Sermons on A Psalm Of Asaph:

From Envious To Thankful

Contributed by John Petty on Dec 1, 2008

Asaph the Music Minister lost his focus and became envious of the wicked. But one trip to God’s house helped him to refocus and become grateful.

When we read the Psalms we need to first understand what they are. They are a collection of poetry that has been set to music. They are songs of poetry, most of them written by David but also by other writers. They were written at different times in Israel’s history. Some of them were written while ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-28

Denomination: Church Of God

Giving Thanks (Psalm 50)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 27, 2026

Why is giving thanks so important?

Do we give God thanks, fulfill promises and honor Him? Let’s look at Psalm 50. Has God summoned all humanity to tell us about something important? A psalm of Asaph. The Lord, the Mighty One, is God, and he has spoken; he has summoned all humanity from where the sun rises to where it sets. From ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Pure In Heart (Psalm 73)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 6, 2026

What is the difference between a pure and a wicked heart?

What are some of the characteristics of a life devoted to God and one devoted to selfishness? Let’s look at Psalm 73. A Psalm by Asaph. (WEB) Do we respect pure hearts or envy the temporary wealth of the arrogant wicked? Surely God is good to Israel, to those who are pure in heart. But as for ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Do Not Keep Silent (Psalm 83)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 13, 2026

God's Punishment

If we are to love our enemies, does God? Is His motive for punishment so that they might seek God’s name? Let’s look at Psalm 83. A song. A Psalm by Asaph. (WEB) Does it sometimes seem like God is silent or still, when enemies attack? Do not keep silent, O God! Do not hold Your peace, And do not ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Nations Have Come (Psalm 79)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 12, 2026

Is persecution widespread?

Should we expect persecution all over the world? How should we deal with it? Let’s begin in Psalm 79. A Psalm by Asaph. (WEB) Did the nations come to worship God or murder the saints? O God, the nations have come into Your inheritance; Your holy temple they have defiled; They have laid Jerusalem ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

I Pray To You (Psalm 77)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 10, 2026

Do we pray always?

When we are in trouble, do we look back on God’s history with Israel and learn to trust His care? Let’s look at Psalm 77. For the Chief Musician. To Jeduthun. A Psalm by Asaph. (WEB) What kind of prayers do we make to God when our days are filled with trouble? I pray to you, Lord God, and I beg ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Wisdom: Worship - Songs And Prayers (Book Of Psalms)

Contributed by C Jordan on Sep 25, 2015

The Book of Psalms is a great way for us to express our hearts to God in worship and prayer.

THE WISDOM TRILOGY #3: WORSHIP: SONGS AND PRAYERS (BOOK OF PSALMS) INTRO TO TOPIC: ASK QUESTION: WHO IS DAVID? (King of Israel; killed Goliath). • “God raised up for them David as king, to whom also He gave testimony and said, I have found David the son of Jesse, a man after My own heart, who will ...read more

Denomination: *other

God Takes His Stand (Psalm 82)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 13, 2026

Pure Religion

Will God give justice to the poor and needy and teach the self-righteous wicked some humility? Let’s look at Psalm 82. A Psalm by Asaph. (WEB) Have we ever asked God why He allows the wicked to prosper so long, seemingly delaying judgment on them? God takes his stand in the divine assembly; ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Study Of Psalms: The Songbook Of The Old Testament Series

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Jul 23, 2015

The Study Of Psalms: The Songbook Of The Old Testament

The Study Of Psalms: The Songbook Of The Old Testament 2 Timothy 3:16 (KJV) 16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: The book of Psalms is the best known and most loved part of the Old ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Foursquare

The Truth About Thanksgiving

Contributed by Victor Yap on Nov 15, 2005

Thanksgiving Day Sermon

THE TRUTH ABOUT THANKSGIVING A young woman teacher with obvious liberal tendencies explains to her class of small children that she is an atheist. She asks her class if they are atheists too. Not really knowing what atheism is but wanting to be like their teacher, their hands explode into the air ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Family Name

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 20, 2020

A study in Psalm 75: 1 – 10

Psalm 75: 1 – 10 Family Name To the Chief Musician. Set to “Do Not Destroy.” A Psalm of Asaph. A Song. 1 We give thanks to You, O God, we give thanks! For Your wondrous works declare that Your name is near. 2 “When I choose the proper time, I will judge uprightly. 3 The earth and all its ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 75:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Stouthearted

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 22, 2020

A study in Psalm 76: 1 – 12

Psalm 76: 1 – 12 The Stouthearted To the Chief Musician. On stringed instruments. A Psalm of Asaph. A Song. 1 In Judah God is known; His name Is great in Israel. 2 In Salem also is His tabernacle, and His dwelling place in Zion. 3 There He broke the arrows of the bow, the shield and sword of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 76:5

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Trouble, Trouble, Toil And Stubble

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 27, 2019

A study in Psalm 50: 1 – 23

Psalm 50: 1 – 23 Trouble, trouble, toil and stubble A Psalm of Asaph. 1 The Mighty One, God the LORD, has spoken and called the earth from the rising of the sun to its going down. 2 Out of Zion, the perfection of beauty, God will shine forth. 3 Our God shall come and shall not keep silent; A fire ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 50:15

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

A Golden Psalm In A Gloomy Place

Contributed by Howard Gwartney on Nov 7, 2020

I hope this psalm (song) will encourage you like it encouraged me this week. The book of Psalms is a collection of songs by various authors including David, Solomon, Asaph, etc.

Psalm 57 (NKJV) To the Chief Musician. Set to “Do Not Destroy.” A Michtam of David When He Fled from Saul into the Cave. 1 Be merciful to me, O God, be merciful to me! For my soul trusts in You; And in the shadow of Your wings I will make my refuge, Until these calamities have passed ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Who Changed?

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 22, 2020

A study in Psalm 77: 1 – 20

Psalm 77: 1 – 20 Who changed? To the Chief Musician. To Jeduthun. A Psalm of Asaph. 1 I cried out to God with my voice—To God with my voice; And He gave ear to me. 2 In the day of my trouble I sought the Lord; My hand was stretched out in the night without ceasing; My soul refused to be ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 77:4

Denomination: Calvary Chapel