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“A Lamp for Judah” (Hugh- am 6/10/24)

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Title verse: 1 Kings 15:4 1 Kings 15:1-8;   1 Kings 15:9-24 Big idea: Because of his covenant with their Messiah (David), God mercifully allows Judah to continue despite sin. God also entered into covenant with us through Jesus Christ and we should in thankfulness confess our sins and live God’s way. SERMONVIDEOLINK

“Jeroboam’s False Religion” (Hugh – am 29/9/24)

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1 Kings 12:25-33;  1 Kings 13:1-10 Big idea: Actions can have immediate consequences and others we don’t see for hundreds of years. Jeroboam sets Israel on a trajectory of syncretism, idolatry and judgement they can’t get off. In contrast, Jesus plants the church that will grow and can never be overcome. God graciously allows your […]

“The Kingdom Splits” (Hugh – 22/9/24 @ 9am)

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Title verse: 1 Kings 12:20 1 Kings 12:1-24;  Proverbs 3:1-10 Big idea: What does the son of the wisest king of Israel learn from his father? Arrogance, insecurity, harshness, and idolatry. It’s a case where do what I say (Prov 3:1-10) has been drowned out by doing what I do. This generational sin had consequences, […]

“A SAD ENDING” (Hugh – 8/9/24 @ 9am)

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Title verse: 1 Kings 11:1-13 1 Kings 11:1-13;  1 Kings 11:26-43 Big idea: Despite immense wisdom, and a warning from God, Solomon’s love for money, and political alliances spread to a love for trophy wives, which spread to a love for idolatry and judgement from God. In contrast, Jesus never failed to treat people (including […]

“The Nations Come to Solomon” (Hugh – 1/9/24 @ 9am)

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Title verse: Matthew 12:42 1 Kings 10:1-13 Matthew 6:24-34, 12:38-42 Big idea: This week we see Solomon’s splendour on full display – and so do the nations as they come to submit and be blessed by him. A king greater than Solomon will appear in Jesus. Do you come to Jesus to listen to him […]

“The Dedication of the Temple” (Hugh – 25/8/24 @ 9am)

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Title verse: 1 Kings 8:23, 46 “LORD, … you who keep your covenant of love with your servants who continue wholeheartedly in your way. … [yet] there is no one who does not sin. 1 Kings 8:14-21; 1 Kings 8:22-53 Big idea: The dedication of the temple represents the high point of the Bible’s story […]

“Building the TEMPLE” (HUGH – 18/8/24 @ 9AM)

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Title verse: 1 Ki 5:4-5a: But now the LORD my God has given me rest on every side, and there is no adversary or disaster. I intend, therefore, to build a temple for the Name of the LORD my God 1 Kings 6:1-18; 1 Kings 6:19-38 Big idea: Solomon finally builds the temple after 480 […]

“Solomon’s Wisdom” (Hugh – 11/8/24 @ 9am)

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Title verse: 1 Kings 4:29 1 Kings 3:1-15; 1 Kings 3:16-28 Big idea: Solomon is wise enough to ask for wisdom, but will the wisest man on earth be able to resist the foolishness of syncretism, and the worship of wealth and honour? The Bible will show that it will take not just the wisest […]

“A Promising Start” (Hugh – 4/8/24 @ 9am)

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Title verse: 1 Kings 2:12 1 Kings 1; 1 Kings 2 Big idea: At the end of king David’s reign, Solomon transitions to power. He shows signs of great promise, but how he gets to the throne, and then how he secures it sounds a few notes of caution. We will wait to see how […]