Sermons on Tehillim 51:18:

The Prayer Of David

Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002

David gives us five steps of repentance in his prayer.

I. Introduction a. David’s Sin with Bathseba b. Nathan’s rebuke of David c. Read the Superscript. d. Five Steps of Repentance II. Step One: Confession (1-4) a. Appeal to God’s Mercy “Loving Kindness” b. David knew his Sins and knew whom his sins were against. c. NO EXCUSES (4) III. Step ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

What Would Jesus Say To Those Whose Well Has Run Dry?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 30, 2002

This message on reclaiming joy in your life deals with the sources of joy as well as paths toward recovering joy in your life.

- When we’re stressed and distressed by the state of our lives, we find ourselves in pathetic condition: - we’re irritated by even the smallest inconveniences and problems, - we rarely laugh, - we’re quick to snap at people, - we flop into bed each night, exhausted, - we have no joy in our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:12, Psalm 51:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer Series - Confession Series

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 24, 2002

How well do you confess?

Prayer Series - Confession The second letter in the ACTS acronym stands for confession. We are thrilled to have 1 John 1:9 in the Scripture. We rest in the fact that we can have our sins forgiven if we confess. However, many do not understand what confession really means. It is not just ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Strengthening Sagging Hearts

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 1, 2007

Sagging Hearts 1. It’s Growth 2. Its Cause 3. It’s Result 4. It’s Evidence 5. It’s Remedy

PowerPoint Transitions + New Slide > Transition In X Transition Out ______________________________________________________ The Greeting Card Association estimates that approximately one billion valentines are sent each year worldwide, making the day the second largest card-sending holiday of the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Confession For Cleansing

Contributed by Dr. Jeremy Simpson on Mar 11, 2007

The background for this psalm is II Samuel 11-12. We read where David lusted after his neighbor’s wife, committed adultery, made the hasband drunk, had him killed, and then covered the whole affair for at least a year. In the opinion of many, this is on

CONFESSION FOR CLEANSING--PSALM 51 Introduction: The background for this psalm is II Samuel 11-12. We read where David lusted after his neighbor’s wife, committed adultery, made the hasband drunk, had him killed, and then covered the whole affair for at least a year. In the opinion of many, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiveness And The Grace Of God Series

Contributed by James Jack on Jun 9, 2007

As with David, our response to sin should involve confession, grace and transformation.

When one of my students does something bad and gets caught, there’s a number of different reactions that you can see. It depends on the student, on the teacher, and on what they’ve done. But some reactions are a lot more common than others. • There’s the “I’m really sorry sir and I won’t do it ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-19

Denomination: Anglican

Deeper Work In Us Through Faith In A Mighty God

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Jun 10, 2007

Walking by faith brings us into the supernatural power of God. The Spirit works in us to accomplish things that are impossible to our understanding. So there is a large measure of faith required to gain inward growth.

As we press further into walking in the Spirit, it becomes obvious that faith holds a major key to our seeing & hearing in the Spirit. Walking by faith brings us into the supernatural power of God. The Spirit works in us to accomplish things that are impossible to our understanding. So there is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

What To Do When You Have Sinned And You Know It

Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Apr 14, 2007

Sometimes when we sin we feel that it is too big and we get discouraged and begin to feel low. Hopefully this sermon will bring you up.

DISCLAIMER: Since there are a large amount of sermons and topics and illustrations that are posted on Sermon Central, I feel it is necessary to place this disclaimer on all of the sermons that I submit. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-19

Denomination: Church Of God

Words Of Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jul 3, 2007

Examining how Christ’s plea of forgiveness from the cross can be a reality in our lives today

The road to David’s forgiveness involved five things... 1. David’s CONFESSION (v. 1-6) A. His appeal (v. 1-2) 1) He appealed for God’s mercy (v. 1a). 2) He appealed for God’s unfailing love (v. 1b). 3) He appealed for God’s compassion (v. 1c). 4) He appealed for God’s cleansing (v. 2). B. His ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Confession Is Good For The Soul Series

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Jul 30, 2007

David’s prayer of confession after his adultery with Bathsheba. The fundamental doctrines of the gospel are contained in Psalm 51 - theology, hamartiology and soteriology.

INTRODUCTION Psalm 51 is one of the penitential Psalms or Psalms of Confession. There are six others - 6, 32, 38, 102, 130 and 143. David’s prayer reminds us of the publican’s in Luke 18:13 "God be merciful to me a sinner". 1. THEOLOGY The doctrine of God. Theology comes from two Greek words, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-19

One Pebble At A Time

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 26, 2002

You can fail and not be a faiilure! Get up and try again!

ONE PEBBLE AT A TIME By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Romans 5:20 Moreover the law entered, that the offence might abound, but where sin abounded, grace did much more abound... Mark 9:35 And He sat down, and called the twelve, and saith unto them: IF ANY MAN ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:20, Psalm 51:1-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Incredible Confidence

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Sep 28, 2007

David’s response when confronted with his terrible sin was to run to the very one he had offended.

Passage: Psalm 51 Intro: It’s hard to imagine a believer who had messed up worse than David. 1) life filled w/ God’s grace, David blew it. 2) lusted after and committed adultery with a good friend’s wife, Bathsheba, who got pregnant. 3) lured Uriah home to explain pregnancy, but Uriah ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Forgiveness

Contributed by Dean Rhine on May 13, 2008

Forgiveness as seen in Psalm 51

“Forgiveness - Psalm 51” Two little brothers, Harry and James, had finished supper and were playing until bedtime. Somehow, Harry hit James with a stick, and tears and bitter words followed. Charges and accusations were still being made as mother prepared them for bed. The mother instructed, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Brokenness

Contributed by Glenn Bleakney on Jun 14, 2008

Powerful message teaching the real meaning of brokenness. God desires the sacrifice of a broken and contrite heart.

God desires the sacrifice of a broken and contrite heart. Pride or independence is the antithesis of true brokenness Brokenness is about our will being totally submitted to God. Out of brokenness the glory and presence of God is revealed. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When The Godly Fall Series

Contributed by Joe La Rue on Jun 30, 2008

An examination of how we should seek forgiveness when we fail to live godly lives.

Title: When The Godly Fall Series: Living Godly Lives (Sermon # 4) Text: Psalm 51 Date Preached: June 29, 2008 COPYRIGHT © Joe La Rue, 2008 Introduction A. For the past three weeks, we have been talking about living godly lives. We began the series three weeks ago with the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