Sermons on Psalms 73:1-78:1:

The Light Of The World

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 22, 2000

Jesus said, "I am the light of the world." Some Bible scholars suggest that Jesus may have timed the saying of these words with the lighting of the giant Menorah.

MELVIN M.NEWLAND,MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2018) TEXT: John 8:12; 1:4-12 A. Last year I preached on the scripture passage that includes these words, "The dark places of the earth are full of the habitations of cruelty." (Psalm 74:20) And you realized the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 74:20, John 1:4-12, John 8:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fooling The Magician

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 30, 2000

We fool the magician (Satan, the master illusionist) by refusing to believe the illusion, pulling back the curtain and trusting the unseen reality.

Some of you may have seen David Copperfield perform his magic. His act includes a lot of glitzy conjuration, including: levitating himself, being sawn in two, and making things appear and disappear. Using illusion, he has carried the art to the extreme. He has “walked through” the Great Wall of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-28

Denomination: Methodist

My Hand Holder

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Feb 1, 2001

What Jesus is to me!

MY HAND HOLDER I. Rest in the grip (23) This hand comforts and calms, provides and protects, and steadies and sustains. This hand has never lost a single soul (John 10:28,29) II. Rely on the guide (24a) Proverbs 3:5,6. The end of our wisdom is the beginning of our being wise. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

It's Promotion Time

Contributed by James Turner on Mar 12, 2001

Three areas God has impressed on my church in which hwe is ready to cause a promotion - Finances, Revival, Salvation of Souls.

It’s Promotion Time Psalm 75:6- For promotion comes neither from the east, nor from the west, nor from the south. 7 But God is the judge: he puts down one, and sets up another. I. It’s promotion time! A. Promotion does not come from the north, the south, the east or the west. 1. Promotion does ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 75:6-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Dealing With Doubt

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Today we consider the cause of our doubts regarding God and how we respond to these doubts.

Introductory Considerations 1. Have you ever questioned if God is really there? Or have you wondered if God is really the God we worship - the God who reveals Himself in this book, the Bible? If He really is all that powerful and good? 2. Sometimes we look around us and see what is happening in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Antidote For The Root Of Bitterness Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

STICK CLOSE TO GOD AND BITTERNESS WON’T STICK TO YOU

BIG IDEA: STICK CLOSE TO GOD AND BITTERNESS WON’T STICK TO YOU INTRODUCTION: Bitterness is a tough enemy to get rid of. The more you give it a foothold, the more it festers and grows and contaminates your whole being. I. HOW DOES BITTERNESS WORM ITS WAY DEEP INTO OUR HEART? A. (:1-2) WE FORGET ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Asaph's Bad Day

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: God's people need to be reminded that tough times do not last.

Thesis: God's people need to be reminded that tough times do not last. Intro.: 1. Everyone has a bad day. 2. Asaph, the writer of Psalm 73, had a bad day/attitude. Psalm 73 tells us how to "deal with it!" I. OPENING AFFIRMATION (v. 1): "God is good!" We agree with that, but find it hard to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-28

Why Should I Go To Church?

Contributed by M Spurgeon on Oct 18, 2000

Intro. Our text records the experiences of a good man, who in an evil hour was tempted to call it quits.

Intro. Our text records the experiences of a good man, who in an evil hour was tempted to call it quits. he felt that heaven had terribly mistreated the person who was tryhing to do the right thing. The "bad guy" seemed to be winning. have you felt the same thing? My freind, you cannot afford to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:28

Consider The Covenant Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

THE STAKES ARE TOO HIGH FOR GOD TO ABANDON HIS PEOPLE TO DEFEAT AND REJECTION

BIG IDEA: THE STAKES ARE TOO HIGH FOR GOD TO ABANDON HIS PEOPLE TO DEFEAT AND REJECTION I. (:1-11) GOD’S PEOPLE APPEAR TO BE DEFEATED AND REJECTED A. Images of Defeat and Rejection 1. Rejected (:1) 2. Smoked by God’s Anger (:1) 3. Ruined (:3) 4. Damaged (:3) 5. Smashed (:6) 6. Burned ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 74:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Here Comes The Judge! Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

GOD IS COMING AS JUDGE TO PUT DOWN THE WICKED AND EXALT THE RIGHTEOUS

BIG IDEA: GOD IS COMING AS JUDGE TO PUT DOWN THE WICKED AND EXALT THE RIGHTEOUS (:1) INTRODUCTION: A. The Righteous Anticipate Judgment with Praise "We give thanks to Thee, O God" B. Judgment is Near "Thy name is near" C. Judgment is Included in God’s "Wondrous Works" "Men declare Thy wondrous ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 75:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Broken Arrows Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

GOD CONFIRMS HIS MAJESTY BY DELIVERING THE HUMBLE FROM THE ATTACKS OF THOSE WHO REFUSE TO FEAR HIM

BIG IDEA: GOD CONFIRMS HIS MAJESTY BY DELIVERING THE HUMBLE FROM THE ATTACKS OF THOSE WHO REFUSE TO FEAR HIM I. (:1-3) GOD DEFENDS HIS DWELLING PLACE AGAINST ALL WEAPONS OF WARFARE / GOD THE DEFENDER A. God Dwells Among Those who Know Him 1. "God is known in Judah" 2. "His name is great in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 76:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What's Wrong With God? Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

THE REALITY OF MY TROUBLES CAN NEVER CONTRADICT THE GREATNESS OF GOD

BIG IDEA: THE REALITY OF MY TROUBLES CAN NEVER CONTRADICT THE GREATNESS OF GOD (Hymn: “How Great Thou Art”) INTRODUCTION: Do you ever find yourselves asking the question: WHAT’S WRONG WITH GOD? Certainly the Christians of the first century who were suffering persecution must have been tempted to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 77:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lessons From The History Of Israel Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

THE LESSONS OF HISTORY CAN HELP US ESCAPE THE FUTILITY OF CYCLES OF DISOBEDIENCE AND DISCIPLINE

BIG IDEA: THE LESSONS OF HISTORY CAN HELP US ESCAPE THE FUTILITY OF CYCLES OF DISOBEDIENCE AND DISCIPLINE (:1-8) INTRODUCTION - LESSONS OF HISTORY NEED TO BE SHARED WITH THE NEXT GENERATION A. (:1-4) Lessons of History Communicate a Positive Message 1. It is important to listen closely to the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:1-72

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Is Walking With God Worth It?

Contributed by Michael Schwer on Oct 18, 2000

When its tempting to wonder if walking with God is really worth it - think of Psalm 73

As we turn to Psalm 73 let me ask you a question. · Have you ever wondered why it seems that the people that are prospering in this world are those who have no respect for God or His ways? · Has it every grated on you that those who are trying to be obedient to God and live a life in right standing ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Ways Of God Series

Contributed by Jerry Fenter on May 23, 2002

The faithfulness of God is seen in the new era of Israel under Joshua’s leadership.

The Ways of God Joshua 1,3, 4 (Scripture reading is from Psalms 77:11-15). Over the past several weeks we’ve been pushing our way through the book of Joshua, looking closely at some of the ways that God works in the lives of His people. This week I decided it was time for us to step back, take a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 77:11-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