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Sermon Outline The Truths David Meditates on: 1. God knows you completely (vv1-6) 2. God is always with you, to lead you and hold you (vv7-12) 3. God has shaped your whole life (vv13-18) a. He created you (vv13-16a) b. He wrote every day of your life story (v16) The Ways this Meditation Affects David: 1. Awe and wonder, trust and worship (vv1-18) 2. Passion for God to be glorified (vv19-22) 3. Honesty and confidence in his relationship with God (vv23-24) 4. Desire to become a more God-glorifying person (vv23-24)

Psalm 19:9–14 brings the psalm to its close as the psalmist moves from the character of God's law to personal petition, acknowledging both the perfection of divine revelation and the depths of human sinfulness. This sermon examines the psalmist's response to that revelation — his recognition of sin's subtlety, his plea for preservation from presumptuous transgression, and his final consecration of speech and meditation to the Lord. Main points: - the character and value of God's revealed law (vv. 9–11) - the confession of secret and hidden faults (v. 12) - the petition for preservation from presumptuous sins (v. 13) - the consecration of word and heart to God as strength and Redeemer (v. 14) Scripture references: - Psalms 19:1-14; 119 - Romans 7:7-25 - James 3:1-12 Free Grace Baptist Church — https://www.freegrace.ca Full transcript & sermon notes: https://sermons.freegrace.ca/sermons/sermon-psalm-19-the-psalmists-contemplation-on-the-revelation-3 Description generated by Tyrannus.ai: https://www.tyrannus.ai

This sermon explores the practical remedy for anxiety and worry found in Philippians 4:8-9, emphasizing the importance of intentionally directing one's thoughts toward what is true, honorable, just, pure, lovely, and praiseworthy. Drawing on John Bunyan's allegory of the soul's gates, the message warns against allowing falsehoods and harmful influences to penetrate the mind through the ear, eye, and mouth. The central argument posits that while believers are called to meditate on these virtues, only Jesus Christ perfectly embodies all of them, making Him the ultimate focus of such contemplation. By fixing the mind on the character and work of Christ, believers can counter the internal assaults of worry and experience the surpassing peace of God that guards their hearts and minds.

This sermon explores the characteristics of the 'Psalm 1 person,' emphasizing a life deeply rooted in Christ through three key principles: separation, satisfaction, and stability. The speaker argues that believers must deliberately separate from ungodly counsel and worldly influences to avoid a downward progression of sin, as illustrated by the imagery of walking, standing, and sitting with the wicked. In place of worldly association, the believer finds supreme delight and satisfaction in meditating on God's Word day and night, which serves as the source of spiritual nourishment. This foundation provides stability, likening the believer to a tree planted by the rivers of water that remains unshaken during life's storms. The message concludes with pastoral encouragement for those in seasons of rooting, growing, pruning, or waiting, assuring them of God's perfect timing and the ultimate fruitfulness of a life centered on Christ.

Join us this morning as we listen to Pastor Matt Figura as he continues to preach through the Letter to the Ephesians with this morning continuing to meditate on Ephesians 6:18-20 with supporting passages read from Psalm 67; Ezekiel 36:22-38

We meditate on the significance of Christ's final day, contrasting the human tendency toward panic or practicality with Jesus' purposeful fulfillment of Scripture. Jesus' death was not merely an end, but the commencement of His ongoing intercession and shepherding of His people. In that last day, Christ instituted the Lord's Supper as a remembrance of the New Covenant, the satisfaction of divine wrath through Christ's sacrifice, and the assurance of resurrection. Christ encouraged His people and prayed for our faith, and promised to take us with Him one day to glory. We seek to speak in a pastoral and comforting way, encouraging believers to find joy in the certainty of Christ's finished work, and His continued presence with us from now through eternity. We must engage deeply with the elements of communion, recognizing them as profound signs of redemption rather than mere rituals.

This sermon introduces the Lord's Prayer as the essential model for Christian devotion, emphasizing that prayer is an assumed reality for all true disciples. Pastor Jason explores the historical and biblical context of the prayer, noting that Jesus provided this instruction in response to the disciples' humble request to learn how to pray. A central theme is the vital relationship between Scripture, meditation, and prayer, arguing that God's Word must fuel and direct our petitions to ensure they are meaningful and God-honoring. The sermon concludes by highlighting the structure of the Lord's Prayer, which frames human needs within the context of God's glory, kingdom, and will. Ultimately, the purpose of prayer is presented not merely as a means to receive personal benefits, but as a primary opportunity for God to manifest His goodness and receive praise from the world.

This sermon explores Psalm 90 as a profound meditation on the tension between human fragility and divine permanence. It highlights the brevity and misery of earthly life, identifying sin as the root cause of death and suffering rather than mere biological inevitability. The message emphasizes that while believers share in the common plight of mortality, they possess the unique assurance that God is their eternal dwelling place. Through the lens of Christ's atonement, the sermon reframes suffering as a context for grace, urging believers to number their days with wisdom and gratitude. It concludes with the eschatological hope of Christ's return, portraying the future resurrection as the ultimate restoration of home and the beginning of eternal life.