Sermons on Psalms Of Ascent:

"When God Hides His Face"

Contributed by Mark H. Stevens Thd on Jan 24, 2014

A careful examination of Psalm 13 and the importance of being open and honest with God.

Scripture: Psalm 13 I. Introduction: Have you ever felt that God was giving you the “silent treatment”? What is the Lord’s purpose for not immediately answering prayer? How should you respond when God seems distant? II. Message A. Examples of God’s Silence 1. Mary and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Two Roads

Contributed by Gregory Howell on Feb 14, 2008

This is an expository look at Psalm 1 looking at how it applies directly to Fathers

You know in His ministry Jesus mentioned two roads. He said that there are two roads, one leads to life everlasting in the presence of our Lord; the other road leads to eternal torment and punishment. Have you ever thought about those two roads? When you think about those roads do you think of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Happy Path Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 13, 2008

Exposition of Psalm 1 about the two paths that lie before us

Text: Psalm 1:1-6, Title: The Happy Path, Date/Place: NRBC, 11/16/08, AM A. Opening illustration: At a wedding we were attending, my granddaughter Melissa asked, "Why is a bride always dressed in white?" "Because white represents happiness and today is the happiest day of her life," I replied. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Waiting On The Lord

Contributed by David Wilson on Jan 21, 2009

A review of Psalm 130- how repentance restores our hope in the Lord.

Psalm 130 INTRODUCTION: Psalm 130 is one of seven Penitential Psalms consisting of confession of sin, repentance, and a desire to return to God. Five of the seven were written by David. This one is said to be written by Hezekiah Verses 1-2 The Psalmist declares where he is at in his life. He is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 130:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Bush University Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 4, 2011

Exposition of Psalm 31 regarding David's pattern for prayer in turbulent times

Text: Psalm 31:1-24, Title: Bush University, Date/Place: NRBC, 1/2/11, AM A. Opening illustration: Billy Graham at Bush University, 1949 in CA B. Background to passage: “Context, context, context, I know that you have heard me say it before, but it is true. The context of this psalm makes ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 31:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

A Genuine Christian

Contributed by John White on Mar 5, 2018

An exposition of Psalm 26. The kind o Christian who pleases God.

A FAIR DINKIM CHRISTIAN Psalm26 “Judgeme,OLORD;forIhavewalkedinmineintegrity: I have trusted also in the LORD; therefore I shall not slide. Examine me, O LORD, and prove me; try my reins and my heart. For thy lovingkindness is before mine eyes: and I have walked in thy truth. I have not sat with ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Good Shepherd's Sheep Is Safe And Secure (A Prayer)

Contributed by William Tan Yh on Sep 7, 2020

This is a prayer adapted from Psalm 23 during the COVID 19 pandemic.

Brothers and Sisters, I wish to share a prayer with you. Do pray along with this prayer which is adapted from *Psalm 23*. May you be strengthened and encouraged by this prayer. Dear Lord Jesus , I declare that you are my Shepherd and I am your sheep. I will not lack any thing that I need ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

Preserve Me, O God Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 24, 2020

Psalm 16:1-11 shows us how to respond to a crisis.

Scripture Someone imagined what the history books say: There was a global pandemic caused by a virus. The number of infected people grew daily. Officials recommended frequent handwashing and quarantining of the sick. Cities went so far as to ban public worship services and other public ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Portait Of A Spiritual Man Series

Contributed by Joseph Marshall on Dec 4, 2022

As we read Psalm 27, we see the heart of a spiritual man

There are a lot of things that people identify with spirituality: • There are some like the Pharisees believe that certain outward observations (washing hands, praying on street corners) were clear evidence of spiritual life. • There are some today who view spirituality as adherence to certain ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

David Faithful As A New King Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 25, 2023

David's great Psalms revealed his early character.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. God anointed David as a teenager to be the future king. a. Saul’s disobedience. “The Lord was sorry He had ever made Saul king” (1 Samuel 15:35). b. Directed by God. “This is the one, anoint him” (1 Samuel 16:12). c. Half of life waited. Anointed at age 15, then, “David was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 24:6, 1 Samuel 26:11

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 18, 2023

Psalm 23:1-6 teaches us that Jesus is the good shepherd.

Introduction We are continuing our short series in the book of Psalms that I am calling “Jesus in the Psalms.” Today I would like to look at Psalm 23. One commentator said of Psalm 23: “It is the most-prominent, the most-loved, the most-used, the most-preached on and the most-written-upon, of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6, John 10:1-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Thou Hast Heard Me.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 28, 2022

The turning point in Psalm 22. A prayer breakthrough for David, for Jesus - FOR US.

THOU HAST HEARD ME. Psalm 22:19-28. Whatever deep sense of desolation rocked David into penning these words, his God-inspired prophetic insight reaches far beyond the limits of his own time and experience to the Cross of Jesus – and beyond. In the midst of His sufferings, and despite ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:19-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Funeral Service (For A Christian)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 29, 2022

Psalm 116:15 “Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints.”

Today we all find ourselves emotionally torn in two ways: None of us want to be here today at this service! Absolutely none of us! Yet, we want to be here because our love for _______ compels us to be here! We would not want to be anywhere but here! We go through life putting off many things! ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:15

Denomination: Baptist

David’s 911 Call For Help! (2 Of 2)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 4, 2022

We want to look again at the imprecatory prayer of David in Psalm 35.

He has to be careful because it would be easy to convey to people that we can use God to strike back at our enemies. This is not what the Bible teaches. In fact, it teaches just the opposite. Look at Matthew 5:44, “But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Accountability Of Delegates.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 11, 2022

Jesus identifies the gods in this Psalm as those to whom the word of God came.

THE ACCOUNTABILITY OF DELEGATES. Psalm 82:1-8. Like the book of Job, Psalm 82 opens in the counsels of heaven (Job 1:6-12; Job 2:1-7). There the ‘sons of God’ came to present themselves before ‘Yahweh’ (the LORD), ‘and Satan came also.’ Here it is “God” (‘Elohim,’ the majestic plural) ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 82:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational