Sermons on Psalms 23:1-999:

Trust The Ways Of God And Not My Ways Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 8, 2013

Sometimes we falsely believe that because we belong to God we can do no wrong and God must bless everything we do. What we must realize is that as we move in concert with how God wants us to move that things will line up for His glory.

The three psalms we are looking at today have this theme in common: love God, be linked to God, let God set the agenda. Psalm 89 finishes off Book III of the psalter. It is a wonderful restatement of God’s promises to David about the Messiah, but then ends with somewhat of a repudiation of ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

It's Time To Swat Those Flies Series

Contributed by Sheryln Miller on Apr 5, 2017

A Message On Psalm 23

In "A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23" author Phillip Keller says, the Shepherd must protect the sheep from nasal flies, because nasal flies will deposit larvae near the sheep's nostrils. Once hatched the adult flies crawl inside the sheep's nasal passages causing the sheep to hold their heads close to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pray Like David Pray Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Feb 4, 2017

Psalms 17

PRAY LIKE DAVID PRAY (PSALM 17) A woman who had been bitten by a dog and was advised by her physician to write her last wishes, as she might succumb to hydrophobia. She spent so long with pencil and paper that the doctor finally remarked something about how long the will would be. “What will?” she ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 17:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Hope In God

Contributed by Victor Yap on Feb 4, 2017

Psalms 42

HOPE IN GOD (PSALMS 42) There are five books in the Wisdom Books: Job, Psalms, Proverbs, and Ecclesiastes. Job teaches us how to live triumphantly – our physical being; Psalms teach us how to live thankfully – our spiritual being; Proverbs teach us how to live truthfully – our social ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Present Future Perfect

Contributed by Victor Yap on Feb 4, 2017

1 Peter 4

THE PRESENT FUTURE PERFECT (1 PETER 4) In a YouGov survey of 1,225 US adults conducted in late February, at a time when several dozen cases of COVID-19 had been confirmed in the US, nearly three in 10 (29%) US adults think there will likely be an apocalyptic disaster in their lifetime. Nearly one ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sing Your Heart Out

Contributed by Victor Yap on Feb 4, 2017

Psalms 96

SING YOUR HEART OUT (PSALMS 96) Last week on a normal drizzling morning in Hong Kong a little bird friend outside my window chirp me up from sleep. I consider it a blessing and a bonus to my flat summer sermon, which reminds me of a story. A saintly woman who had suffered for many months due to a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 96:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

All For One, One For All

Contributed by Victor Yap on Feb 4, 2017

Ecclesiiastes

ALL FOR ONE, ONE FOR ALL (ECCLESIASTES 4) My wife and I arrived in Hong Kong on Aug 18, 2008. After my wife passed away on May 22, 2016, Rev. So invited me for holiday dinner (July 1, 2016). I asked him, “How am I different from other coworkers whose wives passed away?” He said, “Different. You do ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Prayer For The Afflicted

Contributed by Victor Yap on Feb 5, 2017

Prayer

A PRAYER OF THE AFFLICTED (PSALM 102) When I was reading through the Psalms preparing a series of my favorite psalms for the Putonghua worship last year, I came across two psalms with the word “prayer” headlining the chapters that caught my attention because my wife was a prayer warrior, so I hope ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 102:1-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Is God Mad At Me?

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Apr 26, 2018

What do you really think about God? What is your real opinion of his nature and his personality? What does God think about us? Are we the perpetual spill in Aisle 5 that God is forever cleaning up? The answers will determine how we worship.

The Psalms – The Language of Our Faith Psalm 103 – Is God Mad at Me? April 29, 2018 What do you really think about God? What is your real opinion of his nature and his personality? What does God think about us? Are we the perpetual spill in Aisle 5 that God is forever cleaning up? The answers ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Blessed Are The Pure In Heart

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 23, 2018

Blessedness

BLESSED ARE THE PURE IN HEART (PSALM 73) Once, truth and falsehood met at a crossroads, and after they had greeted each other, Falsehood asked Truth how the world went with him. “How it goes with me?” said Truth. “Each year worse off than the last.” “I can see the plight you are in,” said ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Psalm 42 - Worship And An Honest Heart

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Mar 1, 2018

Every human emotion is found at some place in the Psalms. From joy, to sadness, to celebration to anger - it's here.

The Psalms - The Language of Our Faith Psalm 42 - Worship and an Honest Heart March 4, 2018 Every human emotion is found at some place in the Psalms. From joy, to sadness, to celebration to anger - it's here. Psalm 42:1-2 NIV "As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, O ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Psalm 46 - Fear And Greedy Monkeys

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Mar 8, 2018

How do you respond with the world is shaking? There is a difference between being afraid and being fearful.

The Psalms - The Language of Our Faith Psalm 46 - Fear and Greedy Monkeys March 11, 2018 Psalms 46:1-3 NIV God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. 2 Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, 3 though its waters ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Blessed Life

Contributed by Jon Daniels on May 18, 2020

A sermon based on Psalm 1 challenging the hearer to consider what it means to live a life blessed by God.

“THE BLESSED LIFE” Psalm 1 FBCF – 5/17/20 Jon Daniels INTRO – Rachel & I danced to “Happy” by Pharell at her wedding. People want to be happy. The Hebrew word for “Blessed” means “happy.” What do you think of when you think of a blessed life – a happy life? What are the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What Happened To Praise For The Lord?

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jun 2, 2021

Why don't people praise the LORD as was done in past generations? An interesting question to explore.

" What Happened to Praise for the LORD?" (Pastor's sermon blog from the sermon for December 27, 2020 – Michael H. Koplitz) Psalm 148 1 Praise the LORD! Praise the LORD from the heavens; Praise Him in the heights! 2 Praise Him, all His angels; Praise Him, all His hosts! 3 Praise Him, ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

The Magnificent Messiah

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Nov 23, 2020

Based on the lectionary: Psalms 89: 1-4, 19-26; Luke 1: 26-56; Romans 16: 25-27

Psalm 89 - The Lord's covenant with David Blessed are they that know the joyful sound They shall walk in the Light, the Light of His countenance. They shall walk in the Light of the Lord In Your name will we rejoice all day We will be exalted in Your righteousness For You are the glory of our ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard