https://www.cbcninilchik.com/podcasts/149068/ Sunday morning worship service messages, which aim to exalt our Lord Jesus Christ from the book of Second Kings. Religion & Spirituality Calvary Baptist Church http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification https://vps.sermonaudio.com/resize_image/images/series/1440/1440/149068.1725329763.jpg https://www.cbcninilchik.com/podcasts/149068/ en Tue, 21 Apr 2026 22:11:15 +0000 30 Jon Cardwell no Sunday morning worship service messages, which aim to exalt our Lord Jesus Christ from the book of Second Kings. https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/122121727207546 * Congregational Reading: 2 Kings 25:1-30 * I. HISTORICAL EXPLANATION OF OUR TEXT Jerusalem's Destruction & Judah's Captivity 1. review of our timeline - a. reign of Nebuchadnezzar (605-562 BC) --- i. 1st siege of Jerusalem (597 BC), 2 Ki 24:1-17 - b. reign of Zedekiah צדקיּהו (597-586 BC), 11 yrs, 2 Ki 24:18 ---ii. 2nd siege of Jerusalem (593 BC), Ezek 1:1-3 2. rebellion & ruin of Zedekiah (588-586 BC) - a. siege against Jerusalem, 2 Ki 25:1-2 (Jan 588 BC) - b. severe famine in the city, 2 Ki 25:3-7 - c. spoils of the city, 2 Ki 25:8-21 (Aug 586 BC) Judah's Appointed Governor 1. Gedaliah appointed governor, 2 Ki 25:22-24 2. Gedaliah slain by Ishmael & 10 men, 2 Ki 25:25 - a. the people flee to Egypt, 2 Ki 25:26 Jehoiachin Released from Prison 1. Jehoiachin released, 2 Ki 25:27-30 (561 BC) II. HOLY APPLICATION FROM OUR TEXT Prophetic Contradictions? 1. Ezekiel 12:13 2. Jeremiah 32:3-5 Prophetic Considerations for the Christ-less 1. slew the sons of Zedekiah, Mark 8:36-38; Matt 25:29 2. put out the eyes of Zedekiah, עור 2 Cor 4:4 3. bound him with fetters of brass, Rom 6:16 4. carried him to Babylon, Matt 25:29-30 5. while it may appear contrary, it will come to pass - a. Num 32:23 Prophetic Cautions for the Christian 1. slew the sons of Zedekiah, Eph 6:4 2. put out the eyes of Zedekiah, Matt 6:23 3. bound him with fetters of brass, Gal 5:17 4. carried him to Babylon, Gal 3:23; Col 2:8 [Sign up to receive free daily email devotionals when you 'Click here to follow the external link =>' above] https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/122121727207546 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 19 Dec 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Jon Cardwell 0:35:32 no Jon Cardwell - Exalting Christ from 2 Kings https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/121421540525085 * Congregational Reading: 2 Kings 23:36-24:20 * I. HISTORICAL EXPLANATION OF OUR TEXT The Reign of Evil Jehoiakim 1. vassal king under Pharaoh Neco, 2 Ki 23:34-37 2. vassal king under Nebuchadnezzar, 2 Ki 24:1-7 - a. Nabopolasser reigns (626-605 BC) - b. Nebuchadnezzar reigns (605-562 BC) - c. a rebellion & raiding bands, vv1-2 - d. the Lord reiterates His judgment upon Judah, vv3-4 - e. Jehoiakim rests with his fathers, vv5-7 The Reign of Evil Jehoiachin 1. Jehoiachin reigns in Jerusalem, 2 Ki 24:8-9 (597 BC) 2. Jerusalem besieged by Nebuchadnezzar, 2 Ki 23:10-16 - a. first siege of Jerusalem, (597 BC) - b. Nebuchadnezzar's officers, then himself, vv10-11 - c. failed negotiations & captivity, vv12-16 The Reign of Evil Zedekiah 1. Zedekiah reigns in Jerusalem, 2 Ki 24:17-19 - a. second siege on Jerusalem; captives taken (593 BC, Ezek 1:1-3) - b. Zedekiah rebels against Babylon, 2 Ki 24:20 (586 BC) II. HOLY APPLICATION FROM OUR TEXT God's Judgment Upon Judah 1. according to all that [Manasseh] did - a. tempered with mercy, Jas 2:13b God's Judgment Upon Christ 1. for he filled Jerusalem with innocent blood - a. forgiveness thru Christ's shed blood, Heb 9:22; 1 Pet 1:18-20 2. for the sins of Manasseh - a. causing to forget, Gen 41:51; Isa 43:25 God's Judgment at Christ's Return 1. for the innocent blood he shed - a. every sin betrays Christ, Matt 27:4 2. remove them out of His sight - a. the ungodly will receive eternal destruction, 2 Pet 3:7 3. which the LORD would not pardon… unless… - a. unless you plead with God, Isa 43:26 - b. thru faith in Christ's shed blood, 1 Jn 1:7, 9 https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/121421540525085 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 12 Dec 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Jon Cardwell 0:34:19 no Jon Cardwell - Exalting Christ from 2 Kings https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/12721454495605 * Congregational Reading: 2 Kings 23:1-37 * I. HISTORICAL EXPLANATION OF OUR TEXT Josiah's Repentance 1. the boy-king's walk of faith, 2 Ki 22:1-2 2. the Book of the Law found & read, 2 Ki 22:3-10, causing Josiah to... - a. repent before God, 2 Ki 22:11 - b. seek understanding from God, 2 Ki 22:12-13 - c. take encouragement in God's expounded Word, 2 Ki 22:14-23:1-27 Josiah's Reforms 1. dedicated commitment before God, 2 Ki 23:1-3 2. destroying idolatry in the land, 2 Ki 23:4-20 3. dutifully