Pastor Bill Warner
Background (v. 13-15)
1. Pan
2. The Gates Of The Underworld
Three Comparisons/Contrasts (v. 16-18)
1. Worship (v. 16)
2. Rock (v. 18a)
3. Gates Of Hell (v. 18b)
Psalms: Honest Faith In A Trustworthy God - 13 - The God of Gracious Reversals - Psalm 107
Pastor Reise Vaughn
1. The Wanderer (v. 4-9)
God Provides Belonging And Satisfaction
2. The Rebel (v. 10-16)
God Provides Discipline And Freedom
3. The Fool (v. 17-22)
God Provides Wisdom And Healing
4. The Busy (v. 23-32)
God Provides Stillness And Rest
5. God, The Gracious Reverser (v. 33-41)
Psalms: Honest Faith In A Trustworthy God - 12 - The Lord of Our Longing - Psalm 110
Pastor Bill Warner
Psalm 110
In this Psalm David records God’s two-part divine pronouncement that seems to be directed toward a Davidic descendant; someone from David’s lineage.
VV. 1-3 (Adonai Is Pictured As A Conquering, Victorious Warrior King)
VV. 4-7 (Adonai Is Pictured As A Divine Priest And Then Again As A Warrior King)
So, combining the two parts of the oracle, we have a Divine Priest-Warrior King, who is a descendant of David, and is highly favored by Yahweh.
Psalms: Honest Faith In A Trustworthy God - 11 - A Right Response To An All-Knowing God - Psalm 139
Abe Boodala
1. Our God Is All-Knowing (v. 1-6)
2. Our God Is Ever Present (v. 7-12)
3. Our God Is Purposeful And Powerful In His Works (v.13-18)
4. Our God Elicits A Response From Us (v.17-24)
Psalms: Honest Faith In A Trustworthy God - 10 - An Attitude of Gratitude - Psalm 100
Pastor Bill Warner
God’s Initiative…
Because the Lord is good and His faithfulness/steadfast love endures forever. (v. 5)
Appropriate Responses to God’s Initiative…
1. Make a joyful noise to the Lord (all the earth) (v. 1)
2. Serve the Lord (with gladness) (v. 2)
3. Know that the Lord, He is God (v. 3)
4. Come into His presence (with singing) (v. 2)
5. Enter His gates/courts (with thanksgiving/praise) (v. 4)
6. Give thanks to Him (v. 4)
7. Bless His name (v. 4)
Psalms: Honest Faith In A Trustworthy God - 09 - Is It Worth It? - Psalm 37
Vv. 16-17 - “Righteous” vs. “Wicked”
Vss. 1-9 (Imperatives/Commands)
1. Fret not (vv. 1,7,8)
2. be not envious (v. 1)
3. Trust in the Lord/ Delight yourself in the Lord (vv. 3, 4)
4. do good/ dwell in the land/befriend faithfulness (v .3)
5. Commit your way to the Lord/trust in him (v. 5)
6. Refrain from anger/forsake wrath (v. 8)
Psalms: Honest Faith In A Trustworthy God - 08 - How’s The View? - Psalm 73
Dave Lauriat
1. His Crisis (v. 2-3)
2. What He Saw (v. 4-9, 12)
3. How It Affected Others (v. 10-11)
4. How It Affected Him (v. 13-14)
5. How Did He Respond? (v. 15-17)
6. What Are The Results Of A God-Facing Perspective? (v. 1, 18-28)
Psalms: Honest Faith In A Trustworthy God - 07 - Walking In The Law Of The Lord - Palm 119
Pastor Bill Warner
Lens #1: Hebrew Poetry
Clarification (v. 1)
Continuation (v. 7)
Contrast (v. 8)
Completion (v. 9)
Lens #2: The Nature of God's Word
Lens #3: The Heart Posture of the Psalmist
Psalms: Honest Faith In A Trustworthy God - 06 - The Majestic One – Psalm 8
Pastor Bill Warner
