Admiring the Priest-King | Les Newsom

Scripture Reference: Psalm 110

A powerful instinct defines our humanity in the object of our admiration. We become like what we admire. David in Psalm 110 penned a verse that was quoted or referred to over 20x in the New Testament. What did he discover that fixated him so much?

Sermon Points:

  • The Messiah is a King
  • The Messiah is a Priest

Singing Our Guilt | Brian Sorgenfrei

Scripture Reference: Psalm 32

David shows us that guilt can actually lead us to a place of joy. It sounds so upside down in today’s world, however, being honest with guilt and turning to the right place brings freedom, forgiveness and joy. Could our guilt actually be a pathway to joy? Let’s follow David.

Sermon Points:

  • Defining Guilt (vv. 1-4)
  • Acknowledging and Confessing Guilt (v. 5)
  • Cleansing of Guilt (vv. 5, 7)
  • Walking Daily in Psalm 32

What Do I Do with My Hate? | Les Newsom

Scripture Reference: Psalm 137
The Psalms are capable it turns out of exposing the darkest parts of our heart, the places where we experience deep and violent thoughts of hatred. But there is a godly way to manage that emotion. And Psalm 137 provides a vivid, if not disturbing, look into that very thing.

Sermon Points:

  • Some Explanations
  • Some Lessons
  • Some Hope

The Power of Praise | Les Newsom

Scripture Reference: Psalm 145
Is there anything worse than feeling down and having some terminally perky religious person tell you to “cheer up and praise the Lord?” Yet, in Psalm 145, David ends his Psalm authorship with a litany of praise to the Lord and commands us to do the same. Why?

Sermon Points:

  • The Object of Praise
  • The Nature of Praise
  • The Future of Praise

Reframing Hope | Les Newsom

Scripture Reference: Psalm 16

The emotion of hope consists of having something to look forward to even in the bleakness of everyday life. But David has found the key to celebrating even in the midst of isolation and pain. Only if he can be rescued from the enslaving power of death can he know true hope.

Sermon Points:

  • The Defeat of Idols (vs. 1-6)
  • The Delight in God (vs. 7-8)
  • The Death of Death (vs. 9-11)