Part 4 | Singing the Song of Communal Lament - Canyon Creek Presbyterian Church

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Part 4 | Singing the Song of Communal Lament

July 17, 2022 • Pastor Marty Scales • Psalm 137

As we can read in the first chapter of Daniel, God allowed Babylon to capture Judah; many were taken into exiled captivity. The Babylonians mockingly asked the Israelites to sing some of the songs of Zion. The author of this song laments the pain of this taunting request by writing, "How can we sing the LORD's song in a foreign land?" This Psalm Song is a communal lament of exiled Israel as it realizes the pain of God's punishment and searches for purpose and hope for the future. This Sunday we too will ask, "How can we sing the LORD's song in a foreign land?"

Part 8 | Singing the Song of Thanksgiving

August 14, 2022 • Pastor Marty Scales • Psalm 138

Psalm 138 is a song of thankfulness and praise. To be thankful, one needs to be thankful "FOR" something. This Psalm tells us what David is thankful for and how he has expressed that gratitude and also hints at where or before whom he has sung his praise to God. We today can follow his model and sing our thanks and praise to him in more places than just our church.

Part 7 | Singing the Song of Supplication

August 7, 2022 • Pastor Travis Marsh • Psalm 86

Jesus challenges us to bring our struggles and cares before him. To ask God to provide for us in all matters. We call this type of prayer "Supplication." Psalm 86 is a psalm of supplication. It guides us in the process of making a request to the Lord with a humble heart. It teaches us how to bring our requests before the Lord and position ourselves for his response. Join us this Sunday as we continue in our series on the Psalms.

Part 6 | Singing the Song of Confidence

July 31, 2022 • Eric Ford • Psalm 91

What do we rely on for confidence? Who do we trust in? Psalm 91 paints a picture of the protective nature of God. His name is a shelter that provides all we need in the face of life’s many dangers and challenges. The psalmist expounds on this sense of security using powerful metaphors and draws out promises for the people of God. At times, we fall prey to disbelief, but this Psalm reminds us of key aspects of truth found in our relationship with Jesus. Join us in worship as we dive into this vivid and inspiring passage.