Repentance and reliance on the mercy of God were David’s responses to his sin and are our proper responses to our sin as well.

This psalm teaches us that the worst of sinners who repent and rely on God’s mercy can experience sweet forgiveness, restored joy, renewed spirit, cleansed heart and nearness to God. This is only because God is merciful and gracious, loving and forgiving.

“The function of this psalm, as a song sung by the entire congregation, is to shape their hearts so that they feel this at the deepest level, lest they ever presume upon the grace of God.” - C. John Collins, ESV Study Bible Notes, p.1000

In this sermon we see that God renews His people when they remember Him, return to Him in prayer, and heed His word.

This is a podcast from primarily sermons preached at City Church Garland.

In Psalm 78 we see that God raises shepherds who know Him deeply, and faithfully lead others so that the next generation sets its hope in God. He challenged us parents to transfer God’s redemption story to our children that they might set their hope in God and not be unfaithful to the Lord.

In this teaching, Dr. Justin Bass shares the historical background as to how we got the powerful epistle of 1 John.

God calls his people to give him their highest loyalty and to guard against competing desires, affections, and ideologies.

God has given us great confidence in prayer and assurance of victory over the forces of darkness, and from this position, we must pray for others and abstain from idols.

God has given us great confidence in prayer and assurance of victory over the forces of darkness, and from this position, we must pray for others and abstain from idols.

God has promised eternal life for those who believe in Jesus, and He desires that they be fully assured of this salvation.

The new birth is a powerful and gracious work of God, accompanied by transformative effects such as faith, love, and joyful obedience.