Sermons on Psalms (Page 4)
Calm Down
Psalm 46: 1-11 proclaims true security is provided by the unfailing providence of God. Dr. Michael Barrett explains that God is our stability in crisis, God is our comfort during crisis, and God is our deliverance from crisis. “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”
O Lord, in Your Strength the King Rejoices
Psalm 21:1-13 is a Psalm of Thanksgiving proclaiming God’s wonderful care for his servant David. Mr. Eduardo Martorano highlights the key parts of the Psalm: praising God for past victories, trusting God for future victories, and praising God’s strength. “Be exalted, O Lord, in your strength! We will sing and praise your power.”
Trust in the Name of the LORD Our God
In Psalm 20, we hear a strong plea to God from the people to protect their king as he goes forth in battle; in which the king gains great confidence of a sure victory in the battle! Mr. Eduardo Martorano points us to scripture reminding us to pray selflessly for our leaders as the people in Psalm 20 prayed for their king. Let us put our trust in the name of the LORD our…
I Love You, O LORD, My Strength
Psalm 18:1-50 expresses David’s trust in the Lord: his help, his refuge, and his salvation! Mr. Eduardo Martorano presents David’s opening praise, God’s protection and loyalty, experiencing protection, and the closing praise. “This God—his way is perfect; the word of the Lord proves true; he is a shield for all those who take refuge in him.”
O Lord, Attend to My Cry!
Psalm 17:1-15 is the prayer of David crying out to the Lord for relief. Mr. Eduardo Martorano describes David calling out to the all-knowing God, the loving God, and the satisfying God. “I call upon you, for you will answer me, O God; incline your ear to me; hear my words.”
From the Skies to the Scriptures
Psalm 19:1-14 proclaims the true God through both general revelation and special revelation. Mr. Eduardo Martorano explains David’s testimony analyzing the skies, the Scriptures, and his soul. “Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.”
God and the Fool
In Psalm 14:1-7, the psalmist David displays the foolishness of people who reject God. Mr. Eduardo Martorano highlights the fool who resists God, the fool who resists God’s people, and the way God resists the fool. “None is righteous, no, not one; no one understands; no one seeks for God.”
How Long, O Lord?
Psalm 13:1-6 contains the lament of David asking the Lord for deliverance. Mr. Eduardo Martorano describes David’s cry of despair, his call of deliverance, and his chant of delight. “But I have trusted in your steadfast love; my heart shall rejoice in your salvation.”
Thirsting after Living Water
Beginning with Psalm 42:1-4, Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven presents a biblical-theological sermon on the theme of Living Water: thirsting after God, the rivers of Eden, water from the rock, life-giving waters from the temple, Jesus’ promise of living water, life-giving waters from the throne of God and the Lamb, and digging trenches. “As a deer pants for flowing streams,…
Save, O Lord, for the Godly One Is Gone
In Psalm 12:1- 8, David cries out to the Lord for help in distressing times. Mr. Eduardo Martorano explains David’s request, the response from the Lord, and the reassurance. “You, O Lord, will keep them; you will guard us from this generation forever.”