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Recap of 7/30/06 (1 Kings 10:1-29)
1. Solomon got caught up in the trappings of power, wealth, and fame. Little by little he was compromising the Word of God. Spiritual decay was going on under the surface (unfelt and unseen). His heart and his loyalties were divided.
2. The danger of wealth, acclaim, pleasure, luxury and ease is that we get too comfortable in this world and we forget that this world is not our home. We are citizens of heaven and are to conduct ourselves as such (Philippians 1:27; 3:17-20). When these things are our focus, the things of God become by comparison less valuable to us. When the things of God are valuable to us the wealth, acclaim, etc. become less important.
Sunday, July 30, 2006
Sunday, July 23, 2006
Success And Failure
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Recap of 7/23/06 (1 Kings 9:1-28)
1. Chapter 9 (and 10) explains in part how Solomon went from being wholly devoted to God in chapter three to becoming labeled an idolater in chapter 11. God comes to Solomon just past the midpoint of his reign. Solomon seems to be at a spiritual crossroads, a decisive moment in his life. God comes to warn him to be faithful, to walk in His ways. It seems that Solomon, instead of listening, had a gradual spiritual decline, his heart was divided, his loyalties mixed. He did not take one giant step away from the Lord, rather his fall was in the little steps, little decisions. As it is with us.
2. God promises His watch care over His people in the phrases “My name…My eyes…My heart.” (see 2 Chronicles 16:9 as a counter for 1 Peter 5:8)
3. God uses David as an example of one who was faithful, who walked in integrity and uprightness. Though David failed morally yet because he confessed his sin (Psalms 32 & 51) and was restored by god, his love for and devotion to God is the major characteristic of his life. Solomon’s failure would be greater for he would commit spiritual adultery.
Recap of 7/23/06 (1 Kings 9:1-28)
1. Chapter 9 (and 10) explains in part how Solomon went from being wholly devoted to God in chapter three to becoming labeled an idolater in chapter 11. God comes to Solomon just past the midpoint of his reign. Solomon seems to be at a spiritual crossroads, a decisive moment in his life. God comes to warn him to be faithful, to walk in His ways. It seems that Solomon, instead of listening, had a gradual spiritual decline, his heart was divided, his loyalties mixed. He did not take one giant step away from the Lord, rather his fall was in the little steps, little decisions. As it is with us.
2. God promises His watch care over His people in the phrases “My name…My eyes…My heart.” (see 2 Chronicles 16:9 as a counter for 1 Peter 5:8)
3. God uses David as an example of one who was faithful, who walked in integrity and uprightness. Though David failed morally yet because he confessed his sin (Psalms 32 & 51) and was restored by god, his love for and devotion to God is the major characteristic of his life. Solomon’s failure would be greater for he would commit spiritual adultery.
Sunday, July 16, 2006
Dedicated To God
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Recap of 7/16/06 (1 Kings 8:1-66)
The ark of the covenant (or the testimony) is brought into the Temple at the Temple’s
dedication. The ark represented to Israel a reminder of their sinfulness, of their need, of their responsibilities to God, of His graciousness. It was a reminder of the need for a blood atonement, which looked forward to the coming of Jesus Christ and His sacrifice on Calvary. Without the application of the blood of the sacrifice, it was only a throne of judgment. With the blood it
became a throne of mercy. Even as the cross was at once and the same time a throne of
judgment and a throne of mercy because the Savior shed His blood for all men to open the way to salvation by faith.
2. The cloud of God’s glorious presence filled the Temple, as it had the Tabernacle in a earlier day. John said that when Jesus came to the earth, we beheld God’s glory (John 1:14,15). Paul said that God’s glory resides in believers and we reflect it to the world in the increasing character of Jesus Christ in us (2 Cor. 3:4-18).
3. Solomon in his prayer recognizes that man is sinful and in need of God’s gracious forgiveness. (Rom. 3:10, 21).
Recap of 7/16/06 (1 Kings 8:1-66)
The ark of the covenant (or the testimony) is brought into the Temple at the Temple’s
dedication. The ark represented to Israel a reminder of their sinfulness, of their need, of their responsibilities to God, of His graciousness. It was a reminder of the need for a blood atonement, which looked forward to the coming of Jesus Christ and His sacrifice on Calvary. Without the application of the blood of the sacrifice, it was only a throne of judgment. With the blood it
became a throne of mercy. Even as the cross was at once and the same time a throne of
judgment and a throne of mercy because the Savior shed His blood for all men to open the way to salvation by faith.
2. The cloud of God’s glorious presence filled the Temple, as it had the Tabernacle in a earlier day. John said that when Jesus came to the earth, we beheld God’s glory (John 1:14,15). Paul said that God’s glory resides in believers and we reflect it to the world in the increasing character of Jesus Christ in us (2 Cor. 3:4-18).
