Sermons on Psalms 17:8-143:9:

Bless The Lord, O My Soul

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 18, 2000

David bares his soul in recording his relationship with God - who Forgives, who Heals, who Preserves, who Provides and who Satisfies.

Do you ever talk to yourself? In Psalm 103 King David is addressing himself. “Bless the Lord”, he exclaims, “Bless the Lord, O my soul”. It’s clear that he’s holding a conversation with himself. This isn’t by any means a unique experience for a believer. In fact it’s often a sign that a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Not As Our Sins Deserve

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: God's love is seen not just in what he does, but in what he doesn't do.

Thesis: God's love is seen not just in what he does, but in what he doesn't do. Intro.: 1. The Bible is a healthy blend of optimism and realism. a. On the one hand you have realistic books like Ecclesiastes. b. On the other, you have positive portions like psalms of thanksgiving. 2. This AM ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-22

The Lord Is Good

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: The righteous see the goodness of the Lord despite circumstances.

Thesis: The righteous see the goodness of the Lord despite circumstances. Intro.: Please turn to Psalm 107. I. LOOKING AT THE TEXT. < Pausing to make comments > A. After Verse 3. 1. This entire psalm is "compressed" in these first three verses; The rest of the psalm "unwraps" the ideas ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:1

God's Name Is Reverend

Contributed by Steven Swaggerty on Oct 18, 2000

TEXT- PS 111:9 HE SENT REDEMPTION UNTO HIS PEOPLE: HE HATH COMMANDED HIS COVENANT FOR EVER: HOLY AND REVEREND IS HIS NAME.

TEXT- PS 111:9 HE SENT REDEMPTION UNTO HIS PEOPLE: HE HATH COMMANDED HIS COVENANT FOR EVER: HOLY AND REVEREND IS HIS NAME. THE BIBLE DOES NOT IMPLY IN ANYWAY THAT MINISTERS ARE FORBIDDEN TO USE THE WORD REVEREND IN REFERENCE TO THE OFFICE THAT THEY HOLD. THE SAME WORD IS USED IN RESPECT FOR OUR ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 111:9

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Develop A Christ Centered Family

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. The Holy Spirit teaches us the essential requirements that provide the key ingredients for developing Christ centered families.

1. The Holy Spirit teaches us the essential requirements that provide the key ingredients for developing Christ centered families. Paul wrote, "Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children and live a life of love." (Eph. 5:1) Ask the Lord to help your family be more teachable and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 112:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Spirit Of Thanksgiving

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: The spirit of thanksgiving is found in thanks-living.

Thesis: The spirit of thanksgiving is found in thanks-living. Intro.: 1. Psalm 116 was most likely written by King David. 2. From the content it appears to have been written after some great act of deliverance by the Lord. I. THE LORD DELIVERS THOSE WHO DEPEND ON HIM (verses 1-11). A. Verses ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:1

Two Important Questions

Contributed by Andy Harris on Oct 18, 2000

INTRO: Today is "Prove the Lord" Sunday.

INTRO: Today is "Prove the Lord" Sunday. Today is the beginning of a year of financial miracles for your life! I pray that in 1998 four things will happen in your life: 1. You will receive an increase in monthly income. 2. You will decrease your monthly expenses through wise spending habits. 3. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:1

The Chastening Of The Lord

Contributed by Tom Walker on Oct 18, 2000

Psalms 118:18 says, " The LORD hath chastened me sore: but he hath not given me over unto death.

Psalms 118:18 says, " The LORD hath chastened me sore: but he hath not given me over unto death." In light of what the Bible tells us, you can rest assured that God chastens His own. The meaning of "chasten" is found in the New Testament word "paideuo." It comes from the word "pais"–meaning child. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:18

Does Your Life Need A "Spiritual Facelift?"

Contributed by Curtis Brock on Oct 18, 2000

Introduction: Does Your Life Need A "Spiritual Facelift?" Thesis: A person must realize the need to get life in order and take the steps to see it become reality.

Introduction: Does Your Life Need A "Spiritual Facelift?" Thesis: A person must realize the need to get life in order and take the steps to see it become reality. Introduction: Remodeling is never an easy task. I have had the pleasure to "remodel" the only home I ever owned. It was a chore - a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1

Denomination: Baptist

Unity Of Christians

Contributed by Scott Jordan on Oct 18, 2000

Proposition- Christians should dwell together in Unity.

Proposition- Christians should dwell together in Unity. Transitional sentence- By looking in the psalm we see that Christians should dwell together in unity in the Local Church. Intro: Approach Sentence- Imagine that you are part of a United Nations peace keeping force sent into a war torn ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 133:1-3, Romans 8:19

A Disastrous Trip

Contributed by Wade Biggs on Oct 18, 2000

" Give us help from trouble: for vain is the help of man.

" Give us help from trouble: for vain is the help of man. Through God we shall do valiantly: for he it is that shall tread down our enemies." As I began to read information concerning today's message it would be safe to say that man hasn't changed his way of thinking. There are many today who ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 138:11-12

Three Omni.. Attributes Of God

Contributed by Stuart Uren on Oct 18, 2000

Today we come to three great attributes about God that are unique to him only.

Today we come to three great attributes about God that are unique to him only. The three attributes I speak of being Gods omniscience, omnipresence and his omnipotence. * Gods omniscience - God is all-knowing * Gods omnipresence - God is all-present/all-seeing * Gods omnipotence - God is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1

You Are Wonderful

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

1. Do you feel good about yourself? About your life? It is so easy to not feel very good about ourselves.

1. Do you feel good about yourself? About your life? It is so easy to not feel very good about ourselves. So easy that we so easily believe that to be a Christian and to take our faith seriously, we should never feel good about ourselves. That to feel good about ourselves is a great sin. After all, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God He Knows Everything

Contributed by V. David Sedaca on Oct 18, 2000

Exodus 3:7 And the LORD said, I have surely seen the affliction of my people which [are] in Egypt, and have heard their cry by reason of their taskmasters; for I know their sorrows; Job 23:10 But he knoweth the way that I take: [when] he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold.

Exodus 3:7 And the LORD said, I have surely seen the affliction of my people which [are] in Egypt, and have heard their cry by reason of their taskmasters; for I know their sorrows; Job 23:10 But he knoweth the way that I take: [when] he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold. Psalm 147:5 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

How Can The Lord Help Me Find Guidance?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

How do we know which direction the Lord wants us to take in life? 1.

How do we know which direction the Lord wants us to take in life? 1. Ask the Lord to cleanse you from all secret sins. David prayed, "Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting. (Psa. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:23-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational