Read the Bible passage Sermon outline Wonder in a cynical age… The king’s awe: at Yahweh’s universal rule (v. 1a, 9) at Yahweh’s unexpected stronghold (v. 1b-2) at Yahweh’s unexpected care (v. 3-4) at Yahweh’s unexpected crowning (v. 5-8) “But we do see Jesus”: The glorious rule of the second Adam
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline ‘Who will bring us prosperity?’ The King’s distress: The sin of his people (v. 1-2) The King’s instruction: Know, tremble, offer, trust (v. 3-5) The King’s prosperity: You alone, Lord (v. 6-8) Suffering, and rejoicing, with our King
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline The Psalms: Comfort or confusion? The Psalms: The songs of Jesus Psalm 3: The king’s suffering The king’s enemies (v. 1-2) The king’s confidence (v. 3-6) The king’s deliverance (v. 7) The king’s people (v. 8) Suffering with our king
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline Plastic surgery prayers? A model of prayer: Experience and knowledge – v1-10 A simple request – v11-21 Remarkable confidence – v22-31 The model fulfilled: Matthew 27:27-46
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline Christmas is about…? Psalm 98 and the hope of Christmas: Christmas is about salvation Christmas is about love Christmas is about joy Joy to the world this Christmas
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline Awe in a dull age… The awesome God of Psalm 97: The Lord reigns! (v. 1-6) The awesome God of Psalm 97: Exalted far above all gods (v. 7-9) The holy joy of those who love this God (v. 10-12) Having an awe-filled Christmas this year
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline Come, let us sing! (Psalm 95:1-5) Come, let us worship! (Psalm 95:6-7a) Hearing the good shepherd today (Psalm 95:7b-11)
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline 30 sleeps…! Psalm 102 and the longing of Christmas: “I am in distress…” (v. 1-11) “But you, Lord, sit enthroned forever” (v. 12-17) “Let this be written for a future generation” (v. 18-28)
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline The key to the Psalms: “what God is like, not what we should do” • so we avoid moralism (we’re not OT Jews; only God is exemplary – He’s the main character in the Bible) • so we see how Jesus is the fullest revelation of what God is…
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline Psalm 23 could be summarised under 6 “P’s” 1. Profess. “The LORD is my Shepherd.” 2. Provide. “I shall not want” 3. Pilot. “He leads me in paths of righteousness…” 4. Protect. “…I fear no evil for you are with me…” 5. Prepare. “you prepare a table before me…”…