Book: Psalms
Psalms 1
- Devotional Psalm 1 – Blessed is the man
Perhaps you have heard of “two ways to live” which is an evangelistic tool for helping people understand their need for Christ. We either live our own way, or God’s…
Psalms 2
- Sermon Psalm 2: rejoice with fear and trembling
No matter what goes on in the world this year, our Lord is sovereign. We should serve him with fear and trembling! Our passage today: Psalm 2, preacher Ian Bayne,…
- Devotional Psalm 2 – Jesus Reigns
Psalm 2 encourages us to give homage to King Jesus, God’s anointed ruler. Like Psalm 1, it serves as an introduction to the wider book of Psalms. Psalm 2 contrasts…
Psalms 3
- Devotional Psalm 3 – Save Us, O Our God
In Psalm 3, the first psalm explicitly attributed to King David, we see David cry out to God for help as he flees the rebellion of his son, Absalom (2…
Psalms 4
- Devotional Psalm 4 – Finding Peace in God
Psalm 4 is a song written in a time of distress, possibly similar in circumstances to Psalm 3. Psalm 4 expresses confidence in God, in whom we may find peace…
Psalms 5
- Devotional Psalm 5 – Lead me in your righteousness
In Psalm 5, another song of individual lament by David, we see this question answered. We can cry out to God in times of difficulty because of God’s character, and…
Psalms 6
- Devotional Psalm 6 – How Long, O LORD?
Psalm 6, an individual song of lament intended for corporate singing, is one psalm which appears to confront the suffering experienced from our sin. Known from the days of the…
Psalms 7
- Devotional Psalm 7 – God, our refuge
David also suffered misrepresentations and false accusations. While the situation which brought about Psalm 7 is not known to us, it is clear that opponents of David sought him harm…
Psalms 8
- Devotional Psalm 8 – Thankfulness for God’s Creation
Psalm 8 gives praise to God for his majesty, reminds us of our comparative smallness, yet gives thanks to God that he has granted us dominion over the world he…
Psalms 9
- Devotional Psalm 9 – Praise to the divine King
Psalm 9 presents a song of praise to God, the divine King who rules and judges the whole world. Written by King David, it probably forms a “twin” with psalm…
Psalms 10
- Devotional Psalm 10 – The Wicked and the Righteous Judge
Psalm 10 presents a lament at the wicked and their evil deeds, and asks God to intervene. It probably serves as a twin to Psalm 9, since both are written…
Psalms 11
- Devotional Psalm 11 – Confidence when everything falls apart
Written by King David when his life fell apart (possibly Absalom’s rebellion – 2 Samuel 15-19), this psalm expresses confidence in God when everything you thought was fixed is overturned.…
Psalms 12
- Devotional Psalm 12 – Faithfulness among the faithless
Psalm 12 illustrates the cry and response of the faithful when surrounded by the faithless. Written by King David, it describes a time when it seemed to him that he…
Psalms 13
- Devotional Psalm 13 – Feeling distance, knowing nearness
Psalm 13 expresses this tension in a believer’s life, as King David feels neglected and distanced from God. Yet this psalm also expresses the knowledge of God’s goodness and love,…
Psalms 14
- Devotional Psalm 14 – The Fate of the Fool
The Bible considers the key sign of foolishness as someone who refuses to acknowledge God and worship him. Psalm 14 expands on this idea, lamenting a world which foolishly rejects…
Psalms 15
- Devotional Psalm 15 – Who may dwell with God?
Psalm 15, a hymn sung as worshipers entered the temple grounds, also addresses this question, demonstrating that it is personal character which allows us to enter God’s presence. As we…
Psalms 16
- Devotional Psalm 16 – Confidence in God Alone
Read Psalm 16 Summary Many of David’s psalms were written in response to events in his life. Psalm 16 is one of the exceptions, where it simply reflects David’s confidence…
Psalms 17
- Devotional Psalm 17 – Where we find refuge
Psalm 17 encourages us to find refuge in God. King David wrote this psalm to express his own need for refuge, and his trust in God to provide it. This…
Psalms 18
- Devotional Psalm 18 (Part 2) – Praise for God
In the second half of Psalm 18, King David heaps more praise on God. He offers praise for what God has done for him, the King, on behalf of his…
- Devotional Psalm 18 (Part 1) – My God is a Rock
Psalm 18, a Royal Psalm of David, celebrates the deliverance of God’s people from their enemies, inspired by David’s deliverance from his enemies (1 Samuel 22). The psalm is structured…
Psalms 19
- Devotional Psalm 19 – The Precious Revelation of God
Though the distance between God and us, the creature, is so great that we could never know of the blessings found in him unless he revealed himself to us, we…
Psalms 20
- Devotional Psalm 20 – Trust God in the Battle
Psalm 20 appears to be a psalm written for singing (in prayer) before battle by God’s people. The psalm splits into prayer before battle, praise for God’s anticipated victory, and…
Psalms 21
- Devotional Psalm 21 – Victory in God’s Strength
Psalm 21 expresses the praise of God’s people for their victory in God’s strength. God provides the requested help to their king (Psalm 20), and provides the victory. So God’s…
Psalms 22
- Devotional Psalm 22 (Part 2) – Praise of the great congregation
The first part of Psalm 22 spoke of the suffering which Christ experienced on the Cross for our sins, from his perspective (as expressed by King David one thousand years…
- Devotional Psalm 22 (Part 1) – Why have you forsaken me?
