From the Cave to the Heavens and Back

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From the Cave to the Heavens and Back

CC Sermon • Psalm 57

August 28, 2022 • Joe Rigney

In this sermon from Psalm 57, Pastor Joe Rigney draws comparisons from the works of Plato and C.S. Lewis to help us picture the contrast between our dark world on earth and the greatness of the heavens. We should look to the heavens, preaching and singing to ourselves the greatness of God. We should be reminded of his good purposes and climb out of the cave by living like a Narnian.

From Distance to Devotion

September 25, 2022 • Jonathan Parnell

In this Sermon on Psalm 61, Pastor Jonathan Parnell gives three steps to take when we feel far away. It begins with desiring change, followed by remembering God is for us, and then we must also have hope in the Messiah. David has this hope moving from distance to devotion and he wants us to know that it is centered on Jesus.

Fall Back to the Banner

September 18, 2022 • David Mathis

In this sermon from Pastor David Mathis, we learn from Psalm 60 the spiritual dynamic of fleeing to God in our devastation. God's sovereignty inspires our hope, we should flee to the banner of his word, we should call upon his decisive action in prayer, and we should know that God protects his own – without even breaking a sweat.

Do Not Throw Back

September 11, 2022 • Kenneth Ortiz

In this sermon, Pastor Kenny Ortiz exposits David's feelings of being hunted by Saul's men in Psalm 59. God has determined David to be the next king and it is laughable to try and stop God's plan. David is confident in the steadfast love of God, therefore he will build his life upon this truth. Thus, he does not seek vengeance when the spears are hurling toward him. When faced with persecution, do not throw back – suffer the mistreatment and ask God for his deliverance.