Sermons on Psalm 51:3-4:

C.p.r. For The Soul

Contributed by Jeffrey Wildrick on Feb 16, 2015

Examining Psalm 51, we see the pattern of Confession, Pardon, and Re-Creation (CPR) at work in David's life, and still effective for us today through the work of Jesus Christ. Preached on Ash Wednesday as an introduction to the season of Lent

Psalm 51; 2 Samuel 11-12 "C.P.R." Ash Wednesday INTRO: Today is Ash Wednesday, and throughout the world, Christians of many branches of Christ's church are observing this unique day in the Christian calendar. It is a day of penitence, and fasting. It is, quite frankly, a rather gloomy day. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Luggage Longing To Be Lost

Contributed by Monty Newton on Feb 17, 2013

God in his mercy and grace hears us, renews and restores us, when we are broken and repentent.

The Season of Lent… is something of a roller coaster ride in which we confront our own sinfulness in light of the suffering of Christ. And yet during this time of introspection we are also keenly aware of how the story ends with Christ’[s victory over sin and death. This morning we ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Grain Of Wheat Principle

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Feb 9, 2018

“Lord, protect me from the things I want. If they're not in accordance with your will. ~Amen.”

Lent5B You can tell that Jesus eat whole grains by his analogy of a kernel of wheat falling to the ground and dying to produce life. It was in reference to his sacrificial death, but he gives it to us as an over-arching spiritual principle of dying to selfish desires, e.g. like the ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-33, Psalm 51:3-15, Jeremiah 31:31-34

Denomination: Catholic

Grano De Trigo

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Feb 12, 2018

“Señor, protégeme de las cosas que deseo si ellas no están de acuerdo con tu voluntad.” Amén.

V Domingo de Cuaresma B Ustedes podrán decir que Jesús comía granos saludables al escuchar la analogía del grano de trigo que cae en la tierra y al morir produce vida. Si el grano es de maíz, muere, nacerá una nueva planta y dará (muchos elotes) (mucho choclo) (muchas mazorcas)! Nosotros podemos ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-33, Psalm 51:3-5

Denomination: Catholic

Planning And Packing Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Feb 26, 2013

This is an introduction to Psalm 51.

I hope that you all know that today marks the first Sunday of Lent, which is the season of preparation for our greatest Christian celebration, that of the Resurrection of Jesus. I won’t be at all surprised if that comes as news to many of you, especially as the official beginning of Lent ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Looking Deeply, Letting Go Completely Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Mar 5, 2013

This is an exploration of sin and guilt and the freedom we can have in Christ.

I did some searching on the internet, and it appears that nobody wants to feel guilty. Not so much evidence of people not wanting to do bad things, but nobody wants to feel guilty. The term “guilt-free” is now a major marketing tool: I came across all sorts of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:3-6

Denomination: Baptist

Ash Wednesday- David's Call For Repentance

Contributed by Brian Stephens on Mar 12, 2013

This sermon was used Ash Wednesday and describes King David's call for repentance.

Ash Wednesday Feb 13, 2012 Tonight we come as a church and do a self-examination before our Lord. Its an extended time of prayer and preparation for the celebration of Christ resurrection. Today is Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent. Around 230 AD, a group of Christians started ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-17

Denomination: Nazarene

There’s No Do-Over In Life

Contributed by Steve Taylor on Sep 1, 2018

The Bible has countless stories of men and women that made mistakes just like us. Some of them are the same mistakes we continue to make right now.

Have you ever thought about all the sin in the world and wondered how you could survive in so much temptation? Let’s take that a bit further. Let’s examine our transgressions. AMEN • Have you ever done something in your life and you regretted it the moment you did? • Have you ever let sin creep ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:9, Psalm 86:5, Exodus 3:9, Psalm 51:1-4, Matthew 27:3, Luke 23:34  (view more)  (view less)

Of Crime And Punishment: David And Uriah Series

Contributed by John Dixon on Oct 7, 2018

David was a murderer polygamist, adulterer, liar and poor father.

PSALM 51:1-19 (NASB) 1 Be gracious to me, O God, according to Your lovingkindness; According to the greatness of Your compassion blot out my transgressions. 2 Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity And cleanse me from my sin. 3 For I know my transgressions, And my sin is ever before me. 4 Against You, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-19

Denomination: Christian Church

Inward Truth

Contributed by Dr. Casey Adams on Oct 11, 2018

This message deals with the importance of living in spiritual truth

I. "BEHOLD, THOU DESIREST TRUTH IN THE INWARD PARTS" A. The fifty-first Psalm unfolds: 1. The deep penance of David 2. He traces his backsliding to his outward rituals and a lack of inward sincerity B. He realizes: 1. That God desires truth in the heart, and not just lip service - Is 29:13 2. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:26, Isaiah 1:6, Psalm 38:3, Romans 7:14-24, John 3:7, John 8:32, Romans 6:16, Matthew 15:19, Zechariah 4:6, 1 Corinthians 15:31, 1 Corinthians 15:50, Jeremiah 17:9, Philippians 3:13-15, Matthew 23:28, 2 Corinthians 7:1, Revelation 3:14-17, Matthew 6:5, 1 Samuel 15:20-21, 2 Timothy 3:1-5, 1 Chronicles 29:17, 2 Kings 20:3, Psalm 51:1-7, Isaiah 29:13, Psalm 51:6, Psalm 51:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

11. Why The Tree Of The Knowledge Of Good And Evil? Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 2, 2018

Viable alternatives have to exist in a moral universe

[IN GOD’S IMAGE – 11 – WHY THE TREE OF THE KNOWLEDGE OF GOOD AND EVIL] This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6-7, Acts 14:21-22, James 1:2-4, Psalm 51:1-4, Ephesians 2:3-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

A Man After God's Own Heart

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Mar 12, 2018

How could David be the man after God's own heart?

The Prayer of a Man After God’s Own Heart Psalm 51:1-19 The first thing that we come across when we turn to Psalm 51 is that it is a Psalm of David. In 1 Samuel 13:14, God tells the prophet Samuel that after rejecting Saul as king, that He was going to replace Saul with a man after His own heart. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-19, Psalm 51:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

My Sin Is Always Before Me

Contributed by Joel Hoyer on Nov 8, 2018

3rd in a Lenten Series on Psalm 51

Psalm 51:3 2/21/18 (Create in Me a Clean Heart #3) MY SIN IS ALWAYS BEFORE ME Edgar Allen Poe was kind of a morbid American author in the mid 1800s. He had a short and troubled life and wrote a number of troubling short stories and poems. One of those is called “The Tell-Tale heart”. I was ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:3

Denomination: Lutheran

You Are Proved Right When You Judge

Contributed by Joel Hoyer on Nov 8, 2018

4th in a Lenten Series on Psalm 51

Psalm 51:3 2/21/18 (Create in Me a Clean Heart #3) MY SIN IS ALWAYS BEFORE ME Edgar Allen Poe was kind of a morbid American author in the mid 1800s. He had a short and troubled life and wrote a number of troubling short stories and poems. One of those is called “The Tell-Tale heart”. I was ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:4

Denomination: Lutheran

How To R-A-P When You Find Yourself In A Messy Situation

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on May 15, 2017

AND WHEN I SAY A MESSY SITUATION I`M TALKING ABOUT A TIME WHEN WE HAVE ALLOWED SIN TO MANIFEST ITSELF IN OUR LIVES AND HINDER OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD AND YOUR SIN CAN BE ONE THING AND MINES COULD BE ANOTHER

Psalm 51:1-6 (Living) O loving and kind God, have mercy. Have pity upon me and take away the awful stain of my transgressions. [2] Oh, wash me, cleanse me from this guilt. Let me be pure again. [3] For I admit my shameful deed--it haunts me day and night. [4] It is against you and you alone I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-12

Denomination: Baptist