The Song of Psalms Sermon Series

I just realized that I never posted the Psalm sermon series we did almost two years ago called The Song of Psalms. We highlighted a number of the genres within the Psalms. But better late than never.


Sermons

October 16, 2011 | Psalm 23 - The Lord is My Shepherd: Peace in the Shepherd's Arms
October 23, 2011 | Psalm 99 - The Lord is My King
October 30, 2011 | Psalm 8 - The Lord is My Lord
November 6, 2011 | Psalm 1: The Lord is My Delight
November 13, 2011 | Psalm 51:  The Lord is My Salvation
November 20, 2011 | Psalm 136: The Lord is My God
November 27, 2011 | Psalm 22: The Lord is My Deliverer
December 18, 2011 | Psalm 137 - The Lord is My Refuge



Previous Sermons

November 20, 2011 | Psalm 23:1 - The Peace of Contentment
August 2, 2009 - Psalm 23:2: Peace of Rest
August 9, 2009 - Psalm 23:3: The Peace of Restoration (notes only)
August 16, 2009 - Psalm 23:4: "The Peace of Comfort"
August 23, 2009 - Psalm 23:5: The Peace of the Shepherd's Sovereignty
August 30, 2009 - Psalm 23:6: The Peace of the Shepherd's Providence 


Other Links

Everything is Awesome But Nobody is Happy: A Late Night Sermon on Psalm 1
Spurgeon on Psalm 137
Repost | Justice and the Implications of Atheism: Doug Wilson Hits the Nail on Its Head
Weekly Recommendation - "A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23"
Weekly Recommendation: "Traveling Light"
Weekly Recommendation - "Restore My Soul" 
Weekly Recommendation - "Finding Peace"


Other Series

The Sermon on the Mount Series
Matthew 1-18 | The King Has Come: The Gospel According to Matthew Series
The Last Week of Jesus: From Triumphal Entry to Triumphal Grave Series
The Tempter and the Tempted: Overcoming Temptation With the Gospel of Christ Sermon Series
Jonah: Salvation is From the Lord Sermon Series
Faith in the Midst of God-Ordained Storms Sermon Series
Ruth: Where Providence and Grace Kiss Sermon Series
Haggai: Consider Your Ways Sermon Series
God: Proper Theology Proper Sermon Series
Fruitie-Tales: Living By the Fruit of the Spirit
Basic Christianity Series
Revelation Study

November 20, 2011 | Psalm 23:1 - The Peace of Contentment

A few weeks ago, I had the wonderful opportunity to preach at Friendship Baptist Church just north of Hardinsburg.  I preached an old sermon from our series on Psalm 23 and the Fruit of the Spirit.  Below is the audio and notes from that night.





Audio
Notes

October 16, 2011 | Psalm 23 - The Lord is My Shepherd: Peace in the Shepherd's Arms

We have begun a new sermon series looking at the book of Psalms highlighting a number of its various genres. The series is being titled "The Song of Psalms" and we will be in the book each week until Christmas. The book of Psalms has been a source of comfort and peace for countless believers throughout the centuries.

We begin with the most beloved Psalm - Psalm 23.






Audio
Notes


For more:
Sermon - August 2, 2009 - Psalm 23:2: Peace of Rest
Sermon - August 9, 2009 - Psalm 23:3: The Peace of Restoration (notes only)
Sermon - August 16, 2009 - Psalm 23:4: "The Peace of Comfort"
Sermon - August 23, 2009 - Psalm 23:5: The Peace of the Shepherd's Sovereignty
Sermon - August 30, 2009 - Psalm 23:6: The Peace of the Shepherd's Providence
GBC - Fruitie-Tales: Living By the Fruit of the Spirit Series  
GBC - Weekly Recommendation - "Finding Peace"
GBC - Weekly Recommendation - "A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23"
GBC - Weekly Recommendation: "Traveling Light"
GBC - Weekly Recommendation - "Restore My Soul" 

August 30, 2009 - Psalm 23:6: The Peace of the Shepherd's Providence

Notes

Weekly Recommendation - "Heaven"

This Sunday we will conclude our series on Psalm 23 looking at the third Fruit of the Spirit: Peace. The final verse of Psalm 23 looks at the peace of what we have to look forward to: "I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever." And so I thought I would recommend a book on heaven and I can think of no better resource than Randy Alcorn's, "Heaven."

Alcorn offers perhaps the most thorough and biblical book on the issue of heaven. Although I may not agree with all of his conclusions, this is certainly an important book loaded with a lot of information that offers the hope and peace that such a topic is meant to give. I strongly encourage everyone to read it and learn from it. It is good to study what we will inherit longing that we will be with Jesus very soon. In the mean time, let us be faithful to growing the Kingdom of God for His glory.

For More:

Weekly Recommendation - "Finding Peace"

Weekly Recommendation - "A Grief Observed"

Weekly Recommendation - "Restore My Soul"

Weekly Recommendation: "Traveling Light"

Weekly Recommendation - "A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23"

August 23, 2009 - Psalm 23:5: The Peace of the Shepherd's Sovereignty

Here are my notes.

Weekly Recommendation - "Finding Peace"

As we continue to walk through Psalm 23 verse by verse, I want to recommend a book that looks at the issue of peace. Charles Stanley is well respected and rightfully so. As a Southern Baptist, he has been a very influential and consequential leader in the convention. He became the president of the convention during the conservative resurgence decades ago.

I came across one of his books a few years ago called, "Finding Peace: God's Promise of Life Free from Regret, Anxiety, and Fear," and found it to be an insightful resource. I have written a review of the book and encourage you to check it out. It is a simple read that is practical and biblical.

August 16, 2009 - Psalm 23:4: "The Peace of Comfort"

Here are the notes. Click on title to download the audio.

The Peace of Restoration

I do not have any audio, only notes. Click here for the notes.

Peace of Rest

I know its a little late, but better later than never. Click here for the notes.

Weekly Recommendation - "Restore My Soul"

About a year ago, Amanda and I traveled to Chicago in order to attend Harvest Bible Chapel whose senior pastor is Dr. James MacDonald. I first came across Dr. MacDonald after listening to his radio program Walk in the Word. MacDonald was preaching a sermon on Luke 2 and the story of Simeon. I was immediately hooked. Since that moment during my senior year in high school, I have had a number of opportunities to hear and meet Dr. MacDonald in person. To this day, he remains a huge influence in my life.

While at Harvest Bible Chapel, I picked up one of his books, "Restore My Soul: A Fresh Look at Psalm 23." Before we left Chicago, I had read the entire book!

The book, as the title suggests, covers Psalm 23, verse-by-verse. But James has an interesting style. As a pastor, he cares as much as about the original meaning of the text as he does how it applies to one's life. So while he spends time dealing with textual issues, background, and the meaning of the text, he immediately applies it to our lives. MacDonald has an amazing ability to write as if he was writing to me. MacDonald is ready to both exhort the reader to repentance and to encourage the reader to persevere.

Although the book may be hard to find, I strongly encourage you to find it. Among the many books I read each week as we continue to walk through Psalm 23, this is one of my favorites. Keller gives great insight into what it is like to be a shepherd. Lucado gives great illustrations for the text. But MacDonald provides great instruction that springs from the text.

I strongly recommend this book and I encourage everyone to not limit their study of Psalm 23 to just Sunday mornings as we walk through this infamous Psalms. But continue to study, apply, and live this Psalm and we will live in peace in the midst of a chaotic world.

For more:
Official Website
Straight Up Blog
Book Review - "Gripped By The Greatness of God" (probably my favorite book by MacDonald)
"Why James MacDonald Is Not Emerging"
McDonald: I Want the Whole Gospel

Weekly Recommendation: "Traveling Light"

As we continue to walk through Psalm 23, there is another must-read resource out there. Max Lucado has written countless books and is perhaps the most successful Christian writer right now. His book, "Traveling Light: Releasing the Burdens You Were Never Intended to Bear" is an excellent look at the Psalm 23. I have greatly benefited from the book. I have recently written a review on the book and if you wish to read it, click here.

Weekly Recommendation - "A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23"

This upcoming Sunday, which will also be Glen Dean Days, we will begin looking at the third Fruit of the Spirit: peace. For the next several weeks we will be looking at one of most popular and beloved passages of Scripture: Psalm 23. I can think of no better resource than Philip Keller's "A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23." Chances are you will find this book in the classic section in most Christian bookstores. It is a classic and it is still valuable today.

The book is exactly what the title suggests: the author uses his experience as a shepherd to explain the meaning behind Psalm 23. The author's first hand experience provides the reader with some very important and key insight into this incredible text. I strongly encourage everyone to read it.

For More:

Weekly Recommendation: "A Gardener Looks at the Fruits of the Spirit"

My Review: A Shepherd Looks at the 23rd Psalm