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)
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)
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
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)
Pastor Bill Warner
1. The Heavenly Choir (v. 1-6)
2. The Earthly Choir (v. 7-13)
3. The Horn of Salvation (v. 14)
Pastor Gary Lisle
3 Reasons To Give Thanks To The Lord
1. Thank The Lord For Who He Is
2. Thank The Lord For What He Has Done
3. Thank The Lord For What He Will Do
Thank You, Lord, For Who You Are Lord,
You Are …
Thank You, Lord, For What You’ve Done Lord,
You Have …
Thank You, Lord, For What You Will Do Lord,
You Will …
Pastor Gary Lisle
We Are Not Religious Customers; We Are Rescued Sinners Called To Worship The LORD In Spirit And Truth.
Pastor Reise Vaughn
Watch Out For The Danger Of Spiritual Forgetfulness
5 Areas To Fight For Spiritual Remembrance
• Media
• People
• Bible
• Habits & Disciplines
• Family Traditions
Pastor Gary Lisle
How Should I Worship The Lord?
1. By Loving Others (v. 1-6)
2. By Listening To My Leaders (v. 7-18)
1. Worship The Lord With Thanksgiving (v. 1-3)
2. The Word Of The Lord Will Produce Thanksgiving (v. 4-6)
3. The Hand Of The Lord Will Fulfill His Purpose For You (v. 7-8)
1. Look To The Lord For Your Commendation (v. 14-29)
2. See Your Need For The Lord’s Provision (v. 30-44)
3. Recognize Jesus As God And Worship Him (v. 45-56)
We Can Trust The Lord Jesus Because…
1. Even Nature Obeys Him (4: 35-41)
2. He Has Power Over The Forces Of Darkness (5: 1-20)
3. Even Disease And Death Are Under His Control (5: 21-43)
The Lord is the God Who:
1. Rescues, Giving Identity, Belonging & Purpose (v. 1-6)
2. Commands The Consecration Of His People (v. 7-15)
3. Humbles Us With The Reality Of Who He Is (v. 16-25)
1. Consecrate Yourself (v. 1-2; 11-16)
2. Remove All Sin (v. 3-10)
1. He Has Shown Mercy To His People (v. 1-12)
2. He Is Exalted Over Everything (v. 13-26)
3. One Day, Every Person Will Fear Him (v. 27-35)
1. Are You Humbled & Reassured by God’s Supremacy? (v. 8-13)
2. Is the Lord Truly at the Center of Your Life? (v. 14-21)
3. Have You Repented? (v. 22-25)
Who is the LORD?
He is Yahweh, the Great I AM, the one true God, the deliverer and lover of His people.
1. Keep Seeking The Lord
2. Practice Trusting The Lord
3. Prioritize Worshipping The Lord
1. Finding Peace In Christ Alone (v. 25-33)
2. Being Set Apart (v. 34-35)
5 Ways The Lord is Setting You Apart When You Wait on Him
1. Your Prayers Are Multiplied
2. Your Courage Is Strengthened
3. Your Endurance Is Stretched
4. Your Hope Is Clarified
5. Your Faith Is Tested
3. Being More Devoted (v. 36-38)