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Sermons on Praise of the Lord

Blessed Be the Rock of My Salvation

Sermon Text: 2 Samuel 22:26-51 Theme: Those whom the Lord has given salvation praise and magnify God as their only rock because He has established the eternal reign of His King over all the earth Structure/points: When the Lord intervened to save David from his enemies, He did not simply move David from “danger” to “not-good-not-bad.”  When David considered the Lord’s dealings…

I Shall Praise My Deliverer!

Sermon Text: 2 Samuel 22:1-25 Theme: The omnipotent God rescues all those whom He delights in when they call to Him for rescue. They, in turn, praise the Lord for being their glorious salvation from all their enemies. Structure/points: In 2 Samuel 22, we find David’s reflection upon his long and exciting life.  But this is no political thriller or shallow attempt…

Praise the Lord, the Sovereign King!

Sermon Text: 1 Samuel 2:1-10 Theme: Hannah’s prayer glorifies the Lord’s sovereign kingship over all humankind Structure/points:  Hannah’s prayer is a song that exults the Lord and joyfully proclaims His sovereign power over all people, good and evil, and in doing so, prepares us for the events of 1 Samuel.  We see three examples of God’s kingship in our passage: