Speaking Hope to the Weary Heart
Psalm 42
(with reference to 43)
Rev. Bruce Brown
I. The Psalmist's Sorrow (verses 1-4, 6-10)
II. The Psalmist's Strength (verses 5, 8, 11)
III. The Psalmist's Salvation (verses 1-4, 6)
"There are countless lessons to learn from this Psalm... but perhaps the most urgent is this, the psalmist grieves, remembers, and composes himself with a sermon to his soul, not once, or even twice, but three times! The psalmist never felt as if he were being needlessly repetitive or that his pleadings were akin to nagging. Rather, he was spiritually relentless, refusing to concede the battle to his enemies, knowing that his God was the kind of God who quenches the thirst of those who faithfully seek him for the water of renewal and hope." ~ Sam Storms
A Confident Heart in a Corrupted World
Psalm 36
Rev. Bruce Brown
I. The Corruption of the Human Heart (verses 1-4)
II. The Character of the LORD's Heart (verses 5-9)
III. The Confidence of the Believer's Heart (verses 10-12)
“Unbelievers do not acknowledge that it is in God they live, move, and have their being, but rather imagine that they are sustained by their own power; but David, on the contrary, here affirms from the experience of the godly, that the fountain of life is in God. By this he means, that there is a not a drop of life to be found without him, or which flows not from his grace… true godliness springs from the knowledge of God, and again, the light of faith must necessarily prepare us to uprightness of heart. At the same time, we ought always to bear in mind, that we only know God aright when we render to him the honor to which he is entitled; that is when we place entire confidence in Him.” ~ John Calvin
Prayer on the Run
Rev. Bruce Brown
Psalm 17
January 24, 2021
I. Prayer on the Run Requires Integrity (verses 1-5)
II. Prayer on the Run Rests in the LORD’s Love (verses 6-12)
III. Prayer on the Run Remains Expectant of Rescue (verses 13-15)
“Let a man who is thirsty be brought to an ocean of pure water, and he has enough. If there be enough in God to satisfy the angels, then sure there is enough to satisfy us. The soul is but finite, but God is infinite. Though God be a God that satisfies, yet he does not over indulge us. Fresh joys spring continually from his face; and he is as much to be desired after millions of years by glorified souls as at the first moment. There is a fulness in God that satisfies, and yet so much sweetness that the soul still desires.” Thomas Watson.
The Victory Psalm
April 12, 2020
Rev. Bruce Brown
Psalm 22:22-31
I. The Risen LORD Leads Heavenly Praise (Vss. 22, 25)
II. The Risen LORD Seeks Your Praise (Vss. 23, 26)
III. The Risen LORD Proclaims Worldwide Praise (Vs.. 27-31)
“But there is this element too: those who believe will also be witnesses. At the start of this section Jesus said that he would declare the name of God to his brothers. But here, as the psalm closes, it is the future generations who will come to Christ who have become his witnesses: “They will proclaim his righteousness to a people yet unborn.” That is our task. To trust and tell others – until Jesus comes again.” ~ J. M. Boice
Sheltering In God Most High
Rev. Bruce Brown
March 29, 2020
I. Sheltering in the LORD (verses 1-2)
II. God’s Shelter Provides Peace (verses 3-13)
III. God’s Promise for Those Who Shelter in Him (verses 14-16)
“Try to envision God’s power as forging His love into a strong and impregnable fortress. God doesn’t build us a shanty out of leaves and rotting wood. God’s love is our shelter! He Himself is our hiding place! His presence is our peace, our protection, our refuge… God is our permanent refuge in whom we abide while at work or at school or wherever. We never have to leave God and go home. He is our home. It is in Him and in His love that we live and move and have our being (cf. Acts 17:28).” ~ Sam Storms
Praying Our Sorrow
Rev. Bruce Brown
Psalm 13
January 12, 2020
I. The Problem: Sorrow and Delay (verses 1-2)
II. The Plea: Strong Arguments (verses 3-4)
III. The Praise: Steadfast Hope (verses 5-6)
“God’s love for you always shines bright. But if clouds of pain and rejection and sorrow have for the moment blackened the sky, rest assured that gracious winds will again blow strong, and the warmth of his passionate love will renew you… in anticipation, go ahead and sing like David did. Who knows, you just might hear God join you with a song of his own (see Zeph. 3:17).” ~ Sam Storms
Christmas Brings the Wedding of Weddings
Psalm 45
December 9th, 2018
I. In Praise of the King (verses 2-9)
II. The Glory of His Bride (verses 10-15)
III. A Promise for the Future (verses 16-17)
“Are we doing as the psalmist did? Do we praise Him who has purchased us to Himself ot be His bride? Are we working to see that the nations come to honor Him as well? Even more, are we waiting for His coming, as the bride of this psalm was? Jesus came a first time to join us to Himself in spiritual betrothal. He will come a secon time to take us to Himself forever. Are you ready for that coming? Are you looking forward to it?” ~ James Montgomery Boice
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Here, There, and Everywhere
Psalm 139:1-12
I. God is Personally Present (VERSES 1-6)
II. God is Everywhere Present (VERSES 7-12)
III. Growing in God's Presence (VERSES 19-24)
Pastor Bruce Brown
“Thou hast searched and seen me through, Thine eye commands with piercing view, My rising and my resting hours, My heart and flesh with all their powers... Within Thy circling power I stand; on every side I find Thy hand; Awake, asleep, at home, abroad, I am surrounded still with God.” ~ Issac Watts
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Praying Through the Troubles of a New Year
Psalm 3
DECEMBER 31st, 2017
Pastor Bruce Brown
I. Recount the Foes You Face (Vss. 1-2)
II. Recall the God of Your Glory (Vss. 3-4)
III. Remember the Deliverance He Determines (Vss. 5-8)
“All hail to Thee, Immanuel, Our risen King and Savior! Thy foes are vanuished, and Thou art Omnipotent forever. Death, sin, and hell not longer reign, And Satan's pow'r burst in twain; Eternal glory to Thy name: All hail! All hail! All hail! Immanuel!” ~ Hymn, All Hail, Immanuel!
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