Sermons on Psalms 119 3a136:

Now What?

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jul 26, 2003

After announcing my resignation from the Sunrise Presbyterian Church in order to accept a new call, I address the issue of "how do we seek and know God’s will for our lives?"

My wife and I went to a baseball game last week. I bought the tickets at the stadium and when I was at the ticket booth, this young fellow behind the window sold me two tickets and he is about to take my money. And he insults me! I couldn’t believe it. I asked how much the tickets were and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Is Man?

Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 30, 2003

To note the special place given to man so that man will be grateful and glorify the giver.

“What is Man?” Text: Psalm 8 Thesis: To note the special place given to man so that man will be grateful and glorify the giver. Introduction: (1) Edmond Jacob called Psalm 8: “Genesis 1 set to music” and “the best commentary on Genesis 1” (Qtd. in Taylor 19). (2) “This psalm is an unsurpassed ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Morning Prayer Of Trust In God

Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 30, 2003

To prove that God is willing and able to help His own

Morning Prayer of Trust in God Text: Psalm 3 Thesis: To prove that God is willing and able to help His own Introduction: (1) This psalm is “an individual lament psalm in which the main speaker expresses confidence in personal and individual deliverance” (VanGemeren, EBC 72). (2) It has been ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 3:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Opium Or Blessing

Contributed by Ron Newton on Jul 30, 2003

Religion without relationship with Christ can be a destructive influence.

Introduction 1. Quote from Karl Marx - “Religion is the opium of the working class.” I agree, but not necessarily the working class. Religion is a drug that works as a sedative for the spiritually dead, so as to keep them from ever questioning their own deadness. Illus...Growing up in a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:1-16

Denomination: Holiness

Our Confidence In God Series

Contributed by David Phaneuf on Jul 31, 2003

"I shall not want... I will not fear... I will dwell..." -- three great affirmations expressing confidence in God who provides for our needs, protects us from harm, and promises us abundant and eternal life.

GREAT STORIES OF THE OLD TESTAMENT: OUR CONFIDENCE IN GOD (The Shepherds Psalm) Psalm 23 We have been looking at some of the Great STORIES of the Old Testament, stories of people and their encounters with God, stories of how God worked in someone’s life. Today’s sermon, however, is not strictly ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: United Methodist

I'll Fly Away

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Aug 2, 2003

NOTICE THIS FLYING AWAY INVOLVES A LIFTING UP,THIS FLYING AWAY INVOLVES A LEAVING, AND THIS FLYING AWAY INVOVES A LANDING.

I’LL FLY AWAY PSALMS 55:1-6 In these verses written by David, he is being oppresed by his enemies. He is tried of percution and wicked ways all around him. Thus, in his prayer to God, he says I wish I could fly away to a place of rest, get away from it all. Have you ever felt like that? Well ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 55:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

How Long, Oh Lord

Contributed by Guy Caley on Aug 2, 2003

A look at the path toward patience as we wait upon the Lord.

Last Sunday my family took a trip to Frankfurt to attend an international church there. Throughout the ride up all we heard from the children was: "are we there yet?" Or "how much longer?" or "are we ever going to get there?" Did you ever notice that those kinds of questions never come when the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Foolishness, Fearfulness, & Faithfulness Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Aug 2, 2003

It is foolish to disavow God, and people who do that deal with a certain level of fear. However, the people of God need to remain faithful.

August 3, 2003 Sunday Evening Title: Foolishness, Fearfulness, Faithfulness Text: Psalm 14:1-7 (Psalm 53:1-6) Introduction 1. As we continue our study of the Psalms, we come to Psalm 14. A. Psalm 14 and Psalm 53 are very closely related...having many of the Psalm verses. B. So we will ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 14:1-7, Psalm 53:1-6

Denomination: Nazarene

The Big If Of A God Sent Revival.

Contributed by Phil Dyar on Aug 5, 2003

THE CHURCH NEEDS A HEAVEN SENT REVIVAL.

PSALM 85, VERSE 6,KJV. WILT THOU NOT REVIVE US AGIAN THAT THY PEOPLE MAY REJOICE IN THEE. TITLE, THE BIG IF OF A HEAVEN SENT REVIVAL. THE NEED OF THE HOUR IS THAT GOD SEND A REVIVAL, A.IN OUR HOMES , B.IN OUR HEARTS, C.IN THE HOUSE OF GOD. OUT LINE, THE BIG IF OF A HEAVEN SENT ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:6

Fellowship Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 7, 2003

This is the 1st sermon in the series "God’s Desire".

Series: “God’s Desire” (#1) FELLOWSHIP Psalm 121 Introduction: 1. We often talk about what we want as Christians, at church, work, home, etc…; but what does God desire? 2. Today we will begin a series on God’s desires. 3. Why did God create us? In God’s foreknowledge He knew what was going to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Expressions Of Public Praise

Contributed by Tony Colson on Aug 8, 2003

(This message outline is meant to assist pastors in addressing their congregations concerning the March For Jesus (MFJ) in a Biblical and Theological way).

Introduction: The MFJ began in 1987 in the city of London, England. What began as a group of 15,000 marchers has led to thousands and millions of marchers in cities around the world. (198). Born again believers from several different churches join together to lift up an expression of praise and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 68:24-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Worship God Deserves Series

Contributed by Mike Turner on Aug 10, 2003

Final in series of sermons on "The Word On Worship" This message looks at "The Worship God Deserves".

Declaring God’s Worth Psa 18:3 Our word “worship” comes from the old English word “worschipe” or “worth-ship” which means worthiness. To worship is to declare God’s worth ! 1. Determining God’s Worth. Why is God worthy of our worship ? a. Because of his character. Job 33:12 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 18:3

Denomination: Baptist

Aniversario De Bodas

Contributed by Adrián Olivas on Aug 14, 2003

Esta ceremonia la escribimos mi esposa y yo para sus padres.

Celebración de 40 años de familia cristiana Rev. Luis G. Martínez & Alfonsa Alvarado Martínez Preludio por Hno. Isaac Castelo (instrumental de 30 minutos) Procesión A. Rev. Gámez, Rev. Martínez y Rev. Olivas (toca el Hno. Castelo) B. Entran los hijos agrupados por familias (toca el Hno. Castelo). ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 128:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Ceremonia Para Bodas

Contributed by Adrián Olivas on Aug 14, 2003

Esta ceremonia la escribimos mi esposa y yo para una pareja de nuestra congregación.

Ceremonia para Susie y Gil Preludio (30 minutos antes de la hora anunciada en la invitación) Lectura congregacional: Salmo 128 Invocación Procesión 1. Madre y padre del novio 2. Madre de la novia 3. Abuelos del novio 4. Abuelos de la novia 5. Ministro seguido por el novio y el padrino de ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 128:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Getting Out Of The Pits

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Aug 16, 2003

Even as God took David from the pit of despair, so can he stand us on solid ground.

GETTING OUT OF THE PITS text: Psalm 40:1-3 A. Oh, how WEARINESS effects us at times. ILLUSTRATION: I can’t explain how you know for sure. I guess you have to be a preacher to understand. There’s this inner-feeling that a preacher gets when he knows that he’s DONE all that he can for a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