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When suffering comes from enemies it carries a unique power to despair, because there is a face on the other side of the pain. Psalm 17 enters that suffering and gives six resources: petition boldly, appeal to righteousness, remember what God has done, trust his justice against the wicked, hope in the resurrection, and rest in Jesus, who prayed this psalm without qualification and was turned away so that we never would be.

The sermon examines the biblical account of Barak and Deborah in Judges 4 and 5 to illustrate the importance of seeking and obeying God's direction. It highlights how Barak, despite his fear and the overwhelming military power of Sisera's iron chariots, found victory by relying on God's word delivered through Deborah. The narrative demonstrates that God intervenes in nature, using rain to neutralize enemy advantages, when His people trust in His plan rather than their own strength. The preacher emphasizes that believers must prioritize knowing God's will above personal honor or comfort to experience true spiritual success. Ultimately, the message encourages a posture of humble obedience and readiness to serve wherever God calls.

Despite the dismal outlook while the enemies of God have had great successes, the psalmist still yet calls on Yahweh to act—so that His name is magnified throughout all the Earth.

The sermon expounds on Psalm 23:5, portraying the Lord as a gracious host who prepares a lavish table for His people amidst their enemies. It highlights three key aspects of divine provision: the prepared table symbolizing spiritual and temporal sustenance, the anointing with oil representing honour and refreshing, and the overflowing cup indicating abundant grace that exceeds human expectation. The preacher emphasizes that believers are honoured guests invited to feast on Christ's love and faithfulness rather than relying on self-righteousness. This imagery assures Christians of God's unpreventable care and sufficiency in all circumstances, countering complaints of scarcity with gratitude for His bountiful gifts. The message concludes by urging a response of generous giving and ceaseless praise to the Lord who supplies every need.

Abiding in Christ is not an occasional or partial connection, but a continual life of dependence, obedience, and fellowship with Him. From John 15, Christ is the vine, believers are the branches, and all spiritual life, fruitfulness, cleansing, and strength come through Him and His words abiding in believers. The promise of answered prayer is not a blank check for selfish desires, but God's provision for those who remain in Christ and bear fruit for His glory. To abide in Christ is full surrender to the Lord Jesus, separation from the world, faithfulness to His Word, and a life that proves connection to Christ by abiding in Him and bearing lasting fruit.

In his Sermon, Rev. Dr. Matthew Everhard preaches about Genesis 3:1 and highlights two categorys: YOU HAVE AN ENEMY: The devil wants to destroy you, he wants to destroy Churches, he hates you and tempts you... But: YOU HAVE A REDEEMER: who loves you and who wants to save you.

Psalm 18:46–50 brings the psalm to its doxological close, as the psalmist declares the Lord's living presence, his vengeance over enemies, and his covenant faithfulness to David and his descendants. This exposition of the psalm's concluding verses draws out the christological and eschatological dimensions of David's victory song, showing how the deliverer-king points forward to the greater Son of David. Main points: - the living God exalted as rock and saviour - God's sovereign subduing of enemies beneath his anointed - the doxological conclusion — praise among the nations and mercy to David's line forevermore Scripture references: - Psalms 18:31–50 - Romans 15:9 - 2 Corinthians 1:20 - 2 Timothy 2:12 Free Grace Baptist Church — https://www.freegrace.ca Full transcript & sermon notes: https://sermons.freegrace.ca/sermons/sermon-psalm-18-the-deliverance-of-the-psalmist-part-4 Description generated by Tyrannus.ai: https://www.tyrannus.ai