Reformed Bible Church, Central Virginia

Now that the Temple is completed Solomon prays. This is the Twenty Third Sermon in the series, The Kingdom Established, an exposition on First Book of the Kings and the reign of King Solomon.

The promise to pour out the Spirit of God at Pentecost was the last installment of God's plan to rescue the world from Adam's fall.This sermon concludes the Resurrection series of the Lord Christ and the victory of the promised Messiah.

Having defeated sin, death and the grave, Christ now ascends to the Throne room of God to receive His dominion reward.This sermon series continues to focus on the Resurrection message of the Lord Christ and the victory of the promised Messiah.

As the victorious King, Christ now peruses His dominion conquestThis sermon series continues to focus on the Resurrection message of the Lord Christ and the victory of the promised Messiah.

Christianity stands or falls on the fact of the Resurrection of the Lord Christ from the dead. This is the centrality of the Christian faith, the establishment of Christendom, and the Hope of mankind.This sermon series continues to foucus on the Resurrection message of the Lord Christ and the victory of the promised Messiah.

The Triumphal entry of the LORD into the Holy City was a testimony of His enthronement as the Legitimate King of the Universe. But it was much more. It was call for Justice, and the re-establishment of the global order that could only come by the Lawgiver Judge and King, Jesus the Christ. This sermon series focuses on the Resurrection message of the Lord Christ and the victory of the promised Messiah.

The Word of God sets forth a message of hope for a lost and dying humanity. It is a simple message, and yet, it has often been twisted by prideful men who have sought to corrupt the integrity of the Gospel.

Solomon's prayer of praise and thanksgiving now asks God for His continued presence and forgiveness as Israel looks toward, and honors the Temple, that Solomon has constructed.This is the Twenty Second Sermon in the Series "The Kingdom Established"; An exposition on the First Book of the Kings.

While Solomon exalts God in a national prayer of thanksgiving and exhortation, he asks a fundamental question; the answer of which would change the course of History when it was actually realized in the incarnation of the Messiah.This is the Twenty First Sermon in the Series "The Kingdom Established"; An exposition on the First Book of the Kings.

Now that the construction of the Temple and Solomon's house is completed, and the Ark situated its final resting place, Solomon addresses the people in prayerful praise and supplication before God.This is the Twentieth Sermon in the Series "The Kingdom Established"; An exposition on the First Book of the Kings.

The Temple now completed; Solomon focuses upon his house. This is the Nineteenth Sermon in the Series The Kingdom Established; An exposition on the First Book of the Kings.

Preparation having been made, the actual work to construct the temple begins.This is the Eighteenth Sermon in the Series The Kingdom Established; An exposition on the First Book of the Kings.

Now that Solomon has established his entire leadership team complete with his trusted confidants, he is blessed by the offer of Hiram, king of Tyre, to assist with the task of building the Temple. This is the Seventeenth Sermon in the Series The Kingdom Established; An exposition on the First Book of the Kings.

Established as Lawgiver and Judge before Isreal and many nations of the known world, Solomon is now poised to declare his undisputed position as King as he builds his leadership team.This is the Sixteenth Sermon in the Series the Kingdom Established; An exposition on the First Book of the Kings.

Solomon now exhibits for both Isreal and the entire world, his great wisdom as he performs his duty as the Righteous Judge. This is the Fifteenth Sermon in the Series the Kingdom Established; An exposition on the First Book of the Kings.

After praising and thanking God for His merciful providence, Solomon now answers the LORD as to what He would give to the young King. This is the Fourteenth Sermon in the Series the Kingdom Established; An exposition on the First Book of the Kings.

Now upon the throne of his father, Solomon shows the validity of his reign, by the sincerity of his humility. This is the Thirteenth Sermon in the Series the Kingdom Established; An exposition on the First Book of the Kings.

Continuing our series on First King, Solomon enlarges his Kingdom by taking to wife the daughter of Pharaoh. This is the Twelfth Sermon in the Series the Kingdom Established; An exposition on the First Book of the Kings.

Historically the congregation of the saints led the world in the pursuit of God's Righteousness. Whenever the Church was faithful, it was effective. Once She departed from fidelity, She became inert. As we enter into the New Year we do so with renewed hope to take the Cultural mandate to the nations.

The Creeds of Christendom were crafted to ensure the Kingdom's integrity and expansion. One of the results of these creeds was to safeguard against the tyrannical encroachment of man against the Lawful Majesty and Rule of Christ.

One of the many effects of the Incarnation was the re-capitalization of the culture through Godly stewardship. It was through the stewardship of God's world, a commission given to the Elect, that would build the Kingdom of God on earth in time and in history.

The Incarnation was the realization of the forgiveness of sins and the complete overhaul of civilization that had been promised by the Prophets. But that forgiveness was more than a concept. It was to be a reality shown first by God through Christ, and then within the congregation of His people.

As the world engters into the Advent Season we look to the Incarnation of the Son of God, as our only hope of personal salvation and the restoration of the world in righteousness.

The American Holiday of Thanksgiving should remind us that we ought to give thanks at all seasons, to the One True God, and not just during the Holiday season.

The American Holiday of Thanksgiving should remind us that we ought to give thanks at all seasons, to the One True God, and not just during the Holiday season.

One of the missions of the Church, aside from the interaction and transformation of the culture, is the education, care and admonition of the congregation. Today we focus upon that mission and its desire for the cure of souls.

Each year, in commemoration of the Reformation, we pause from our regular series to contemplate the transformational impact of the European Reformation and its enduring legacy for the building of Christendom and the nations of Western civilization. This is part two of a two-part series focusing on the Reformation going forward.

