DOCTRINE: The Lord’s people praise His name by recounting his wonderful deeds of terror to persistent sinners and deeds of protection to His saints.

I. THE LORD’S PEOPLE PRAISE HIM BY RECOUNTING HIS WONDERFUL DEEDS (Psalm 9:1-2)

The LORD’s people praise Him:

I) By giving thanks to Him for His wonderful deeds (Psalm 9:1a).

II) In Gladness for His wonderful deeds (Psalm 9:2a).

III) Through song for His glory (Psalm 9:2b).

II. THE LORD’S PEOPLE PRAISE HIM BY RECOUNTING HIS WONDERFUL TERRORS TO PERSISTENT SINNERS (Psalm 9:3-6)

The LORD is a terror to persistent sinners because:

I) He is holy and they are not (Psalm 9:3).

II) He is a righteous judge and they are guilty (Psalm 9:4).

Nahum 1:3 “The Lord is slow to anger and great in power, and the Lord will by no means clear the guilty. His way is in whirlwind and storm, and the clouds are the dust of his feet.”

III) They have tried to steal God’s glory, and He will share it with no one (Psalm 9:5-6).

Isaiah 42:8 “I am the Lord; that is my name; my glory I give to no other,”

III. THE LORD’S PEOPLE PRAISE HIM BY RECOUNTING HIS WONDERFUL PROTECTION OF HIS SAINTS (Psalm 9:7-10)

The LORD protects His saints:

I) Because He is our just King (Psalm 9:7-8).

II) Like a stronghold for wear Christian soldiers (Psalm 9:9).

Proverbs 18:10 “The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous man runs into it and is safe.”

2 Tim 1:12 “I am not ashamed, for I know whom I have believed, and I am convinced that he is able to guard until that day what has been entrusted to me.”

Psalm 119:114: “You are my hiding place and my shield; I hope in your word.”

III) Because their faith is in Him (Psalm 9:10).

IV) He will never forsake them (Psalm 9:10b).

Hebrews 13:5 “He has said, ‘I will never leave you nor forsake you.’”