Tag: Christian Faith

Psalm 123


This sermon was preached in a series called Songs of Ascent which went through Psalms 120-134. I was inspired to do this series by Eugene Peterson’s A Long Obedience in the Same Direction.

Sermon title: Service

Sermon outline

  • God is completely worthy of our service.
  • We must look to God as our only master.
  • We must look to God for his mercy.
  • We must continue to serve God when it brings us contempt.
  • Serving God frees us.

Psalm 122

This sermon was preached in a series called Songs of Ascent which went through Psalms 120-134. I was inspired to do this series by Eugene Peterson’s A Long Obedience in the Same Direction.

Sermon title: Worship

Sermon outline

  • We should want to worship (vv. 1-2).
  • Worship gives us a framework for life (vv. 3-4a).
  • Worship flows from our relationship with God (v. 4b).
  • Worship reminds us of God’s decisive word (v. 5).
  • Worshiping communities change the world around them (vv. 6-9).
  • Application: We should actively participate in worship.
    1. Sit together
    2. Sing together
    3. Study together
    4. Say together
    5. Stay together

Psalm 121


This sermon was preached in a series called Songs of Ascent which went through Psalms 120-134. I was inspired to do this series by Eugene Peterson’s A Long Obedience in the Same Direction.

Sermon title: Providence

Sermon outline

We trust in God’s providence because…

  • …the Lord is our helper (vv. 1-2).
  • …the Lord is the maker of heaven and earth (v. 2b).
  • …the Lord is our keeper (vv. 3-8).

Galatians: Sermon 9

Sermon text: Galatians 6:1-18

Sermon outline

Main idea: Christ’s church should display Christ’s grace.

  • Biblical accountability displays God’s grace (6:1-5).
  • Radical generosity displays God’s grace (6:6-10).
  • Christ’s crucifixion displays God’s grace (6:11-17).
  • May your spirit display God’s grace (6:18).

Galatians: Sermon 8

Sermon text: Galatians 5:2-26

Sermon outline

  • Circumcision of the flesh is a hopeless endeavor (5:2-6).
  • Circumcision of the flesh removes the cross’s purpose (5:7-12).
  • Freedom in the Spirit should serve love not sin (5:13-15).
  • Circumcision of the flesh represents trusting sinful flesh (5:16-21).
  • Christians should live and be led by the Spirit (5:22-26).