Sermons on Psalms Sermons:

The Rollercoaster Psalm - Psalm 25

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 7, 2018

A look at Psalm 25 as we see David on a roller coaster ride of faith.

The Rollercoaster psalm Psalm 25 July 8, 2018 Have you ever felt like life was like riding a massive never ending roller coaster? We talk about going through seasons of life - - - that means we have those good seasons, when we seem to be on a winning streak. Everything we do, seems to work out ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Psalm 120 Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Sep 3, 2021

This sermon relates Psalm 120 to the Christian's challenge of living in a fallen world. It suggest that although we may have trouble in this world, and we are reminded in the New Testament, we can live as people of peace because of the one who was our peace, Jesus Christ.

Good morning. Today, we are starting a series that is going to take us at least three or four weeks into September. It is called The Psalms of Ascents. If you are not familiar with The Psalms of Ascents, they can be found in the book of Psalms, and they are comprised of 15 Psalms, those from ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

The Melancholy Psalm

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 19, 2015

What can we learn from a psalm without a happy ending? (Material adapted from Shawn McMullen in an article in Lookout Magazine and from Peter Slofstra at: http://www.crcna.org/resources/church-resources/reading-sermons/dark-ending-bright-beginning)

HoHum: Gloom, despair, and agony on me; Deep, dark depression, excessive misery; If it weren't for bad luck, I'd have no luck at all; Gloom, despair, and agony on me WBTU: Started studying on depression and went to Psalm 88. Psalm 88 has been called the most melancholy of all the psalms. One ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 88:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Funeral Sermon - Exalting God

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Aug 26, 2023

This is a homily based on Psalm 57:5,7-11

Homily for Funeral for Connie Hird (ne Stockdale) The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms. Ps 46 We’re gathered to remember and celebrate and mourn the loss of Connie, Constance, Mom, Grandma. This is a very difficult time, and so we are wise to call upon the God ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 57:5, Romans 8:38-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Psalm 73. A Psalm Of Envy Series

Contributed by George Barton on May 9, 2006

An expositorty approach to Psalm 73, showing Christians often get their life out of focus and envy others.

PSALM 73 A PSALM OF ENVY REVISED MAY 09, 2006 This morning I want to speak about one of my favorite psalms. It is a psalm written by a man who, for a time, was envious of the wicked, whose life was temporarily out of focus; who wrestled with his envy, and got his life back in focus. It ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Psalm 60 -- A Psalm In Defeat Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 10, 2021

Psalm 60:1-12 is a lament, apparently prompted by a defeat of Israel's army in battle, but it is also unique, for it is the only one designated explicitly for teaching. Psalm 60 is a lament, apparently prompted by a defeat of Israel's army

Tuesday, February 16, 2016 Tom Lowe PSALM 60 Title: A Psalm in Defeat Michtam of David, to teach; when he strove with Aram-naharaim and with Aram-zobah, when Joab returned, and smote of Edom in the valley of salt twelve thousand; to the chief Musician, sung to the tune of Shushan-eduth ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 60:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Psalm 22 - The Psalm Of The Cross Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 8, 2018

This psalm is called the Psalm of the Cross. It has been given this name because it describes more accurately and minutely the crucifixion of Christ than does any other portion of the Word of God.

May 10, 2014 Tom Lowe Psalm 22 (KJV) Title: The Psalm of the Cross To the chief Musician upon Aijeleth Shahar (or the hind of the morning) A psalm of David. Introduction This psalm is called the Psalm of the Cross. It has been given this name because it describes more accurately and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Psalms 8 - A Psalm Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on Dec 14, 2020

A study of Psalm 8 will help to see what an “indescribable, unspeakable gift” God’s Son, Jesus really is!

Intro: Gift giving is a big part of the Christmas celebration. Retailers are literally banking on it! The 5 week period between Thanksgiving Day and Christmas is the season where approximately 25% of their annual sales takes place! The Christian tradition of gift giving at Christmas has its ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-9

Psalm 44 A Psalm Of Hezekiah? Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 1, 2020

This psalm, like Psalm 42, bears a superscription dedicating it “to the chief Musician for the sons of Korah[2]” and identifying it as a Maskil[3], meaning instructional. From this psalm we can see how much that generation still had to learn about the ways of God.

Home Lessons May 3, 2015 Tom Lowe Title: PSALM 44 A psalm of Hezekiah? Psalm 44 (KJV) 1 We have heard with our ears, O God, our fathers have told us, what work thou didst in their days, in the times of old. 2 How thou didst drive out the heathen with thy hand, and plantedst ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 44:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Psalm 2 A Psalm Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on Nov 24, 2021

A study of the Psalms of Christmas, will lift our minds and hearts out of our traditional response to the Advent season, by lifting us into the heavenly perspective and purpose of what this season is all about!

I’m going to begin today’s message by having us read the 2nd Psalm, and after the reading we will pray, and I’ll explain why we are in this text this morning: Psalm 2 (KJV) 1 Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing? 2 The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 2:1-12

Seven Penitential Psalms

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 24, 2009

Bare bones sermon-building outlines of penitential Psalms

SEVEN PENITENTIAL PSALMS Psalm 6-A Pattern of Penitence I. Cry of the Penitent (v.1, 2) II. Cost of Prolonging (v.3, 5, 6, 7) III. Cure of the Penitent (v.4, 8-10) Psalm 32-Past Look at Penitence I. The Blessedness of Guilt-free Living ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 6:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Funeral Sermon

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Mar 2, 2001

A "generic" message based on Psalm 23 that easily accomodates a variety of situations. Pastors will find that adding personal notes about the deceased is easy to do. This sermon may be particularly helpful when conducting a funeral of someone the minister did not personally know.

Psalm 23 Funeral Meditation by the Rev. Dr. W. Maynard Pittendreigh Pittendreigh@aol.com For centuries the Twenty-third Psalm has been one of the most treasured passages in all of Holy Scripture. It is among the most familiar, so much so that even people who are not religious or very ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6, John 6:37-40, Psalm 6:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Janice's Favorite Psalm

Contributed by Alan Stokes on Mar 4, 2001

This a funeral sermon on Psalm 23 given for Janice Henderson (d. 1996).

We are gathered here this morning recognizing that all of us have experienced a loss in the absence of Janice Henderson from our midst. Fred has lost a wife, Steve, Catherine, Suzi, and Jodi have lost a mother, Melissa, John, and Michelle have lost a grandmother, and Mariah has lost a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Holiness

Rest In The Lord Series

Contributed by Jonathan Newlon on Jul 16, 2022

In this series, we investigate four things that David tells us to do either in or to the Lord. In this sermon, we investigate the final of these: Rest in the Lord.

I. Introduction This is the final week of our four-week series in the beginning of Psalm 37. Let’s read, one more time, the 7 verses. (Read Psalm 37:1-7). We have already discussed the first three statements that the Psalmist says to do wither in or to the Lord. We have talked about what it means ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thanksgiving Sermon

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 16, 2004

This is a sermon I used as a children’s pastor.

Imagine with me. You are walking along a long dusty, hard road. It is hot and your feet hurt. Your mom and dad are beside you. You are going to church. Suddenly the start singing: Psalm 100 (NIV) Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth. Worship the LORD with gladness; Come before him with ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Wesleyan