Sermons on Psalm 118:8:

"Giving Thanks In Uncertain Times"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 20, 2008

A Thanksgiving sermon in the midst of economic hardship.

Psalm 118:1-6, 15-17 “Giving Thanks in Uncertain Times” by: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org It’s just about time for the turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, and my favorite—pumpkin pie. Most of us will be celebrating ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:1-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Hosanna! Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 12, 2013

To the Jews, Hosanna meant "Help - Save us!" But it morphed in its meaning in a way that gives us all hope. This psalm is jammed full of Messianic references and hope for the future king of the world: Jesus.

In this psalm we see the victory brought about by the Lord for a king of Israel. It is full of Messianic references. As such I think we can also safely look at it in terms of the victory God won for us over sin through His Son Jesus. Let’s begin, though, in Mark 11, which we normally study ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:1-29

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Lord Has Become My Salvation

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Apr 17, 2011

Messianic Psalm. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: Background: author & setting unknown part of the Egyptian ‘hallel’ theme is found in verse 6 it is a very repetitious Psalm it was used in a procession Outline: collective praise (vs 1-4) personal salvation (vs ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:1-29

Denomination: Brethren

The Day The Lord Has Made

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 30, 2014

Its more than a praise song or call to worship

The Day the Lord has Made Psalm 118:1-29 Introduction We sing the chorus “This is the Day that the Lord has Made” often in our churches today as a call of worship. In it, we treat “this” as though it referred to today, that God has made this day as He makes every day special. I do not dissent to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:1-29, Psalm 118:1-2, Psalm 118:19-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Psalms

Contributed by John Mccormack on Nov 14, 2015

GOD IS TRUSTWORTHY AND FAITHFUL!

PSALMS OBSERVATION: THE BOOK OF PSALMS CONTAINS ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY POEMS WRITTEN THROUGHOUT ISRAEL’S HISTORY. KING DAVID PENNED ABOUT HALF OF THEM AND OTHER WRITERS THE REMAINDER. INTERPRETATION: PSALMS 118:8 (NKJV) IT IS BETTER TO TRUST IN THE LORD THAN TO PUT CONFIDENCE IN MAN. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:8

Denomination: Baptist

God Is For You Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 23, 2016

A 3 week look at psalm 118. An encouraging series showing God is for us!

God Is For You Psalm 118:5-9 July 24, 2016 Let’s start out with a bit of Bible trivia. What is the center chapter of the Bible is? According to the way most people count, it's . . . Psalm 118. The shortest chapter in the Bible is Psalm 117. The longest chapter is Psalm 119. There are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

Grave Side Service For A Sister In Christ

Contributed by Joe Chase on Aug 10, 2016

Grave Side Service

Grave Side Service 2016-08-10 Lakeview Cemetery We have brought Norma to the place where her mortal body will remain until that great day when all the dead will be raised immortal. Our comfort during these hard hours of loss come from the Great God of Heaven. I commend you to Him and the power ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:8-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thankfulness

Contributed by John Gullick on Aug 15, 2017

A Sermon that looks at the importance of Giving God the Glory and being thankful.

Psalm 118New International Version (NIV) Psalm 118 1 Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever. 2 Let Israel say: “His love endures forever.” 3 Let the house of Aaron say: “His love endures forever.” 4 Let those who fear the LORD say: “His love endures ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:1-10, Luke 17:15-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Praise God For His Steadfast Love Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 4, 2020

Psalm 118:1-29 gives us several practical instructions about praising God for his steadfast love.

Scripture This is our third Sunday of not having a corporate worship service in our sanctuary. While we are thankful for this means of connecting, I hope you agree that this form of meeting is a very poor substitute for meeting together in person to worship our great God. In the Christian ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:1-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Second Hand Religion

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on May 11, 2020

You are either in a first hand relationship with Christ or you are not in one at all.

Proposition: You must personally seek the Lord! I. Because it is the only path to wisdom! A. Only He can give it to you! James 1:5,6 B. He gives it only to the willing! John 7:17 II. Because it is the way to honor Him! A. You show your faith in Him! Matthew 8:5-10 (Centurion) B. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:26-29, James 5:14, 2 Chronicles 16:12, 1 Kings 13:18, Matthew 7:28-29, Matthew 11:28-30, Luke 10:38-42, Psalm 118:8-9, Matthew 15:1-9, Matthew 15:21-28, Matthew 8:5-10, John 7:17, 1 Corinthians 14:33, James 1:5-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Prayers For Our Nation Part 2 Series

Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Nov 3, 2020

I urge you to pray in accordance with God’s Word so that God’s will might be done on Earth as it is in Heaven. Man’s words will all fade away, but the Word of the Lord shall stand forever!

“How has it happened, Sir, that we have not hitherto once thought of humbly appealing to the Father of lights to illuminate our understandings? In the beginning of the contest with Great Britain, when we were sensible to danger, we had daily prayers in this room for Divine protection. Our prayers, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-3, Psalm 107:6-8, Psalm 118:5-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

This Is The Day! Rejoice

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 4, 2021

God doesn't want us living in the past nor in the future, rather God wants us to live in the present. Today is the only day we have for sure, so let's view it as a blessing from God and rejoice in it, living it to the full.

Introduction: A. There was an article a few years ago in which a man gave his idea of a perfect world. He said: 1. “In a perfect world you would feel as good at 60 as you did at 17. And you would be as smart at 60 as you thought you were at 17." 2. “In a perfect world professional basketball ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:1-29, Philippians 4:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Psalms Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jun 9, 2021

Authenticity in Prayer and Worship

June 05, 2021 We could literally spend months going through the book of Psalms because there are many worthy topics to be explored within its pages: • Wisdom Psalms (1, 37, 119) • Royal Psalms (2, 18, 20, 21, 45, 47) • Lament Psalms (3-7, 12-13, 22, 25, 35) • Imprecatory Psalms (7, 35, 40, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:8-9

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

This Is The Day Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 5, 2021

There is little we can give to God that is not a returning to Him of what He has already given to us. Time and substance are God's gifts to us. Thanksgiving, however, is a product of our own will, and to give God thanks is to give something that is uniquely our own.

Many years ago Rudyard Kipling was a popular writer, and it was reported that he was getting ten shillings for every word he wrote. Some students at Oxford University, who were not impressed with Kipling, sent him ten shillings with the request that he send them one of his very best words. He ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:6-14

God Is My Source

Contributed by Troy Campbell on Mar 23, 2016

We need to put all our trust in God. He is the source of all we do and need.

Title: God Is My Source Text: Psalm 118:8-9 8 “It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in man. 9 It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in princes.” I want to remind you of a very simple truth. "God is My Source." Sometimes we get off ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:8-9

Denomination: Pentecostal