Sermons on Psalms 40:1-3:

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

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Aug 12, 2002

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, t

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

The Power Of Patience

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 22, 2001

This sermon is about the power of Patience which helps us receive great blessings in our life

THE POWER OF PATIENCE:PSALMS 40:1-3 OUTLINE 1.PROSPERITY 2.PEACE 3.PERSECUTION 4.PROMOTION 5.POWER 6.PROMISES 7.PERFECTION THE MESSAGE THE POWER OF PATIENCE 1.PROSPERITY James 5:7 Patience leads us to prosperity. There is a time of waiting before we can receive the reward of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

Funeral Sermon For Someone Who Committed Suicide

Contributed by Bill Burnett on Aug 9, 2005

This was a sermon for a man who killed himself a month after his wife committed suicide

A Funeral For John Doe Before I speak today – I would like to read some scriptures to us. (Psa 55:5 NKJV) "Fearfulness and trembling have come upon me, And horror has overwhelmed me." (Psa 143:4 NKJV) "Therefore my spirit is overwhelmed within me; My heart within me is distressed." Psa ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-13

Denomination: Foursquare

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

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

Thinking About Me

Contributed by Toby Powers on Apr 12, 2006

Though we are very small and insignificant, the Lord dwells upon us. He is concerned about us. He thinks about us. As a matter of fact, He can’t get us off His mind!

From The Desk of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Bremen, GA Thinking About Me Psalms 40:16-17 Intro: This is a very familiar Psalm, and we will use much of the whole chapter today. David is writing of the delivering power of God in this chapter. He concludes this chapter on this ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

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

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

From The Mire, To The Choir

Contributed by Andy Patterson on Mar 16, 2005

When He saved us, Jesus lifted us up out of the mire, and placed us in the Choir!

brought me out of the mire and into the choir! Psalms 40:2 - 3 As we look here in Psalms 40, I want to share with you how that God brought us out of the mire and placed us into the choir. I want to share with you two points from these verses this morning. First of all I want you to notice: I. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

From The Pit To The Pinnacle

Contributed by Norris Harris I on May 8, 2004

How God takes us from the Pit of our Problems and Predicaments to the Pinnacle of Peace, Praise and Power.

I. Pits A) Pits were common in Palestine. 1. Different Types of Pits (Deep; Shallow; Lined) 2. Designed to Hold Water a) Containers - Vessels 3. Make Comparison to Preacher/Pastors & Churches B) Pits Can Become Prisons 1. Cases of Joseph & Jeremiah 2. The Pulpit Can ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Hold On Cause I'm Coming -Perseverance Part1 Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jun 24, 2005

In our Christian walk we often go through struggles. But we have so many reasons to persevere until God responds to our cries.

June 26, 2005 Morning Worship Text: Psalm 40:1-17 Subject: Part 1 in the Perseverance Series Title: Hold On, Cause I’m Coming! One of the most difficult things for me to do is wait. It’s not that I am not a patient man, I am, but the waiting game is hard for me. As we have waited for an ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Come And Get It - Perseverance Part2 Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jul 14, 2005

The Joy of the Lord will help us persevere through the difficult times of our Christian walk.

July 3, 2004 Morning Worship Text: Psalm 40:1-3 Subject: Joy - Part 2 in the Perseverance Series Title: Come and Get It What is the connection between being a Christian and joy? Joy is part of the fruit that we should exhibit. There is nothing that can be more satisfying and joyful than knowing ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"It May Seem Muddy But Hang In There!"

Contributed by Phil Anderson on Jun 9, 2004

How to respond to the hardships and "slimy pits" we face in our lives...

“It May Seem Muddy But Hang in There” Psalm 40:1-3 PS 40:1 I waited patiently for the LORD; he turned to me and heard my cry. 2 He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand. 3 He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Getting Out Of The Pit

Contributed by Alan Hughes on Oct 9, 2004

If you were sinking in quick sand, what would you do: Pray for help? Yell at God? Figure out an escape? Give up? Look for help?

Getting Out of the Pit Psalms 40:1-10 October 6, 2004 PM Icebreaker: If you were sinking in quick sand, would you: (a) Pray for help? (b) Yell at God? (c) Figure out an escape? (d) Give up? (e) Look for help? 1 I waited patiently for the LORD; he turned to me and heard my cry. 2 He ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-10

Denomination: Baptist