Sermons on Psalms (Page 3)

Bless the Lord (Psalm 134)

Introduction “The Songs of Ascent” span from Psalms 120-134. The phrase literally translates “A Song of Steps”. Luther translates ”A Song from the higher choir” thinking it had to do with their singing from an elevated platform for better projection of their voices. However, the traditional view is that these psalms were sung on the pilgrimage back to Jerusalem at various feast times, but particularly during Passover (From Kedar 120:5 to the temple 134). This psalm includes both a call…

A Song for the Sabbath (Psalm 92)

Introduction Our series, “Evenings in the Psalms,” was meant to point out the pattern of worship in Scripture which speak to the importance of opening and closing our day in worship. • In Psalm 1 we noted how Christians are to be characterized in a way that is distinct from the world. They should be characterized by a refusal to compromise with the world. A love for God’s Word so that they meditate upon it day and night. • In…

I Will Remember (Psalm 77)

Introduction Despair is a pervasive problem. And it is commonly associated with the night. Maybe you are one of the millions in despair about one or both of the presidential candidates. Or maybe it is something more personal and private. Or maybe you can’t pinpoint a cause. Regardless of what is causing your despair, Psalm 77 is sure to be a source of great comfort. Read Psalm 77 The psalmist never receives an explanation for his circumstances. He teaches us how to…

Meditates Day and Night (Psalm 1)

Introduction The Psalms: Combine theology with personal biography. Express every human emotion > the antidote to intellectual formalism. They move us from Trust > Obedience > Praise. Psalm 1 teaches us how we are to offer our praise to God. Read Psalm 1 The pursuit of happiness drives everyone. No one has said it more succinctly, clearly and repeatedly than John Piper: “God is most glorified in us, when we are most satisfied in him.” Where am I finding satisfaction? Our happiness in…

Resolved By God’s Grace Psalm 119:1-8

Introduction If you’re anything like me, you do a better job making New Year’s resolutions than keeping them. Have you become completely cynical about New Year’s resolutions? This passage concludes with a joyful resolution, expressed from a dependent heart. Read Psalm 119:1-8 The psalmist is explaining how to get what all of us are after, happiness. The gospel doesn’t lead us to make excuses for our sin, but to delight in obedience. Joyful obedience requires dependence. Augustine, “Give what Thou commandest; command what…