Sermons on Psalms 1:1-9:

The Lord Reigns (Psalm 93)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 20, 2026

How powerful is God?

Does God reign from eternity past? Do we trust His testimonies as faithful? Let’s look at Psalm 93. Does God need to win any battles to take His place in the universe, or does He just reign? Will there always be an earth, even though it will some day be made new for eternity? The Lord reigns; he ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Shout Triumphantly (Psalm 95)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 23, 2026

Do we shout in faithful triumph or doubt God?

Do we question God like Israel in the wilderness? Let’s look at Psalm 95. Is it appropriate to shout and sing in church or are we more conservative than that? Come, let us shout joyfully to the Lord, shout triumphantly to the rock of our salvation! Let us enter His presence with thanksgiving; let ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A New Song (Psalm 96)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 23, 2026

The Gospel does not change, but does the music genre we sing?

Is singing a new song appropriate for a generational change in the Gospel message? Let’s begin in Psalm 96. Do we get uncomfortable at church with new songs? Does God encourage a new song? Oh, sing to the Lord a new song! Sing to the Lord, all the earth. Sing to the Lord, bless His name; Proclaim ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Reigns (Psalm 97)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 23, 2026

Does design prove a designer?

Is the existence of God self-evident in the design of nature, its complex functionality, the obvious foresight and order? Let’s review Psalm 97. Does God reign or is the earth a total accident, no planning, no DNA coded, no ecosystem, no design? When Jesus returns and God rules the earth will ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Psalms: House Vs Home Series

Contributed by Louis Mare on Jan 22, 2025

So, the question I want to look at and what I want to ask of everyone is this? What does it mean to build a home that honurs God.

Well good morning newlife, and welcome to the back-to-school week as I like to call it. Man, I saw so many photos on Facebook on the first day, first day at school, first day at work, a lot of firsts has happened already in just the first couple of days, some of you are wishing for the first salary ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-5, Ephesians 2:20, Proverbs 3:5-6, Deuteronomy 6:6-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Patient Waiting (Psalm 40)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 22, 2026

What does waiting on the Lord teach us?

Do we confess our sins and wait patiently for God’s forgiveness and healing? Is there a sacrifice that would permanently pay the price for our sins? Let’s look at Psalm 40. Does God build faith as we wait patiently for Him to hear our prayers? I patiently waited, Lord, for you to hear my prayer. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Kind To The Poor (Psalm 41)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 22, 2026

Is kindness important?

Should we be kind to the poor, confess our sins, and leave vengeance to God? Let’s look at Psalm 41. What attribute of a believer does God bless with joy, divine rescue, protection, prosperity and health? Oh, the joys of those who are kind to the poor! The Lord rescues them when they are in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Thirst For God (Psalm 42)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 22, 2026

Are we thirsty for God?

How could we describe our desire for God? Let’s look at Psalm 42. Do we have a thirst for God? Do we sing and shout God’s praise in our churches? As a deer pants for flowing streams, so pants my soul for you, O God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When shall I come and appear before ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Mighty King (Psalm 45)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 25, 2026

Who is the mighty king?

Is there a conquering King, a Bride and a wedding to take place? Who are they? Let’s look at Psalm 45. Who is our king? Is He our theme? Is He blessed forever? My heart overflows with a good theme; I address my verses to the King; My tongue is the pen of a skillful scribe. You are fairer than the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Voice Of Triumph (Psalm 47)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 26, 2026

When will God triumph?

Will God eventually triumph over the evils in this world? Whose side are we on? Let’s begin in Psalm 47. Who should clap for God, just Israel or all the earth? O clap your hands, all ye people; shout unto God with the voice of triumph. For the Lord most high is terrible; he is a great King over ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Listen World (Psalm 49)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 26, 2026

What does God want the world to hear?

Are all our economic systems similar at the core, where the powerful feast while the weak hunger? Is a government coming that truly cares for all? Let’s begin in Psalm 49. Is there wisdom, a riddle that all the inhabitants of the world need to hear? To the choirmaster. A Psalm of the Sons of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Giving Thanks (Psalm 50)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 27, 2026

Why is giving thanks so important?

Do we give God thanks, fulfill promises and honor Him? Let’s look at Psalm 50. Has God summoned all humanity to tell us about something important? A psalm of Asaph. The Lord, the Mighty One, is God, and he has spoken; he has summoned all humanity from where the sun rises to where it sets. From ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Have Mercy (Psalm 51)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 27, 2026

Do we confess to God?

Do we confess our sins to God? Let’s look at Psalm 51. Is this David’s confession after adultery? Do we acknowledge our sin or pretend it doesn’t exist? To the Director: A Davidic Psalm. When the prophet Nathan came to him, after he had gone in to Bathsheba. Have mercy, God, according to your ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Dishonest Wealth (Psalm 52)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 27, 2026

Are we honest or dishonest in business?

There are honest business people whose customers trust them, but how many others build wealth on lies instead of honesty? Let’s begin in Psalm 52. Do people in our world boast about their crimes, plot destruction, and tell lies? [For the choir director: A psalm of David, regarding the time Doeg ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Rescue Me (Psalm 54)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 28, 2026

Salvation now and eternal.

Is salvation a rescue from dangers in this life as well as for eternity? Let’s look at Psalm 54. Do we ever experience a need for God to rescue us from attacks in this life? [For the choir director: A psalm of David, regarding the time the Ziphites came and said to Saul, “We know where David is ...read more

Denomination: Baptist