Sermons from August 2021

Sermons from August 2021

“Misconceptions About Christianity” – Psalm 10:1-3

We know little about the background of Psalm 10. All we know is that the author is struggling spiritually because he sees the wicked oppressing the poor. As we look at Psalm 10 the context shows us that there are four misconceptions about Christianity that are not true in light of what the Psalmist teaches us Pain is a part of Christianity We so often view coming to faith in Jesus as the end to all of our troubles. In…

Christ’s Victory (Part 4) – Psalm 9:17-20

As we come to the conclusion of Psalm 9 we must have the humility to look at the text clearly. We all are the hero in our own stories. No one actually thinks of themselves as the enemy. However, as we look at the conclusion to this Psalm we must ask the questions, “Am I on God’s side?” Wicked are judged David speaks of the certainty of judgment for those who are wicked. Those who ignore God’s Law and live…

“Christ’s Victory” (Part 3) – Psalm 9:13-16

The last few weeks we have been looking at David’s song of victory. We pick up in verse 13. Actively opposed As we listen to David sing his song of victory, we could quickly come to the wrong conclusion. David has won victories, but David is CURRENTLY facing opposition. It is easy to have confidence after you have received victory; David has confidence when he has not received victory. David confidently cries out to God for victory. Several things of…

“Christs Victory” (Part 2) – Psalm 9:7-12

The last few weeks we have been looking at David’s song of victory. We pick up in verse 13. Actively opposed As we listen to David sing his song of victory, we could quickly come to the wrong conclusion. David has won victories, but David is CURRENTLY facing opposition. It is easy to have confidence after you have received victory; David has confidence when he has not received victory. David confidently cries out to God for victory. Several things of…

“Christ’s Victory” (Part 1) – Psalm 9:1-6

Psalm 9 was written by David for the choir director. Muthlabben probably means that the song was to the tune “Death of the Son” which is probably in reference to Goliath being killed. It is possible that Psalm 9 is in reference to that event, but we cannot be certain. The song is about how we can have confidence in God attaining the victory. This Psalm is very applicable today when so many believers have a defeatist mentality. Whole-hearted praise…