Sermons on Psalm 4:

Does Prayer Have Power?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Nov 11, 2017

Is there power in prayer or in the one that is prayed to?

Many people think that prayer ‘works’ because there is ‘power’ in it, when in actuality the ‘power’ is found alone in the Creator God we pray to and who steps into every life circumstance to work it out for our best (Rom 8:28). Prayer is not some tool to move God or a weapon to use against the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, Psalm 100:4, John 10:27-28, Luke 17:21, Philippians 4:7, Malachi 4:2, Psalm 4:8, Psalm 61:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Developing Our Connection With God Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Mar 10, 2013

God's Spirit is connecting with our spirit, and He knows we are distracted and can try to avoid Him.

Developing Our Connection with God Series: Crave: Seeking God...Himself Brad Bailey - Feb. 24, 2013 Intro Last week....we focused on the fact that we all have a "first love" in life... created to know and have one relationship that is the most intimate and influencing... and that is with God. God ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 4:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overcoming Fear

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Sep 20, 2020

The pandemic has caused us to be fearful of some things. We may be fearful of catching the virus, whether or not my business will stay afloat, etc. This week our church was broken into; that was a scary situation. So what can help us overcome our fears?

OVERCOMING FEAR It’s been said that everybody is afraid of something; whether it be heights, spiders, the dark or something else. If you Google phobias you’ll see that people can be afraid of just about anything. Having a fear or phobia is debilitating. You have TV shows like Fear Factor, where ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:6, Philippians 1:14, Proverbs 29:25, Psalm 118:6, Isaiah 26:3, Romans 15:13, John 14:27, John 16:33, Psalm 23:4, Job 3:26, Psalm 4:8, Psalm 4:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Psalm 3 - How To Sleep Peacefully In Times Of Distress Series

Contributed by Rob De Jongh on Oct 15, 2020

David is in great distress, yet manages to sleep peacefully. How?

In Psalm 3 and 4 David is obviously in great distress. Many times he repeats his cry for help, “save me” or “hear my cry!” How interesting, then, that in verse 5 David says “I lay down and slept”. How could someone sleep whilst in a state of such trouble and anxiety? I laid me down and slept; ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 3:5, Psalm 4:4, Psalm 4:8, Matthew 8:24-26

Psalm 4 - You Have Enlarged My Steps Series

Contributed by Rob De Jongh on Nov 2, 2020

David and his men were exhausted when they came back to their encampment to find their women and children taken away captive. With no strength, how could they pursue?

Verse 1 of Psalm 4 appears to be a reference to Psalm 18, written about David’s desperate situation at the time of his fight with the Amalekites. His wives and children, and the families of all his soldiers had been taken captive. The specific phrase that links these two psalms is “Thou hast ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 18:36, Psalm 4:1, Psalm 18:36-39

Like A Hen On A Cue Ball

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Feb 19, 2020

Why is it that our prayers seem to go unnoticed by God? This is a short devotional.

Since tonight is a time that we devote to lifting our praises and our prayer requests to God, let’s think about what we ask God for. I am sure that everyone of us has had a prayer that we prayed and asked God for some kind of help, and it seemed like our prayer was never heard. Have you ever had ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 4:1, James 4:3, 1 John 5:14

Denomination: Baptist

When Others Are Out To Get You Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 6, 2020

Even when we are lamenting our stressful situations, we can engage in a spiritual process and find God’s sustaining peace and joy, at least for a time.

When Others Are Out to Get You (Psalm 4) 1. The neighbors cut down a shade tree., and Marylu was lamenting that, our shade landscaping was now isunny. When one of her favorite hostas died, she lamented its loss. 2. I could have said, “Chin up. Just say, ‘Hosta La Vista, baby.’” But then again, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 4:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Happy Dance

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Aug 16, 2020

If your relationship with Jesus doesn’t put a spring in your step and cause you to do a happy dance once in awhile, maybe you’ve hit a spiritual funk? Maybe it’s time to re-evaluate your realization of how much Jesus loves you and exactly what you should be expecting from your relationship with God?

Psalms 3:1-8 Lord, how they have increased who trouble me! Many are they who rise up against me. 2 Many are they who say of me, “There is no help for him in God.” Selah 3 But You, O Lord, are a shield [a]for me, My glory and the One who lifts up my head. 4 I cried to the Lord with my ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 4:6-7, Matthew 6:4-8, 2 Timothy 1:7, Isaiah 55:11-12, 1 Samuel 30:1-7, Romans 11:29, Philippians 4:6-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Walking Through The Valley Of The Virus

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 23, 2020

If you want the calm of this psalm, you must become one of the Shepherd's sheep.

Once, a Sunday School teacher asked her class, “How many of you can quote Psalm 23?” Several students raised their hands, including a little girl who was only four years old. She stood up and declared loudly, “The Lord is my shepherd. I got all I want.” She had the words mixed up but understood ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6, Psalm 8:1, Psalm 34:9, Psalm 4:8, Isaiah 43:5, Hebrews 13:5-6, John 10:28, 1 Peter 2:25, John 10:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Realms Of Peace (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Caleb Onwuka on Apr 29, 2019

The world is full of troubles and so much turmoil, but there is a place of peace in Christ. Once you've step into this place of peace, nothing else matters again in this World. This is a new series "PERFECT PEACE"

Tonight as I study God's word, the Spirit began to guide me thru the scriptures on this subject "Perfect Peace". There are so many kinds of peace but what God gives is "PERFECT PEACE". Lets take a look at our text scripture: "“You will keep him in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:3, Leviticus 26:6, Psalm 4:8

Denomination: *other

Sacrifice Of Righteousness

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 15, 2019

A study in the book of Psalm 4: 1 – 8

Psalm 4: 1 – 8 Sacrifice of Righteousness 1 Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness! You have relieved me in my distress; Have mercy on me, and hear my prayer. 2 How long, O you sons of men, will you turn my glory to shame? How long will you love worthlessness and seek falsehood? Selah 3 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 4:4

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

We Are Safe In Christ Series

Contributed by Bobby Oliver on Jun 2, 2018

We are safe because God hears us, we are safe because our trust is in God, and we are safe because God blesses us.

We Are Safe in Christ Psalm 4:1-8 - We’re continuing our study through the book of Psalms, and we’ve made it to chapter 4. - When I was a kid, I loved playing tag with my friends. - We’d find as many kids as we could, and we’d find big fields to play in. - Every game we played, we had to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

God Helps People, If/When They Ask. So Ask (Psalm 4:1-8) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 15, 2022

A psalm of confidence: God has heard, has answered, and my help is coming. God sets apart his loyal ones for himself.

Today's psalm, Psalm 4, is a psalm of confidence. And what this means, is that this is a psalm that God has given to his people for when life is hard. It's designed to help you pray to God, and give voice to your problems. But the other thing that psalms of confidence are designed to do, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 4:1-8, Deuteronomy 31:15-18

Sleep In Heavenly Peace

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Aug 15, 2021

I read an article where the writer posed a question: "what keeps you up at night?" It's too early to think about Christmas songs but I thought, 'what better sleep could there be than to sleep in heavenly peace?' Let's see how.

SLEEP IN HEAVENLY PEACE There are times when it's hard to get to sleep. It can be because we had caffeine too late in the day or we had a snack too close to bedtime and now we're paying for it. Then there are other reasons-you have a deadline to meet and you're not ready. You have an ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 15:14, Psalm 3:1-6, Psalm 4:1-8, Psalm 121:1-4, 1 Kings 18:27-29, Matthew 8:23-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

3rd Sunday Of Easter, Year B. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 11, 2021

APRIL 14th, 2024.

Acts 3:12-19, Psalm 4:1-8, 1 John 3:1-7, Luke 24:36-48. (A) A 'SUFFERING SERVANT' SERMON IN SOLOMON'S PORCH. Acts 3:12-19. The occasion of this Sermon was after the healing of a crippled man who used to sit begging below a gate called ‘Beautiful’ – a huge brass gate which, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:12-19, Psalm 4:1-8, 1 John 3:1-7, Luke 24:36-48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational