1 Kings
1 Kings
Making Progress
1 Kings 15:1-24 | Wed, Jul 31, 2024 | Bill Buffington

In this study, we will look at king Asa and his life before God. He was a king that started well, struggled in the middle, and though he didn’t finish the way we would like to see, he never fell victim to idolatry, and God counted him as one of the good kings. We will learn about the importance of keeping our foot on the gas in our walk with God, balanced out with God‘s graciousness towards us.

From Bad to Worse
1 Kings 15:25-16:34 | Wed, Aug 07, 2024 | Bill Buffington

In this message, we will see while Asa reigned in Judah for 41 years, Israel would have several kings and they seem to go from bad to worse. It is often true that wicked leaders beget wicked leaders. We will also see that wicked leaders produce wicked followers. We should be very careful who we elect as our leaders.

From Faith to Faith
1 Kings 17:1-24 | Wed, Aug 14, 2024 | Bill Buffington

In this message, we will see faith tested in a few different ways. We will learn that God will sometimes move us from comfort back into a place where we are depending on Him by faith. This message will also challenge us to consider how faithful we have been and are being to the Lord. He is faithful 100%.

Time to Make a Decision
1 Kings 18:1-46 | Wed, Aug 21, 2024 | Bill Buffington

In this message, Elijah will challenge King Ahab, the prophets of Baal, and the people of Israel to make a decision as to who they will worship. He makes a very good argument for why we should not worship idols, but only the true and living God.

Mountains and Valleys
1 Kings 19:1-21 | Wed, Aug 28, 2024 | Bill Buffington

Last week we saw Elijah on the mountain top having a wonderful victory over king Ahab and the prophets of Baal. This week we see what it looks like in the valley. He will struggle with depression, loneliness, and even a desire to die. May God minister to our hearts as we see how he deals with his prophet.

Lord Over All
1 Kings 20:1-30 | Wed, Sep 04, 2024 | Bill Buffington

In this study, we will see God demonstrate to an ungodly king that He is not just the Lord of the mountains or the Lord of the valleys, but He is Lord over all.

Making Deals with the Enemy
1 Kings 20:31-42 | Wed, Sep 11, 2024 | Bill Buffington

In tonight's study, we will learn the danger of compromising with the enemy. We will also learn some principles that will help us obey God quickly and completely.

God of All Mercy
1 Kings 21:1-29 | Wed, Sep 18, 2024 | Bill Buffington

In this message, we will see the wrong kind of power couple. Ahab and Jezebel come together in the most wicked of ways. While Ahab was one of the most wicked kings in Israel’s history, God uses him to show us how merciful He can be.

You Can’t Handle the Truth
1 Kings 22:1-28 | Wed, Sep 25, 2024 | Bill Buffington

In this message we will be challenged to consider how we respond to the truth. We see a wicked king who not only hates those who speak the truth, but has surrounded himself with those who say what he wants to hear. Hopefully, we will come to see the value of the truth and those who speak the truth, even when it is not favorable.

You Can’t Handle The Truth PT.2
1 Kings 22:29-53 | Wed, Oct 09, 2024 | Bill Buffington

In this message we will be challenged to consider how we respond to the truth. We see a wicked king who not only hates those who speak the truth, but has surrounded himself with those who say what he wants to hear. Hopefully, we will come to see the value of the truth and those who speak the truth, even when it is not favorable.