Psalms 19-20

Calvary Chapel Fluvanna

Psalms 19-20

March 2, 2022 • Pastor Steve Feden • Psalm 19, Psalm 20

"The Best Sermon Ever"

In this video, we will discuss the best sermon ever! God's glory is the topic and the heavens are doing the preaching! The sermon is awesome because it requires no words, has no limited access based on time or geography, and it transcends language!

Psalm 19, according to CS Lewis, is one of the greatest poems in the Psalms. It also holds some of the most profound theology. The same God who reveals His glory to mankind in the sky and without words, also reveals His glory on earth through words. There is much to learn from Psalm 19!

Psalm 20 reflects a prayer for blessing in time of need. The need is for victory in battle. Maybe it will help us to have in our minds the Russia-Ukraine battle as we read this. We know David understands that success ultimately is not found in a nations or a person's military or individual strength. Strong nations fall. Strong men fall.

David's strength was in reliance on God. "Some trust in horses and others in chariots", but David knew those things were not the "be all, end all" for military victory.

What did David trust? God question.

....VIEW AND SEE!

Steve

An Introduction to Psalms

January 2, 2022 • Dave Blaha • Psalms

Psalm 1

January 9, 2022 • Pastor Steve Feden • Psalm 1

"How to Find Happiness" We will open our Bibles to Psalm 1, which is familiar territory for many of God's people. Psalm 1 will serve as our intro to our year-long study of the Book of Psalms which will be on Wed nights, starting Jan 12. But for now..... Psalm 1 is simple, clear, and makes no demands. Instead, the Psalmist present two choices and urges the reader to make a decision based on what is presented. The big question is, what kind of life do you want to live? The Declaration of Independence guarantees people of America the right to pursue happiness. Donald Trump promised to "Make America Great Again", but couldn't make Americans happy again. In terms of national "happiness", people from Finland topped the 2018 survey, with Norway, Denmark, Iceland, and Switzerland rounding out the top 5. Those are some cold yet happy people! Brrrr. What about America? A humble 18th place and dropping each year. Regardless of national happiness, and how that is determined, the opening statement of Psalm 1 is "Oh how happy is the man......". And the Psalm goes on to describe the life of a happy man and compare his [or her] life to the opposite. Throughout the Psalm we will see some themes repeated from our recent study of Philippians while asking the questions, "Am I happy?", and "Who is responsible for my happiness?" This is a simple and great Psalm that may help get things on track for 2022. Lord knows, we need it! View and See.....!!!

Psalms 2-3

January 12, 2022 • Pastor Steve Feden • Psalm 2, Psalm 3

"The Heart of Worship" Tonight, after an intro to the Psalms and a little fun, we will start the ball rolling with Psalms 2 and 3. Psalm 2 is quoted a number of times in the NT, and could be title "Rebellion is No Joke". If you have ever thought to yourself, "What's the deal with the world? Why are people so set against Jesus?", then Psalm 2 is for you. I have often taught from Psalm 2 at Megiddo in Israel, just above the Valley of Armageddon. Wanna know why? You will understand after tonight! Psalm 3-5 seem to all be connected together and to an event in the life of King David. A very tough time when his Son Absalom "stole the hearts of the people of Israel". His leadership was undermined by his own good-looking, charismatic, and somewhat bitter son. How does he handle it all as his approval ratings plummet and he is forced off the throne. He is a laughingstock whom people are gossiping about. How would you feel? How would you handle it. The Psalms are full of raw emotion and heart. I believe the fruit of our study will be a return to the heart of worship. May God put a song in our hearts! If your life is dry, and your praise is flat, and you need Psalm-thing to sing about, then..... http://....view AND SEE! Steve