2 Chronicles Foreword

Sermon on 2 Chronicles 1:7

"WHAT DO YOU WANT FROM GOD?" Intro. Solomon has ascended to the throne and he has gathered the people to Gibeon where the tabernacle still stood with the ancient brazen altar, that was made by Bazaleel at the time of Moses. There he offered a thousand sacrifices to the Lord. I. THAT NIGHT THE LORD CAME TO HIM AND SAID, "ASK, WHAT SHALL I GIVE YOU?" A. Have you ever wondered what ...

Sermon on 2 Chronicles 6:10

"THE GOD OF HIS WORD." Intro. The temple has been completed in all of its glory. The nation has gathered for the dedication services, and Solomon is addressing the people. I. SOLOMON'S ADDRESS TO THE PEOPLE. A. "Blessed be the Lord God of Israel who has fulfilled the word that He spoke to my father." 1. This building stands here as a monument to the faithfulness of God to keep H...

Sermon on 2 Chronicles 7:13,14

"NATIONAL SICKNESS - ITS CAUSE AND CURE" Intro: Our nation is obviously sick. Democratic convention; racial strife; riots; rising crime rates; extensive drug use; loosening of moral standards; all are symptoms. Where were the peace marchers when Czechoslovakia was invaded? When the strongest nation in the world cannot pay its debts? I. NATIONAL SICKNESS - ITS CAUSE. A. Solomon's...

Sermon on 2 Chronicles 7:14

"WILL HEAR FROM HEAVEN" Intro: This passage of scripture is God's direct response to Solomon's prayer of dedication of the Temple. I. "I WILL HEAR FROM HEAVEN." A. This is a glorious promise of God. 1. It always amazes me that God will listen to me when I pray. a. I sometimes have a hard time getting people to listen to me. 1. I find myself talking and no one listening. 2. As...

Sermon on 2 Chronicles 7:14

"GOD'S PRESCRIPTION FOR A SICK NATION" I. THE OCCASION. A. This passage is God's answer to Solomon's prayer. (verse 12). B. The prayer was offered at the dedication of the temple. 1. The desire of King David has been fulfilled. 2. After seven years of labor by over 30,000 workers, and the expenditure of millions of dollars, the house now stands in all its glory. C. The day of...

Sermon on 2 Chronicles 7:14

"GOD'S REMEDY FOR A SICK NATION" Intro: The nation is sick. I. SYMPTOMS OF THE SICKNESS. A. Rising crime rate...11% increase first 6 mos. 1. Danger of walking down the street in the Capitol. B. Unrest on our campuses. 1. The wanton destruction of property. 2. The disrespect for authority. 3. Many times led by professors. a. Our inability to get rid of these professors. b. ...

Sermon on 2 Chronicles 7:14

"GOD'S REMEDY FOR A SICK NATION" Intro. For seven years they have been building the temple on Mount Moriah and it is now completed. The time has come to dedicate the Temple, and the people have gathered together for this special occasion. Solomon is kneeling on a small platform that has been built for the occasion and his hands are lifted toward heaven as he offers this prayer. I....

Sermon on 2 Chronicles 9:1

"THE QUEEN OF SHEBA." Intro. Chapter nine tells us of the visit paid to Solomon by the queen of Sheba. We are told that she had heard of his fame and she came to prove for herself if all that she had heard was actually true. We are told that his wisdom exceeded all men and that his fame had been known in all of the surrounding nations. She asked him many difficult questions and Sol...

Sermon on 2 Chronicles 9:1-8

I. VISIT OF SOLOMON BY QUEEN OF SHEBA. A. Purpose of visit - vs. 1. B. Discovery of visit - vs. 2-4. C. Result of visit - vs. 8. II. "LET YOUR LIGHT SO SHINE." A. Fine balance of believer's life. 1. Righteousness and humility. 2. Qualities. a. Impossible to consciously display them. b. Some people attempt to display righteousness. 1. By their dress. 2. In their worship. ...

Sermon on 2 Chronicles 12:14

"SEEKING THE LORD" Intro: King Reheboam was a disappointment. Though his father Solomon was wise, he was very foolish, and because of his folly the kingdom was divided. When we see a man who has been given splendid advantages and opportunities yet ends up a failure, the question arises how did he fail? I. "AND HE DID EVIL." A. Followed bad counsel. 1. "Blessed is the man who wal...

Sermon on 2 Chronicles 13:12

"FIGHTING AGAINST GOD." Intro. Abijah is the grandson of Solomon, the great grandson of David, and he is now king over the southern kingdom of Judah. Almost immediately Jeroboam the king of Israel declares war against him. As they come against one another to battle, Abijah stands on the top of the mountain and addresses the men from the Northern kingdom. He tells them that they hav...

Sermon on 2 Chronicles 14:11

"HELP US O LORD" Intro: At the beginning of his reign, Asa was a good king. He instituted spiritual reforms, he had an army of 450 thousand men. Word came that their land was being invaded by Zerah, the Ethiopian, with a million men and 300 chariots. I. "AND ASA CRIED UNTO THE LORD HIS GOD." A. This is the wisest thing he could do. 1. Whenever you are faced with insurmountable o...

Sermon on 2 Chronicles 14:11

"THE STATEMENT OF FAITH" I. "IT IS NOTHING WITH THEE TO HELP." A. How able is God? 1. What are His limitations? 2. "Now unto Him who is able to keep you." 3. "Now unto Him who is able to do exceeding." B. How strong is God? 1. Developing rockets with million pound thrust into orbit - 14 ton space ship travel at 7 miles per second. 2. Earth weighs an estimated 6,000 million t...

Sermon on 2 Chronicles 15:2

I. THE LORD IS WITH YOU WHILE YOU BE WITH HIM. A. God desires fellowship with us. B. God desires to help us. 1. As much as we allow Him, He will bless us. C. This is a glorious promise. 1. We need fear nothing for - 2. We can face any problem for - D. Lord was with Adam until sin entered. E. Lord with Samson until vow broken. 1. In every case, man makes the break. F. Marve...

Sermon on 2 Chronicles 16:7-9

"RELYING ON GOD" I. THE IMPORTANCE OF RELYING ON GOD. A. Asa began his career as king with spiritual reformation. 1. He rid the land of the images and places of worship of the false gods. 2. He ordered the people to worship Jehovah and to keep his law. B. The Ethiopians invaded the land with a huge host of one million men and 300 chariots. 1. King Asa relied on the Lord. a. H...

Sermon on 2 Chronicles 16:9

"HOW GOD GIVES" I. HOW MAN GIVES . . . 3 BASIC TYPES. A. Those who are urged and properly impressed. B. Those who desire and wait only to hear need. C. Those who are looking for place to invest. II. HOW GOD GIVES. A. Some imagine He gives as first. B. Others think as second. C. Text reveals that third comes closest. 1. God has certain desires toward earth. 2. He wants to d...

Sermon on 2 Chronicles 16:9

"THE GOODNESS OF OUR GOD" I. ASA'S EXPERIENCE OF THE GOODNESS OF GOD. A. It was in the beginning of his reign. 1. The Ethiopians had come against him 1 million strong. 2. He was weak, and he knew it. 3. He cried unto the Lord. a. "It is nothing with thee to help." b. Whether with many, or with them that have no power. c. Help us, for we rest on thee. d. Let not man prevail ...

Sermon on 2 Chronicles 16:9

"NATURE OF GOD" I. CHARACTERISTIC OF GOD. A. How God Gives. 1. Three types of givers. a. Impresses, influenced, convinced. b. Waits to hear how much needed. c. Looks for places to invest. 1. China Island Missions. 2. Y.M.C.A. B. How some think God gives. 1st 1. Try to impress God with need. 2. Show God how He will advantage. 3. Convince Him of worth. 2nd 1. All we hav...

