The LORD Saves and Strengthens me (v. 1)
- Pardon
- Preservation
The LORD Shields and Shelters me (v. 1b, 2-3)
- From pressure
- From people
The LORD Secures and Safeguards me (v. 4-6)
- In His house (the place where God dwells)
- In my troubles
- For His glory
The LORD Supplies and Sustains me (v. 7-10)
- In my anxiety
- In His mercy
- When all else fails
The LORD gives me Steadfastness and Surety for living (v. 11-13)
- Teaches me how to live:
- The RIGHT (smooth, plain, level) path
- The SAFE path
- The GOOD path
The LORD gives me Strength and Self-control for living (v. 14)
- Composure (patience) - Romans 15:1-5; James 1:3-4; 12:9-21
- Courage
The Lord Is My Salvation
Pslam 27
August 5, 2018 • Pastor Mark Mincy
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September 2, 2018 • Pastor Mark Mincy
Psalm1 and 2 - Blessed - Incredible happiness, joy, and satisfaction that comes simply from being right with God - Compare Psalm 1:1 and Psalm 2:12 - What do you delight in so much that you meditate on it? - Perish - Vanish; go astray; be destroyed - Compare Psalm 1:6 and Psalm 2:12 - Are you on the way to life or death? Psalm 133 - The Blessings of Unity - Physical/material blessing - Spiritual blessing - Eternal blessing Psalm 134 - BLESS GOD WITH YOUR WORSHIP AND BLESS OTHERS WITH YOUR WORDS - Bless God - Bless others - Be blessed
Let the Nations Praise You, O God
August 26, 2018 • Pastor Mark Mincy
CHANGE US, O GOD - A request for God's mercy - A request for God's blessing - A request for God's presence - Selah - So that your way may be known on the earth - So that your saving power may be known among the nations CHANGE THEM, O GOD - A request that others - all others will praise God - A request that the nations will be so glad they will sing for joy - A request that the nations will realize the source of all joy is the justice and righteousness of God - Selah - A second request that all others (the nations) will praise God Application - Cultivate a personal relationship with God - Thank God - Stand in awe of God - Worship God - Tell others about God