Sermons on Psalms (Page 2)
The Ascension of our Flesh (Ps 24:1-6, Jn 20:17)
If you want to make a gift/offering to Hope in Christ Church, click here to learn about ways to give. You can view a digital bulletin Here You can watch a Livestream at 9:30 am on our facebook account. Sermon Outline Intro “Everything that goes up must come down.” But the Ascension is different (Eph 4:8-10) Ps 24:1-6 in Context The Sphere of God’s Creation (Ps 24:1-2) The Question: Who can be in God’s presence (Ps 24:3, Heb 9:23-24) The…
Idea Virus #3: Does my life have meaning? (Ps 139:13-16, Col 3:17)
If you want to make a gift/offering to Hope in Christ Church, click here to learn about ways to give. You can view a digital bulletin Here You can watch a Livestream at 9:30 am on our facebook account. Sermon Outline Nietzsche’s story[1] Idea Viruses Secularism declare there is no ultimate meaning Marxism says meaning comes from the fight, the searching for equality New Age Spirituality says meaning therefore comes from giving up your life and letting whatever power…
The Kingdom of God as the Foundation of Political Life (Psalm 146)
Sermon Outline Introduction Psalm 146 Call to worship (Ps 146:1-2, Dt 6:5) Implications of an improperly oriented worship life (Ps 146:3-4) We tend to worship political figures. Implications of a properly oriented worship life Don’t put your trust in princes Reason: Princes are only human God alone is to be relied upon (Ps 146:5-10) God’s unique character: (Ps 146:6) Creator of All (Ps 146:6ab) David Innes, Christ and the Kingdoms of Men realms and rulers[1] Faithful (Ps 146:6c) God’s…
Psalm 5 When words are not enough
Sermon Outline Introduction When words aren’t enough (Ps 5:1-2) 3 Sentences and the intensifying parallelism in them The psalmist is praying to his God and King Persistence in seeking relief from God (Ps 5:3a) Hear: a Reason for an assurance of an answer Expectation of an answer (Ps 5:3b) God hates evil and evildoers (Ps 5:4-6) God is gracious (Ps 5:7) 3 prayers we can pray when words fail us: Lead me (Ps 5:8) Punish evildoers (Ps 5:10) Protect the…
Falsely Accused – Psalm 4
Sermon Outline False Accusations are horrible to live through Prayer our only hope in adversity John Calvin’s teaching on Psalm 4 Answer Me/hear me when I call, O God is my righteousness (Ps 4:1) God’s previous deliverances (Ps 4:1b) Next the Psalmist turns his attention to his accusers (Ps 4:2-5) Next, the Psalmist warns the accusing crowds with 4 commands V.4 Tremble V4 Ponder V5 Offer right sacrifices, broken and contrite heart (Ps 51:17) righteousness and Justice (Prov 21:3)…
The Lord Saves (Psalm 3)
Sermon Outline Introduction The Backstory (2Sam 13-15) This psalm that is nicely divided into 4 parts The Predicament (Ps 3:1-2) The social political situation has become unbearable for David (2Sam 15:5-6) We can find ourselves in similar places So what are we to do when these situations come upon us? The Profession of Faith (Ps 3:3-6) Focused upon the actions of God in his life. God is my Protector (Ps 3:3) God is my Restorer (Ps 3:3, Job 1:21) God…
Psalm 2 – God’s Reign and Rule
Sermon Outline The Proper Question to ask of any and all Government and Law “To what extent does the operation of any given human institution conform to God’s standards at any point in history?”[1] We ask this question because we believe that God is Reigning! The Trouble with Governments: They don’t want God to Reign (Ps 2:1-3) People want to live by their own rules (Ps 2:1) Rages Plot in vain (cp Eccl 1:1) People think they have the power…
Psalm 1
Psalm 1 sermon by Intern Joshua Currey
11 The Sound of Worship (Psalm 95:1-7a)
Sermon Outline Why do people worship? (Rom 1:20-25) We worship, because every single person has something in their life which they respect, admire, or are devoted to, to such a degree that the decisions they make, the way the live, the things they pursue are dictated by the object/person of esteem. We worship because God is awesome. How should we worship? Sing joyously (Ps 95:1) Shout a war cry (Ps 95:1, Josh 6:10, Num 10:9) Thanksgiving/Confession (Ps 95:2, Lev 7,…