Psalm 22 clearly divides into two parts. In the first twenty-one verses, King David cries for help and laments his present suffering, fulfilled most perfectly in Christ’s own suffering on…
- Sermon Easter – He is risen! (Matthew 28:6 & Psalm 22:22-31)
He is risen! Happy Easter day! In this sermon we look at the resurrection of Jesus: the central miracle that all of Christianity is based on, including our hope of…
Psalms 23
- Devotional Psalm 23 – The Divine Shepherd
David’s Psalm 23 is so appealing because we connect with the imagery of a shepherd taking care of his flock, even those of us who have spent too little time…
- Sermon The Good Shepherd I (Psalm 23:1 & John 10:1-18) – The Lord is my shepherd
In times of trouble, our hearts are full and our minds are confused. We need to remind ourselves of old truths and seek dependence, trust and security from God: our…
- Sermon The Good Shepherd II (Psalm 23:2 & Hebrews 3:1-11) – He makes me lie down in green pastures
The Lord gives us rest. Where does it come from and what should we do with this?
- Sermon The Good Shepherd V (Psalm 23:3 & 1 John 3:16-24) – For His name’s sake
Why does the Lord help us? What is His purpose? This week we'll look at the importance of "His name's sake" and the purpose we can aspire to in good…
- Sermon The Good Shepherd IV (Psalm 23:3 & Acts 8:1-5) – He leads me in paths of righteousness
As well as restoring our soul, this week, we'll look at how the Lord calls us, leads us and even drives us, along the right paths.
- Sermon The Good Shepherd III (Psalm 23:3 & 1 Peter 1:3-9) – He restores my soul
He restores our soul. Why do we need restoring, how does He do this, and what is the purpose of our life? Pastor Ian Bayne tackles the big questions.
- Sermon The Good Shepherd VIII (Psalm 23:4 & 2 Cor 4:16-5:10) – Your rod and staff comfort me
Though we can have severe trials in life, how does the Lord protect us from harm? What tools does he have available, and what can we expect?
- Sermon The Good Shepherd VII (Psalm 23:4 & Ephesians 6:10-17) – The shadow of death
From the "valleys of life", this week we look at the evil that stalks the valleys and makes them dangerous. We'll look at how our shepherd protects us, and what…
- Sermon The Good Shepherd VI (Psalm 23:4 & 2 Cor 4:16-5:10) – The valleys of life
This week Psalm 23 takes a much darker turn. Life is not plain sailing, and Christians aren't exempt from life's troubles. This psalm was written by David in one of…
- Sermon The Good Shepherd XI (Psalm 23:5 & Mat 18:23-25) – My cup overflows
Anointed with oil, our cup overflows. Such abundance from our Lord. What should we look out for? How should we respond?
- Sermon The Good Shepherd X (Psalm 23:5 & Luke 7:40-50) – You anoint my head with oil
Possibly one of the strangest parts of the psalm, and often overlooked; anointing with oil at a feast was reserved for the most honoured of guests. Why would our Lord…
- Sermon The Good Shepherd IX (Psalm 23:5 & John 21:12-23) – You prepare a table before me
From the valley of the shadow of death, to a table prepared for us in extraordinary circumstances. What is this table, and what does it mean for us?
- Sermon The Good Shepherd Finale (Psalm 23:6, Deuteronomy 15:12-18 & John 16:5-11) – Am I a Christian?
Am I a Christian? In this series finale we'll look at how to tell. How can you really know if you're saved; and what happens if you're not?
