Zechariah 11:1-17 (Good Shepherd VS Wicked Shepherd)

In this message, Job reflects back to his life before disaster struck him. We see as he looks back that he was a godly man indeed. The question is this. Was God with him before? Is God with him now?

In this message, we will look at part two of the end of disobedience. As the book of 2 Kings comes to an end, yet once more we will be reminded of the consequence of not obeying God. I pray that we would take from this lesson, the encouragement to heed God‘s word and enjoy His blessing rather than disobey and receive his discipline.

In this study of second kings 15 we will look at seven kings from Israel and Judah. From each king, we will take lessons that I hope will help us in our submission and surrender to the King of Kings and Lord of Lords, Jesus.

In this study, we will see the fall of Jerusalem. After many warnings from the prophets, they have reached the point of no return. God had spoken through His prophets the judgment that was surely to come, and it is here. We will learn a powerful lesson tonight on the fruit of disobedience. While obedience brings blessing, disobedience brings disaster.

In this message, we will see the fall of Judah. As we look at the cause of Judah‘s fall, my prayer is that we will learn from the errors of those who have gone before us. The scripture says “these things are written for our learning”. As we watch them fall, may we stand strong, in obedience to the Lord.

In this message, we will continue to look at King Josiah. Not only did he lead the nation back to The Lord as he received a copy of the word of God, but he also made sure that it would be very difficult for them to go back to the things that Caused them to sin against the Lord. We will learn important principles on not just departing from sin, but making sure that there is no turning back.

In this message, we see King Josiah become king at eight years of age. He was young, but came into his own relationship with the Lord early in life. This allowed him to be used by God in a powerful way, even as a young man. We will be encouraged tonight as we look at some of the traits and characteristics that make young people useful in God‘s hands.

In this message, we will see Manasseh undo everything his father had accomplished. Hezekiah led reforms that removed idolatry and put the nation back into a good place with God. His son Manasseh brings back every ungodly thing his father had removed and even goes beyond that himself. We will learn tonight to be careful that we are not losing ground in our relationship with God. We don’t want to welcome back the things that we removed when we were in compliance and obedience to the Lord. Forward, not backward, forever.

In this message, we will be reminded of the fact that times of prosperity and blessing can be dangerous for the people of God. Historically, when God‘s people have been in trouble, oppressed, or in danger, they run to the Lord. But, in times of prosperity and blessing, they often forget the Lord that brought prosperity and blessing. We will learn from Hezekiah‘s mistake in this area tonight to remain worshipful and thankful when God has blessed and prospered us.