Sermons on Psalms
Psalms: Book 4
With Psalm 92:1-2, we continue our survey of Bible books and the Wisdom Literature. Book Four of the Psalms contains Psalms 90-106, beginning with a prayer of Moses asking when the Lord will pity His people, followed by psalms exulting the greatness of God’s justice, majesty, and creation. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches it is good to praise the Most High, examples…
Psalms: Book 3
With Psalm 89:46-52, we continue our survey of Bible books and the Wisdom Literature. Book Three of the Psalms contains Psalms 73-89, focused primarily on the time after David and the fall of the kingdom. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the plea to restore Israel, Israel rebelled and has fallen, but Yahweh will be merciful in the end!
“Lord, where is your steadfast…
Psalms: Book 2
With Psalm 46:1-7, we continue our survey of Bible books and the Wisdom Literature. Book Two of the Psalms contains Psalms 42-72, primarily expressing David’s public prayers during the time of Samuel and Kings. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches praying through communal and personal blessings, sins, and sufferings; the righteous will suffer affliction, but God will…
Give Thanks, for His Steadfast Love Endures Forever
In Psalm 136:1-26, we read a list of reasons we are called to show gratitude to a loving God. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches give thanks to God for His love in creation, for His love in salvation, and for His love in protection.
“Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast…
Psalms: Book 1
With Psalm 1:1-6, we continue our survey of Bible books, beginning the third portion of the Hebrew Old Testament: The Wisdom literature. Book One of the Psalms contains Psalms 1-41, primarily expressing David’s personal prayers. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches a deep, personal, and honest relationship with God; God watches over the believer who seeks Him; and…
God is Our Refuge and Strength
In Psalm 46:1-11, the psalmist teaches us how to deal with suffering and reminds us to trust in God in every circumstance. Pastor Tiago Baía preaches we should see God’s help in the present (vs. 1-3), in the past (vs. 4-7), and in the future (vs. 8-11), and we can always rest in the love of Christ! “Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I…
Drawing Confidence from Our Father’s Deliverance
In Psalm 22:4–5, the people of Israel trusted God, and He delivered them from their plight. Dr. Mark Kelderman preaches our father’s desperate circumstances, the God in whom they put their trust, and the assurance of our confidence today. “In you our fathers trusted; they trusted, and you delivered…
Joy in the Morning
What to Do When Drowning in Sin
In Psalm 130:1–8, we read a penitential Psalm with the author turning to God for forgiveness and redemption. Mr. Paul Tamras preaches the message of the Psalmist: cry out to God, wait on the Lord, hope in the God of steadfast love, and claim the plentiful redemption available in Jesus Christ.
“If you, O LORD, should mark iniquities, O Lord, who could stand? But with you…
God Has Appointed the King and His Name Is Jesus
In Psalm 2:1-12, we read the entirety of human history combined in a single Psalm: the rebellion of man, God’s response, and the blessing for those who take refuge in the eternal King. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the trouble with earthly leaders, God’s promise of a heavenly King, God’s…