Each year, in commemoration of the Reformation, we pause from our regular series to contemplate the transformational impact of the European Reformation and its enduring legacy for the building of Christendom and the nations of Western civilization. This is Part 1of a Two Part Series.

The structure of any societal system, if it is to endure under the protection of God, must adherer to the Oneness of God's Law and His Holy Purpose.--This is the Eleventh Sermon in the series, The Kingdom Established- an exposition on the First Book of the Kings, and the Reign of King Solomon.

The structure of any societal system, if it is to endure under the protection of God, must adherer to the Oneness of God's Law and His Holy Purpose.This is the Eleventh Sermon in the series, The Kingdom Established; an exposition on the First Book of the Kings, and the Reign of King Solomon.

Now that Solomon has removed Adonijah, Abiathar and Joab from threatening the integrity of the Kingdom, Solomon now turns his attention to the blasphemer Shimei, in order to make a full end of the schism.--This is the Tenth Sermon in the series, The Kingdom Established- an exposition on the First Book of the Kings, and the Reign of King Solomon.

Now that Solomon has removed Adonijah, Abiathar and Joab from threatening the integrity of the Kingdom, Solomon now turns his attention to the blasphemer Shimei, in order to make a full end of the schism.This is the Tenth Sermon in the series, The Kingdom Established; an exposition on the First Book of the Kings, and the Reign of King Solomon.

Now that Solomon has removed the threat of Adonijah, he must contend with the treasonous Joab.--This is the Ninth Sermon in the series, The Kingdom Established- an exposition on the First Book of the Kings, and the Reign of King Solomon.

Now that Solomon has removed the threat of Adonijah, he must contend with the treasonous Joab.This is the Ninth Sermon in the series, The Kingdom Established; an exposition on the First Book of the Kings, and the Reign of King Solomon.

Even though the kingdom seems to be at rest, Adonijah still has a plan to overtake the king, through subtilty and cunning.--This is the Eighth Sermon in the series, The Kingdom Established- an exposition on the First Book of the Kings, and the Reign of King Solomon.

Even though the kingdom seems to be at rest, Adonijah still has a plan to overtake the king, through subtilty and cunning.This is the Eighth Sermon in the series, The Kingdom Established; an exposition on the First Book of the Kings, and the Reign of King Solomon.

Now that both Solomon and the people were admonished by David, he breaks forth into a magnificent thanksgiving praise, in honor of the God of his salvation.--This is the Seventh Sermon in the series, The Kingdom Established- an exposition on the First Book of the Kings, and the Reign of King Solomon.

Now that both Solomon and the people were admonished by David, he breaks forth into a magnificent thanksgiving praise, in honor of the God of his salvation.This is the Seventh Sermon in the series, The Kingdom Established; an exposition on the First Book of the Kings, and the Reign of King Solomon.

Once David gives the pattern of the Temple to Solomon, in addition to his final counsel, he admonishes the people.--This is the Sixth Sermon in the series, The Kingdom Established- an exposition on the First Book of the Kings, and the Reign of King Solomon.

Once David gives the pattern of the Temple to Solomon, in addition to his final counsel, he admonishes the people.This is the Sixth Sermon in the series, The Kingdom Established; an exposition on the First Book of the Kings, and the Reign of King Solomon.

This sermon looks back to discover some of the particulars of David's counsel to Solomon just before his death, expressly concerning the pattern of the Temple.--This is the Fifth Sermon in the series, The Kingdom Established- an exposition on the First Book of the Kings, and the Reign of King Solomon.

This sermon looks back to discover some of the particulars of David's counsel to Solomon just before his death, expressly concerning the pattern of the Temple.--This is the Fifth Sermon in the series, The Kingdom Established- an exposition on the First Book of the Kings, and the Reign of King Solomon.

This sermon looks back to discover some of the particulars of David's counsel to Solomon just before his death, expressly concerning the pattern of the Temple.This is the Fifth Sermon in the series, The Kingdom Established; an exposition on the First Book of the Kings, and the Reign of King Solomon.

Now that Solomon is coronated and publicly declared as king over Israel and Judah, David gives his beloved son his final counsel.--This is the Fourth Sermon in the series, The Kingdom Established- an exposition on the First Book of the Kings, and the Reign of King Solomon.

Now that Solomon is coronated and publicly declared as king over Israel and Judah, David gives his beloved son his final counsel.--This is the Fourth Sermon in the series, The Kingdom Established- an exposition on the First Book of the Kings, and the Reign of King Solomon.

Now that Solomon is coronated and publicly declared as king over Israel and Judah, David gives his beloved son his final counsel.This is the Fourth Sermon in the series, The Kingdom Established; an exposition on the First Book of the Kings, and the Reign of King Solomon.

Once Solomon is publicly declared as David's choice for the Throne, the young king is coronated, sealing his legitimacy before God and the nation of Israel.--This is the Third Sermon in the series, The Kingdom Established- an exposition on the First Book of the Kings, and the Reign of King Solomon.

Once Solomon is publicly declared as David's choice for the Throne, the young king is coronated, sealing his legitimacy before God and the nation of Israel.--This is the Third Sermon in the series, The Kingdom Established- an exposition on the First Book of the Kings, and the Reign of King Solomon.

Once Solomon is publicly declared as David's choice for the Throne, the young king is coronated, sealing his legitimacy before God and the nation of Israel.This is the Third Sermon in the series, The Kingdom Established; an exposition on the First Book of the Kings, and the Reign of King Solomon.

Treachery, rebellion, deceit and schism will never be tolerated against the Lord and against His anointed. Like Absalom before him, Adonijah's rebellion is discovered, forcing king David to make a public declaration that Solomon will be king.--This is the Second Sermon in the series, The Kingdom Established- an exposition on the First Book of the Kings, and the Reign of King Solomon.