Sermons on Psalms

Sermons on Psalms

God’s Creation and Providence

What We BelieveArticle 3.God’s Creation and Providence Summery:We believe that in the beginning God created all things by His Son. He made people in His divine image, with free will, moral character, and a spiritual nature. Genesis 1:1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earthHebrews 11:3 By faith we understand that the entire universe was formed at God’s command, that what we now see did not come from anything that can be seen. “The remarkable fact is…

Divine Revelation

What We Believe Summary “Divine Revelation”:We believe that God has revealed Himself in the Scripture of the Old and New Testament, the inspired Word of God, and ultimately through his Son, the Lord Jesus Christ. John 1:1-18 (NLT) The Word (of God) “logos” “39 “You search the Scriptures because you think they give you eternal life. But the Scriptures point to me!”John 5:39 (NLT) “27 Then Jesus took them through the writings of Moses and all the prophets, explaining from…

It’s Time, Graduate Recognition

It’s TimeEcclesiastes 3:1Proverbs 3:5-6Psalms 27:14 What is Success?Seek His will in all you do?Wait for God’s timingColossians 3:23-24Proverbs 3:5-6Place your trust and faith in God for the outcome Our FocusThe process is in our controlThe outcome is in God’s controlLet’s focus on the process Matthew 20:26But among you it will be different. Whoever wants to be a leader among you must be your servant, Mitch Horst, Young adult leader; Luke 12:48Ryan Horst, Youth leader; 1 Peter 4:10-11

The King we Didn’t Expect

The King We Didn’t ExpectMatthew 21:1-11 The Prophecy (Matthew 21:1-7) Messianic Prophecies Jesus Fulfilled1. Messiah is to be born of a virgin. (Isaiah 7:14; fulfilled in Matthew 1:18-2:1; Luke 1:26-35)2. Messiah is to be born in Bethlehem (Micah 5:2; fulfilled in Matthew 2:1-7; John 7:42; Luke 2:4-7)3. Messiah is to be preceded by a Messenger. (Isiah 40:3; Malachi 3:1; fulfilled in Matthew 3:1-3; 11:10; John 1:23; Luke 2:4-7)4. Messiah is to enter Jerusalem on a donkey. (Zachariah 9:9; fulfilled in…

A Wise Perspective

The Meaningless Sermon Series (A Study of Ecclesiastes) A Proverb is…  wisdom can make life better Ecclesiastes 7:1-10 “The good old days” are the combination of a bad memory and a good imagination. Wisdom helps us see life clearly Ecclesiastes 7:11-14 28 And we know that God causes everything to work together[a] for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them. Romans 8:28 (NLT) Wisdom helps us face life’s problem Ecclesiastes 7:15-29

Meaningless: The Search Continues

Meaningless: The Search ContinuesEcclesiastes 3 Teacher (Qoheleth) Teacher, Preacher, or AssemblerThe term suggests someone who addresses an assembly, imparting wisdom or teachings. God Works in Time-The Teacher saw something above man–God is in control of time and life’s experience (Ecclesiastes 3:1-8; Psalm 139:15-16)–Martyrs Mirror “Yes, my dear and beloved wife in the Lord, to everything, says Solomon, there is a time: “A time to meet, and a time to part.” Hence my dear wife in the Lord what more godly…

Love FIRST

Randy SmithLMC “a fellowship of anabaptist churches”A Spirit-led movement to:– Make disciples of Jesus,– Mobilize every member as a missionary, and– Multiply faith communities locally and beyond! Love FIRST John 14:23,24 “Those who love me will follow my commands”John: Chapters 13 – 14-Salvation is not intellectual.-The means to obtain salvation is not a path or a process, it is a person.– Jesus is “The way, and the truth, and the life” John 14:6-Arriving at our spiritual destiny is not a…

Pappa God…Father to the Fatherless

“5 Father to the fatherless, defender of widows— this is God, whose dwelling is holy.” Psalm 68:5 (NLT) “26 For you are all children of God through faith in Christ Jesus. 27 And all who have been united with Christ in baptism have put on Christ, like putting on new clothes. 28 There is no longer Jew or Gentile, slave or free, male and female. For you are all one in Christ Jesus. 29 And now that you belong to…

The Discipline of Prayer

Faith Foundations: The Discipline of Prayer Matthew 6:5-18 PRAYERP – Praise Matthew 6:9b; Psalms 145:17-19– Look through, not at– The perspective of praise— Praising God for the Who, not the What— Praising God before the Provision— Praising God , and He shows up–James 4:1-10R – Repent Matthew 6:12; Matthew 6:14-15, Mark 11:22-25A – Ask Matthew 6:11,13; James 4:2b-3Y – Yield Matthew 6:10; Romans 8:12-13 FASTING Matthew 6:16-18F – Focus on GodA – AbstainingS – SubstituteT – “Taste & See” Prayer…

Psalms 19:14

Psalm 19:14James 3:3-10Poem by J. Paul SauderProverbs 11:12-16, Proverbs 16:28, James 1:19-20 Meditation-Psalm 1:1-2-Romans 13:8-10-2 Timothy 3:16-17-2 Timothy 2:15-James 1:22-25 My Challenge on Meditation-Read God’s Word Daily-Study It-Do What It Says StrengthEphesians 6:10-18 My Challenge on Strength-Don’t try to fight the forces of darkness on your own, Draw your strength from God’s Word, He is our Source of Strength-How can I be used of God to help strengthen someone else who is in need? What is Sin?Transgression (Overstepping of the…