- Sermon The Good Shepherd XIII (Psalm 23:6 & Heb 13:20-21) – I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever
One sermon can't do this great verse justice! What does it mean to dwell with the Lord? How do we experience this today? This verse sums up Psalm 23 and…
- Sermon The Good Shepherd XII (Psalm 23:6 & John 14:8-17) – Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me
The last verse of Psalm 23 seems clear, but is of immense meaning. How can we be sure of God's goodness and mercy? What does dwelling in the house of…
Psalms 24
- Devotional Psalm 24 – The King of Glory
Psalm 24, a “temple entry” psalm, talks of the standard needed to meet the King of Glory. It teaches us that Christ as our representative gives us the clean hands…
Psalms 25
- Devotional Psalm 25 – Teach Me Your Paths
Psalm 25 focuses on the importance of teaching, of learning to follow God’s ways. It is an acrostic psalm in Hebrew, focusing on a request for preservation and learning from…
Psalms 26
- Devotional Psalm 26 – Proclaiming thanksgiving aloud
Psalm 26 appears to be one of those songs sung as worshippers entered the Temple. In it, the psalmist declares their desire to worship God and proclaim his deeds. They…
Psalms 27
- Devotional Psalm 27 – Confidence in God
Psalm 27 expresses David’s confidence in God to deliver him from opposition. David expresses confidence in God, confidence in God’s presence in the sanctuary, confidence that God would deliver him…
Psalms 28
- Devotional Psalm 28 – A Cry for Justice
In Psalm 28 we read of a king crying out on behalf of his people for justice against enemies from within their own people. After a general plea to God,…
Psalms 29
- Devotional Psalm 29 – The Only Powerful God
Psalm 29 asserts that only God is truly powerful and reigns, using themes from the surrounding pagan nations and ascribing them not to their false gods (eg, Baal), but to…
Psalms 30
- Devotional Psalm 30 – Joy comes with the Morning
Psalm 30 is a song of thanksgiving for healing from illness. It separates neatly into two stanzas (or verses, if you will). The first stanza generally outlines David’s illness and…
Psalms 31
- Devotional Psalm 31 – Into your hands I commit my spirit
Psalm 31 expresses some of the meaning behind being truly, fully, reliant on God. Psalm 31, which again raises themes of lament and thanksgiving we have seen in previous psalms,…
Psalms 32
- Devotional Psalm 32 – The Blessing of Forgiveness
Psalm 32 speaks of the free and rich grace of God to forgive us of our sin. The psalm speaks of the blessing of forgiveness with a personal testimony. It…
Psalms 33
- Devotional Psalm 33 – God our help and shield
Psalm 33 calls us to praise God, our help and shield. As we celebrate Christmas this year, Psalm 33 reminds us to praise God because of his Word, because his…
Psalms 34
- Devotional Psalm 34 – Taste and See that God is Good
In Psalm 34. David encourages us to see God’s goodness to his people, and respond accordingly by blessing God, fearing God, and trusting God as a way of life.
Psalms 35
- Devotional Psalm 35 – Asking God to Fight the Battle
Psalm 35 once again cries out in lament at the unjust evils visited on God’s people. But it also encourages us to give thanks to God as well. There are…
Psalms 36
- Devotional Psalm 36 – How precious is God’s love
The Bible teaches that fear of God is the true source of wisdom. In Psalm 36, King David picks up this theme and merges it with a description of God’s…
Psalms 37
- Devotional Psalm 37 – The Fate of the Wicked and the Righteous
We live in a time in the Western World where it appears that the wicked prosper and the righteous suffer. The vulnerable and oppressed are walked over, God and his…
Psalms 38
- Devotional Psalm 38 – I Am Sorry For My Sin
Psalm 38 is a song of lament for the suffering caused by sin. The psalmist, David, suffers under God’s discipline for his sins, affecting his own personal health and his…
Psalms 39
- Devotional Psalm 39 – Numbering Our Days
In Psalm 39, King David, perhaps approaching older age, reflects on how short life is. Acknowledging his silent suffering, David speaks out in prayer, asking God to make him aware…
Psalms 40
- Devotional Psalm 40 – My Deliverer Then and Now
Psalm 40 speaks very personally of the support that David received from God in his life. The first part of the psalm rejoices in God’s support and deliverance in past…
Psalms 41
- Devotional Psalm 41 – God’s love for the righteous and the poor
Psalm 41 describes God’s attitude. God loves the poor, and he loves the righteous who love the poor. This psalm, the last in “Book One” of the Psalms, encourages us…
Psalms 46
- Sermon Psalm 46 – Our refuge and strength (Elmir Pereira)
Pastor Elmir Pereira shows us how we can find refuge and sustainment in difficult times through Psalm 46
Psalms 51
- Sermon Marks of a Christian I – Convicted of Sin (Psalm 51)
One of the marks of a Christian is conviction from sin. This needs to be genuine, but how can we know? What does true conviction look like, and why is…
Psalms 65
- Devotional Psalm 65: Another Year of Salvation
As we reflect, and look forward, let’s remember to also thank God for another year of salvation, and look forward to another year of God’s goodness too. Psalm 65 encourages…
Psalms 72
- Devotional Psalm 72 – O God to Thine Anointed King
We come once again to the Christmas season, when presents are swapped, barbecues and ovens fired up, and sunscreen liberally applied. Christmas is also the time of the year we…