Sermon on 2 Chronicles 16:9

I. ASA'S EARLY REIGN AND POWER. A. Began his reign with reforms and exhorted people to seek Jehovah. B. Ethiopian army of 1 million. 1. Asa's prayer. a. Acknowledged God's power - "it is nothing for thee to help us, O Jehovah." b. Asked God's help. c. Rested on God. d. Went forth in His name. C. After victory met by prophet Azariah. D. Sought the Lord with all the people. E...

Sermon on 2 Chronicles 16:9

"GOD'S QUEST." Intro. When Asa first became the king over Judah, he immediately instituted spiritual reforms. He rid the land of the idols and places where the people had been worshipping false gods. As he sought to turn the people back to God, God blessed him. The nation was then faced with a serious problem, a huge million-man army from Ethiopia with three hundred chariots invade...

Sermon on 2 Chronicles 17:3

"THE REWARDS OF RIGHTEOUSNESS." I. IT IS IMPORTANT TO KNOW THAT BELIEVING IN GOD DOES NOT GIVE ME IMMUNITY FROM THE PAIN OR SORROW THAT COMES TO US IN THIS LIFE. IF THIS WERE A PERFECT WORLD, THEN WE WOULD NO LONGER BE LONGING FOR THE WORLD THAT GOD HAS PROMISED IS COMING FOR US WHO BELIEVE IN JESUS CHRIST. A. Whenever tragedy comes, Satan tries to get us to blame God for it. 1. ...

Sermon on 2 Chronicles 19:2

"THE FACINATION WITH EVIL." Intro. Basically Jehoshaphat was a good king. He sought the Lord, he instituted religious reforms, and his reign was blessed by God. He had one major flaw, he was fascinated with evil. I. AHAB WAS PROBABLY THE MOST WICKED KING THAT EVER REIGNED OVER ISRAEL. THERE WAS NOT ONE GOOD THING ABOUT HIM, HE WAS JUST PLAIN EVIL. YET JEHOSHAPHAT WAS FASCINATED WI...

Sermon on 2 Chronicles 20:14-17

"GOD'S METHOD OF VICTORY" I. THE PROBLEM A. Judah was being invaded by-a confederacy of nations. 1. They were hopelessly outnumbered. 2. There were no human solutions. 3. They became dismayed and terrified. 4. Their plight was overwhelming. B. Judah was weak militarily. "We have no might against this great company" (no human resources or reserves to call upon) - vs.12. C. ...

Sermon on 2 Chronicles 20:22

"VICTORY THROUGH PRAISE" I. THE SITUATION. A. Word has come of an invasion by several nations. 1. They are advancing against Judah from the Dead Sea area of En Gedi. B. Jehoshaphat the King feared for the nation for he knew they lacked the power to defend themselves. 1. He set himself to seek the Lord. 2. He proclaimed a fast. 3. The nation gathered to seek God's help. 4. Je...

Sermon on 2 Chronicles 22:1

"THE THRESHING FLOOR OF ORNAN" Intro: David looking for sight to erect temple - a place to build alter - a place for ark. Jehovah - Jireh - in that Mt. shall the Lord be where Abraham offered His son as sacrifice - there sacrifices to be offered to God. David saw angel with unshuntled sword and cried, "This is the house of the Lord my God - and this is the alter of the burnt-offeri...

Sermon on 2 Chronicles 23:16

"THE LORD'S PEOPLE." Intro. The Southern Kingdom of Judah had just gone through a terrible moral and spiritual decline. The wicked influence of the Northern kingdom of Israel had drifted south. Jehoram the king had married the daughter of Jezebel whose name is synonymous with evil. He killed all of his brothers to secure his position on the throne. Fortunately he reigned for only e...

