Sermons from Good News: Psalm 3

Church 8/25/2021

Worship scripture:

For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Romans 8:38-39 - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage?search=Romans%208:38-39&version=NKJV

Time of strengthening: an island of scripture to focus on

Trusting in God

Psalm 3: The Lord helps His troubled people / a morning prayer of trust

Lord, how they have increased who trouble me! Many are they who rise up against me. Many are they who say of me, “ There is no help for him in God.” Selah But You, O Lord, are a shield for me, My glory and the One who lifts up my head. I cried to the Lord with my voice, And He heard me from His holy hill. Selah I lay down and slept; I awoke, for the Lord sustained me. I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people Who have set themselves against me all around. Arise, O Lord; Save me, O my God! For You have struck all my enemies on the cheekbone; You have broken the teeth of the ungodly. Salvation belongs to the Lord. Your blessing is upon Your people. Selah
Psalm 3:1-8 - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage?search=Psalm%203:1-8&version=NKJV

Psalm 3 with breaks:

Lord, how they have increased who trouble me! Many are they who rise up against me. Many are they who say of me, “ There is no help for him in God.” Selah
Psalm 3:1-2 - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage?search=Psalm%203:1-2&version=NKJV


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But You, O Lord, are a shield for me, My glory and the One who lifts up my head. I cried to the Lord with my voice, And He heard me from His holy hill. Selah
Psalm 3:3-4 - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage?search=Psalm%203:3-4&version=NKJV


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I lay down and slept; I awoke, for the Lord sustained me. I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people Who have set themselves against me all around. Arise, O Lord; Save me, O my God! For You have struck all my enemies on the cheekbone; You have broken the teeth of the ungodly. Salvation belongs to the Lord. Your blessing is upon Your people. Selah
Psalm 3:5-8 - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage?search=Psalm%203:5-8&version=NKJV


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David was a man after God’s own heart.

Point #1: God loves when you talk to Him
God does not like that you are going through trouble, but He loves that you are talking to Him.

Point #2: Don’t be surprised when you’re told God can’t help you
David faced it, Daniel faced it, you might face it too.

Point #3: There are rewards when you choose to trust God
Proverbs 3:5-6

Point #4: Rest and strength come when you talk to God and trust Him

Point #5: Bragging on God is wise