Sermons on Comfort In The Psalms:

What Is This World Coming To?

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 18, 2021

God repeatedly warns inhabitants of this dying world to look to Him or receive His judgement. The message looks at the Second Psalm in light of current world conditions.

“Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain? The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD and against his Anointed, saying, ‘Let us burst their bonds apart and cast away their cords from us.’ “He who sits in the heavens laughs; the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

How Can We Sing The Lord's Songs In A Foreign Land?

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 11, 2023

Our life as followers of Christ serve as either a hymn of praise pointing to our Saviour, or it serves as mere background noise for the delight of a dying world.

“[By the waters of Babylon] our captors required of us songs, and our tormentors, mirth, saying, ‘Sing us one of the songs of Zion!’ “How shall we sing the LORD’s song in a foreign land? If I forget you, O Jerusalem, let my right hand forget its skill!” [1] “Our citizenship is in Heaven, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 137:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

God Has Not Stopped Loving...

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Nov 8, 2012

A funeral sermon for a person who committed suicide. This sermon aims to bring comfort to loved ones, assure us of God’s love for us and the person who has died and help us heal as a community.

Today is tough In fact the last two weeks have been tough for many people here. I can’t sugar coat today. The reality is there is one part of us that says I don’t want to be here…. If we had a choice, we would working with Manya, talking to Manya, rowing with Manya, relaxing with Manya…. because ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:35-39

Denomination: Lutheran

"Joy Comes In The Morning.”

Contributed by Allen Crosby on Aug 21, 2023

Many times, life come at you fast and unexpected. King David wrote the Psalm we are going to look at today, during a time of celebration. It was written at the dedication of the house of David.

I. The Psalmist Anguish A. David experience renewal 1. I will extol You, O Lord… 2. I will exalt you. 3. This Psalm begins with exaltation and in Verse 12 it ends with thanksgiving. 4. Why does David Exalt the Lord and give Him Thanks? 5. Many believe that David may have experience a terrible ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:1-12

Church - Vision Or Memories?

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Nov 1, 2006

To keep impacting those outside the church for Jesus, we must keep the vision we were given, and not replace that vision with the memories of yesterday. Nor can we replace our calling with our comfort.

I know that many of us are planning on helping out at the Leukemia Benefit right after church for 3-year old Christian Bentley, so I am going to offer a shorter message this morning so we can get up there on time. There are some who might not understand why we cut our sermons a little short for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18

Denomination: *other

What's My Test Score? Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jun 5, 2014

Checking our test scores is a common experience. In Psalm 139 David is aasking to see his test score - the only difference i that he asks God.

“Soul Talk: What’s My Test Score?” Ps. 139:23-24) We’re all familiar with test scores. I remember the pre-computer days at college. Test scores were posted outside the professor’s office; students went to the office to look at the postings to see their score. High ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:23-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Teach Me Your Paths Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 28, 2020

Psalm 25:1-22 shows us that we can prevail in life's troubles when we hold to three never-failing truths.

Scripture This is our second Sunday of not having a corporate worship service in our sanctuary. We are not able to meet together in person as the gathered, corporate, covenantal people of God to worship our Triune God. Instead, we are having Virtual Fellowship, which our modern technology enables ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:1-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Struggling But Surviving (Depression) Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on May 13, 2020

Psalm 42 - 'Struggling But Surviving Depression' - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: Reason for Psalmists depression: • Separation (vs 6) • Attack (vs 3&10) • Grief (vs 3,5 &7) Remedies to the Psalmists depression: • He prays (vs 9) • He affirms (vs 8) • He sings (vs 8) • He preaches (vs 5&11) • He remembers (vs 4) • He thirsts (vs 1-2). SERMON ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Shaken Faith Or Sure Faith? Part 1 Series

Contributed by Elijah Stepp on Apr 5, 2008

If we feel like the Author in Psalm 73:1-16 we should ask ourselves the question, do I have a shaken faith or sure faith?

