Sermons on Psalms 40:1-15:

Out Of The Pit, On To The Rock, Singing A Song

Contributed by Joey Nelson on May 4, 2006

Sometimes we lose our song. The pressures of life, the pressures of family problems or the pressure of sickness snatch our song. And some morning we wake up and realize it has been awhile since I caught myself singing. I think the Psalmist found himself i

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: If you’re not inclined to believe what I’m telling you about pits, just ask 9 Pennsylvania coal miners. Breaking through into an older mine, a powerful current of water was released, and the miners ran for their lives. Unable to outrun the rising water, they had to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-3

God Of Wonderful Change

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 29, 2005

God’s power to change

Intro: we live in a society that has all types of methods to help change people that are heading down the wrong paths of life. There is counseling, psychology, psychiatry, rehabilitation, and corrections. Some are sent to very disciplined areas such as boot camp training. Sometimes these methods ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-3, Psalm 40:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Cry Of My Heart, Part One: Genuine Series

Contributed by Shane Sullivan on Jun 26, 2006

This sermon introduces the series, "The Cry of My Heart," in which we invite the Psalms to teach us that genuine worship is honest before God and each other.

Series on Psalms: Cry of My Heart: Finding Our Voice in the Psalms A word on the Old Testament We have been in the NT so far Both are important, both tell us about God A word on regular Bible reading & meditation It will change your life Let our Sunday mornings prompt and guide your ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What God Has Done For Me

Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on May 6, 2007

This message shows what God has done for us through salvation in Jesus Christ.

What the God has done for Me Psalm 40.1-3 The first thing I want us to see in the text tonight, is the FACT OF SIN—“Out of an horrible pit.” I don’t suppose anyone knows the exact ingredients of sin. But Sin is the failure to do the whole will of God. 1 John 3.4 says, “Sin is the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Looking Backward, Looking Forward

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 10, 2007

Psalm 40 leads us in reflection on the past and a vision for the future. This was a new year’s sermon.

Looking Backward, Looking Forward January 2, 2005 Intro: (Calvin and Hobbes) Looking Backward: Are you glad the old year is over? As you look back over 2004, are you glad it’s done? For some of us, that answer is a big YES! We look back and see lives uprooted by floods in basements and all ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Honored Vessel

Contributed by James May on Jun 27, 2007

It’s not the vessel of beauty and art that is honored in God’s house. It’s that vessel that bears the scars of battle and of service that God honors most.

The Honored Vessel Wednesday, June 27, 2007 Pastor Jim May I want to be an honored vessel in God’s House. It’s a privilege and an honor to be used by God in any fashion. I thank him for allowing me that chance. But before I can become a vessel at all there has to be a change in me. Before ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:2, Psalm 40:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Waiting Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Dec 29, 2006

Waiting - a spiritual Gift that the Psalms explain. Waiting is another way of trusting in God.

Waiting I have a question that I hope some one here can help me understand the answer. I freely admit that I don’t understand Marketing. I know nothing about being a major retailer and absolutely zip about making products. On Thanksgiving night I was @ my aunt in law’s home. Watching ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-11

Denomination: Congregational

Doing The Will Of God

Contributed by Clint Shrum on Dec 31, 2006

Values you an add to you Christian life by doing the Will of God

DOING THE WILL OF GOD Psalm 40:8 Intro: I am a firm believer that you are either in the will of the Lord or you are not. I have heard some preach on the “Permissive Will” of the Lord and I understand where they are coming from when they preach on that subject. I can reason with their ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Trusting In The Lord

Contributed by Cesar Delgado on Oct 25, 2006

Trusting the Lord finds expression in joyful witness to His greatness in Salvation

TRUSTING IN THE LORD Psalm 40:1-17 Good News Christian Fellowship BUCAS, Daraga Albay October 15, 2006 INTRODUCTION A. About last’s week message: Great is Thy Faithfulness; Choosing to Trust God. B. About the word TRUST 1. The word TRUST appears more than one hundred times in the Old ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Long Oh Lord?

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Oct 18, 2006

~ POWER POINT IMAGES ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. INQUIRE AT jyeargin@comcast.net ~ Everyone I have ever known has had to wait for something. For the Believer “waiting” in these kinds of situations, the question is: HOW LONG OH LORD?

HOW LONG OH LORD? Everyone I have ever known has had to wait for something. Ben Patterson wrote this in his book entitled, “Waiting”: “there is a kind of waiting – the waiting of a childless couple for a child; the waiting of a single person for marriage, or whatever is next; the waiting of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Lord Got Me Out Of That Mess

Contributed by Charles Jones on Oct 21, 2008

When you come out of a bad situation God puts a new song in your mouth.

Psalm 40:1-3 Today we are allowed a peek into these verses which leads into the heart of King David. Scholars think that this Psalm was written during the time David was running and hiding from Saul. In the text David is speaking about a time in his life when he felt trapped in a helpless and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

From The Pits To The Palace

Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Nov 24, 2008

The bottom to the top

From the Pits to the Palace Psalm 40:1-12 Introduction; >Occasionally we all find ourselves in the pits of discouragement, depression or disappointment. A general sense of hopelessness and despair overwhelms us. >When we are in the pits of life we need the help of God to deliver us from ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

A World Crying From The Quicksand

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 26, 2008

We get bogged down by responsbilities. The way out is first to act responsibly, second to tell others what God is doing in you, and ultimately to yield to our Savior.

One afternoon I came by the church to pick up a few things. I parked around the back, and there discovered two of our members, plus our sexton, in major trouble. These men had purchased a heavy-duty safe for the church office, and were intent on moving it inside. The safe had been hauled here on a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

I Want My Mtv.

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Dec 31, 2007

I want Ministry, truth and vision.

I want my mtv MTV (Music Television) is an American cable television network based in New York City. Launched on August 1, 1981, the original purpose of the channel was to show music videos, as well as other music news and events. Today, MTV broadcasts a variety of music, pop culture, youth ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Does Your Heart Sing?

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jan 21, 2008

The Psalmist of Ps. 40 was in deep despair when God set his feet on rock and put a new song in his heart. Can our hearts sing of the saving power of God?

Does Your Heart Sing? Psalm 40:1-11 January 20, 2008 I know that this may sound pretty odd…maybe crazy to you. As I look back on my years in ministry, I can say that some of the most profound experiences I have had have been associated with death and dying. I generally tend to lump people into ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-5

Denomination: Methodist