observing Passover Feast, 2 Ki 23:21-23 4. diligently removing abominations from Judah, 2 Ki 23:24-27 Josiah's Remaining Acts 1. his death in needless battle, 2 Ki 23:28-30 2. his devious son, Jehoahaz, reigns, 2 Ki 23:31-33 3. his devious son, Eliakim, reigns, 2 Ki 23:34-37 II. HOLY APPLICATION FROM OUR TEXT 10 Characteristics of Revival from Josiah's Life & Death 1. gathering together with God's people to worship, vv1-2 2. possessing a faithful commitment to God's covenant, v3 3. destroying all traces of idolatry in the temple, vv4-8 4. removing every vestige of worldliness, vv13-14 5. destroying perversions of covenant religion, v15 6. honoring the prophetic Word, vv16-18 7. encouraging obedience to the law (Passover), vv21-23 8. understanding there is a judgment coming, vv26-27 9. recognizing that revival doesn't mean we're perfect, vv28-29 10. consciously knowing it is by God's grace anyone is saved, vv31-37 [Sign up to receive free daily email devotionals when you 'Click here to follow the external link =>' above] https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/12721454495605 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 05 Dec 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Jon Cardwell 0:36:49 no Jon Cardwell - Exalting Christ from 2 Kings https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/1129212224334570 * Congregational Reading: 2 Kings 1:20 * I. HISTORICAL EXPLANATION OF OUR TEXT Righteous Reign of Josiah 1. the boy king, v1 2. the beloved walk of faith, v2 - a. 2 Chr 34:2-7 Repairs to the Temple by Josiah 1. command to count collected money, vv3-4 2. carpenters & builders to give no account, vv5-7 Reading of the Law to Josiah 1. the Law found & read, v8 2. the Law read to the king, vv9-10 3. the Law humbles the king, vv11-20 - a. the king tears his clothes, v11 - b. the king inquires of the LORD, vv12-13 - c. the king receives a word from the LORD, vv14-20 II. HOLY APPLICATION FROM OUR TEXT Prophetic Reflections 1. the torn garment of Christ, John 19:23 2. the torn curtain of the temple, Matt 27:51 3. the torn curtain of Christ's flesh, Heb 10:19-20 Propositional Edification 1. repentance: an ongoing grace, vv11, 19; 2 Cor 7:10 - a. reassuring presence of Christ, Psa 34:18 - b. rejoicing in the presence of Christ, Psa 16:11 Practical Application 1. rend, therefore, your heart, Joel 2:13 - a. repair the temple, v6 - b. read God's Word, v11 - c. request counsel from the Lord, v13 2. remember always the atoning grace of Christ - a. Heb 10:19-25 [Sign up to receive free daily email devotionals when you 'Click here to follow the external link =>' above] https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/1129212224334570 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 28 Nov 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Jon Cardwell 0:43:57 no Jon Cardwell - Exalting Christ from 2 Kings https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/1124212154498026 * CONGREGATIONAL READING: 2 Kings 21:1-26 * I. HISTORICAL EXPLANATION OF OUR TEXT Manasseh's Idolatry Run Rampant 1. donning a king's crown, v1 2. despicable practices & evil acts, vv2-9 Manasseh's Idolatry Rebuked 1. denouncing the nation's idolatry, vv10-11 2. declaring the nation's judgment, vv13-15 3. decrying the king's violence, v16 4. death of a wicked, but repentant king, vv17-18 - a. 2 Chr 33:11-16 Manasseh's Son, Amon, Reigns 1. donning a king's crown, v19 2. doing evil in the Lord's sight, vv20-22 3. death & burial of a wicked king, vv23-26 - a. 2 Chr 33:21-25 II. HOLY APPLICATION FROM OUR TEXT Assessment – the Measurement of a Plumb Line 1. divine standard with God - a. Isaiah 28:17 - b. Amos 7:7-8 Action – the Overturning of a Dish 1. desolate end from God - a. wiping a dish – depopulated - b. turning it upside down – desolate - c. Rom 1:28 Application 1. excellence of Christ's person 2. endearment toward Christ's cross - a. efficacy of God's grace through Christ - b. establishment of God's mercy by Christ - c. equipping of God's people in Christ [Sign up to receive free daily email devotionals when you 'Click here to follow the external link =>' above] https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/1124212154498026 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 21 Nov 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Jon Cardwell 0:34:16 no Jon Cardwell - Exalting Christ from 2 Kings https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/1117211814284035 * Congregational Reading: 2 Kings 20:1-21 * I. HISTORICAL EXPLANATION OF OUR TEXT Hezekiah's Prayer 1. a fatal sickness & the Word of the LORD, v1 2. a face turned to the wall & prayer, vv2-3 3. a fast answer from the LORD & 15 additional years , vv4-6 4. a fig-cake poultice & a sign from the LORD, vv7-11 Hezekiah's Pride 1. a present & letters from Babylon's king, v12 2. a prideful tour of temple treasures, v13 - 2 Chr 32:25, 31 3. a prophet's questions for the king, vv14-15 4. a prophetic Word for the king, vv16-19 Hezekiah's Pool 1. a summary of the king's rest, vv20-21 - 2 Chr 32:30 II. HOLY APPLICATION FROM OUR TEXT Hezekiah's Prayer (a prophetic picture) 1. life's end for the king, vv1-3 ( 2 Cor 5:8; Phil 1:21) 2. life's sacrifice for the King of kings (Luke 22:42; cf. Matt 26:36-44) 3. life's value for the King's children (1 Cor 15:26) Hezekiah's Pride (a pathetic picture) 1. test for the king's temperament (Jas 1:12-16; Matt 6:13) 2. treasures & treason against the gospel (1 Cor 2:2) Hezekiah's Pool (a profound picture) 1. water & conduit, v20 (Heb 8:5) 2. witness & testimony of Christ (John 7:37-39) 3. witness & testimony for Christ (Psa 84:5-7) [Sign up to receive free daily email devotionals when you 'Click here to follow the external link =>' above] https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/1117211814284035 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 14 Nov 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Jon Cardwell 0:44:28 no Jon Cardwell - Exalting Christ from 2 Kings https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/119211929151414 *CONGREGATIONAL READING: 2 Kings 19:1-37 * I. HISTORICAL EXPLANATION OF OUR TEXT Reforms from Hezekiah 1. the righteous reign of Hezekiah, 18:1-8 2. the Rabshakeh of Sennacherib speaks, 18:13-37 Reassurance from Isaiah 1. Hezekiah hears the report, 19:1 2. Hezekiah sends officers to Isaiah, 19:2-5 3. holy words of encouragement for Hezekiah, 19:6-7 Rabshakeh's Return to Assyria 1. a rumor causes Rabshakeh's return, 19:8 2. a rebuking letter from Sennacherib for Hezekiah, 19:9-13 Receiving a Letter from Sennacherib 1. Hezekiah goes to the house of the LORD, 19:14 2. Hezekiah prays before the LORD, 19:15-19 Response of the LORD through Isaiah 1. a prophecy concerning Sennacherib, 19:20-28 2. a prophetic sign for Hezekiah, 19:29-31 3. a prophetic promise to Hezekiah, 19:32-34 4. a prophecy comes to pass, 19:35-37 II. HOLY APPLICATION FROM OUR TEXT A Soul Saved by God's Grace Prays (Power) 1. consulting God's prophetic Word, vv2-5 2. coming into God's presence, v14 3. calling unto a holy God, v15 4. complaining that God Himself has been offended, vv16-18 5. crying out for help, 19 - a. components behind the model prayer, Matt 6:9-13 A Sovereign God's Eternal Workings (Secret) 1. "I determined it long ago" v25 2. "and your complacency has come into My ears" v28 A Savior Who Can Be Trusted in All Things (Privilege) 1. Jesus paid the price for our guilt & shame - a. "hallowed be Your name" Matt 6:9 2. Jesus provides us access to the Father's presence, plans, purposes - a. "Your kingdom come. Your will be done" Matt 6:10 3. Jesus promotes His kingdom through our faithful prayers - a. "give us…forgive us… lead us… deliver us" Matt 6:11-13 --- i. 1 Thess 5:17 https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/119211929151414 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 07 Nov 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Jon Cardwell 0:44:34 no Jon Cardwell - Exalting Christ from 2 Kings https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/102821032554135 I. HELPFUL INTRODUCTION 1. reigning overlap (co-regents) 2. records of antiquity from Assyria 3. references from other Scripture - a. 2 Chron 29:1-32:33 - b. Isa 36:1-39:8 - c. Mic 6:8 II. HISTORICAL EXPLANATION OF OUR TEXT The Righteous Reign of Hezekiah in Judah 1. the early reign of Hezekiah, vv1-8 2. the exile of Israel by Assyria, vv9-12 The Rebuke of Sennacherib, King of Assyria 1. amends from Hezekiah, vv13-16 2. arrival of Assyrian officials & army, vv17-35 The Response by God's People to Their King 1. the sound of silence, v36 2. the secretary, recorder & chamberlain report to the king, v37 III. HOLY APPLICATION FROM OUR TEXT Revival: No Reserves 1. embracing Christ personally, v3 2. eliminating high places purposefully, v4 3. exalting Christ passionately, vv5-7 Revival: No Retreats 1. anticipate opposition, vv17-35 2. abandon fear - a. they will misunderstand Christ's gospel, v22 - b. some will lie & say they know Christ, v25 - c. they will contradict themselves eventually, v30 Revival: No Regrets 1. silence to opposition, v36 - a. invaluable wisdom to threats & provocation - b. increases confusion in arrogant & cruel aggressors - c. implies confidence in our King they so sinfully slander 2. sending report (thru prayer) to our King, v37 [Receive free daily email devotionals where you 'Click here to follow the external link =>' above] https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/102821032554135 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 24 Oct 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Jon Cardwell 0:40:40 no Jon Cardwell - Exalting Christ from 2 Kings https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/1022212616609 * Congregational Reading: 2 Kings 17:1-41 * I. HISTORICAL OVERVIEW The Reign of Wicked Hoshea in Israel 1. the egregious conspiracy against Pekah, 2 Kings 15:30 2. the evil reign & captive end of Hoseha, vv1-4 3. the end of Samaria & captivity in Assyria, vv5-6 The Reasons for Israel's Exile 1. the idolatrous history of Israel, vv7-23 - a. from their days of conquest in the land, vv1-12 - b. forsaking God's Word through the prophets, vv13-15 - c. following all kinds of evil, vv16-18 - d. finding even Judah, under Ahaz, committing idolatry, vv19-20 - e. finally exiling Israel to Assyria, vv21-23 The Resettlements in Israel by Assyria 1. subduing Samaria with mixed multitudes, vv24-26 2. sending Levitical priests from Assyria, vv27-28 3. serving idols but fearing the LORD, vv29-33 4. so the fear of the LORD they had was a false fear, vv34-41 II. HOLY IMPLICATIONS & HELPFUL APPLICATIONS Phony Faith in Dark & Deceitful Times 1. confused religion, vv24-25 2. cold religion, vv26-28 (v13) 3. common religion, v32 4. compromised religion, v33 5. cultic religion, v34 Powerful Faith Desiring the Promised Light 1. committed to Christ's covenant, 1 Cor 2:2 2. compliant to Christ's commandments, John 14:15 3. captured by Christ's majesty, John 20:28 4. complete through Christ's promises, Phil 1:6; Titus 2:13 https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/1022212616609 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 17 Oct 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Jon Cardwell 0:39:25 no Jon Cardwell - Exalting Christ from 2 Kings https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/10122133076612 * Congregational Reading: 2 Kings 16:1-20 * I. HISTORICAL OVERVIEW The Wicked Reign of Ahaz in Judah A. informative passages from 2 Chronicles 1. idolatry of the people, 2 Chron 27:2 2. idolatry of the king, 2 Chron 28:1-27 B. insights from our chapter 1. insidious worship of Ahaz, vv1-3 2. idolatrous worship of Ahaz, v4 3. idiotic battle strategies of Ahaz, vv5-9 - a. 2 Chron 28:5-21 - b. more idolatrous worship, 2 Chron 28:22-23 4. insolent worship of Ahaz, vv10-16 - a. increased idolatry by Ahaz, vv17-18 5. ignoble end of Ahaz, vv19-20 II. HOLY IMPLICATIONS & HELPFUL APPLICATIONS A National Calamity 1. parallels drawn to U.S.A. depravity 2. perspectives of end times remains with Israel - a. Rev 13:16-17 - b. refer to link below A Necessary Call to Repentance & Revival 1. recognizing insidious worship, v3 2. recognizing idolatrous worship, v4 3. recognizing insolent worship, v12 4. repentance in godly sorrow 5. revival in godly fear [Receive free daily email devotionals where you 'Click here to follow the external link =>' above] https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/10122133076612 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 10 Oct 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Jon Cardwell 0:39:20 no Jon Cardwell - Exalting Christ from 2 Kings https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/10521183648440 * Congregational Reading: 2 Kings 15:1-38 * 1. the 1-mo reign of Shallum, vv13-16 - a. death by conspiracy The Reign of Menahem in Israel 1. the 10-yr reign of Menahem, vv17-22 The Reign of Pekaiah in Israel 1. the 2-yr reign of Menahem's son, vv23-26 - a. death by conspiracy The Reign of Pekah in Israel 1. the 20-yr reign of Pekah, vv27-31 - a. death by conspiracy The Reign of Jotham in Judah 1. the 16-yr reign of Jothan, vv32-38 - a. "But the people still followed corrupt practices." 2 Chron 27:2 II. HOLY IMPLICATIONS & HELPFUL APPLICATIONS The Reign and Ruin of Uzziah 1. self-idolatry (or pride), 2 Chron 26:16-21 The Reasonable Applications for You and Me 1. strength or prosperity can breed pride, Prov 16:18 2. sin & God's impartiality, Deut 10:17 3. sin & people's responsibility, 1 Tim 2:1-2 4. solution: constant submission to the Son, the Lord Jesus Christ - a. leaders - b. people (kings & priests) - c. Isa 6:1-7 5. satisfaction with your calling - a. Isa 6:8 https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/10521183648440 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 03 Oct 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Jon Cardwell 0:40:52 no Jon Cardwell - Exalting Christ from 2 Kings https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/92221057447214 I. HISTORICAL OVERVIEW Amaziah Reigns in Judah - 1. Death of Joash & Amaziah reigns, vv1-4 - 2. Death of murderers who slew Joash, vv5-6 - 3. Defeat of Edom in the Valley of Salt, v7 - 4. Defeat of Amaziah by Jehoash, vv8-14 - 5. Death of Jehoash, vv15-16 - 6. Death of Amaziah, vv17-22 Jeroboam II Reigns in Israel - 1. Jeroboam reigns wickedly in Israel, vv23-24 - 2. Jonah sent to minister mercy to Israel, vv25-27 - 3. Jeroboam dies & his son reigns, vv28-29 II. HOLY IMPLICATIONS & HELPFUL APPLICATIONS The Death of Christ - 1. Heb 9:27-28 The Death of Self - 1. Gal 2:20 The Death of Others - 1. believers, John 11:35 - 2. unbelievers, Ezek 18:32 - 3. unknown condition, Rom 9:18 - 4. unborn & infants, Matt 18:10 The Death of Death - 1. 