Joab's faith, v30 - 3. the error of salvation by works, v34 Jesus is the Altar's Underlying Truth - 1. construction of the altar, Ex 27:1-8 - 2. Christ's imagery in the altar, Col 1:16-17 - 3. Calvary's hope from the altar, 2 Cor 5:21 Joyful Embrace of Christ's Altar - 1. everlasting loss - 2. everlasting life https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/12232082471612 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 20 Dec 2020 12:00:00 +0000 Jon Cardwell 0:36:51 no Jon Cardwell - Exalting Christ from 1 Kings https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/121520728396944 * CONGREGATIONAL READING: 1 Kings 1:1-53 * I. HISTORICAL OUTLINE OF OUR CHAPTER Wicked Presumption of Adonijah - 1. Advanced years of David, 1 Ki 1:1-4 - 2. Adonijah exalts himself, 1 Ki 1:5-10 - 3. Advice from Nathan for Bathsheba, 1 Ki 1:11-27 - 4. Answer from David about the throne, 1 Ki 1:28-35 - 5. Anointing of Solomon as king, 1 Ki 1:36-40 - 6. Announcement of Jonathan concerning Solomon's reign, 1 Ki 1:41-49 - 7. Afraid, Adonijah arises to take hold of the altar's horns, 1 Ki 1:50-53 II. HOLY ORACLES FROM OUR CHAPTER We All Have a Little Adonijah in Us, v5 - Gal 5:17; Matt 23:12 Wonderful Sovereignty of God, vv11-27 - Job 1-2; Rom 11:33 Word of God Will Be Fulfilled, vv28-35 - 1 Chr 22:8-9 (2 Sam 7:4-16); Matt 5:16-18 Worship God for His Amazing Grace, v39 - 1 Pet 2:9; Rev 5:10; Eph 2:8-9 Will You Consider These Sober Inquiries? vv41-53 - 1. Are you a holy testimony (vv41-49) or a horn-holder (vv50-53)? - 2. Do you treasure this world or trust in the Christ to come? - 3. Is the Christ who sits enthroned your King & first Love? https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/121520728396944 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 13 Dec 2020 12:00:00 +0000 Jon Cardwell 0:37:37 no Jon Cardwell - Exalting Christ from 1 Kings