Sermon on 2 Chronicles 24:20

"GOD FORSAKEN." Intro. Joash was just 7 years old when he began his reign in Jerusalem. It was part of a plot by the Godly priest Jehoiada to wrest the throne from that wicked queen Athalia. During her reign her sons had broken the temple of the Lord and taken the holy vessels and put them in the temple of Baal. Little Joash ordered the temple to be restored and we are told that he...

Sermon on 2 Chronicles 27:6

"THE SECRET OF GREATNESS." I. SO JOTHAM BECAME MIGHTY, OR GREAT. A. We read of his accomplishments. 1. He built the high gate in the house of the Lord. 2. He fortified the walls of Ophel. Ophel was known as the city of David, it was the southern part of the city below the Temple Mount and down toward the Gihon Spring. 3. He built cities in the mountains of Judah. 4. He built c...

Sermon on 2 Chronicles 31:21

"THE WHOLE HEART." Intro. Hezekiah was a very good king even though his father was very wicked as was his son. Under the reign of Hezekiah the people were brought back to one nation under God. It was during the reign of Hezekiah that the Northern Kingdom had fallen to Assyria, and was carried away captive from their land. Hezekiah appealed to the small remnant that were left to com...

Sermon on 2 Chronicles 33

"MANASSEH" Intro: One of the most evil of all kings of Judah. I. MANASSEH IN HIS SIN. A. Sin against early training. 1. Father Hezekiah prayed for extension of life - God granted 15 years in 3rd year Manasseh born. 2. Those who go wrong after good training are worst men in the world. 3. Many times greatest champions of hell educated in our ranks. B. A bold sinner. 1. Did not...

Sermon on 2 Chronicles 33

"MANASSEH" Intro: Illustration of God's abundant grace to sinners. I. MANASSEH IN HIS SIN. A. He had sinned against the light and his early education. 1. Father Hezekiah a godly king. 2. He sought to build up what his father had torn down. a. Set up idols. 3. Some of the worst sinners were once exposed to the light. a. Those who go wrong after good training are the greatest ...

Sermon on 2 Chronicles 33:11-13

"BETTER SOONER THAN LATER" Intro: Manasseh had come from a good background. His father Hezekiah was one of the greatest kings in Judah. Many good reforms. I. MANASSEH REBELLED AGAINST JEHOVAH GOD. A. His was not just careless indifference. B. His was an open defiance. 1. He rebuilt the high places, used in the vile rites, which his father had broken down. 2. He reared up alta...

Sermon on 2 Chronicles 33:12,13

"OUR GRACIOUS GOD." Intro. Many people who do not really know the Bible believe that there is a difference between the God of the New Testament and the God of the Old Testament. Not knowing the scriptures they think that the God revealed in the New Testament is an all loving God, whereas the God of the Old Testament is a God of wrath and judgment. If you will carefully study the sc...

Sermon on 2 Chronicles 36:15-17

"NO REMEDY" Intro: "We have now arrived at the end of the glory of the nations of Judah." I. LESSONS TO BE LEARNED FROM HISTORY. A. "And as long as he sought the LORD, He made His ways to prosper." 1. Spiritual laws govern this universe as well as natural laws. 2. "Seek first the Kingdom of God & His..." 3. We see this law illustrated and proved all through the history of Isr...

Sermon on 2 Chronicles 36:15, 16

"NO REMEDY" Intro: In Chapter 36 we have recorded for us the tragic story of the death of a nation. A nation that was at one time nourished by God. I. THEIR DEADLY ILLNESS. A. They had removed God from the heart and center of their national life. 1. At the birth of the nation, completely centered around God. a. The Tabernacle was at the center of the camp. b. Each man was cons...

Sermon on 2 Chronicles 36:16

"NO REMEDY." Intro. These are some of the most terrifying, fateful words that a person can hear. You have not been feeling well, and you finally go to the doctor and he puts you through a series of tests. He finally calls you in and informs you that you have waited too long to come and visit him, that you better set your house in order for you have a problem for which there is no r...