1 Cor 15:26 * Receive free daily email devotionals and "Click here to follow external link =>" tab above * https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/92221057447214 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 19 Sep 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Jon Cardwell 0:40:26 no Jon Cardwell - Exalting Christ from 2 Kings https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/9152171392252 * Congregational Reading: 2 Kings 13:1-25 * I. HISTORICAL OVERVIEW Jehoahaz Reigns in Israel - 1. Jehu's son reigns wickedly, vv1-3 - 2. Jehoahaz sought God's favor, vv4-5 - 3. Jehoahaz does not depart from sinning, vv6-9 Jehoash Reigns in Israel - 1. Jehu's grandson reigns wickedly, vv10-11 - 2. Jehoash defeats Amaziah, king of Judah, v12 - 3. Jehoash, aka Joash, dies, v13 Jehoash Recovers Israel's Cities Three Times - 1. Joash weeps before sick Elisha, v14 - 2. Joash told to shoot & strike, vv15-19 - 3. Jehovah's prophet, Elisha, dies, vv20-21 - 4. Joash defeats Hazael thrice, vv22-25 II. HOLY IMPLICATIONS & HELPFUL APPLICATIONS The Death & Burial of Elisha - 1. most pious soul cannot escape death's sting - 2. miraculous end for a humble servant - 3. more significant does Elisha speak in the following… The Death & Blessing of Jesus Christ - 1. far greater than Elisha is here - 2. faithful anointing in Christ's death - 3. falling upon the death of Christ The Devotional Application for Christ's People - 1. powerful work - 2. greater work - 3. eternal work * Get free daily email devotionals by clicking the link above * https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/9152171392252 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 12 Sep 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Jon Cardwell 0:41:37 no Jon Cardwell - Exalting Christ from 2 Kings https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/99217297458 * Congregational Reading: 2 Kings 12:1-21 * I. HISTORICAL OVERVIEW Jehoash Reigns in Judah - 1. Joash, or Jehoash, began reigning at age 7, 2 Ki 11:21 - 2. Jehoash reigned for 40 years, 2 Ki 12:1 - 3. Jehoash instructed of Jehoiada, 2 Ki 12:2-3 Jehoash Repairs the Temple - 1. Jehoash instructs the priest in the assessment, 2 Ki 12:4-5 - 2. Jehoash asks Jehoida why nothing has been done, 2 Ki 12:6-8 - 3. Jehoida builds a coffer for repair money, 2 Ki 12:9-16 Jehoash's Reprehensible Behavior - 1. Jehoida dies, 2 Chr 24:15-16 - 2. Jehoash turns to idols, 2 Chr 24:17-19 - 3. Jehoash kills Zechariah, Jehoida's son, 2 Chr 24:21-22 - 4. Jehoash gives Temple treasures to Hazael, 2 Ki 12:17-18 --- a. 2 Chr 24:23-24 Joash's Remaining Acts - 1. Jehoash killed & buried in Jerusalem, 1 Ki 12:19-21 --- a. 2 Chr 24:25-26 II. HOLY IMPLICATIONS & HELPFUL APPLICATIONS Jehoiada Means Known of the LORD - 1. Jehoiada's past - 2. Jehoida's royal example - 3. Jehoida's priestly example - 4. Jehoida's counsel --- a. his son, Zechariah --- b. his king, Jehoash Are You Known of the Lord? - 1. redemption in Christ - 2. royal priesthood before Christ - 3. righteous counselor for Christ https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/99217297458 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 05 Sep 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Jon Cardwell 0:40:38 no Jon Cardwell - Exalting Christ from 2 Kings https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/8302100503227 * Congregational Reading: 2 Kings 11:1-21 * I. HISTORICAL OVERVIEW Jehosheba Conceals Joash - 1. Athaliah kills the heirs of her son, Ahaziah, v1 - 2. Ahaziah's sister, Jehosheba hides Joash, vv2-3 Joash Crowned King of Judah - 1. Jehoiada, the high priest, commands the temple guards, vv4-9 - 2. Jehoiada outfits the men with David's weapons, vv10-11 - 3. Joash hailed as king in the LORD's house, v12 Jehoiada Commands the Death of Athaliah - 1. a command for the guard to seize Athaliah, vv13-16 - 2. a covenant with the king, the people, & the LORD, vv17-21 II. HOLY IMPLICATIONS & HELPFUL APPLICATIONS The Faithful Response to Jehoiada's Covenant - 1. three essential actions for the people of the land --- a. breaking down the altars & images, v18a --- b. slaying the priest of Baal before the altars, v18b --- c. officers appointed over the Lord's house, v18c The Faithful Response to Jesus' Command - 1. three essential actions for the people of the Lord - a. Luke 9:23 --- i. deny self --- ii. take up one's cross daily --- iii. follow Jesus https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/8302100503227 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 29 Aug 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Jon Cardwell 0:35:26 no Jon Cardwell - Exalting Christ from 2 Kings https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/82521124328168 * Congregational Reading: 2 Kings 10:1-36 * I. HISTORICAL OVERVIEW Anointing Jehu King of Israel - 1. established as king of Israel, 9:1-13 - 2. eliminates Joram & Ahaziah, 9:14-29 - 3. executes Jezebel by command, 9:30-37 Ahab's Sons Killed by Jehu - 1. Jehu sends letters to Jezreel rulers & elders, 10:1-6 - 2. Jezreel rulers & elders kill Ahab's 70 sons, 10:7-11 Ahaziah's Brothers Killed by Jehu - 1. 