SERMONS ON PSALMS
Our sermon ideas on Psalms will help you preach a powerful message on prayer, praise, and lament. Preach on topics including the inevitability of trials and storms, crying out to God, the provision, protection, and goodness of God, and hope for the future. Prepare your messages on God's Word in Psalms with sermon outlines or an entire sermon series.
The Twenty-third Psalm
by Larry Wynn
A. How many of us can say we have everything we want? 1. One of the marks of american culture is a distinct lack Of satisfaction with what we have. 2. This dis-satisfaction affects every area of our lives. 3. It also affects almost everyone of us. B. How many of us have everything we need? 1. The problem of many is they do not need all they want And do not want all they need. 2. The greatest need is jesus christ. When we have him we Have what we need. C. The 23rd psalm illustrates this well. 1. ''The lord is my shepherd'' john 10:11 tells us this is jesus. ''I am the good shepherd'' 2. All the difference in the world is...
What Does God Want from Me?
by James Merritt
1. Think about that question for just a moment. What does God want from me? You might be interested to find out the one thing that he doesn't want. Usually, when someone comes to us telling us they want something from us, we ask ourselves the question, ''How much is it going to cost?'' 2. Well let me begin by telling you that God does not want, nor does He need, your money. ''I will not take a bull from your house, nor goats out of your folds. For every beast of the forest is Mine, and the cattle on a thousand hills. I know all the birds of the mountains, and the wild beasts of the field are Mine. If I were hungry, I would not tell you; for the...
Psalm 46: Psalm of Triumphant Faith (3 of 5)
by Frank Damazio
This psalm inspired the famous hymn written by Martin Luther in 1529. Translated into 183 languages, it was called the battle hymn of the Reformation. It was etched on Luther's tombstone and sung at the funerals of martyrs during the Reformation. It is said when Luther received any discouraging news, he would say, ''Come, let us sing Psalm 46.'' Luther said, ''We sing this psalm to the praise of God because God is with us and powerfully and miraculously preserves and defends his church and his word against all fanatical spirits, against the gates of hell, against the implacable hatred of the devil and against all the...
Learning How to Wait on God
by Ernest Easley
How many of you are currently waiting for God to step into your circumstances and improve them? You're waiting for God to step into your crisis to turn it into a celebration. Perhaps you're waiting for God to open up a door for employment. You may be waiting for God to do a work in the life of your husband/wife/child. I don't know about you but I don't like to wait especially in lines! How many of you will move from one lane to another lane be it on the highway or in line at the grocery store in hopes of saving a little time? It seems like the other line/lane always moves faster than the one I'm in. I sometimes feel that I'm a lane-jinx...
The Book of Psalms (28 of 54)
by Stan Coffey
INTRODUCTION: No doubt Psalms is the best loved book in the Old Testament. Someone has called it the "Solid Gold of Christian Experience." Open the Psalms at random and you will find a treasure. Every Psalm is a direct expression of the soul's consciousness of God. The Hebrew title of this book is "Praise" or "Book of Praises", which indicates that the main contents of the book are praise, prayer, and worship. The Psalms is the national hymn book of Israel. The Psalms magnify and praise the Lord, exalt His attributes, His names, His Word and His goodness and it contains 150 poems to be set...
Psalm 27
by Claude Thomas
Introduction: In the March 4, 1933 inaugural address of Franklin D. Roosevelt, he spoke this famous sentence: "The only thing we have to fear is fear itself." Thoreau said in his journal on September 7, 1851, "Nothing is so much to be feared as fear." Francis Bacon (1561-1626) said, "Nothing is terrible except fear itself." These quotes substantiate the reality of fear that grips the hearts of people. When it does, it paralyzes the body making it unable to function. David was facing enemies and was tempted to fear. He refused to give in to fears. Psalm 27 traces his experience and how we can overcome fear.1.Confidence...
An Exposition of the Twenty Third Psalm
by Rex Yancey
The Lord is my shepherd I shall not want. The LORD is my shepherd. That is his divinity. The Lord is my SHEPHERD. That is his humanity. He is both sovereign and sympathetic at the same time. He is in heaven, yet he can be touched with the feelings of our infirmities. He has experienced troubles, trials and temptations and he can sustain us when we have those same things. The Lord is MY Shepherd. It is personal. He knows my name. He shepherds me. He protects me and provides for me. He nurtures me and cares for me. "Blessed assurance Jesus is mine, O what a foretaste of glory divine, heir of salvation, purchase of God...
Our Hiding Place (8 of 11)
by Roger Thomas
Pastors get asked questions all the time. Here are a few actual letters that kids have sent to ministers: Dear Pastor, does God like everybody? If so, He never met my sister. (Arnold, age 9) Dear Pastor, do you think my father should be a minister? Every day he gives us a sermon about something. (Robert, age 11) Dear Pastor, I'm sorry I can't leave more money in the plate, but my dad didn't give me a raise in my allowance. Could you have a sermon about a raise in my allowance? (Patty, age 10) Dear Pastor, could you say a prayer for our little league team? We need God's help…or a new pitcher. (Alexander, age 10) Dear...
