Sermons on 1 Reyes 2:1:

Be A Man!

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jun 20, 2005

Be A Man! 1) Of the Word 2) For the Word

“Be a man!” What comes to mind when you hear those words? Do you picture boys egging one another on to do some daredevil stunt like riding a skateboard down a handrail? Do you picture a sergeant berating a soldier for complaining about a tough training exercise? Would you expect to find those words ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 2:1-4

Denomination: Lutheran

The Elements Of Faith Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 14, 2012

In his last words to Solomon David shares the key to prosperity in life!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • There are times when we have a tendency to take stock of what is important to us in life. • The life of King David was a very interesting colorful life. David did a lot rising from being a simple shepherd boy to becoming King of Israel. • There were times in his life when ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 2:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In His Old Age

Contributed by Monty Newton on Aug 16, 2015

There are life lessons to be learned from observing King David's aging and death.

Title: In His Old Age… Text: I Kings 1:1-4 and 2:1-12 Thesis: There are life lessons to be learned from observing King David’s aging and dying. Introduction Andy Rooney once said, “It’s paradoxical that the idea of living a long life appeals to everyone, but the idea ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

First Kings

Contributed by John Mccormack on Sep 1, 2015

GOD IS A COVENANT GOD AND EXPECTS OBEDIENCE.

1 KINGS OBSERVATION: ORIGINALLY, 1 KINGS AND 2 KINGS WAS ONE LONG BOOK. LATER IN HISTORY, THE TWO WERE SEPARATED MAKING TWO BOOKS. JEWISH TRADITION NAMES JEREMIAH AS THE PRIMARY AUTHOR, ALTHOUGH IT IS NOT CLEAR WHO WROTE THE TWO. THE WRITINGS APPEAR IN SOLOMON’S REIGN. LATER IN HISTORY ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

4 Pillars Of A Man's Heart

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 22, 2016

To show yourself a man, you must grow yourself in God.

4 Pillars of a Man’s Heart 1 Kings 2:2-4 Rev. Brian Bill June 18-19, 2016 Opening Video: You Got This Guys, we got this, right? Right? By the way, that video is posted on the Sermon Extras tab at edgewoodbaptist.net if you want to watch it again. On this Father’s Day weekend, some ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Show Yourself A Man Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 11, 2014

Show yourself a man by being a man of the Word and a man of wisdom.

Three days after terrorists crashed hijacked planes into the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, President George W. Bush designated Friday, September 14, 2001, as a national day of prayer and remembrance. In Washington DC, the National Cathedral was filled to capacity. Political leaders, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 2:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Art Of Biblical Manliness

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Jun 22, 2014

Manliness is a gift from God.

The Art of Biblical Manliness 1 Kings 2:1-4 Recently, there has been a revival of sorts regarding all kinds of things which one might call “manly”. The “Art of Manliness” has come to regard anything which might be considered a manly pursuit. It includes things ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 2:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Walk Like A Man

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jun 24, 2014

KING DAVID is an excellent example of a godly man. He was the killer of bears, lions and Giant Philistines! He was a warrior, Poet, Soldier, Leader. Look at how David encourage his son Solomon to be a man!

We have many ideas concerning what it means to “be a man.” - power - independence - athletic achievement This is an important consideration for us in our day and age. For the first time in American history, there is great GENDER CONFUSION. Boys don’t know what it means to be boys, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 2:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Making Of A Man Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 17, 2013

Homes need a dad & fathers obviously need help. In our passage of Scripture, God teaches us a great lesson on becoming a man from His man David. We become men of God by maintaining our spiritual duties & by wisely fulfilling our practical responsibili

1 KINGS 2: 1-4 THE MAKING OF A MAN / BECOMING A MAN [2 Samuel 7:12-16 / Deuteronomy 17:18-20] The final words of a father to a son are profoundly significant, especially when a transfer of divine purpose and responsibility are involved. King David had some advice for his son Solomon as he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Passing On Of A Legacy

Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Jun 15, 2010

An up-lifting message for our dad's

The Passing On Of A Legacy I Kings 2:1-12 KJV (Thanks to my dear friend, Missionary Billy Sampson (GPA) for this thought) Introduction: The word ‘legacy’ in the Webster’s Dictionary means something inherited. Today we are going to look at a few points in the bible related to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Solomon For King Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 4, 2010

Things aren't always simple in leadership but we need to do all we can to make things right in the end.

You probably heard this week that the Rudd government are delaying the introduction of Carbon trading as a result of the Global Financial Crisis. This is quite an about-face for a government that prided itself on its environmental policy, but of course it was forced on them by external ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 2:1-46

Denomination: Anglican

The Godly-Father

Contributed by Paul Hammons on Mar 13, 2007

Dads are very special people to their kids and they have a tremendous impact on their lives and in our society…

The Godly-Father; 1 Kings 2:1-4 In his book “Fatherhood”, Bill Cosby wrote, “Now that my father is a grandfather he just can’t wait to give money to my kids. But when I was a kid and I asked him for 50 cents, he would tell me the story of his life. How he got up at 5 a.m. when he was 7-years-old ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 2:1-4

"Ways Of All The Earth”

Contributed by Bubot Parago on Jun 15, 2018

David live a life of a man,standing to the principle of God, the ways of God,walking in accordance to the Word of God.That is what David is telling his son,Solomon. “Let my life be an example to you as I will leave according to the ways of all the Earth”

1- Now the days of David drew nigh that he should die; and he charged Solomon his son, saying, 2- I go the way of all the earth: be thou strong therefore, and shew thyself a man; 3- And keep the charge of the LORD thy God, to walk in his ways, to keep his statutes, and his commandments, and his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 2:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Teflon Don

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 23, 2018

A study in the book of 1 Kings 2: 1 – 46

1 Kings 2: 1 – 46 The Teflon Don 2 Now the days of David drew near that he should die, and he charged Solomon his son, saying: 2 “I go the way of all the earth; be strong, therefore, and prove yourself a man. 3 And keep the charge of the LORD your God: to walk in His ways, to keep His statutes, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 2:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

King David's Last Instructions To His Son Solomon Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Nov 26, 2023

David says to Solomon, “so be strong, act like a man.”

King David, an old man, exhausted and unable to keep himself warm, called in Solomon his son, the young man who would one day replace him as king of Israel and gave him instructions on how he should live his life. He’s also going to ask for Solomon to deal with his enemies after he is gone. David ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 2:1-4

Denomination: Salvation Army