42 of Ahaziah's half-brothers killed at Beth Eked, 10:12-14 Ahab's Family Destroyed by Jehu - 1. Jehonadab congratulates Jehu, 10:15-16 - 2. Jehu kills the remnant of the house of Ahab, 10:17 All Baal Worship Destroyed in Israel - 1. Jehu's deceptive proclamation & offerings, 10:18-24 - 2. Jehu destroys Baal's temple & kills worshipers, 10:25-28 Awful Demise & Testimony of Jehu - 1. Jehu doesn't walk with the Lord, 10:29-31 - 2. Jehu dies in Godless shame, 10:32-36 II. HOLY IMPLICATIONS & HELPFUL APPLICATIONS Perilous Truth About Idolatry - 1. its prominence, prevalence & forms --- a. Ex 20:4-6 - 2. its product --- a. Rom 1:20-32 - 3. its particular future --- a. Rev 13:1-18 Prescription for Idolatry - 1. eternal, internal work - 2. Ex 20:4-6 --- a. a jealous God --- b. a just God --- c. a merciful God https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/82521124328168 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 22 Aug 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Jon Cardwell 0:47:06 no Jon Cardwell - Exalting Christ from 2 Kings https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/819211810294921 * Congregational Reading: 2 Kings 9:1-37 * I. HISTORICAL OVERVIEW Jehu Anointed King of Israel - 1. oil for anointing Jehu, vv1-5 - 2. old prophecy coming to pass, vv6-13 Jehu Assassinates Joram and Ahaziah - 1. Jehu rides to Jezreel, vv14-16 - 2. Joram sends out a horsemen vv17-20 - 3. Joram and Ahaziah ride out to meet Jehu, vv21-22 - 4. Jehu kills Joram with an arrow, vv23-26 - 5. Jehu orders Ahaziah's death, vv27-29 Jezebel Adorns Herself for Death - 1. Jezebel paints her face, v30 - 2. Jezebel hurled down from her window, vv31-33 - 3. Jehu orders Jezebel to be buried, vv34-35 - 4. Jezebel's demise foretold by Elijah, vv36-37 II. HOLY IMPLICATIONS & HELPFUL APPLICATIONS Peril for the Ungodly - 1. seductive beauty cannot hide her heart, v30 --- a. Rev 2:20 - 2. servants with no loyalty, vv32-33 --- a. Prov 25:19 - 3. sordid emblems of Jezebel's evil, vv34-35 --- a. Prov 6:16-19 - 4. sure fulfillment of God's Word, vv36-37 --- a. Matt 5:18 Prudence for God's People - 1. clothed with Christ - 2. faithful to Christ - 3. legacy for Christ - 4. testimonies of Christ https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/819211810294921 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 15 Aug 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Jon Cardwell 0:32:59 no Jon Cardwell - Exalting Christ from 2 Kings https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/87217542917 * Congregational Reading: 2 Kings 8:1-29 * I. HISTORICAL OVERVIEW Shunammite Woman's Land Restored - 1. the woman heeds the word of Elisha, vv1-2 - 2. the woman returns to Samaria, v3 - 3. the woman's story told to the king, vv4-5 - 4. the woman's property restored, v6 Syrian King Dies - 1. the prophet goes to Damascus, v7 - 2. the plea of Ben-Hadad for news of his disease, vv8-9 - 3. the prophecies concerning Ben-Hadad & Hazael, vv10-13 - 4. the prophesied murder of Ben-Hadad fulfilled, vv14-15 Sordid Rise and Demise of Kings in Judah - 1. the son of Jehoshaphat reigns in Judah, vv16-24 - 2. the son of Jehoram reigns in Judah, vv25-29 II. HOLY IMPLICATIONS & HELPFUL APPLICATIONS Total Depravity - 1. Hazael's ignorance - 2. our own ignorance - 3. our God is not ignorant Perspectives - 1. presumption - 2. compassion - 3. contrition - 4. communion Prescription - 1. trust the Lord, Prov 3:5-6 - 2. obey His Word, Jas 1:22 - 3. Shunammite woman, 2 Ki 1-6 --- a. she trusted, v1 --- b. she obeyed, v2 --- c. she was blessed vv5-6 ----- i. Jas 1:25 https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/87217542917 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 01 Aug 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Jon Cardwell 0:34:42 no Jon Cardwell - Exalting Christ from 2 Kings https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/8121649375809 * Congregational Reading: 2 Kings 7:1-20 * I. HISTORICAL OVERVIEW Syrian Siege upon Samaria - 1. Syrian army struck with blindness, 2 Ki 6:8-23 - 2. Samaria besieged & suffers famine, 2 Ki 6:24-29 - 3. Samaria's king furious with Elisha, 2 Ki 6:30-33 - 4. Samarian officer mocks Elisha's prophecy, 2 Ki 7:1-2 Samaritan Lepers enter Syrian Camp - 1. Samarian lepers enter the deserted Syrian camp, 2 Ki 7:3-9 - 2. sending word to the city gatekeepers, 2 Ki 7:10-16 - 3. sad demise of the officer in unbelief, 2 Ki 7:17-20 II. HOLY OBSERVATION The Unlikely Word - 1. major improbability, v1 - 2. mocked by unbelievers, v2 - 3. manifested in the person of Christ, Jn 1:1, 14 The Unexpected Fulfillment of God's Word - 1. made possible only by the LORD, v6 - 2. ministration thru most ignoble of souls, vv3, 8-10 - 3. means of the gospel is foolishness to the world, 1 Cor 1:21, 26 The Unfailing Certainty of God's Word - 1. magnificent reliability, v18 - 2. more majesty in Messiah --- a. Matt 5:17-18 --- b. John 5:39 III. HELPFUL APPLICATION - 1. responsibility to God's Word --- a. as herald --- b. as hearer - 2. rebellious resistance against God's Word - 3. reverent fear toward God's Word - 4. resolute trust in God's Word https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/8121649375809 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 25 Jul 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Jon Cardwell 0:36:34 no Jon Cardwell - Exalting Christ from 2 Kings https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/7202161814753 * Congregational Reading: 2 Kings 6:1-33 * I. HISTORICAL OVERVIEW School of the Prophets & Swimming Iron - 1. school of prophets expands, vv1-3 - 2. swimming axe head miracle, vv4-7 Spiritual Army & Syrian Blindness - 1. Syrian king plots to capture Elisha, vv8-13 - 2. servant shown the unseen, spiritual protection, vv14-17 - 3. Syrian army struck with blindness, vv18-23 Syrian Siege & Seething King - 1. Samaria besieged & suffers famine, vv24-29 - 2. Samaria's king furious with Elisha, vv30-33 - 3. story continues in ch. 7 II. HOLY OBSERVATION Similitude of Elisha's School & Christ's Church - 1. sons of the Prophet are full of growth, v1 --- a. Psa 1:1-2 - 2. sons of the Prophet are faithful in good works, v2 --- a. Psa 1:3; 1 Cor 12:11 - 3. sons of the Prophet favor Christ's presence, v3 --- a. Ex 33:15; Psa 73:25-26 - 4. sons of the Prophet filled with industrious humility, v4 --- a. Jas 2:5; 4:10 Similitude of the Gospel for Every Individual of Christ's Church - 1. situational providence, v5a --- a. the precept & parallel - 2. seeking the Prophet help, v5b --- a. the place & prayer - 3. seeing the miracle, vv6-7 --- a. the pick-up & action https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/7202161814753 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 18 Jul 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Jon Cardwell 0:37:14 no Jon Cardwell - Exalting Christ from 2 Kings https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/71321621588173 * Congregational Reading: 2 Kings 5:1-27 * I. HISTORICAL OVERVIEW A Gentile Servant Healed of Leprosy - 1. a Syrian commander with leprosy, v1 - 2. a Samaritan captive tells of a prophet, vv2-6 - 3. a special communications sent to the king, vv7-9 - 4. a simple command from the prophet spurned, vv10-13 - 5. a soldier cured of a loathsome disease, vv14-16 - 6. a servant's confession of gratitude to the LORD, vv17-19 A Greedy Servant Harnessed with Leprosy - 1. a servant's covetous pursuit of wealth, vv20-24 - 2. a sinner's calamity for selfish gain, vv25-27 II. HOLY OBSERVATION A Gospel Similitude in Naaman's Life & Healing - 1. life of success for the ungodly --- a. Jer 12:1 - 2. leprosy, a type of sin (unclean) --- a. Lev 13:44-45; Isa 64:6 - 3. learning of a cure through an unlikely messenger --- a. 1 Cor 1:27-29 - 4. longing for relief from his wretched condition --- a. Prov 8:17 (Rom 3:11); Isa 65:1 - 5. loathes the method of deliverance prescribed --- a. 1 Cor 1:18 - 6. liberated by a simple act of faith --- a. Acts 16:31; Luke 4:27 - 7. ludicrous attempt to purchase salvation --- a. Psa 49:6-9; Eph 2:8-9 - 8. lauding the power of God to make clean --- a. Rom 10:9-10 https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/71321621588173 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 11 Jul 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Jon Cardwell 0:36:04 no Jon Cardwell - Exalting Christ from 2 Kings https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/75212349336555 * Congregational Reading: 2 Kings 4:1-44 * I. HISTORICAL OVERVIEW Elisha and the Widow's Oil - 1. calamity with creditors, v1 - 2. command to gather empty vessel, vv2-4 - 3. capital from the LORD's abounding supply, vv5-7 Elisha and the Shunnamite Woman - 1. charity from the Shunnamite Woman, vv8-10 - 2. child for the Shunamite Woman, vv11-17 Elisha and the Shunnamite Woman's Son - 1. child dies in the field, vv18-27 - 2. child raised from the dead, vv28-37 Elisha and the Stew of Death - 1. corruption in the pot of stew, vv38-40 - 2. cleansed with flour & made edible, v41 Elisha and a Hundred Hungry Men - 1. few loaves for so many, vv42-43 - 2. filled men and many leftovers, v44 II. HOLY OBSERVATION Eternal Salvation for Infants in Death - 1. the work concerning this doctrine --- a. Eph 2:8-9 - 2. the Word establishing this doctrine --- a. Gen 25:23; Jdg 13:5; Jer 1:5; Luke 1:44; Eph 1:4-5 --- b. 2 Sam 12:23 --- c. Mark 10:15 (Luke 18:17) - 3. the warning