Sermons from May 2023
“Two Responses to Christ” – Psalm 40:1-5
Main thoughts:We do not know the background of this Psalm. All we know was that David wrote it for the entire congregation to learn. It appears to be written after God delivers him from one of the many adversities he faced in his life. A significant portion of the psalm is prophetic concerning the coming of the Messiah; how much of the psalm is difficult to tell.God’s Faithfulness (v.1-3a)David begins by speaking of how he has had to wait on…
“Gender Confusion and the Glory of God” – Genesis 2:18-23
Main thoughts:In our society today there is much confusion over what it means to be a woman. Motherhood has been diminished to “birthing people.” This has crept into the church with major discussions taking place about women pastors and the role of women in ministry. As we celebrate Mother’s Day, we need to stop and examine what God’s Word says about this important subject.Two wrong answersWithin our society there are two prevailing views concerning women. Both of these views have…
“Vent to God” – Psalm 39
Main thoughts: Although we do not know the exact background of Psalm 39 it appears to go alongside Psalms 37 and 38. In this Psalm David deals with the triumph of the wicked and the suffering of the righteous. He also continues the idea found in Psalm 38 of being silent in the face of his enemies. The Psalm was written to the choirmaster, Jeduthun (1 Chronicles 16:41.) David wrote the words, and Jeduthun would develop the music, teach the…