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What is your salvation story?  How did you meet Jesus?  What was it that convinced you that He is God and Savior and worthy of praise?  What has He been doing in your life since?  How has He transformed you?  How has He used your testimony, your past, to impact the spiritual walk of other people?   Today, we’re looking at Psalm 103.   These 22 verses are about Salvation and Praise .   The eternal Lord makes His praiseworthy ways known .   When we walk away from our time together today, I want you to know God made a praiseworthy way for all people to spend eternity with Him.   Let’s pray.   Holy Father, we come to you in Jesus’ name today to ask You to bless us with not only wisdom and understanding of the Scriptures, but that You would also bless us with a spirit of gratitude and thanksgiving that must simply praise You.   Fill our mouths with worship over the salvation You have provided. Amen.   Our text i...

 Divisions ( run-on sentence OK, direct verbiage from Scripture/Principles are Aims for each Division – a truth about God, a truth about man, a truth about God’s relationship to man; a sin to avoid, promise to trust, example to follow, command to obey, truth to believe ): 1.Praise the Lord (Psalm 103:1-6) Principle:  The Lord is worthy of all praise! 2.He made His ways known (Psalm 103:7-16) Principle:  The Lord reveals Himself through His Word and His Son, Jesus. 3.From everlasting to everlasting (Psalm 103:17-22) Principle:  The Lord’s covenant with His people through Jesus is eternal.   Subject Sentence ( 10-word sentence with proper structure showing exactly where you are in Scripture ): The eternal Lord makes His praiseworthy ways known.   Aim (“ To Cause My Audience To…” Know, See, Learn, Understand, etc .): TCMATK God made a praiseworthy way for all people to spend eternity with Him.   Application ( not yes or no ques...

Spoiler alert!  What can wash away my sin?  Nothing but the blood of Jesus!  What can make me whole again?  Nothing but the blood of Jesus! Oh, precious is the flow… that makes me white as snow… no other fount I know.  Nothing but the blood of Jesus!   We all need Jesus!   All people are born with a sin nature.   Sin is the fundamental condition of our existence.   No one is immune.   We cannot overcome that sin nature, or pay the price for our sin with good deeds.   No one, except Jesus, is sinless.   And no one can wash away their own sin.   Only Jesus, the sinless Lamb of God could take away the sin of the world!   So, why isn’t the whole world embracing Him, and accepting His FREE gift of eternal life???   Excellent question!   Today, we’re looking at Psalm 51.   These 19 verses, penned by David when he was confronted by Nathan about his adultery with Bathsheba, are about Sin .   We are...

Divisions ( run-on sentence OK, direct verbiage from Scripture/Principles are Aims for each Division – a truth about God, a truth about man, a truth about God’s relationship to man; a sin to avoid, promise to trust, example to follow, command to obey, truth to believe ): 1.My state in my sin (Psalm 51:1-6) Principle:   God has a remedy for man’s sinful nature. 2.What God can do about my sin (Psalm 51:7-14) Principle:   God’s plan for every life is powerful and beautiful. 3.God’s desired response to what He does about my sin (Psalm 51:15-19) Principle:   God desires every person’s praise.   Subject Sentence ( 10-word sentence with proper structure showing exactly where you are in Scripture ): God’s unfailing love cleanses, restores, and delights in my praise.   Aim (“ To Cause My Audience To…” Know, See, Learn, Understand, etc .): TCMATK God has a plan for dealing with man’s sinful nature.   Application ( not yes or no question. ...

Have you ever heard the song “The Majesty and Glory of Your Name”?  My choir was blessed to sing this on a mission trip a few years ago.  Take a moment to look it up on YouTube and watch it.  Go do it now.  I’ll wait for you. J   Today, we’re looking at Psalm 8.   These 9 verses were penned by David, and are about God’s glory .   God’s name is majestic and His creation glorifies Him.   When we walk away from our time together today, I want you to know The majestic and glorious God wants a personal relationship with you.   Heavenly Father, open our hearts and minds to understand Your desire for each of our lives: to know and love You, and be in relationship with You through Your Son, Jesus Christ.   I ask this in His majestic name. Amen.   Our text is divided into two parts, today: 1.Lord, how majestic is Your name (Psalm 8:1-2, 9) 2.The work of God’s fingers (Psalm 8:3-8)   Let’s dive right in to this am...

Divisions ( run-on sentence OK, direct verbiage from Scripture/Principles are Aims for each Division – a truth about God, a truth about man, a truth about God’s relationship to man; a sin to avoid, promise to trust, example to follow, command to obey, truth to believe ): 1.Lord, how majestic is Your Name (Psalm 8:1-2, 9) Principle:   The very name of God is majestic. 2.The work of God’s fingers (Psalm 8:3-8) Principle:   God’s creation brings Him glory.   Subject Sentence ( 10-word sentence with proper structure showing exactly where you are in Scripture ): God’s name is majestic and His creation glorifies Him.   Aim (“ To Cause My Audience To…” Know, See, Learn, Understand, etc .): TCMATK The majestic and glorious God wants a relationship with you.   Application ( not yes or no question.   Meant to bring about heart change ): 1. How do you use the name of God?   Do you tend to speak of “God” or “Jesus” when you talk about Him...

Have you ever had a “mountaintop experience”?  This is a time of great learning, growth, positive change, fruitful ministry, exhilarating service, etc. where God shows up super huge and super powerful and absolutely blows your mind.  These times are often followed by a “walk through the valley of the shadow of death.”  This is a very low experience that can bring anxiety and testing and depression and fear.  This valley is where Psalm 3 finds us today.  But this valley is not where we will remain.   These 8 verses written by King David are ultimately about Deliverance .   These words teach the truth, and provide a crucial reminder, that When foes rise, the Lord is my Shield and Deliverance.   When we walk away from our time together today, I want you to know Jesus is the ultimate security!   Father-God, open our hearts and minds to the truth in these verses today.   Teach us what we need to know to honor you with our lives. ...

Divisions ( run-on sentence OK, direct verbiage from Scripture/Principles are Aims for each Division – a truth about God, a truth about man, a truth about God’s relationship to man; a sin to avoid, promise to trust, example to follow, command to obey, truth to believe ): 1.David’s foes (Psalm 3:1-2) Principle:   God’s people will experience opposition. 2.David’s God (Psalm 3:3-6) Principle:   God’s people have the ultimate protection: God! 3.God’s deliverance (Psalm 3:7-8) Principle:   Jesus has the last word, and His followers are safe.   Subject Sentence ( 10-word sentence with proper structure showing exactly where you are in Scripture ): When foes rise, the Lord is my shield and deliverance.   Aim (“ To Cause My Audience To…” Know, See, Learn, Understand, etc .): TCMATK Jesus is the ultimate security!   Application ( not yes or no question.   Meant to bring about heart change ): 1.Where are you seeing God’s activity in...