The Only Psalm
by Dr. J. Vernon McGee
When you come face-to-face with problems that arise to block your progress, have you thought of turning to read about a man who had similar problems? David walked through the storms of life, and God gave to the world, through him, the hymnbook of the Bible. We know it as the Book of Psalms.I'd like to focus now on Psalm 62, a great hymn and a majestic psalm. It bears a superscription that is part of Scripture. It is "To the Chief Musician," and that lends importance to it. It was not just an ordinary psalm of David, for when he composed it he sent it to the head musician. The chief musician at that time was Jeduthun...
Series: Psalms (1 of 14)
by Stuart Briscoe
The Declaration of Independence guarantees men and women freedom to pursue happiness. Most people will tell you that their basic aim in life is to achieve happiness. But even a casual survey of our society will show that happiness eludes many. Why should this be? This Psalm holds some answers. I. The Philosophy of a Happy Man. A. He rejects a godless philosophy. v. 1 1. Because it leads to disorientation. 2. Because it leads to disintegration. 3. Because it leads to disillusionment. B. He embraces a god-centered philosophy. v. 2 1. He acknowledges the place of the Lord. 2. He accepts the rule of the Lord. 3. He appreciates the...
Psalms 46
by Claude Thomas
Introduction: After Gettysburg, General Lee said to Jefferson Davis, "We must expect reverses, even defeats. They are sent to teach us wisdom and prudence, to call forth greater energies, and to prevent our falling into greater disasters." Troubles come, and they pass. We want to get out of troubles, but what can we get out of them? We can get the best out of trouble when we affirm that: Explanation: Expectancy - "God is our refuge and strength" = a high tower or place of protection. The Psalmist expected God to securely protect him. The reason? God had been tried and proven! Having been through the throes of trouble...
David and the Psalms (1 of 5)
by Frank Damazio
Introduction: The Psalms are a reflection of many historical situations, give expression to a wide variety of experiences, and give voice to the hopes of many generations. The Psalms were written from personal experiences and, by their spirit, embody the circumstances which gave rise to them. The Psalms have played a very significant role in the personal lives of people because people's deepest emotions are verbalized in the Psalms: joy, sorrow, perplexity, cry for justice, worship, brokenness, discouragement, and hope. Some Psalms express great love to God and others great frustration with God.Exodus 40:20-21...
A Psalm of Thanksgiving
by David Cawston
Since the first Thanksgiving Day was observed by the Pilgrims in 1621, and President Lincoln proclaimed it a national holiday in 1863, Thanksgiving Day has been a vital part of our national life. I've always wondered why the Atheists don't object to Thanksgiving Day, because it is the day when we call attention to our gratitude and thanksgiving to God. I guess of all of the times an Atheist must feel very uncomfortable are those occasions when he feels thankful and he doesn't have anybody to express his gratitude to. But on this day of Thanksgiving we gather together as a nation. We gather in our families and we offer our gratitude...
A Psalm of Hope
by Bob Wickizer
"Do not worry about anything, but in prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God." Let us pray... O God, you created us - with free will to choose for the good or for ill You created us with hearts to love and hearts to break, You created us with both yearning and fear to be together,You created us to praise and glorify you as well as to wonder why. Why God do you allow evil to walk unhindered carrying a 223 caliber rifle to murder innocent lives for sport? Why God do you allow rulers of countries to act in such irresponsible ways like children fighting at a sandbox only when rulers...
Funeral from Psalm 23
by Bob Ingle
As I was thinking about Joyce's life, her faith, and a Scripture to read, a passage came to my mind that Joyce read many, many times. Ps. 23 (READ). When we belong to God...1. God's Goodness is watching over us. David tells us that goodness follows us all the days of our lives. Now we know that doesn't mean that everything that happens to us will be good in and of itself. Bad things do happened. But it does mean that God will use everything that happens to us for our good. This is what the N.T. tells us in Romans 8:28 that says, ''And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are...
Laugh/Psalm 139 (2 of 3)
by Duane Bemis
Let me share with you another important component about this healing process. This time I give you permission to laugh. Yes, Laughing is part of God's healing plan to overcome the sting on death. Story Time: A father had lost his son in a car accident and he was broken and downcast. The son had died on the father's birthday. I asked him to share with me about his son. I asked him to share something funny about him. The man thought for a moment and then with a sparkle in his eye he began to tell me about how his son and he would play hide and seek in the house. The man soon began to laugh as he recalled this funny event...
Will Life Ever Get Better? (3 of 4)
by J.D. Greear
How many of you have had the experience of getting into a new show recommended by a friend... but a few episodes into it you are bored to tears, and you are like, ''Am I missing something? ...Am I dumb? (I think that sometimes. Does everyone else have a much more sophisticated entertainment palate than me?) But, you're a few shows in and you...
Raise Your Family, Not Your Blood Pressure (4 of 5)
by Tony Thomas
Peter Hiett is the pastor of the Sanctuary Church in Denver, Colorado. He's a board member of MOPS, he's married and the father of four children, he's authored three books, and he wrote about an experience he had with his kids when they were younger. ''Last year (while my wife was preparing the taxes), I took our three preschoolers to McDonald's. When we arrived, there were two birthday parties in full swing at the base of the gigantic, three-story, intestine-like tube structure. We ate our happy meals, the children played, and it was a zoo! I tried to relax, when all of a sudden, it happened. ''My 4-year-old daughter came flying...
