Summer Psalms
Jesus, Our Great King, Priest, and Judge
September 3, 2023 • Pastor Phil Kooistra • Psalm 110
Psalm 110 prophecies about the coming rule of the Messiah, and it declares that he will be King, Priest, and ultimately the Judge of all of mankind. In this sermon, Pastor Phil looks at Jesus as the fulfillment of this prophecy. He is ruling as the King of all kings, he is interceding as our great High Priest, and he will one day come again to judge the world and destroy his enemies. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.
An Invitation to Worship
August 27, 2023 • Pastor Phil Kooistra • Psalm 95
The book of Psalms is the songbook of the nation of Israel, and it has a great deal to teach us about worship. In this sermon from Psalm 95, Pastor Phil looks at this psalm’s invitation to worship the Lord, as well as its warning if we fail to do so. The psalmist invites us to come and worship our great God…how are we responding to that invitation? From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.
God Revealed
August 20, 2023 • Pastor Neal Hackbarth • Psalm 19
Psalm 19 reveals the incredible God of creation and invites believers to respond accordingly. In this sermon, Pastor Neal looks at God revealed in his heavens, where we see his power and his personal care over all creation, as well as in his Word, his special revelation that enables us to know him and his plan of salvation. Like David, may we respond with repentance, humility, and adoration of our incredible God! From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.
Praise the Name of the Lord
August 13, 2023 • Pastor Phil Kooistra • Psalm 113
Psalm 113 has one simple theme—all of his servants are to praise the Lord Almighty! In this sermon, Pastor Phil looks at the call and the reasons to praise the Lord, who is the supreme and compassionate God. He is above all earthly powers, and yet loves us and cares for the least of these. May we find our satisfaction in the Lord, the only one worth of our praise! From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.
The Steadfast Love of the Lord
August 6, 2023 • Pastor Phil Kooistra • Psalm 36
Psalm 36 contrasts the way of the wicked with the lovingkindness of God. In this sermon, Pastor Phil teaches through this psalm, where we see the truth of man and destruction of sin, the truth of God and the life found in him, and a prayer for grace in light of who we are and who God is shown to be. May we turn away from the path of sin that leads to destruction, and continue in the steadfast love of the Lord! From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.
Hope in God
July 30, 2023 • Pastor Phil Kooistra • Psalm 42
Psalm 42 is a psalm of individual lament—a passionate expression of grief or sorrow directed to the Lord. In this sermon, Pastor Phil looks at the psalmists’ circumstances and response as he pours out his heart to God. We are reminded that in dark times we should keep pursuing the Lord, remember his faithfulness, and hope in his promises. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.
Blessed and Happy in God
July 23, 2023 • Pastor Neal Hackbarth • Psalm 119
Psalm 119 shows us where true blessing and happiness are found. In this sermon, Pastor Neal looks at this psalm to see that when we love and trust in the Word of God, we are blessed with obedience, purity, and guidance in our lives. God has not left us on our own, but has given us his Word as a lamp to our feet and a light to our path. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.
I Have All That I Need
July 16, 2023 • Guest • Psalm 23
Psalm 23 is known as “the pearl of psalms.” It is a psalm of contentment for a world filled with envy and gluttony, a psalm of confidence for facing life’s struggles, but chiefly this psalm helps us to face even death. In this sermon, guest pastor Josh Pasma looks at how this psalm shows us that because God is good, we can rely on his provision, protection, and preparation, and that in him we have all that we need. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.
The Lord's Sovereign Reign
July 9, 2023 • Brian Johnson • Psalm 2
The theme of Psalm 2 is the sovereign reign of the Lord. In this sermon, Brian Johnson looks at the opposition to the Lord’s sovereign rule, the Lord’s response to those who oppose him, and the warning found in this Psalm to submit to his rule. The Lord’s sovereign reign is mediated through his chosen King, the Lord Jesus Christ. We can either stand with those who oppose that reign, or with those who willingly and joyfully embrace it. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.
Faith in the Midst of Fear
July 2, 2023 • Pastor Phil Kooistra • Psalm 3
David wrote Psalm 3 in the midst of desperate circumstances, and in it we can see how to have faith and hope even in times of fear and great difficulty. In this sermon, Pastor Phil looks at David's fear, faith, peace and prayer found in Psalm 3. Like David, we can go from fear to faith when we remember who our God is, what he has done, and his promises to us. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.
The Experience of God's Goodness
June 25, 2023 • Pastor Neal Hackbarth • Psalm 34
Psalm 34 teaches that no matter our circumstances or the trials of this life, nothing can keep us from experiencing the goodness of God. In this sermon, Pastor Neal looks at the experience, expression, and expectation of God’s goodness found in this psalm. Affliction and trouble may come, but as believers we can be content and satisfied in the Lord, knowing that God works everything for good for those that love him. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.
Longing for the Lord
September 25, 2022 • Pastor Phil Kooistra • Psalm 63
All healthy relationships require time, knowledge, and love, including our relationship with the Lord. In this sermon from Psalm 63, Pastor Phil looks at David’s model of a deepening relationship with God, as he thirsts for the Lord, feasts on the Lord, and trusts in the Lord, even in a time of great distress. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.
Ruin to Redemption
September 18, 2022 • Andrew Sullivan • Psalm 51
No life is ruined beyond God’s ability to redeem. In this sermon, Andrew Sullivan looks at how Psalm 51 exposes the true depths of our depraved hearts, but also unfolds for us the mystery of the priceless gift of God’s forgiveness, and the incomprehensible cost of the sacrifice that achieved it. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.
Worthy of Worship
September 11, 2022 • Pastor Phil Kooistra • Psalm 96
We are all worshipers and evangelists, but who or what are we worshiping and evangelizing about? In this sermon from Psalm 96, Pastor Phil looks at the psalm’s call to worship, the reason for worship, the form of worship, and the culmination of worship. Psalm 96 declares God’s glory and calls us to realign our worship to the only One who is truly worthy, and to declare his glory to all people. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.
Comfort in Affliction
September 4, 2022 • Pastor Phil Kooistra • Psalm 27
Suffering is part of living in a broken world—how do we deal with it in a godly way? In this sermon, Pastor Phil looks at Psalm 27 to help us answer that question. When faced with affliction, we should remember what the Lord has done, draw near to him, cry out to him for help, and trust in his plan and purpose. Ultimately, we can have great hope and peace, knowing that Christ the King is coming again, and on that day all things will be made right. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.