Sermons on Psalm 147:3-4:

Built Up, Bound Up, Lifted Up

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 16, 2010

We are so into upward mobility; but God's version is different. It involves building us up so that the powerless have power; binding up the wounded so that they can understand brokenness; and lifting us up so that we can use our power for others.

I can remember when the word "furlough" was a happy word. It was a happy word because it meant that somebody in your family was coming home from military duty for a while. "Furlough" for me brings up a memory of standing, as a small boy, in Union Station in Louisville, waiting for the train to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 147:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Presents

Contributed by Rajkumar Pulla on Dec 8, 2009

Christmas Presents

We found out what our friend Grace wants during this time we call “Christmas.” We’ve learned that she wants either to go and be with the Lord or become stronger to the point where she can help others once again - NOW! We’ve mentioned Grace before. She’s an amazing 92-year old lady, who, up until ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 147:1-3

Denomination: Bible Church

Cast Down, Scattered Down, Sent Down

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 8, 2009

World Hunger Sunday: God’s judgment will come on a people whose consumption habits oppress others and whose patriotism masks greed. But God will continue to send blessings on a people who will invest more in others.

The laws of physics say that what goes up must come down. You pitch a rock into the air and right away it comes down with a thud. Hendricks throws a football in a long arc out over the New York Giant defenders and knows that it will come down, he hopes into the hands of Monk or Clark or Sanders who ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 147:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Healing Grace Series

Contributed by Ron Murphy on Sep 3, 2007

We often live with a distorted view of who we are, even after coming to Christ. But who does God say we are?

Introduction I. Did you ever notice those words that are written on the outside mirror of your car? A. On many of those mirrors are the words to the effect, “Objects may be closer than they appear.” B. What those words are saying is that 1. “This mirror gives a distorted view of reality” ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 147:3

Denomination: Methodist

The Healing Grace Of God Series

Contributed by Vernon L Caruthers on Sep 6, 2009

This is sermon 3 in this series on the Grace of God. It deals with how God heals our wounds by helping us think about the way HE looks at us.

Sermon for September 06, 2009 Sermon Series: Sermons on the Grace of God: Sermon # The Healing Grace of God: Scripture Ref: Psalm 147:3 ‘He heals the broken in heart & binds up their wounds.’ Introduction: I BEGAN PREACHING when I was 17 YEARS OLD. My NEXT BIRTHDAY I will be 57 YEARS OLD. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 147:3

Look Up And Praise The Lord

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 28, 2017

A summons to praise our God, with reasons attached.

LOOK UP AND PRAISE THE LORD. Psalm 147:1-11, Psalm 147:20c. Why “Praise the LORD” (Psalm 147:1)? There are two possible readings of the answer: “For it is good/ pleasant/ delightful to sing praises to our God” (cf. Psalm 92:1); or “For He is good/ gracious/ beautiful” (cf. Psalm 27:4). It could ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 147:1-11, Psalm 147:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Time - God Talk

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jan 11, 2018

Mark shows us the important of Prayer - God Time I. Prayer is First and Foremost "God Time" "God Talk" II. Prayer Will Lead Us to New Opportunities

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39 Theme: God Time Mark shows us the important of Prayer - God Time I. Prayer is First and Foremost "God Time" II. Prayer Will Lead Us to New Opportunities INTRO: Grace and peace from God our Father and from His Son Jesus Christ who came to take away the sin of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:19-39, Psalm 147:1-11, Isaiah 40:21-31

Denomination: Nazarene

Dealing With Wounds Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 16, 2014

Every person deals with wounds of some kind or another

Dealing with Wounds Psalm 147:3, 1 Peter 5:7 Series: Wounded October 12, 2014 Morning Service We are starting a new series of messages this morning entitled Wounded. We will be looking at how God works in and through our lives when we have difficulties and hardships. Oct. 12: Dealing with ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 147:3

Denomination: Church Of God

The Providential Care Of The Lord: An Exposition Of Psalm 147

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 26, 2020

God is personally involved in every detail of your life.

The Providential Care of the LORD: An Exposition of Psalm 147 The 147th Psalm is one of collection of five psalms which end the psalter. Each of them begin and end with “Praise Ye the LORD” (Hallelujah). Each of them gives reasons why the LORD should be praised. These reasons together compose a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 147:12-20, Psalm 147:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

La Omnisciencia De Dios

Contributed by Ozzie Barletta on Dec 30, 2020

El conocimiento completo de Dios

Vamos a Eclesiastés 12:13, 14 en este día. Estamos en la serie "Conociendo a Dios." Es maravilloso, como hijos de Dios, el tener conocimiento de nuestro Padre Celestial y de Jesús, su Hijo. El creyente tiene un tesoro en esto de conocer a Dios, en el cual no tiene ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 147:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Issues Of Life

Contributed by Shane Brooks on Mar 27, 2019

4 Ways to Make Life better, by simply getting our heart right.

Psalm 147:1 Praise the Lord! For it is good to sing praises to our God; For it is pleasant, and praise is beautiful. 2 The Lord builds up Jerusalem; He gathers together the outcasts of Israel.3 He heals the brokenhearted And binds up their wounds. 4 He counts the number of the stars; He calls them ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 147:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Declares His Mission Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Sep 21, 2018

Last week we began our series on “Red Letters.” We explored the Gospels in short detail. Today we will focus on the Declared Mission of Jesus and the continuing fulfillment of that mission today through the Church!

Luke 4:18-19 Last week we began our series on “Red Letters.” We explored the Gospels in short detail. Today we will focus on the Declared Mission of Jesus and the continuing fulfillment of that mission today through the Church! I. THE MISSION OF JESUS - THE DRIVING FORCE OF THE GOSPEL - LUKE ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18-19, Proverbs 19:17, Psalm 147:3, Psalm 107:14, Matthew 24:3-14, Luke 24:31, Luke 4:20-21, Matthew 4:17, 1 Corinthians 12:4-7, 1 Corinthians 12:8-10, Luke 24:45, Matthew 24:14, Isaiah 53:3-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

The Posture Of Faith

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Aug 31, 2019

If active faith can move a mountain then active faith can calm a storm!

Proverbs 3:5-6 Introduction • For many people this week has been largely consumed with watching and preparing for Hurricane Dorian. • I was reminded of when Jesus spoke to the storm… I. The Posture of Faith - Trust God A. The importance of Scriptural Context while studying the Word 1. Share ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6, 2 Timothy 1:7, Philippians 4:6-7, James 5:16, Acts 16:25-26, Hebrews 4:12, Philippians 4:19, Psalm 147:3, Song of Songs 2:4, Ephesians 2:11-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Bread Of Adversity And The Bread Of Life

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 30, 2022

What means the bread of adversity and the water of affliction?

Saturday of the First Week in Advent 2022 We are all in our days in a time of economic uncertainty and political division such as none of us has seen in our lifetimes. That distracts us from what is most important, our final end, the goal of our human life. That is, of course, divinization, being ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 30:19-26, Psalm 147:1-6, Matthew 9:35-38, Matthew 10:1-8

Denomination: Catholic

Helping The Wounded

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 25, 2022

The Bible tells us that when Jesus was on earth He went about doing good.

Look at Acts 10:38, we read, “How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him.” If you could take all the good things Jesus had done and stack them up in a pile, they would ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 147:2-3

Denomination: Baptist