Sermons on Psalms (Page 2)
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…
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…