Sermons on Psalm 116:1-19:

What Shall I Render

Contributed by David Radcliff on Jul 1, 2016

“What shall I render unto the Lord for all His benefits toward me?” (v. 12). This is a deeply personal and sensible consideration.

WHAT SHALL I RENDER Psalm 116 “What shall I render unto the Lord for all His benefits toward me?” (v. 12). This is a deeply personal and sensible consideration. I. WHAT ARE HIS BENEFITS TOWARD ME? There is- 1. AN INCLINED EAR. “He hath inclined His ear unto me” (v. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

An Act Of Gratitude Series

Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Jul 26, 2016

This is part of a series of very brief messages that can be used in church newsletters for stewardship.

12What shall I return to the LORD for all his bounty to me? 13I will lift up the cup of salvation and call on the name of the LORD, 14I will pay my vows to the LORD in the presence of all his people. 16O LORD, I am your servant; I am your servant, the child of your serving-maid. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Cup Of Salvation

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Apr 20, 2016

What causes the psalmist to break out in his expression of love? The salvation of the Lord. Close to death, the Lord delivered him.

Psalm 116:1-19 The Cup of Salvation 4/20/00 Introduction Some of you may have picked up in the order of service that we are going through the six psalms of ascent sung by pilgrims making their way to Jerusalem for the Passover. As would have been traditional, Jesus and his disciples most likely ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:1-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Commentary On Deborah

Contributed by Narinder Choranji on Aug 22, 2017

Deborah’s life story encourages us to be courageous, valiant and to trust in God by inquiring of him and following His instructions.

**INTRODUCTION** The bible is full of characters who we can learn from. We can learn things we should and shouldn't do from their examples. All of us must have a hero in the bible someone that we would like to aspire to. Many boys these days like to pretend that they are spider man. Other than ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12-18, Psalm 116:1-2, Matthew 7:7-8, John 16:23-24

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Why We Love The Lord

Contributed by Justin Guin on Aug 25, 2017

In this study, we reflect on God's goodness, and how his goodness drives me passionately towards him. *This sermon is adapted from Mark Posey, “Why I Love the Lord”, Pulpit Preview, vol. 9, March 17, 2017.

Introduction 1) When Excess is Good: On his 99th birthday, Carl J. Printz, for many years the Commissioner from Sweden to Canada, stepped quickly onto the television stage, his keen eyes expressing wisdom and understanding of his years. He was asked for rules by which such a long and useful life ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:1

Funeral Service

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Aug 21, 2019

God is intimately involved in the life of his saints and has provided the way for them to join Him in Eternity and to provide comfort to those who remain.

Funeral Service Welcome and Words of Comfort • As family and friends, we have been drawn together by the life, and now the death, of …………………... • ………...... was born ………… and lived a full life until he died on ……………. this year at the age of ……. • He married ……… and they had three boys, ………………… and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:15, John 11:25-26, 1 Corinthians 15:42-44, John 14:1-3, Matthew 25:21, 2 Timothy 4:7-8, 1 Thessalonians 4:13, Revelation 21:3-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

Funeral Service - The Lord Is My Shepherd

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Sep 4, 2019

Comfort from one of the most reassuring passages of scripture that has comforted believers throughout history.

Welcome and Words of Comfort • Thank you for coming today to say goodbye and to pay your last respects to ……. • Whether we are family or friends, we have been drawn together today by the life of …………………... • ………...... was born ………… and lived a full life until he died on ……………. this year at the age ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:15, John 14:1-3, Matthew 25:21, 2 Timothy 4:7-8, Revelation 21:3-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

O Precious Death!

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 17, 2019

How can death be precious?

O Precious Death! Psalm 116 “Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of His saints.” (Psalm 116:15) One of the school exercises used in school is to be given two words and to put them together in a simple sentence. But only God could put the words “precious” and “death” in the same ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:15, Psalm 116:1-19, Psalm 116:1-2, Psalm 116:12-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Repay God

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Nov 18, 2019

In our text this morning we find the psalmist’s answer to his own question – Thank goodness the writer did not leave it up to us to answer. I wonder how would we respond to this question?

TITLE: HOW TO REPAY GOD SCRIPTURE: PSALMS 116:12-14 As we continue to march through the month of November, our thoughts usually turn to a time of Thanksgiving and the month we celebrate the CHURCH ANNIVERSARY/HOMECOMING. It is a time of reflection on the past and evaluation of the present. We ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

What Shall I Give Him?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 30, 2019

We need to think about our giving? DETERMINED GIVING? What will you give Jesus for a birthday present? Are we giving? Are we at the beginning of the end? Or are we at the beginning of a new beginning?

WHAT SHALL I GIVE UNTO THE LORD… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Anyone that knows about my ministry knows of an experience I had many years ago at my Mom and Dad’s house. My Dad has been a pastor all my life. I was raised in a parsonage. I have seen the good, the bad and ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 11:1, 2 Corinthians 9:6-7, Luke 6:38, Psalm 116:12-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

There Is Hope In The Resurrection (A Memorial Service)

Contributed by William Tan Yh on Sep 7, 2020

When someone we loved passed on to be with the Lord. There may not be answers to the questions we have in our hearts. We received the comfort from the Lord as found in John Chapter 11.

Dear family and friends of Bro Johnny, We are gathered here to remember our departed brother Johnny. 1) WE CAN HAVE QUESTIONS. The circumstance by which Johnny is taken away from us is indeed very sad. No one had expected Johnny to go home to be with the Lord so suddenly. It has caused our ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:34, John 11:35, John 11:32, John 11:21, Psalm 116:15, Revelation 14:13, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Revelation 21:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Gifts

Contributed by Dennis King on Aug 26, 2022

What do you think of when "gifts" are mentioned? Usually, when Christians think of "gifts," we think of giving 10%, or less, to the Church. How backward is that?

Gifts What do you think of when I mention the word "gifts?" Usually, when Christians think of "gifts," we think of giving a small portion of money to the Church. Are you kidding me? Since everything is God's to begin with, how backward is that? Oh, how the sin of pride ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 66:1-2, Psalm 116:12

Denomination: Baptist

What Happens To Christians When They Die?

Contributed by Jan Oosthuizen on Jul 23, 2021

What Happens to Christians when they die? Is there an afterlife? How do one prepare for it? How is one certain of resurrection?

“PRECIOUS IN THE SIGHT OF THE LORD IS THE DEATH OF HIS SAINTS” (PS. 116:15) Death is the one thing we are most certain of, yet most ill-prepared. Is there an afterlife? How do one prepare for it? How is one certain of resurrection? All cultures have shown interest in life after death. Egyptians ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:15, 1 Corinthians 15:1-58

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thanks-Living: Living A Vitality-Enriched Life

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Aug 27, 2021

This message stresses the importance of worship that flows from appreciation love. Praise can flow from the lips of those who gather for worship, regardless of their circumstances.

In one electrifying moment a hush would fall over the congregants. It was the moment for which they had prepared themselves. The priest would meet them at the entrance to the temple, motion for the people to stand and call them to worship. Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. Worship the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-15, Psalm 116:7-9, 1 Timothy 1:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Love The Lord Because.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 29, 2021

Returning to our rest in Him.

I LOVE THE LORD BECAUSE. Psalm 116:1-9. If I was asked why I love the LORD, I might well answer: because He heard and answered my prayer (Psalm 116:1). Yet this may, at first glance, appear self-serving: what would I have to say for myself if my prayers had not been answered in the way that I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational