SERIES: PSALMS (10 OF 14)

NOTE: This sermon is part 19 and 20 of a 29 part sermon series. Two sermons outlines are included in this download.

PREVIEWS:

Part 19: When Trouble Comes
Series: Psalms
Stuart Briscoe
Psalm 46

…with the finality of an earthquake. v. 2
…with the fury of a storm. v. 3a
…with the force of a flood. v. 3b

I. You Must Realize.

A. That God is a refuge for His people. v. 1
1. Continually available. See Hebrews 6:18

2. Thoroughly adequate: "our strength."

3. Readily accessible: "very present."

B. That God is resident among His people. v. 5
1. The God of purpose: "most high." v. 4

2. The God of power: "Lord of hosts." v. 7

3. The God of patience: "God of Jacob." v. 7

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Part 20: Celebration
Series: Psalms
Stuart Briscoe
Psalm 47

Celebration is the commemoration of a joyous event. In religious terminology it means the performance of a ritualistic ceremony. This Psalm combines the two and shows worship to be a joyous ceremony in praise of God.

I. Celebration Must Be Rooted in Intelligence.

Note: "Sing with understanding." v. 7

A. Understanding the terror of the Lord. v. 2

B. Understanding the teachings of the Lord. v. 3
Note: "under our feet." See Acts 22:3

B. Understanding the trustworthiness of the Lord. v. 4a

C. Understanding the tenderness of the Lord. v. 4b

E. Understanding the triumph of the Lord. v. 5