Sermons on Psalms
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…
My Shepherd Is My Children’s Shepherd
In Psalm 23, we read the familiar psalm describing the Lord as our Shepherd. In this baptism service, Pastor Tiago Baia preaches the Lord must be our Shepherd, our Immanuel, our Host, and our Friend, as we lead our children to our good Shepherd, Jesus Christ.
“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still…
A Song of Appointed Judgment
In Psalm 75:1–10, the psalmist writes a psalm of thanksgiving and praise recognizing God will judge the wicked and restore the righteous. Mr. Paul Tamras preaches the message of the Psalm: thanksgiving, warning, and judgment.
“But it is God who executes judgment, putting down one and lifting up another.”
The Antidote to Covetousness
The tenth commandment forbids coveting. It is aimed at our hearts and God alone sees the heart. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven uses Psalm 139 to show covetousness exposed before the eyes of God and covetousness defeated through the love of God.
“Search me, O God, and know my heart! Try me and know my thoughts! And see if there be any grievous way in me, and lead me in…
The Centrality of Worship in the Christian Life
The righteous love to worship the Lord and so they keep themselves from wickedness. Worship is the heart of the Christian life. Listen as Mr. Israel Quaresma preaches from Psalm 26 on the Christian’s integrity, association, and worship.
“O LORD, I love the habitation of your house and the place…
Reverence for God
God’s name is glorious and holy. Under the Mosaic Law, the penalty for blaspheming or taking the name of the Lord in vain was death. In order to understand the severe punishment due for misusing the name of God, we must understand the honor and glory of God’s name. Listen as Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches from Psalm 99 on God’s majesty, justice, transcendency,…
New Year’s Day Sermon (2022): A Year of Refreshing Meditations in God’s Word
This New Year’s Day meditation for 2022 presents God’s divine call into His presence, growth in grace, and hope. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven guides us along the rivers of Eden (Genesis 2:10-14), the river of gladness in the city of God (Psalm 46:4), the river of life from God’s house (Ezekiel…
Our Struggle to Forgive
Believers delight in the forgiveness of sins. Because we have been forgiven so much by God, the apostle Paul writes that we too are to forgive others: “As the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive,” (Col. 3:13). And yet, we struggle to forgive others their sins against us. Listen as Mr. Ben Bessett preaches on our struggle to forgive from Psalm 32:1-2 and…
Weaning Our Inner Chaos
Psalm 131:1-3 describes the blessed peace and quiet that believers enjoy in Christ. Mr. Ben Bessett draws our attention to the chaos that can occur within our hearts, and then explains how believers may have stability within their hearts and enjoy peace within their hearts through Christ.
“O Israel, hope in the Lord from this time forth and forevermore.”