Sermons on The Psalms:

How Long, O Lord

Contributed by Tim Shockley on Mar 3, 2022

A Psalm of Lament to remind us that the LORD never leaves us regardless of how we feel.

One of the loneliest times we can have comes when we face a time of need without having a loving friend to talk to about it. Everyone needs at least one trusted friend in whom to confide. Elisha A. Hoffman, author and composer of more than 2,000 gospel songs, was pastor of a church in Lebanon ...read more

Psalm 3 - How To Sleep Peacefully In Times Of Distress Series

Contributed by Rob De Jongh on Oct 15, 2020

David is in great distress, yet manages to sleep peacefully. How?

In Psalm 3 and 4 David is obviously in great distress. Many times he repeats his cry for help, “save me” or “hear my cry!” How interesting, then, that in verse 5 David says “I lay down and slept”. How could someone sleep whilst in a state of such trouble and anxiety? I laid me down and slept; ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 3:5, Psalm 4:4, Psalm 4:8, Matthew 8:24-26

After God's Own Heart

Contributed by John Dobbs on Oct 24, 2020

Let’s think about King David and why he is called ‘a man after God’s own heart”. What qualities of David led to that designation? How can we be more like David when he was at his best - and avoid the dangers of being like him at his worst?

How to Be a Person After God’s Own Heart Introduction The human heart weighs less than a pound. It beats 100,000 times a day. Without your heart your body would quickly cease to work. Jesus spoke a great deal about the heart. The heart is a metaphor for the inner life. It is the seat of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Psalm 4 - You Have Enlarged My Steps Series

Contributed by Rob De Jongh on Nov 2, 2020

David and his men were exhausted when they came back to their encampment to find their women and children taken away captive. With no strength, how could they pursue?

Verse 1 of Psalm 4 appears to be a reference to Psalm 18, written about David’s desperate situation at the time of his fight with the Amalekites. His wives and children, and the families of all his soldiers had been taken captive. The specific phrase that links these two psalms is “Thou hast ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 18:36, Psalm 4:1, Psalm 18:36-39

Hosanna In The Midst Of A Pandemic

Contributed by Ezekiel Ette on Apr 7, 2020

The world is in a locked down mode this Palm Sunday. Streets are empty and businesses are closed. We are told to stay home and if we must venture out, to avoid touching our face and to wear mask to avoid spreading the deadly Corona Virus.

Palm Sunday “HOSANNA” IN THE MIDST OF A PANDEMIC Ezekiel Ette, Ph.D. (Matt 21 : 1 – 11) As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, 2 saying to them, “Go to the village ahead of you, and at once you will find a donkey tied there, with her ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 9:9

Denomination: United Methodist

Help, Lord!

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 19, 2022

The Bible is filled with many different kinds of experts.

For example, if you want to know something about: • LAW AND GRACE, the apostle Paul would be the one you would want to talk to. • SUFFERING AND AFFLICTION, Job would be the one you would want to talk to. • ESCHATOLOGY, you would want to consult John, the revelator. • But, if you wanted to know ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Delight Yourself In The Lord Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jul 15, 2025

Based on Psalm 37:4 - Encourages hearers to consider what it takes to truly delight yourself in the Lord.

“DELIGHT YOURSELF IN THE LORD” Psalm 37:4 FBCF – 7/13/25 Jon Daniels INTRO – Why do we read the Bible? - Be better person, a better Christian, a better parent, child, spouse - Find comfort & direction for hard times - Discover principles that help us have an improved life - B/c we’re just ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:4

Denomination: Baptist

Why Did God Swear An Oath About Jesus’ Priesthood? - Psalm 101:4 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jul 19, 2025

We talk a lot about Jesus as the lamb who was the sacrifice for our sin. But what about his role as priest? How does his priestly work for you shake out on a daily basis? In this study, we're going to see a side of Christ you may not have considered.

Solid Food The last two sessions, we looked at the first half of Psalm 110 and the second half. The first half—Messiah rules among his enemies as sovereign king. Then verse 4 about priesthood in the order of Melchizedek. That verse is weird, doesn’t seem to fit the theme, strange reference to an ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 110:4

Righteous Givers Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jul 28, 2025

Based on Psalm 112 - Helps hearers understand that righteous living leads to generous giving.

“RIGHTEOUS GIVERS” Psalm 112 FBCF – 7/27/25 Jon Daniels INTRO – What does it mean to be righteous? Simply put: It means to be right w/ God. It is both who we are in Christ & how we live for Christ. It’s our identity & our activity. It’s positional & it’s practical. - 2 Corinthians ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Faith That Guides, Protects, And Sustains Series

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Dec 6, 2025

Big Idea: Faith is not a passive hope but an active trust in God that guides, protects, and sustains us through trials.

Introduction: Good morning. I want to start with a simple question: How do you navigate life’s storms? How do you stay on course when the path is unclear, when the heat is intense, and when the pressures of life threaten to overwhelm you? Psalm 5 gives us a window into that kind of navigation. ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living In Holiness Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 16, 2025

Based on Psalm 15 - Challenges hearers to live a holy life in the presence of God.

“LIVING IN HOLINESS” Psalm 15 FBCF – 6/15/25 Jon Daniels INTRO – “Living in Holiness” – When you think of holiness, what comes to your mind? Maybe your idea of holiness is like the sweet family I saw eating in lobby of hotel in Dallas this week – dad, mom, 3 boys from Deridder, LA – mom was ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:3-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Presence Of God Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 23, 2025

Based on Psalm 51:11-12 - Challenges hearers to consider the absolute necessity of the presence of God in our lives.

“THE PRESENCE OF GOD” Various Psalms FBCF – 6/22/25 Jon Daniels INTRO – (Open Bible to Psalm 51) Last week’s sermon on holiness in “Life Songs” series had 3 points: - Living in holiness starts w/ our salvation – grows as we desire the presence of God in our lives – impacts others around us Next ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Psalm 97: The Lord Reigns: Glory, Judgment, And Joy Series

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Jul 9, 2025

Psalm 97 is an enthronement psalm that glorifies the sovereign appearances of God in the past, looks to his appearance in the future, and calls us to worship him now.

Bible Study on Psalm 97 Title: “The LORD Reigns: Glory, Judgment, and Joy” 1. Introduction and Background Superscription (LXX): In the Greek Septuagint, Psalm 97 begins with the title: “Of David, when his land is being brought to order.” This hints at a time of national restoration or ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Psalm 23 Holds The Secret To Beating Loneliness - Psalm 23:5-6 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on May 15, 2025

Discover the path to comfort in times of loneliness in the most beloved psalm in Scripture.

The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, 3 he restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. 4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:5-6

Psalms 23 - Keepng Life In Proper Focus

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Sep 20, 2007

Psalms 23 is excellent Psalm to keep the setbacks and uncertainties of life in proper focus.

Psalms 23 Text: Ps. 23 A. "The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want." Verse 1 1. My Shepherd- Read John 10:11-14 2. Not Want- Literally, 2637 çÈñÅø [chacer /khaw•sare/] v. I shall not lack, decrease abate B. "He maketh me to lie down in green pastures, Verse 2 1. To lie ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-10

Denomination: Mennonite