3. Solomon in his prayer recognizes that man is sinful and in need of God’s gracious forgiveness. (Rom. 3:10, 21).
Sunday, July 09, 2006
What's Your Talent?
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Recap of 7/9/06 (1 Kings 7:1-51)
1. Two bronze pillars adorned the front of the Temple. They were named Jakim (“He [God] establishes) and Boaz (In Him [God] is strength). They were to be reminders to the king, the priests, and the people that God establishes them in all they do and that they needed to rely upon God for their strength. A reminder that is still relevant to God’s people today. A reminder that we are to find our stability and strength in God and not in ourselves.
2. God has given every believer a talent (even as Hurum in 1 Kings 7) that is ultimately to be used for Him. To use our talents for Him we must overcome the obstacles of ignorance, selfishness, our handicaps, fear, and impatience.
Recap of 7/9/06 (1 Kings 7:1-51)
1. Two bronze pillars adorned the front of the Temple. They were named Jakim (“He [God] establishes) and Boaz (In Him [God] is strength). They were to be reminders to the king, the priests, and the people that God establishes them in all they do and that they needed to rely upon God for their strength. A reminder that is still relevant to God’s people today. A reminder that we are to find our stability and strength in God and not in ourselves.
2. God has given every believer a talent (even as Hurum in 1 Kings 7) that is ultimately to be used for Him. To use our talents for Him we must overcome the obstacles of ignorance, selfishness, our handicaps, fear, and impatience.
Sunday, July 02, 2006
Sunday, June 25, 2006
Sunday, June 18, 2006
Sunday Morning Message from June 18, 2006
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Recap of 6/18/06 (1 Kings 6:1-38)
1. “It is essential to understand that the Temple was only a resident symbol to stimulate worship as a way of life. If you don’t comprehend that you miss the whole point of the Temple. Temples are symbols, not realities, just like the sacrifices and the Sabbath system were symbolic of greater realities.” (John MacArthur)
2. God reminds Solomon that it was not about walls, floors, ceiling, materials, not about going through the motions, but rather about where Solomon’s heart was and the hearts of the people of Israel. The Temple’s worth was in proportion to how much it stimulated true worship and obedience in the hearts of God’s king and people.
3. Today we are God’s temple (our bodies, I Cor. 6:19,20; our local church, I Cor. 3:16ff; the church universal, Eph. 2:19-22; 1 Peter 2:4ff), buildings made not of wood and stone but of character, witness, love, grace and obedience.
Recap of 6/18/06 (1 Kings 6:1-38)
1. “It is essential to understand that the Temple was only a resident symbol to stimulate worship as a way of life. If you don’t comprehend that you miss the whole point of the Temple. Temples are symbols, not realities, just like the sacrifices and the Sabbath system were symbolic of greater realities.” (John MacArthur)
2. God reminds Solomon that it was not about walls, floors, ceiling, materials, not about going through the motions, but rather about where Solomon’s heart was and the hearts of the people of Israel. The Temple’s worth was in proportion to how much it stimulated true worship and obedience in the hearts of God’s king and people.
3. Today we are God’s temple (our bodies, I Cor. 6:19,20; our local church, I Cor. 3:16ff; the church universal, Eph. 2:19-22; 1 Peter 2:4ff), buildings made not of wood and stone but of character, witness, love, grace and obedience.
Sunday, June 11, 2006
Sunday Morning Message from June 11, 2006
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Recap of 6/11/06 (1 Kings 5:1-18)
1. It was David’s dream to build the Temple, but God did not permit him to. God’s choice to build the Temple was Solomon and David did all he could in planning, preparing, and gathering materials to make the job that much easier for Solomon. Often God will allow us to fulfill our dreams but when He doesn’t, rather than complain or chaff at our misfortune, we must do the best job we can to prepare the person who will fulfill the dream. If we are fulfilling someone else’s dream we must not let them (or God) down.
2. David used his relationship with Hiram, King of Tyre, to influence him toward Israel’s God. God has put people in our sphere of influence so that we may have a part in revealing God to them.
3. God used people of many nations (believer and unbeliever alike) in the building of His Temple. This was an illustration of the fact that gentiles were to be recipients of the spiritual truths Israel had to share.
Recap of 6/11/06 (1 Kings 5:1-18)
1. It was David’s dream to build the Temple, but God did not permit him to. God’s choice to build the Temple was Solomon and David did all he could in planning, preparing, and gathering materials to make the job that much easier for Solomon. Often God will allow us to fulfill our dreams but when He doesn’t, rather than complain or chaff at our misfortune, we must do the best job we can to prepare the person who will fulfill the dream. If we are fulfilling someone else’s dream we must not let them (or God) down.
2. David used his relationship with Hiram, King of Tyre, to influence him toward Israel’s God. God has put people in our sphere of influence so that we may have a part in revealing God to them.
3. God used people of many nations (believer and unbeliever alike) in the building of His Temple. This was an illustration of the fact that gentiles were to be recipients of the spiritual truths Israel had to share.
Sunday, June 04, 2006
Sunday Morning Message from June 4, 2006
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Recap of 6/4/06 (1 Kings 4:1-34)
1. Wisdom (hokmah) in the Old Testament in its widest meaning meant “skill in craftsmanship or administration.” Applied to life it meant the “art of being successful.” For the believer this skill begins with the knowledge of God, focusing on Him, seeing life from His perspective.
2. One area in which Solomon exhibited wisdom was in the administration of his kingdom, with its eleven chief administrators and its twelve district governors.
3. Israel was safe, secure and prosperous and at peace with the surrounding nations, a peace purchased by David and his wars. Through David’s sacrifices Israel was able to enjoy unprecedented success.
4. Solomon had wide ranging interests in all of life (zoology, ornithology, ichthyology, & forestry). His wisdom and learning drew all the world to his door. We should strive to be well-rounded people, enjoying learning, pursuing education, doing what we love and loving what we’re doing.
Recap of 6/4/06 (1 Kings 4:1-34)
1. Wisdom (hokmah) in the Old Testament in its widest meaning meant “skill in craftsmanship or administration.” Applied to life it meant the “art of being successful.” For the believer this skill begins with the knowledge of God, focusing on Him, seeing life from His perspective.
2. One area in which Solomon exhibited wisdom was in the administration of his kingdom, with its eleven chief administrators and its twelve district governors.
3. Israel was safe, secure and prosperous and at peace with the surrounding nations, a peace purchased by David and his wars. Through David’s sacrifices Israel was able to enjoy unprecedented success.
4. Solomon had wide ranging interests in all of life (zoology, ornithology, ichthyology, & forestry). His wisdom and learning drew all the world to his door. We should strive to be well-rounded people, enjoying learning, pursuing education, doing what we love and loving what we’re doing.
Saturday, June 03, 2006
Friday, May 26, 2006
Sunday Morning Message from May 7th, 2006
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Recap of 5/7/06
1. David counsels his son Solomon to be aware of possible threats to the rule of God and of righteousness in Israel, especially Joab and Shimei.
2. David encourages Solomon to care for the family of Barzillai who cared for David’s needs when he was fleeing Absalom.
3. Belivers can live with hope and die without fear. The bible speaks of the death of believers in terms of “rest” and “sleep,” euphemisms which show that death holds no terror for believers. At death the spirit or soul of the believer goes immediately into the presence of God (2 Corinthians 5:6-8; Philippians 1:20-23; 1 Thessalonians 4:13ff; Luke 16:19ff) awaiting the resurrection.
4. At death the spirit or soul of the unbeliever goes immediately into hades (a temporary place of torment) where they await the resurrection of their bodies preceding the Great White Throne Judgment where they will be consigned to the Lake of Fire for all eternity (Luke 16:19ff; Revelation 20).
Recap of 5/7/06
1. David counsels his son Solomon to be aware of possible threats to the rule of God and of righteousness in Israel, especially Joab and Shimei.
2. David encourages Solomon to care for the family of Barzillai who cared for David’s needs when he was fleeing Absalom.
3. Belivers can live with hope and die without fear. The bible speaks of the death of believers in terms of “rest” and “sleep,” euphemisms which show that death holds no terror for believers. At death the spirit or soul of the believer goes immediately into the presence of God (2 Corinthians 5:6-8; Philippians 1:20-23; 1 Thessalonians 4:13ff; Luke 16:19ff) awaiting the resurrection.
4. At death the spirit or soul of the unbeliever goes immediately into hades (a temporary place of torment) where they await the resurrection of their bodies preceding the Great White Throne Judgment where they will be consigned to the Lake of Fire for all eternity (Luke 16:19ff; Revelation 20).
Sunday, May 14, 2006
Sunday Morning Message from May 14th, 2006
Mother's Day
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Recap of 5/14/06
1. Solomon deals with the threats to his kingdom (and thus a threat to God's rule).
2. Adonijah again tries to usurp the throne and is executed, ironically fulfilling David's call for a fourfold restitution from the rich man of 2 Samuel 12 (not knowing he was condemning himself). David and Bathsheba's baby died, Amnon, Absalom, and Adonijah were killed. There are consequences for sin, even forgiven sin.
3. Abiathar was removed from office, fulfilling God's Word in 1 Samuel
2:30-35 that the line of Eli the priest would be cut off.
4. Joab was called to account for the murders of Abner and Amasa. Shedding innocent blood polluted the land (Numbers 35:30-34), a stain that had to be removed.
5. Solomon deals wisely with Shimei (of the tribe of Benjamin, King Saul's
tribe) who condemned himself by treating Solomon's authority with contempt.
We unfortunately do not have the MP3 for this message. Below is the recap.
Recap of 5/14/06
1. Solomon deals with the threats to his kingdom (and thus a threat to God's rule).
2. Adonijah again tries to usurp the throne and is executed, ironically fulfilling David's call for a fourfold restitution from the rich man of 2 Samuel 12 (not knowing he was condemning himself). David and Bathsheba's baby died, Amnon, Absalom, and Adonijah were killed. There are consequences for sin, even forgiven sin.
3. Abiathar was removed from office, fulfilling God's Word in 1 Samuel
2:30-35 that the line of Eli the priest would be cut off.
4. Joab was called to account for the murders of Abner and Amasa. Shedding innocent blood polluted the land (Numbers 35:30-34), a stain that had to be removed.
5. Solomon deals wisely with Shimei (of the tribe of Benjamin, King Saul's
tribe) who condemned himself by treating Solomon's authority with contempt.
Wednesday, May 03, 2006
Sunday Morning Message from April 30th, 2006
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Recap of 4/30/06
1. David, knowing that death is near, prepares his son Solomon for his future responsibilities.
2. He first impresses upon Solomon his need to put God first in his life, to attend to his spiritual life. For Solomon to make good decisions and to have the courage to follow through on them he must know the Word of God and walk in His ways.
3. We must likewise prepare our children for life by teaching them: to love God and value the Word of God; to have good work habits; to value character above looks, popularity, etc.; what authentic biblical manhood and woman hood is; to delay gratification by respecting time tags (certain experiences are meant to be saved for certain stages of life); self-control; to avoid sexually charged situations and to anticipate dangerous situations.
Recap of 4/30/06
1. David, knowing that death is near, prepares his son Solomon for his future responsibilities.
2. He first impresses upon Solomon his need to put God first in his life, to attend to his spiritual life. For Solomon to make good decisions and to have the courage to follow through on them he must know the Word of God and walk in His ways.
3. We must likewise prepare our children for life by teaching them: to love God and value the Word of God; to have good work habits; to value character above looks, popularity, etc.; what authentic biblical manhood and woman hood is; to delay gratification by respecting time tags (certain experiences are meant to be saved for certain stages of life); self-control; to avoid sexually charged situations and to anticipate dangerous situations.
Sunday, April 23, 2006
How to burn our sermon mp3 files to an audio CD
A couple folks have asked me how to do various things with our sermon mp3 files. It should be relatively easy for you to make a CD of a sermon which you can then listen to in your car or home CD player. You will need a CD burner drive installed in your computer, but those are pretty common today. Windows Media Player (free to download from microsoft.com if it didn't come installed on your computer) works with most CD burners and is able to make both data (mp3 file) CDs and audio/music CDs that you can play in a CD player. Here are some pictures to try and make the process a little easier. Please note that the pictures show WMP version 10. Also, you'll probably only fit one sermon on an audio CD.
Bring up the sermon mp3 file in the left pane (either in Now Playing or Library), then select the "Burn List" on the right side. This will allow you to drag the file you wish to burn over from the left side to the right side (see below)
Now select the "Burn" tab at the top middle.
Choose the burn list on the drop-down menu on the left, then select "Audio CD" under your CD burner drive on the right. [Here is where you would select "Data CD" if you wanted to make an mp3 disk to play in another computer, or some DVD players -- you can fit more than a year's worth on one disk, but it will not play in a normal CD player.] If you don't see any drives available on the right drop-down menu, your burner may not be installed correctly, or not setup for use with WMP... if so, you've probably got Nero or Roxio CD burning software installed. Both of these programs also allow you to make audio CDs from mp3 files. The key is to choose Audio instead of Data.
I hope this little bit of info helps some. If you have any questions, just post a comment using the link below, or send me an email at mat at delriobiblechurch dot com.
Bring up the sermon mp3 file in the left pane (either in Now Playing or Library), then select the "Burn List" on the right side. This will allow you to drag the file you wish to burn over from the left side to the right side (see below)
Now select the "Burn" tab at the top middle.
Choose the burn list on the drop-down menu on the left, then select "Audio CD" under your CD burner drive on the right. [Here is where you would select "Data CD" if you wanted to make an mp3 disk to play in another computer, or some DVD players -- you can fit more than a year's worth on one disk, but it will not play in a normal CD player.] If you don't see any drives available on the right drop-down menu, your burner may not be installed correctly, or not setup for use with WMP... if so, you've probably got Nero or Roxio CD burning software installed. Both of these programs also allow you to make audio CDs from mp3 files. The key is to choose Audio instead of Data.
I hope this little bit of info helps some. If you have any questions, just post a comment using the link below, or send me an email at mat at delriobiblechurch dot com.
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