Greetings – Thankful to be here Our text this evening is Psalm 73:1-16 Illustration: Proverbs from Fourth Graders A 4th grade teacher collected well-known proverbs. She gave each child in the class the first half of the proverb, and asked them to come up with the rest. Here is what they came up ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

More Than A Conquer

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Oct 14, 2002

"DON’T BE LIKE THE WORLDLY". Who let trials destroy them. "BE MORE THAN A CONQUER"!!!

More Than Conquers Romans 8:28-37 Pastor Greg Mc Donald Intro: How was week? Good, Bad, Ugly, or Don’t want to talk about it? If not bad, have you ever had a bad week? Felt all alone, helpless, and nobody cares? GUESS WHAT? God cares and so do I. Today share words of hope and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-37

Hope Cannot Be Found In The World Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Feb 3, 2025

Isaiah's encouragement to Ahaz, the king of Judah, is a vivid reminder to us of what is at stake if/when we deny Jesus today. God is still calling us to a place of hope and faithfulness, but will we receive it and go to Him?

Isaiah, Part 5 Hope Cannot be Found in the World Isaiah 7:1-25, Isaiah 8:11-22 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons! We are so glad that you’ve come to worship with us! - Last week, we saw the incredible commissioning of the prophet Isaiah -- Examined the realization of who he was in the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:1-25, Isaiah 8:11-22, 1 Peter 2:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Walk Not, Stand Not,, Sit Not

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 1, 2010

Psalm 1 gives to us three avoidances that we must heed in order for us to experience of the deep personal satisfaction that is available only to those who walk with God.

Walk Not , Stand Not, Sit Not Psalm 1:1-6 Introduction: O how great is the blessedness, the full sense of happiness, of the man who is devoted to being more than just a hearer but a doer of the Word! Psalm 1 gives to us three avoidances that we must heed in order for us to experience of the deep ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Songs Of Ascent – Part 12 – Psalm 129 – Israel Is The Most Persecuted Nation In History Yet The Lord Is Righteous – Part Two Of Three Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 4, 2023

The deepest persecution for Israel is yet to come in the time of the Tribulation. Here we look at the Gog and Magog war and the Battle of Armageddon. In the second half of the Tribulation Israel is heavily persecuted but deliverance comes from God.

THE SONGS OF ASCENT – PART 12 – PSALM 129 – ISRAEL IS THE MOST PERSECUTED NATION IN HISTORY YET THE LORD IS RIGHTEOUS – PART TWO OF THREE The Psalms or Songs of Ascent were sung by the pilgrims going yearly to Jerusalem for three designated feasts, and as they made their way up the incline to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 129:2, Daniel 9:26, Daniel 9:27, Matthew 24:15-22, Revelation 14:17-20, Revelation 16:12-16, Revelation 19:11-20, Zechariah 12:2-4, Zechariah 12:9, Ezekiel 38:2, Ezekiel 38:5-6, Ezekiel 38:8-9, Ezekiel 38:16, Ezekiel 39:1-5, Ezekiel 39:17-20, Revelation 19:17-18, Ezekiel 39:25-29  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Healing Of Peter's Mother-In-Law

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jul 28, 2003

The healing of Peter’s mother-in-law is a picture of the compassion and concern of Jesus. Our hearts are comforted when we read of Him "Who forgives all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases".

THE HEALING OF PETER’S MOTHER-IN-LAW “Now when Jesus had come into Peter’s house, He saw his wife’s mother lying sick with a fever. So He touched her hand, and the fever left her. And she arose and served them.” Matthew 8:14-15 (NKJV) SYNOPTIC ACCOUNT: “Now as soon as they had come out of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:14-15, Mark 1:29-31

Denomination: Baptist

Of Gods And Men Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Aug 5, 2022

The focus of this sermon is to explore the possible meaning to the phrase "You are gods" in Psalm 82 and referred to by Jesus, and how it might apply to all believers today.

Good Morning. A quick question. How many of you have ever seen the movie Of Gods and Men? How many of you have ever heard of the movie Of Gods and Men? A few of you. That is not surprising because it is a foreign film with subtitles. It is actually quite a well-respected film. It came out ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 82:1-8, John 1:11, John 10:31-39

Denomination: Christian Church