1. Majestic Name (v. 1, 9)
2. Majestic Humility (v. 2)
3. Majestic Creation (v. 3-4) 4
. Majestic Humanity (v. 5-8)
Psalms: Honest Faith In A Trustworthy God - 05 - Hallelujah! - Psalm 148
Pastor Bill Warner
1. The Heavenly Choir (v. 1-6)
2. The Earthly Choir (v. 7-13)
3. The Horn of Salvation (v. 14)
Psalms: Honest Faith In A Trustworthy God - 04 - Freedom Through Lament - Psalm 51:1-17
Pastor Bill Warner
1. God's Heart Posture (v. 16-17)
2. David’s Heart Posture (v. 1-6)
3. David’s Heart Plea (v. 7-12)
4. David’s Heart Pivot (v. 13-15)
Psalms: Honest Faith In A Trustworthy God - 03 - How To Pray When You’re Weak - Psalm 71
Pastor Reise Vaughn
1. Embrace Your Fragile Weakness And Trust In The Strength Of God
2. Combat The Enemy’s Lies With God’s Righteous Truths
3. Commit Both Your Body And Soul To Authentic Praise
4. Turn Your Lament Into Legacy For The Next Generation
Psalms: Honest Faith In A Trustworthy God - 02 - The Grace Of Lament - Psalm 13
Pastor Bill Warner
The “Grace of Lament” Is For You If…
1. You Have Been Hurt By Others.
2. You Have Hurt Others.
3. You Hurt For Others.
Process of Lament (4 Stages)
1. Address
2. Complaint
3. Request
4. Trust/Praise
Psalms: Honest Faith In A Trustworthy God - 01 - 2 Ways To Live - Psalm 1
Pastor Reise Vaughn
1. There Are Two Ways To Live
2. Your Way Is Shaped By Your Response To God And His Word
3. Your Way Leads To An Eternal Destination
6 Distinctives: Who We Are As A Church? - 06 - Budgeting For Chaos - Acts 13-14
Matt Taylor
1. God Brings Order Out Of Chaos
2. The Spirit’s Great Commission Work Is Church Planting
3. God Gave The Bride Gifts For The Chaos
4. God Sends Order Churches To Chaos & Chaotic Churches Toward Order
5. God Makes Beautiful Things Grow In Chaos
6 Distinctives: Who We Are As A Church? - 05 - Purposeful Discipleship - John 17:1-19
Jay Fast
1. I Have Revealed Your Name To The People You Gave Me (v. 6)
2. I Have Given Them The Words You Gave Me (v. 8)
3. I Pray For Them (v. 9)
4. I Protected Them (v. 12)
5. I Have Given Them Your Word (v. 14)
6. I Have Sent Them Into The World (v. 18)
7. I Consecrate Myself (v. 19)
6 Distinctives: Who We Are As A Church? - 04 - Fervent Prayer - Philippians 4:4-9
Pastor Reise Vaughn
Prayer Realigns Your Heart And Mind With The God Who Is Near
Jesus’ Model of Prayer
Privately
With Others
For A Short Time
For A Long Time
Before & After Ministry Efforts
In The Face Of Suffering
In Agony
How Can You Pray For BRBC:
1. Unity
2. Healing
3. Pastoral Searches
4. Leadership Structure
6 Distinctives: Who We Are As A Church? - 03 - Passionate Worship - John 4:6-24
Abe Boodala
1. What Is Worship?
2. How Do We Worship
3. Who Do We Worship?
6 Distinctives: Who We Are As A Church? - 02 - How Does God Enable Courageous Evangelism? - Acts 8:26-40
Pastor Reise Vaughn
1. He Prepares The Setting (v. 26-28)
2. He Cultivates The Listener (v. 29-34)
3. He Speaks Through The Obedient Believer (v. 35-40)
6 Distinctive: Who We Are As A Church? - 01 - Bold Preaching - 2: Timothy 4:2
Dave Lauriat
1. Preach The Word
2. Be Ready
3. Reprove, Rebuke, Exhort