included with this doctrine --- a. accountability, Rom 14:12 --- b. responsibility, Mark 10:14; Psa 73:28 --- c. life & death, Matt 26:39 - 4. the worship because of this doctrine --- a. ministers comfort in grief --- b. musters an eternal perspective --- c. magnifies God's amazing grace & goodness https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/75212349336555 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 04 Jul 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Jon Cardwell 0:37:36 no Jon Cardwell - Exalting Christ from 2 Kings https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/72215047637 * Congregational Reading: 2 Kings 3:1-27 * I. AN HISTORICAL OVERVIEW A Minstrel and the Voice of the Prophet - 1. reign of wicked Jehoram, vv1-3 - 2. rebellion of Moab against Israel, vv4-6 - 3. reinforcements from Judah & Edom, vv7-10 - 4. request from Jehoshaphat for a prophet, vv11-12 - 5. rebuke of Jehoram by Elisha, vv13-14 - 6. ridiculous command of the LORD, vv15-19 - 7. remarkable miracle from the LORD, vv20-23 - 8. resounding victory in the LORD, vv24-27 II. A HOLY OBSERVATION A Message of Victory in the Valley of Ditches - 1. strange word --- a. desolate place for digging wells, v16 --- b. deficient wind & rain, v17 --- c. demonstrates the foolishness of Christ's gospel --- d. dutiful tasks from God's word & work - 2. simple faith --- a. eternal purposes trump earthly reason --- b. eternal promises better than earthly satisfaction --- c. eternal power witnessed by faithful patience, v20 - 3. streams forever blessed --- a. streams of eternal safety (salvation), vv21-22 --- b. streams of eternal satisfaction (sanctification), v22 --- c. streams of eternal strength (success), v25 - 4. sad fate of the wicked heart --- a. deceived unto losing the war, v22 ---b. deceived unto losing life's value, v27 https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/72215047637 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 27 Jun 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Jon Cardwell 0:42:39 no Jon Cardwell - Exalting Christ from 2 Kings https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/6252169111914 * Congregational Reading: 2 Kings 2:1-25 * I. GLIMPSE OF THE HISTORICAL SITUATION Elijah Taken Up to Heaven - 1. Elijah prepares to depart, vv1-2 - 2. Elisha silences the prophets, vv3-6 - 3. Elijah crosses the Jordan, vv7-8 - 4. Elisha asks a double portion, vv9-10 - 5. Elijah went up by a whirlwind, vv11-12 Elisha Succeeds Elijah - 1. Elisha takes up the mantle, vv13-14 - 2. Elisha's ministry to the fifty, vv15-18 - 3. Elisha casts salt in the water, vv19-22 - 4. Elisha curse upon the forty-two, vv23-25 II. GRASPING ITS PRACTICAL APPLICATION Elisha's Double Portion of God's Spirit 2 Kings 2:9 - a. foreshadows a powerful gospel salvation - b. John 14:16-17; Rom 8:9-11 - c. Matt 28:20; 1 Jn 5:12 2 Kings 2:3, 5, 15-18 - a. foreshadows a personal gospel salvation - b. John 20:24-29 - c. Matt 16:13-17 2 Kings 2:19-22 - a. foreshadows a necessary gospel salvation - b. Rom 3:23; Jer 33:6 - c. 1 Cor 1:21 2 Kings 2:23 - a. foreshadows a resistance to gospel salvation - b. 1 Cor 1:18; 3:19 2 Kings 2:24 - a. foreshadows a judgment upon gospel rejection - b. Matt 25:29-30 https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/6252169111914 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 20 Jun 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Jon Cardwell 0:42:40 no Jon Cardwell - Exalting Christ from 2 Kings https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/6192162176395 * CONGREGATIONAL READING: 2 Kings 1:1-18 * A Fatal Inquiry for Samaria's King - 1. Ahaziah's injury & inquiry, vv1-8 --- a. Ahab dies & Moab rebels, v1 --- b. Ahaziah falls through a lattice, v2a --- c. Ahaziah asks Baal-Zebub about his condition, v2b --- d. Ahaziah rebuked by Elijah, vv3-8 A Fire Consumes the King's Messengers - 1. Ahaziah sends messengers to Elijah, vv9-16 --- a. Ahaziah's messengers consumed by fire, vv9-12 --- b. Ahaziah's 3rd captain pleads for mercy, vv13-14 --- c. Ahaziah's message from Elijah, vv15-16 - 2. Ahaziah dies as the LORD had said, vv17-18 II. GRASPING ITS PRACTICAL APPLICATION A Fire Divine is Our LORD - 1. God's fire at Christ's cross --- a. exchange (substitutionary), Gal 3:13 --- b. eternal & infinite, Psa 75:8 - 2. God's fire for Christ's church --- a. comforting, Deut 4:24 --- b. cleansing, Deut 9:23 --- c. communicative, Matt 3:11 ---- i. prioritizing (gospel-centered), Luke 9:51-56 ---- ii. patient, Jas 1:19-20 ---- iii. powerful, Acts 1:5, 8 - 3. God's fire for Christ's cavilers --- a. sentence eternal, Deut 29:20 --- b. symbolic & allegorical, Hos 12:10 https://www.cbcninilchik.com/sermons/6192162176395 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 13 Jun 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Jon Cardwell 0:43:27 no Jon Cardwell - Exalting Christ from 2 Kings