Sermons on Psalms 3:1-6:

Even When We Are Downcast He Lifts Our Head

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Feb 20, 2004

We can praise God that He is the lifter of our head even when we are downcast. At a time of great despair, distress, discouragement and danger, David praised God with the words, "But You, O Lord, art a shield for me. My glory and the lifter of my head."

Even When We Are Downcast He Lifts Our Head (Psa 3:3-5) We can praise God that He is the lifter of our head even when we are downcast. At a time of great despair, distress, discouragement and danger, David praised God with the words, "But You, O Lord, art a shield for me. My glory and the lifter ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 3:3-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Triumph In Trouble

Contributed by Joseph Marshall on Mar 6, 2005

Psalm 3 was writtne by David during a very trying time both in His reign and in His family life. It was written during that time that his son Absalom revolted against Him. This was probably one of the hardest times in David’s personal and kingly life!

1. The Lord is our Shield (vs.3) A. This was an important revelation in David’s time when darts and arrows were the common weapons used against. B. It is still useful against the fiery darts of the devil (Eph.6:16) C. God’s people have always been the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Put Your Trust In A Good God

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 15, 2005

Despite hardship and having to run for his life, David kept his faith in a good God and prayed for deliverance. His experience can be ours too, today.

For a believer, no ’dead end’ is really a dead end. It is so only from man’s point of view. If we believe in God, then we must believe that He can still make a way. Matt 19:26 - Jesus: "With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible." Isa 43:19 - See, I am doing a new thing! ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 3:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Peace In The Face Of Death Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 26, 2008

Exposition of Psalm 3:1-8 about David fleeing from Absalom, and turning to the Lifter of his head

Text: Psalm 3:1-8, Title: Peace in the Face of Death, Date/Place: NRBC, 11/30/08, AM A. Opening illustration: story of Polycarp and his facing death B. Background to passage: This is the first psalm attributed to David in the Psalter. But more than that, it is one with a circumstance, which gives ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Obtaining God's Deliverance Series

Contributed by Kenneth Henes on Oct 13, 2008

Psalm 3 has four movements which show us, from David experience, the nature of God’s deliverance.

INTRODUCTION A. Here is a dog that needed deliverance: A Tacoma, Washington, newspaper carried the story of Tattoo the basset hound. Tattoo didn’t intend to go for an evening run, but when his owner shut the dog’s leash in the car door and took off for a drive with Tattoo still outside the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 3:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living With The Consequences (Psalm 3)

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jan 29, 2010

A practical message about how to survive the messes we make of life based on Psalm 3. Expository and alliterated, with PowerPoint if you e-mail me.

Psalm 3: Living With the Consequences Scott Bayles, pastor First Christian Church One day, a mother explained to her five-year-old daughter that if she chose to disobey her, she would have to live with the consequences. “Oh, Mommy!” the little girl said with a terrified look on her ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 3:1-8

Denomination: Christian Church

Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People? Series

Contributed by W F on Aug 12, 2006

One question I’ve wanted to ask God is, "why do bad things happen to good people?"

INTRODUCTION There is no question that evil exists and that it is rampant. And yet Christians would say that God is good, and all-powerful. So why doesn’t God do something about it? Why do bad things happen to good people? It’s a question many people ask God. Why do bad things happen to good ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 3:1-8

Denomination: *other

Trusting In God -- Part #1 Series

Contributed by Vernon L Caruthers on Apr 18, 2006

This sermon is taken from Proverbs chapter 3 and deals with How We As Christians CAN PLACE OUR TRUST IN GOD and KNOW that HE WILL NOT DISAPPOINT US. We can LEAN UPON GOD --- Casting all of our weight and Heaviness Upon HIS STRENGTH.

Trusting in God: Part #1: Scripture Reference: Proverbs 3: 1-8 ’My son, forget not My law, but let thine heart keep My commandments, for length of days and long life, and peace shall they add to thee. Let not mercy and truth forsake thee, Bind them upon thy neck, write them upon the table of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-8, Psalm 3:1-8

"When Your World Falls Apart - A Psalmist Strategy For Mastering Crisis"

Contributed by Joey Nelson on May 4, 2006

This Lament (Complaint) Psalm is for all those who are discouraged, seemingly surrounded by problems, or feeling defeated.

Psalm 3 "When Your World Falls Apart - A Psalmist Strategy for Mastering Crisis" A. Proposition: This Lament (Complaint) Psalm is for all those who are discouraged, seemingly surrounded by problems, or feeling defeated. B. Exposition: Historical Setting - A psalm of David, written when ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 3:1-7

"The Coast Is Clear"

Contributed by Tom Anglin on Feb 8, 2006

The wonderful benefit of serving a God who is for us!

"THE COAST IS CLEAR!" Psalm 3:1 O LORD, how my adversaries have increased! Many are rising up against me. THERE IS MUCH FRAY! The people of God often feel the pressures of life, the enemy and even the war within our own soul. There’s no doubt about the increase of struggles for the child of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 3:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Encouragement For The Pursued

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Sep 18, 2009

God teaches us a valuable lesson that keeps our spirits going when we become discouraged from the pressures and persecutions of our Christian faith.

Encouragement for the Pursued Prairie Baptist Church – 9/6/09 P.M. Service Text: Psalm 3 Key verse: Psalms 3:5-6 - 5I lay down and slept; I awoke, for the Lord sustained me. 6I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people who have set themselves against me all around. Premise: God teaches us a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Marks Of A Godly Father (Psalms 103)

Contributed by Walter Thomas on Jun 20, 2015

David describes our Heavenly Father in many ways. Psalms 103 is special and on point. A Godly father would do well to emulate the Heavenly Father in these specific ways.

CHARACTERISTICS OF A GODLY FATHER Dr. Walter Thomas The task of parenting is hard work. Most of us who parent have our good moments and our not-so-good ones. Often we flat-out fail in our parenting efforts. Fathers, especially, are getting a "bad rap" in the movies, on TV, the press and in our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 3:1-22

Denomination: Other

Psalm 3 - The Dark Hour Of Sunrise Series

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Apr 7, 2014

The beginning of the Davidic psalms. In a series of sermons from the Psalms as they are preached through by chapter.

Psalms 3:1-8 KJV A Psalm of David, when he fled from Absalom his son. LORD, how are they increased that trouble me! many are they that rise up against me. [2] Many there be which say of my soul, There is no help for him in God. Selah. [3] But thou, O LORD, art a shield for me; my glory, and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 3:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Victory Over My Adversaries

Contributed by Jerry Owen on Feb 7, 2016

God's children enjoy wonderful blessings from our Father. One such blessing is His deliverance of us in the face of our adversaries.

VICTORY OVER MY ADVERSARIES PSALM 3 Background: to understand this psalm, you must understand the beginning of David’s problems he has been facing. They go all the way back to his affair with Bathsheba, the murder of her husband, and the taking of her for his wife. Years later, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Guilt Grind Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 1, 2015

Did you realize that God has a prescription for dealing with guilt and shame. And that this prescription works for both Christians and non-Christians. What could even non-Christians possibly do to resolve their guilt in sin?

OPEN: A little boy had been given a slingshot for his birthday. He loved it and practiced every day aiming at different objects. During the summer he and his sister would spend a lot of time at their grandmother’s house and, one day he was out in her backyard he spied his grandma’s pet ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-11, Psalm 3:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