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  • Lust For Power - Adonijah Series

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 19, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,869 views

    There is a fierce lust for power in every sphere of life these days, that includes the Christian circle as well.

    Adonijah ! 1 King 1:50”Now Adonijah was afraid of Solomon; so he arose, and went and took hold of the horns of the altar.” There is a fierce lust for power in every sphere of life these days, that includes the Christian circle as well. The society is awash with brazen disregard for ...read more

  • We Don't Need More Pretenders Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 3, 2016
     | 5,123 views

    Adonijah, one of the sons of David, set himself up to be the King of Israel. However he was a pretender who constantly sought to tha short-cuts. This passage reminds us that, in God's kingdom, we don't need more pretenders.

    You can listen to the full message here:- http://www.nec.org.au/listen-to-a-sermon-series/kings-series/ Message 1 Kings 1:5-2:10 “We Don’t Need More Pretenders” Last week we learnt two important truths about 1 & 2 Kings. That the book gives us a very selective account history … 400 years covered ...read more

  • Attempted Coup (1 Kings 1)

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 13, 2025
     | 44 views

    Do churches face coups? What can we learn from an attempted coup? Let's look at 1 Kings 1.

    Is political leadership still today exercised by people pushing and shoving? Do leaders of nations still like to impose their will rather than act in humble self-sacrifice? Let’s look at 1 Kings 1. In his old age, how did David remain warm in bed at night? Was it a purely platonic ...read more

  • The Horns Of The Altar

    Contributed by Darin Gary on Sep 25, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 22,975 views

    Adonijah sought mercy and forgiveness while gripping the horns of the altar of sacrifice in the tabernacle. King Solomon had mercy upon his step-brother Adonijah. However...

    The Horns of the Altar (1 Kings 1:47-53) “…the king’s servants have gone to bless our lord King David, saying: ‘May God make the name of Solomon better than your name, and may He make his throne greater than your throne’ Then, the king bowed himself on the bed. [48] Also, the king said thus: ...read more

  • Cracks

    Contributed by Matt Williams on Feb 8, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,870 views

    In 1 Kings, we see the story of a decline of a nation. They go from being a wealthy favored nation to losing it all and becoming slaves. There is much we can learn from this historic book of the Bible.

    Introduction: 1 Kings is written about events that happened about 1000 BC. Life was very different then which makes some of what we read in 1 Kings hard to understand and relate to. Even so, there is much that we can learn from this historical book of the Bible. In it we see the story of decline of ...read more

  • My Three Sons

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 7, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,574 views

    Dramatic monologue as if David were speaking: he starved emotionally his son Adonijah, he indulged his son Solomon, and he distanced himself from his son Absalom.

    "Bless the Lord, 0 my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name. Bless the Lord, 0 my soul, and do not forget all his benefits ... as a father has compassion for his children, so the Lord has compassion for those who fear him." As a father has compassion for his children … When I first ...read more

  • Ms. Israel

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 21, 2018
     | 7,275 views

    A study in the book of 1 Kings 1: 1 – 53

    1 Kings 1: 1 – 53 Ms. Israel 1 Now King David was old, advanced in years; and they put covers on him, but he could not get warm. 2 Therefore his servants said to him, “Let a young woman, a virgin, be sought for our lord the king, and let her stand before the king, and let her care for him; and let ...read more

  • David In His Old Age Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 5, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,440 views

    First Kings 1:1-10 shows us what happens when we wrongly desire preeminence.

    Scripture Last week, we concluded our study of 2 Samuel but not of “The Life of David.” The first one and a half chapters of 1 Kings tells us about the sunset of David’s life. Let’s read about David in his old age in 1Kings 1:1-10: 1 Now King David was old and advanced in years. And although ...read more

  • David's Son Solomon Anointed As King Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 12, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,219 views

    First Kings 1:11-53 shows us the coronation of God's king.

    Scripture We are coming to the conclusion in our study of “The Life of David.” In the final days of his life, David’s son Adonijah set himself up as the new king over all Israel. That prompted a crisis because God’s choice for David’s successor was not David’s son Adonijah but David’s other son ...read more

  • David Makes Solomon King Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 8, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 12,945 views

    Lessons from the end of David’s life.

    Introduction: A. A precocious 10 year-old asked her grandmother, “Grandma, how old are you?” 1. Well, honey, when you’re my age, you don’t share your age with just anybody.” 2. “Please, I won’t tell,” said the granddaughter. 3. “No, it’s my secret,” said her grandmother. 4. About 20 minutes ...read more

  • The Complications Of Neglect Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 7, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,618 views

    Although doing nothing can sometimes be the best choice, more often people do nothing, not out of choice, but out of fear, neglect, or procrastination; as a result, others needlessly suffer.

    The Complications of Neglect (I Kings 1) Reception Grade (how my people responded; alertness, compliments, relevance, etc.): A+ 1. One of the lowest feelings in life is when we create problems for other people. 2. Back when I was in college…ECAP…Jim typed up key punch cards….one computer for ...read more

  • Pick A Side

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Oct 16, 2021
     | 4,217 views

    As the world grows ever darker, there will be more and more pressure to capitulate to it's demands. As those who profess faith in Jesus Christ it is essential that we follow Him.

    Pick a Side Text: 1 Kings 1:1-9 Well good morning everyone. I want to thank you all once again for having me fill in for Pastor Tony. It’s always a privilege to be here with you all, and I’m so very grateful for the opportunity to share God’s Word with you this morning. We’re going to be ...read more

  • Walk In His Ways (1 Kings 2)

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 13, 2025
     | 218 views

    How similar are David's words to those of Jesus in one respect? Let's look at 1 Kings 2.

    Was David’s advice to Solomon similar to what Jesus taught in the sermon on the mount? Let’s look at 1 Kings 2. What advice did David give to his son Solomon in his last days? Now the days of David drew near that he should die, and he charged Solomon his son, saying: “I go the way of all the ...read more

  • The Teflon Don

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 23, 2018
     | 5,410 views

    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

  • Grab Hold Of The Horns Of The Altar

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 19, 2022
     | 2,222 views

    One son to succeed to the throne. Another son was chosen.

    Adonijah was David's 4th son and the logical choice to succeed to the throne. He was half-brother to Solomon. Adonijah and Joab (the general) planned to take the throne. However, David declared Solomon the king. Joab and Adonijah went to the altar for safety, but judgment had come. Joab feared ...read more