Sermons on Psalm 2:3-4:

The Psalm Of The King

Contributed by H.b. Charles Jr. on Oct 30, 2012

"The Psalm of the King" is an exposition of Psalm 2, a Royal Psalm that declares Jesus reigns over heaven and earth. Psalm 2 declares the unimpeachable authority of Jesus Christ in four movements.

THE PSALM OF THE KING Psalm 2 Psalm 2 is closely connected to Psalm 1. Both Jewish and Christian traditions indicate they were once considered one psalm. The two are separate psalms in our Bibles. Yet they stand together as the introduction to the Psalms. In a real sense, these two psalms seem ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Last Laugh Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 6, 2019

Why did Sarah laugh? And what does her laughter tell us about our relationship with God?

OPEN: Dr. Short (one of the men who teaches Sunday School here) loves to share short puns in his classes… and I’m jealous so I decided to share a few of my own with memes. #1 - squirrel spreading his arms heavenward “I tried to come up with a squirrel pun, but everything I thought of was ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-15, Psalm 2:1-7, Mark 9:22-24, Isaiah 50:2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Psalm 2 - Kiss The Son Lest He Be Angry Series

Contributed by Rob De Jongh on Apr 17, 2020

"Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and ye perish from the way, when his wrath is kindled but a little." Could this prophecy be speaking of the Lord Jesus?

----- Psalm 2 - Kiss the son, lest he be angry Putting Psalm 2 in it's context is difficult because we don't know who wrote it, or when. While David is the author who wrote most Psalms (he was called "the sweet Psalmist of Israel" in 2 Samuel 23:1), many other authors are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:1, Psalm 2:1-3, Psalm 2:6, Psalm 2:12, Psalm 2:8, Psalm 2:7, Hebrews 1:5  (view more)  (view less)

The Wrong Path Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 15, 2020

Psalm 2:1-12 shows us the path of rebellion and its consequences.

Scripture “Where’s Susan?” That’s the innocent question Joshua Rogers’s daughter asked as they were reading The Last Battle, the final book in The Chronicles of Narnia, by C. S. Lewis. Susan is the child queen who helped her siblings save Narnia from the White Witch in The Lion, the Witch, and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 2:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Who Will Get The Last Laugh?

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 24, 2020

In what ways are people laughing at God? (Many sources but seed thoughts from Reinhold Niebuhr's essay on Humour and Faith)

HoHum: A new preacher moved into town and went out one Saturday to visit some of the members. All went well until he came to one house. It was obvious that someone was home, but no one came to the door even after he knocked several times. Finally, he took out his business card, wrote on the back ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 2:3-4, Proverbs 31:25, Psalm 90:9-10, John 3:36, Psalm 2:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Psalms Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on Dec 7, 2020

Hymns, holiday music are a big part of Christmas, but the greatest Christmas songs were written long before Christ's birth!

Intro: Among many things, holiday music, and hymns are a big part of the Christmas season and celebration! Why is that? As one music aficionado put it: There’s something about “that Christmas feeling” that words can’t describe, but the music can capture. There’s a feeling associated with the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 2:1-11

Hark! The Herald Angels Sing! 1 And 2 Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 8, 2020

Christmas celebrates the birthday of the King of Kings. But what is the nature of this King, and why did He come?

Hark! The Herald Angels Sing! 1 and 2 (topical, first two stanzas) 1. We associate many things with the Christmas season,including presents. 2. One Christmas my husband put an assortment of beauty products in my stocking. I tried one of the facial masks, and was about to wash it off when my ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14, Luke 2:1-25, Jeremiah 23:5, Romans 5:10, Psalm 2:2-3, Hebrews 1:5-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Is In Control

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 29, 2021

An extensive look at Psalm 2

Psalm 2- God Is In Control I. Psalm 2:1-3 1 Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing? 2 The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD, and against his anointed, saying, 3 Let us break their bands asunder, and cast away ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 2:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Palm Sunday And Two Kings: Jesus And Solomon Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 29, 2021

By comparing and contrasting Jesus and Solomon, Jesus’ glory shines more brightly.

Palm Sunday and Two Kings: Jesus and Solomon (Matthew 21:1-11; Psalm 2:1-12) 1. It was Palm Sunday but because of a sore throat, 5 year old Sammy stayed home from church with a babysitter. When the family returned home, they were carrying several palm fronds. Sammy inquired as to what they were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11, Psalm 2:1-12, 1 Kings 4:21-34, Matthew 12:42, Psalm 118:22-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Psalm 2 Series

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Feb 25, 2020

The first two psalms are often considered to be designed as a pair serving as an introduction to the 150-psalm collection. The first psalm describes the difference between the blessed man and the evil man, and Psalm 2 is about triumph over the forces that oppose the faith.

For Sermon Central researchers: I have posted a series of 15 sermons on the Psalms. In recent personal studies I have found the psalms to be richer and more thought-provoking than I had fully appreciated. I had too often swept swiftly through psalms without slowing down to inquire as thoroughly as ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 2:1-12, Acts 4:27-28, Hebrews 1:6, Daniel 7:13-14, Psalm 86:15, Psalm 103:8, Psalm 145:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Word Of The Lord For 2019

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jan 7, 2019

Each year pastors in this country and around the world attempt to discern what God is saying about the year ahead. The word I am hearing is, "danger ahead." The current of the river of evil we live in is speeding up rapidly. 2 keys to survive: Humility and Hunger.

The Word of the Lord for 2019 PPT 1 Series Title PPT 2 Message title and pic of river overflowing berm Each year pastors in this country and around the world attempt to discern what God is saying about the year ahead. There will be the usual voices saying, this will be the year of breakthrough, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1, Psalm 2:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Habitat Of Heaven

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Aug 2, 2018

An insightful look at the eternal dwelling place of Born-Again Christians.

When I was a young Christian, I heard a song written by Andréa Crouch titled “If Heaven Was Never Promised” that resonated deep in my soul about what my relationship with Jesus meant to me. The song spoke of the unspeakable joy found in Heaven with its streets of gold and Angels singing for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 2:4, Matthew 5:3, Matthew 5:12, Matthew 22:30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Psalm 2 Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 9, 2018

Psalm 1 emphasizes God’s Law while Psalm 2 focuses on prophesy. The first psalm presents the perfect man, the happy man. The people in Psalm 1 delight in the law, but the people in Psalm 2 defy the law. Psalm 1 begins with a beatitude and Psalm 2 ends. .

12-1-13 Tom Lowe Psalm 2 1 Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing? 2 The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD, and against his anointed, saying, 3 Let us break their bands asunder, and cast away their cords from us. 4 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Devote

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 24, 2017

Raising G-Rated kids requires a partnership in which a devoted church equips and supports devoted parents

How many of you have been watching the Olympics the last couple of weeks? I know that Mary and I have certainly watched quite a bit of the coverage. I’ve always loved the Summer Olympics and most of the events that are included although I’ll admit that there are a few events like synchronized ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 145:4-7, Psalm 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Holy Bible: Its Subject, Purpose, And Revelation

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Sep 10, 2021

This is the first message in a series on Basic Christian doctrine, being an introductory look at what real Christianity is all about, starting with the central theme and purpose for the existence of God's Holy Word.

I am convinced that the average "follower of Jesus Christ" does not have a clue as to what he or she believes concerning the authority and inspiration of Holy Scripture, the person and nature of God, the person, work, and Lordship of Jesus Christ, the work and mission of the Holy ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:19-21, Romans 1:18-20, Isaiah 9:6-7, Revelation 19:15-16, Psalm 2:1-11, Colossians 1:16-17, John 1:1-4, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Genesis 1:26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist