We would like you to have that as well Sunday service on the book of psalms. October 4, 2026.
Opening Hymn: A mighty fortress is Our God by Chris Rice:
A mighty fortress is our God
A bulwark never failing
Our helper He amid the flood
Of mortal ills prevailing
For still our ancient foe
Doth seek to work us woe
His craft and power are great
And armed with cruel hate
On earth is not his equal
Did we in our own strength confide
Our striving would be losing
Were not the right Man on our side
The Man of God’s own choosing
Dost ask who that may be?
Christ Jesus, it is He
Lord Sabaoth His Name
From age to age the same
And He must win the battle
And though this world, with devils filled
Should threaten to undo us
We will not fear, for God hath willed
His truth to triumph through us
The Prince of Darkness grim
We tremble not for him
His rage we can endure
For lo! His doom is sure
One little word shall fell him
That word above all earthly powers
No thanks to them, abideth
The Spirit and the gifts are ours
Through him who with us sideth
Let goods and kindred go
This mortal life also
The body they may kill
God’s truth abideth still
His Kingdom is forever
Sermon:
The Book of Psalms is a collection of 150 Hebrew prayers, poems, and songs that mirror the human soul and teach us how to honestly bring every emotion to Our Heavenly Father. The Book of Psalms is organized into five distinct sections, mirroring the frst five books of the Bible (Torah). Book 1 (Psalms 1–41): Focuses on humanity’srelationshipwith God, similar to the themes of GenesisBook 2 (Psalms 42–72): Focuses on deliverance and redemption, aligning with Exodus.Book 3 (Psalms 73–89): Focuses on God’s sanctuary and presence, like Leviticus. Book 4 (Psalms 90–106): Addresses human rebellion and wilderness testing, correlating with Numbers.Book 5 (Psalms 107–150): Highlights praise, worship, and God’s Word, mirroring Deuteronomy. Honest Prayer and Lament: Roughly one-third of the psalms are laments, giving believers a holy vocabulary for pain, confusion, and sorrow.The Path to Blessing: Psalm 1 introduces the entire collection by contrasting the person who delights in God’s instruction with the path of the wicked.The Good Shepherd: Psalm 23 offers timeless comfort, picturing God as a provider and protector in dark valleys. Psalms is God-centered. Every sermon, every study, every reflection on Psalms draws our congregation deeper into God’s majesty and glory. ind a collection of moving sermons based on the Book of Psalms, offering comfort, praise, and reflection for your congregation. Psalms stands as a unique sanctuary within Holy Scripture. While much of the Bible features God speaking to humanity, the Psalms uniquely provide the inspired language for humanity to speak back to God. It is a divine hymnal that captures the full spectrum of human experience—from the highest peaks of praise to the darkest valleys of lament.
Every journey through the Psalter begins at a strict boundary line. Psalm 1 serves as the deliberate gateway to the entire book. It contrasts two pathways: the way of the blessed person who meditates day and night on the law of the Lord, and the way of the wicked who blow away like chaff. [1]
In a world filled with shifting cultural tides, the Psalms demand an intentional shift in our focus. We are constantly tempted to step onto paths that alter, dilute, or compromise the truth of God’s Word to fit modern preferences. The Psalmist reminds us that true endurance and spiritual prosperity come only when we anchor our roots deep into the unchanging truth of Our Heavenly Father. To survive the winds of the culture, we must refuse to play the political or theological games of compromise, choosing instead to remain immovably fixed on the text as He gave it.
Yet, the overarching testimony of the Psalter is that Our Heavenly Father is the ultimate keeper of our souls. When He closes one door, it is intentionally designed to protect us from paths that lead to destruction, setting our feet instead on a rock to open up a far better, divinely appointed future. As famously captured in the fortress-like declarations of Psalm 91, there is a literal 24-hour divine protection promised to those who make the Most High their dwelling place. We do not have to panic when circumstances shift or when the end times feel chaotic; our safety is hidden securely within His sovereign will.
Closing Prayer:
Heavenly Father,
Thank You for the beautiful gift of the Book of Psalms, the ancient prayer book You have provided for Your children. What a joy it is to open this sacred book and discover its endless jewels of encouragement, its heavy anchors of truth, and its bright gems of hope.
Lord, thank You that within these pages, every human emotion is welcome. You have given us words when our own voices fail—words to cry out in deep lament when we are overwhelmed, and words to shout in ecstatic praise when our hearts are full. We thank You that through these verses, You reveal Your unchanging character as our rock, our fortress, our shield, and our secure hiding place.
As we read, study, and pray through the Psalms, we ask that You:Plant us firmly like trees by streams of water, so that we may delight in Your law and bear fruit in due season.Calm our anxious hearts under the safety of Your wings, trusting that no matter what storms arise, we will not be shaken.Put a new song in our mouths, turning our heaviest trials into testimonies of Your great goodness, mercy, and grace.Teach us Your statutes and guide us along Your smooth paths, keeping our eyes fixed entirely on You. ]May the words of our mouths and the meditations of our hearts be always pleasing in Your sight. Grant us endurance as we follow Your perfect plan, knowing that You are always near to rescue, protect, and deliver those who love You. [1, 2]
In Jesus’ name, we pray. Ame,
Closing Hymn: On Eagles Wings;
ou who dwell in the shelter of the Lord,
Who abide in His shadow for life,
Say to the Lord, “My Refuge,
My Rock in Whom I trust.”
And He will raise you up on eagle’s wings,
Bear you on the breath of dawn,
Make you to shine like the sun,
And hold you in the palm of His Hand.
The snare of the fowler will never capture you,
And famine will bring you no fear;
Under His Wings your refuge,
His faithfulness your shield.
And He will raise you up on eagle’s wings,
Bear you on the breath of dawn,
Make you to shine like the sun,
And hold you in the palm of His Hand.
You need not fear the terror of the night,
Nor the arrow that flies by day,
Though thousands fall about you,
Near you it shall not come.
And He will raise you up on eagle’s wings,
Bear you on the breath of dawn,
Make you to shine like the sun,
And hold you in the palm of His Hand.
For to His angels He’s given a command,
To guard you in all of your ways,
Upon their hands they will bear you up,
Lest you dash your foot against a stone.
And He will raise you up on eagle’s wings,
Bear you on the breath of dawn,
Make you to shine like the sun,
And hold you in the palm of His Hand.
And hold you in the palm of His Hand.
Salvation Prayer or sinners prayer:
Our Heavenly Father I am sorry for my sins. I believe Jesus died for me and rose again. I give my life to You today. Thank You for Your love, grace, and eternal life. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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