Sermons on Psalm 40:11-17:

In Praise Of Our Reliable God (Psalm 40:1-17) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Dec 27, 2025

We sing songs to the God who can be trusted to pull us out of the pit, and put us on dry ground. Part of what "faith" is, is choosing to have confidence that God will come through for us.

Today, we have the privilege of working through Psalm 40. Let's start by reading verses 1-4 (Hebrew numbering throughout, my apologies): Of/for the director. Of/for David. A Psalm. (1) Surely, I waited for Yahweh, and He stretched out to me, and He heard my cry for help, (2) and He ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-17

Rescued From A Horrible Pit

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 15, 2026

For 2nd Sunday of Epiphany, Year A January 18, 2026

Rescued from a Horrible Pit Psalm 40:1–11 NKJV I waited patiently for the Lord; And He inclined to me, And heard my cry. He also brought me up out of a horrible pit, Out of the miry clay, And set my feet upon a rock, And established my steps. He has put a new song in my mouth— Praise to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-11, Psalm 22:1, Psalm 22:22-31, Hebrews 12:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Let Them PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2025

Trusting God with opposition frees us from control and revenge, inviting us to pray honestly and rest in His faithful care amid conflict and criticism.

Some weeks feel like a parade of prickly people and pricklier problems. A stray comment stings. A coworker corners you with criticism. The group text lights up with misunderstandings, and your heart feels like a drumline—pounding, pounding, pounding. Have you ever replayed a conversation until your ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:14

Topics: Letting Go