Category: 2022 Sermons

Sermon Audio: David’s Death
Speaker: Pastor Val Watkins
Scripture Text: I Kings 2:1-11
Duration: 25:42
Size: 17.6 MB

The Life of David
David’s Death
I Kings 2:1-11

Today, we learn about David’s charge to Solomon and his death.

As David came to the end of his life, he told his son Solomon how to live his life in such a way that it would not be wasted.

I. Remember That All People Die (I Kings 2:10-11)
David’s death is a reminder to us that all people die. I am going to die. You are going to die. We are all going to die (unless Jesus returns before our death).

II. Act Wisely in Kingdom Matters (I Kings 2:5-9)
Thus, it was a reminder to all people that God will punish those who attack him or his representative on earth.

It seems to me that David’s instructions to Solomon regarding these three men had to with his government of God’s kingdom.

III. Live by God’s Word (I Kings 2:1-4)
Again, I ask: What would you say if you had an opportunity to give your final words?

Sadly, however, David’s sons did not obey God and his word. The earthly kingdom of David eventually fell.

The only way to keep yourself from wasting your life and making it count is to live by the word of God.

Sermon Audio: David’s Son Solomon Anointed as King
Speaker: Pastor Val Watkins
Scripture Text: I Kings 1:11-53
Duration: 25:16
Size: 17.3 MB

The Life of David
David’s Son Solomon Anointed as King
I Kings 1:11-53

Today we learn how David resolved this crisis and had his son Solomon anointed as king over Israel.

An outsider’s view is often different than an insider’s view.

I. The Countering of the Conspiracy (I Kings 1:11-27)
Nathan knew that God told David that Solomon was to be the next king over Israel.

II. The Prescription for the Ceremony (I Kings 1:28-37)
Nathan’s plan worked. King David swore a second oath to Bathsheba insisting that he would fulfill his first oath to make Solomon king.

David carried out God’s will to have Solomon succeed him as king when he gave them instructions about the ceremony.

III. The Crowning of the King (I Kings 1:38-40)
Every person faces the same choice today. Who will be our king? Will it be Jesus? Or will it be some rival to Jesus?

IV. The Submission to the King (I Kings 1:41-53)
This was awkward. Adonijah’s guests suddenly knew that they had backed the wrong horse. They couldn’t get out of En-rogel fast enough.

However, when Adonijah realized that his rebellion had been exposed, he threw himself on the mercy of God and his anointed king.