Sermons on Psalms 51:1-17:

Taking Away The Joy

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on May 20, 2007

Our Joy will be subtley taken away if there is no glorfication of the one who gives it.

Flying just isn’t fun anymore. If I had any doubts about that – well, my trip to Detroit last week certainly cleared it all up. Going through the security checkout with Rachel and Jonathan in tow, we had to tell Rachel – you have to take off your shoes, just like the guards tell you. And, just ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:12

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiveness And The Grace Of God Series

Contributed by James Jack on Jun 9, 2007

As with David, our response to sin should involve confession, grace and transformation.

When one of my students does something bad and gets caught, there’s a number of different reactions that you can see. It depends on the student, on the teacher, and on what they’ve done. But some reactions are a lot more common than others. • There’s the “I’m really sorry sir and I won’t do it ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-19

Denomination: Anglican

Deeper Work In Us Through Faith In A Mighty God

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Jun 10, 2007

Walking by faith brings us into the supernatural power of God. The Spirit works in us to accomplish things that are impossible to our understanding. So there is a large measure of faith required to gain inward growth.

As we press further into walking in the Spirit, it becomes obvious that faith holds a major key to our seeing & hearing in the Spirit. Walking by faith brings us into the supernatural power of God. The Spirit works in us to accomplish things that are impossible to our understanding. So there is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Its A Matter Of The Heart

Contributed by Ned Bartlebaugh on Jun 21, 2007

God looks upon the sin in your heart that hampers God’s very best for you. He will clean your heart, but He will not enter in without being invited first. This means we have to be real with ourselves and turn back to God, stop rationalizing sin and call

Introduction Illustration – Sea Biscuit: It’s heart I watched the movie “Sea Biscuit” the other night. One of my favorite scenes is near the beginning where the horse trainer is searching for one horse that he can groom into a champion. He wasn’t looking for a horse that was already a champion ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Words Of Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jul 3, 2007

Examining how Christ’s plea of forgiveness from the cross can be a reality in our lives today

The road to David’s forgiveness involved five things... 1. David’s CONFESSION (v. 1-6) A. His appeal (v. 1-2) 1) He appealed for God’s mercy (v. 1a). 2) He appealed for God’s unfailing love (v. 1b). 3) He appealed for God’s compassion (v. 1c). 4) He appealed for God’s cleansing (v. 2). B. His ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

What To Do When You Try To Cover Up

Contributed by Brenda Jones on Jul 20, 2007

Repentance is better than guilt

WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU TRY TO COVER UP A COVER UP (PSALM 51) Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to the sight, O Lord my strength and my redeemer. Today we’re going to look at a story about a man of God who "messed up" in a big major way. He committed sins that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

Confession Is Good For The Soul Series

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Jul 30, 2007

David’s prayer of confession after his adultery with Bathsheba. The fundamental doctrines of the gospel are contained in Psalm 51 - theology, hamartiology and soteriology.

INTRODUCTION Psalm 51 is one of the penitential Psalms or Psalms of Confession. There are six others - 6, 32, 38, 102, 130 and 143. David’s prayer reminds us of the publican’s in Luke 18:13 "God be merciful to me a sinner". 1. THEOLOGY The doctrine of God. Theology comes from two Greek words, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-19

Renewing Your Subscription

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Aug 4, 2007

Ps. 51 is an outpouring from the heart of a guilt-ridden king named David. David was listed as a “man after God’s own heart.”

Scripture: Psalms 51:1 – Title: “Renewing Your Subscription” Introduction: Ps. 51 is an outpouring from the heart of a guilt-ridden king named David. David was listed as a “man after God’s own heart.” (Acts 13:22) The psalm elaborates David’s confession of his sin with Bathsheba after the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

When You Blow It Big Time

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 26, 2012

God is faithful to forgive us and forgive our guilt.

When You Blow It Big Time January 27, 2008 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God is faithful to forgive us and forgive our guilt. Focus Passage: Psalm 51 Supplemental Passage: 2 Samuel 12 Introduction: I. Take responsibility for your sin ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1

Denomination: Baptist

A Rut Stuck Life

Contributed by Larry Turner on Jul 11, 2015

People live lives digging spiritual ruts, stuck in them. and lving in them. This sermon looks at whta those lives look like and how to get out of that rut stuck life.

I was 18 when I attempted to get my drivers license for the first time. It was a day that will live in my memory forever. The day before had been a rainy day. The police officer climbed into my car as I began my driving test. Going down a two-lane highway behind the station, I was instructed to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:12, 1 Timothy 1:19, 2 Samuel 11:1-27, Psalm 51:12, James 4:10, 1 Timothy 4:15, Hebrews 12:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

Dead Men Walking

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jul 15, 2015

So are we dead men walking? Is it a possibility that the Spirit of God has left us? Are we more sensitive to people than the Holy Spirit? Do we really Love God above everything else in life? If so, is it evident (genuinely) to folks around us?

Opening illustration: A popular movie several years ago, based on real events, gave an interesting angle on this. Apparently most states that have Death Row put the execution chamber close to that cell block. When a prisoner comes to that fateful day when he is to be killed, he is released from his ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:10-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wax Apples And The Fruit Of The Spirit

Contributed by Stephen Evans on Jul 16, 2015

This message is about taking inventory of our spiritual fruit to be sure that it's authentic and not just something that we put on display for others to see.

Wax Apples & The Fruit of the Spirit Pastor Steve Evans Washington Assembly March 1, 2015 Introduction I want to share with you a very honest message, but a message that I trust will cause you to draw closer in your walk with the Lord. I must say that I came about this message in a most ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Psad, Psad Psong Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jul 26, 2015

David's prayer of confession came as a result of a sad time in his life, but it became a song of grace and forgiveness.

I love old homes. They have character, charm and history, and they have high ceilings. Most old homes have front porches, too. I love front porches. For all the warmth, charm and character old homes have, they often leave a lot to be desired. For one thing, the floors creak when you walk. For ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-19

Denomination: Methodist

When You Feel Like A Failure

Contributed by Brian Bill on Aug 7, 2015

When you're in misery, call out to God for mercy.

When You Feel Like a Failure Psalm 51 Rev. Brian Bill August 8-9, 2015 Confession didn’t come all that easy for me when I was growing up. I think it was because I was expected to spill my sins to our priest in a confessional booth. This was difficult because he and my parents were close ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Born In Sin, Fact Or Fiction

Contributed by J. Edward Brown Iii on Dec 17, 2013

Blinded To Truth Study Series The above text would teach that men are born sinners if it were meant to be taken literally. But the language of this text is not literal, it is figurative. Both context and reality demand a figurative interpretation of this text.

Born In Sin? FACT OR FICTION? Teaching Series By Rev. J. Edward Brown III 2013 We Were Born In Sin, And Shaped In Iniquity What does this really mean? Introduction This doctrine is accepted as fact almost universally in our churches, the doctrine that all of humanity sinned in Adam ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-5

Denomination: Baptist