Sermons on Psalms 23:1-5:

05 Still Waters For The Soul Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 29, 2011

We can have Still Waters for the Soul if we: REMEMBER 1. To Obey God’s Will 2. Jesus Our Shepherd 3. Promises of God 4. His Priorities 5. His Leading 6. His Grace

The clock is my dictator; I shall not rest. It makes me lie down only when exhausted. It leads me to deep depression. It hounds my soul. It leads me in circles of frenzy for activity's sake. Even though I run frantically from task to task, I will never get it all done, For my 'ideal' is with me. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:2

Denomination: Baptist

06 The Souls Deepest Need Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 29, 2011

1. Cast Sheep 2. The Cast Down Sheep 3. Becoming Cast Down (a). Looking for a Soft Spot (b). Having Too Much Wool (c). Overweight Sheep 4. The Cast Down’s Escape

Psalm 23:3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Restoration of - Old Cars - Old houses - Old paintings How did you get you get to the point of uselessness? - Neglect, Abuse, Cast aside, Forgotten 1. Cast Sheep - Turned over on its ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:3

Denomination: Baptist

07 Which Way From Here? Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 29, 2011

Lifes Journey is based on the choices we make

Einstein was once traveling from Princeton on a train when the conductor came down the aisle, punching the tickets of every passenger. When he came to Einstein, Einstein reached in his vest pocket. He couldn't find his ticket, so he reached in his trouser pockets. It wasn't there, so he looked in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:3

Denomination: Baptist

08 Light For Our Valleys Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 29, 2011

What To Do When You Go Through Dark Valleys ❶. Refuse to be DISCOURAGED ❷. Rely On God’s PRESENCE ❸. Relax It’s Only SHADOWS

Japan’s Dark Valleys for Earthquake Survivors A four-month-old girl was swept from her parents' arms in the was pulled 3 days later from the rubble virtually unharmed, A 60-year-old man clung to the roof of his home was found 9 miles out at sea after being adrift for two days Akaiwa ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:3

Denomination: Baptist

09 Tools Of The Shepherd Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 30, 2011

The tools of the Shepherd are the rod and staff and their purpose is to bring comfort

Ps23:4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. - Bad things do happen in life - Note the dark valleys are directly linked to the rod and staff In 1975 Tim Leatherman was touring Europe & Asia ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:4

Denomination: Baptist

The Sheep That Taught Me

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Apr 6, 2011

What a fantastic Pslam! This is a short talk using illustrations from shepherding, and the experience of an evangelist in hospital.

King David, the author of Psalm 23, trained as a shepherd. He knew exactly what it meant to care for, tend, feed and protect a flock of sheep. So when he wrote this Psalm I can picture him meditating on his own experiences, and realising that God was in them. Now I don’t know about you but ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Anglican

10 How’s Your Eating Habits? Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Apr 12, 2011

We long to be sheltered, secure, & satisfied The Shepherd At Work: 1. Looking For The Best Grazing & Bedding Land 2. Removal of Poisonous Plants, Snakes, Scorpions 3. Clean the Drinking Holes

Ps 23:5 5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. - Sheep are completely defenseless. They can't bite like dogs, scratch like cats, kick like horses or even snap like turtles. - Yet have many enemies • Cougars ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:5

Denomination: Baptist

For A Man Of Faith. (Funeral Message) Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Apr 15, 2011

Psalm 23 lived out in a life well lived.

SE101908 STATE OF THE UNION 3. Recession Obsession Well it looks like we’re heading into some really tough economic times. You’ve already heard much about these high profile banks that have failed and a few others have merged just to survive. Perhaps you haven’t heard just how many other ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Salvation Army

Lessons Learned In The Valley

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 15, 2011

My experience with cancer taught me some important lessons about life that I could only learn in the valley of suffering.

Lessons Learned in the Valley Chuck Sligh May 2004 BIBLE READING: Psalm 23 TEXT: Psalm 23:4 – “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou [art] with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.” INTRODUCTION Several years ago (1979), I went to the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:4

Denomination: Baptist

23rd Psalm Part I Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Aug 1, 2011

We will be going through a two week study of the 23rd Psalm. The 23rd Psalm has everything from Salvation to trust to the reasons for being still before God. It also shows how much God cares about one person.

Psalm 23 As my rehab on my shoulder continues my sleep has been off. Late Saturday night I could not sleep but I felt the Lord give me a prompting to do a series on the 23rd Psalm. For the next 2 weeks each devotional will be about this great passage in the Old Testament. Since the Lord gave this ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1

23 Psalm Part Ii "I Shall Not Be In Want" Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Aug 2, 2011

“I Shall Not Be In Want”. Now this is a topic that we could write books on. Wants and needs or needs and wants. A lot of times we get confused what our real needs are compared to our wants. Let’s look at the definition of both as defined by Dictionary.com

“I Shall Not Be In Want”. Now this is a topic that we could write books on. Wants and needs or needs and wants. A lot of times we get confused what our real needs are compared to our wants. Let’s look at the definition of both as defined by Dictionary.com Want - to wish, need, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1

Psalm 23 Part Iii "He Makes Me Lie Down" Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Aug 3, 2011

God loves us enought to allow things in our lives to slow us down. It is only when we slow down that God becomes clearer.

In the 3rd part of our two week series on the 23rd Psalm we will be going over Psalm 23:2 “He makes me lie down in green pastures; he leads me beside quiet waters.” How many times have you told God “NO”? Have you ever felt that prompting to stop for someone in need, give ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:2

Psalm 23 Part Iv "He Restores My Soul" Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Aug 4, 2011

We all desire rest for our souls but we always try to find that rest in the wrong place.

Psalm 23:3 “he restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.” Everyone in this world has a soul but not everyone has the Holy Spirit of God living inside of them. Restore - to bring back to a state of health, soundness, or vigor. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:3

Psalm 23:4 Part V "Even Though I Walk Through The Valley" Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Aug 5, 2011

How to live this life and not fear death. How to stop existing and start living.

Psalm 23:4 “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” This is one of the most comforting verses in the bible. Basically it says that when I am walking in tough times, even to the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:4

Psalm 23 Part Vi "You Prepare A Table Before Me" Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Aug 8, 2011

How to have joy even when surrounded by an enemy visible or invisible.

Psalm 23:5a “You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies.” King David who wrote this Psalm had quite a history. I think some parts of David’s life we can all relate to. David was also a shepherd and took care of the family sheep. The Lord gave him such strength ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:5