Sermons on Psalms 73:12-28:

Living In Light Of Eternity: Replacing Bitterness With God’s Presence Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 6, 2016

The most important thing in life is to be near to God; if you have everything else but fail here, you have lost all. But if you have that, you have God’s companionship and blessing in this life and for all eternity.

Living in Light of Eternity: Replacing Bitterness with God’s Presence (Psalm 73) 1. A boy wanted to sell a puppy, but his “for sale” sign did little good. The puppy looked unkempt. A salesman urged him to clean up the dog, brush his hair, put a nice collar on him, etc. The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Good For Nothing? Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 25, 2016

A message that examines the role of good works for those who are saved by grace

Are you good enough? You might want to think that through. You might want to because we’re talking about your eternity here. You also might want to because you never know when someone’s going to do a man on the street interview and ask you that question… (video about being ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Draw Near To God

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on May 15, 2013

If you draw close to God he will draw close to you

Psalm 73:27-28 27 For, lo, they that are far from thee shall perish: thou hast destroyed all them that go a whoring from thee. 28 But it is good for me to draw near to God: I have put my trust in the Lord GOD, that I may declare all thy works. He was just a little lad, and on a Sabbath day was ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:27-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Discipline Of Change

Contributed by Dr. Casey Adams on Oct 11, 2018

This message helps listeners realize that the discipline of change is a concept ordained by God.

I. "BECAUSE THEY HAVE NO CHANGE, THEREFORE THEY FEAR NOT GOD" A. The Psalmist saw much wickedness in his life 1. He noticed their prosperity - Ps 73:3; 92:7 2. They were not in trouble as those who fear the Lord B. His continued trials and perplexities caused him to wonder just why is there such ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 10:4, John 15:5, Luke 21:34-36, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-6, Daniel 5:1-30, Luke 12:16-20, Amos 6:1, Hebrews 12:6, Hebrews 12:8, Isaiah 51:13, Psalm 73:14, Psalm 92:7, Psalm 73:3, Luke 14:16-22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Their Heaven Is Earth

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 16, 2020

A study in Psalm 73: 1 – 28

Psalm 73: 1 – 28 Their heaven is earth A Psalm of Asaph. 1 Truly God is good to Israel, to such as are pure in heart. 2 But as for me, my feet had almost stumbled; My steps had nearly slipped. 3 For I was envious of the boastful, when I saw the prosperity of the wicked. 4 For there are no pangs ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:12

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Having A Heart After God

Contributed by Jamey Stewart on Apr 13, 2020

Through this message we will unfold what will contaminate a pure heart as well as how to maintain one!

1. Why Is A Pure Heart Necessary? - The Lord can create within us a pure heart (Psalm 51:10) - The Lord is good those who have pure hearts (1b) - Those who have pure hearts will experience the blessings of The Lord 2. What ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

‘he Never Lets Go Of Us’

Contributed by Tony Abram on May 31, 2019

You have taken hold of my right hand. You will guide me with Your counsel, And afterward receive me to honor and glory. This is such a wonderful promise of God to us that I am putting and AMP versions

‘He Never Lets Go of Us’ Psalm 73:23-24 (KJV) 23 Nevertheless I am continually with thee: thou hast holden me by my right hand. 24 Thou shalt guide me with thy counsel, and afterward receive me to glory. Psalm 73:23-24 (AMP) Nevertheless I am continually with You; You have taken hold of my right ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:23-24, Matthew 28:2, Isaiah 41:13, Romans 8:14, Psalm 119:105  (view more)  (view less)

Strong & Courageous

Contributed by Walter Troup on Mar 29, 2019

The Lord told the Israelites to be strong and courageous as he promised to finally deliver them into the Promiseland. What is the source of our strength and courage?

What do we know about Joshua? • He was born in Egypt • He was part of the entire 40 years of the wilderness time • He was the commander of the army that defeated the Amalekites. That was the battle where Moses' hands were kept up, and as long as they were up, the Israelites were winning the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9, Deuteronomy 31:6-7, Philippians 4:13, Psalm 73:26, Colossians 1:11, 2 Chronicles 20:5-14, 2 Chronicles 20:15, Hebrews 13:6, Joshua 1:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

And Then There Was One -- Psalm 73 Series

Contributed by James D. Thornber on Mar 2, 2014

This sermon address the five things that David had to let go in order to know that God was the only One he could truly rely on -- to know that God and only God was in charge of his life.

And Then There Was One Psalm 73:25-26 How many of you have prayed something similar to this: “Lord, I am a sinner. I confess my life is a mess and I ask You, by the blood of Jesus, to wash away my sins. I desire to have you be the Lord and Savior of my life. I no longer want to run my life ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:25-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Psalm Of Lament

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jan 16, 2017

The psalmist looks at the world and everything is wrong. it's the arrogant and wicked show are blessed. Yet having reentered the temple of God he finishes with a resounding cry of confidence in God

A Psalm of Lament audio (5MB) Psalm 73 Today we start a short series on the Psalms – culminating in our evening worship service with Sons of Korah on May 26th. Over the next 3 weeks we’ll be looking at 4 different types of psalm – today a psalm of lament, next week a psalm of yearning, then a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-28

Denomination: Anglican

Surprise

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 21, 2017

As I read this, I see it talking about all the things that the worldly people are doing every day and thinking they are getting by with it, and then one day, God says, “SURPRISE!”

Read the passage. What does this passage say to you? As I read this, I see it talking about all the things that the worldly people are doing every day and thinking they are getting by with it, and then one day, God says, “SURPRISE!” Life is filled with surprises. How we cope with the surprises ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Deceitfulness Of Sin

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 6, 2015

The Deceitfulness Of Sin

Psalm 73 The Deceitfulness Of Sin 1. THE PROBLEM STATED (73:1-3) The Psalmist's Confidence in His Deity (:1) Truly God is good to Israel, even to such as are of a clean heart. The Psalmist's Consciousness of His Duty even to such as are of a clean heart. The Psalmist's Confession of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-28

Denomination: Holiness

A Step That Stands Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Feb 19, 2012

Have you ever faced times that you really struggled with the things you see? Maybe it was a wicked person who seemed to have it all. Or maybe it is the injustice of a person living for the Lord and others, continuing to deal with hardship and suffering,

Steps along Life’s Journey A Step that Stands – Sermon 3 Psalm 73 What causes us to stumble along Life’s Journey Viewing life through the eyes of sin Viewing life from the perspective of Satan What enables us to Stand Firm along Life’s Journey Viewing life through the eyes of Faith Viewing ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Shall Not Covet Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 21, 2021

In the tenth commandment, God’s searchlight moves from actions to attitudes. The commandment is not against an outward act but it is aimed at a person’s intentions.

Today I want to talk to you about a problem both the rich and the poor have – the problem of coveting. Remember we have divided the Ten Commandments into two categories: The first four are commandments directly related to God Himself – You Shall No Other gods Before Me… You Shall Not Make Any ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:17, Luke 12:15, Psalm 73:25

Denomination: Baptist

Praying Psalm 20 (Part One) Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 10, 2021

Psalm 20 was a prayer for the king who was going into battle. But this psalm applies to us too. In Psalm 20 we see love, care and concern as well as encouragement, faith and trust. It's a good psalm to focus on, take to heart and pray.

PRAYING PSALM 20 (part one) Last week I talked about getting alone with God in silent solitude. Obviously when we do that we are going to spend at least some of that time in prayer. We pray for what's on our heart and we pray for others and we pray for our town, state, country, world. Someone ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 20:1-3, Psalm 73:16-17, Psalm 73:21-26, Hebrews 6:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