Sermons on Psalms 8:1-11:

Thirst For God (Psalm 42)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 22, 2026

Are we thirsty for God?

How could we describe our desire for God? Let’s look at Psalm 42. Do we have a thirst for God? Do we sing and shout God’s praise in our churches? As a deer pants for flowing streams, so pants my soul for you, O God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When shall I come and appear before ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Mighty King (Psalm 45)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 25, 2026

Who is the mighty king?

Is there a conquering King, a Bride and a wedding to take place? Who are they? Let’s look at Psalm 45. Who is our king? Is He our theme? Is He blessed forever? My heart overflows with a good theme; I address my verses to the King; My tongue is the pen of a skillful scribe. You are fairer than the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Voice Of Triumph (Psalm 47)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 26, 2026

When will God triumph?

Will God eventually triumph over the evils in this world? Whose side are we on? Let’s begin in Psalm 47. Who should clap for God, just Israel or all the earth? O clap your hands, all ye people; shout unto God with the voice of triumph. For the Lord most high is terrible; he is a great King over ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Listen World (Psalm 49)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 26, 2026

What does God want the world to hear?

Are all our economic systems similar at the core, where the powerful feast while the weak hunger? Is a government coming that truly cares for all? Let’s begin in Psalm 49. Is there wisdom, a riddle that all the inhabitants of the world need to hear? To the choirmaster. A Psalm of the Sons of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Giving Thanks (Psalm 50)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 27, 2026

Why is giving thanks so important?

Do we give God thanks, fulfill promises and honor Him? Let’s look at Psalm 50. Has God summoned all humanity to tell us about something important? A psalm of Asaph. The Lord, the Mighty One, is God, and he has spoken; he has summoned all humanity from where the sun rises to where it sets. From ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Have Mercy (Psalm 51)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 27, 2026

Do we confess to God?

Do we confess our sins to God? Let’s look at Psalm 51. Is this David’s confession after adultery? Do we acknowledge our sin or pretend it doesn’t exist? To the Director: A Davidic Psalm. When the prophet Nathan came to him, after he had gone in to Bathsheba. Have mercy, God, according to your ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Dishonest Wealth (Psalm 52)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 27, 2026

Are we honest or dishonest in business?

There are honest business people whose customers trust them, but how many others build wealth on lies instead of honesty? Let’s begin in Psalm 52. Do people in our world boast about their crimes, plot destruction, and tell lies? [For the choir director: A psalm of David, regarding the time Doeg ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Rescue Me (Psalm 54)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 28, 2026

Salvation now and eternal.

Is salvation a rescue from dangers in this life as well as for eternity? Let’s look at Psalm 54. Do we ever experience a need for God to rescue us from attacks in this life? [For the choir director: A psalm of David, regarding the time the Ziphites came and said to Saul, “We know where David is ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Steadfast Trust (Psalm 57)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 29, 2026

How much do we trust God?

In a lion's den of trouble, do we trust in God’s mercy to send from heaven, and save us? Let’s look at Psalm 57. Who do we ask for mercy in the midst of calamity, trusting in God? Be merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me: for my soul trusteth in thee: yea, in the shadow of thy wings ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Wicked People (Psalm 58)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 30, 2026

What kind of leaders are currently in power worldwide?

Do we delude ourselves or face the truth, that we are living in a corrupt world, led by wicked people? Let’s look at Psalm 58. Do society’s leaders truly speak rightly and judge fairly or is wickedness in their hearts and violence in their hands? For the Chief Musician. To the tune of “Do Not ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Deliver Me (Psalm 59)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 30, 2026

Will God deliver us?

In the midst of overwhelming danger, do we have faith that God will deliver us? Let’s look at Psalm 59. For the Chief Musician. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” A poem by David, when Saul sent, and they watched the house to kill him. (WEB) In a dangerous world, do we need delivery from those who ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Mountaineer's Psalm

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 5, 2025

Where do we look for solace in times of grief or hardship. And with whom do we share our joy when God blesses us.

Introduction Thank you for inviting me to take your festival service today (in Skillington - the church where Revd Charles Hudson was vicar from 1859 to 1865) My interest comes from a former vicar here - Revd Charles Hudson (4th October 1828-14 July 1865). Charles was born in Park Street in ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Psalms 23 Bible Study Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 7, 2023

New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their relationship with Jesus. This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon.

NOTE: New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their relationship with Jesus. This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon. The Bible ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:32-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Psalm 1 Bible Study Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 7, 2023

New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their relationship with Jesus. This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon.

Psalms 1 (Rev. Barry Johnson and Rev. Rodney Johnson) NOTE: New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their relationship with Jesus. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-4, 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Psalm 2 - Kiss The Son Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Jan 31, 2024

Exposition Psalm 2

Psalm 02 | Kiss the Son Introduction: • The 1st Messianic Psalm (The NT ascribes authorship to David in Acts 4:25-26) • This Psalm is about the kingdom of God and the kingdoms man sets up. Verse 1 | Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain? • The Psalmist questions the purpose and ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational