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Redeem Our Souls // Part 1
Preaching Series: Redeem Our Souls
Preacher: Bertus Nel
Feeling a deep exhaustion that goes beyond a lack of sleep? In a world that prizes independence, many of us are living with a heavy burden on our souls. In this powerful message, Pastor [Your Name] dives into Psalm 23 to reveal how Jesus, our Good Shepherd, restores us from brokenness to wholeness.
Discover the nine fundamental needs of your soul and how the Shepherd meets each one—from providing rest in "green pastures" to guiding you on the "right paths" to prepare a table for you in the presence of your enemies. This sermon challenges the modern gospel of self-sufficiency and invites you to embrace the easy yoke of Christ.
Learn to "work out your salvation," not by striving, but by consistently turning your soul to the One who knows you completely. It's time to stop carrying the weight of a broken soul and find true rest in the Shepherd's care.
The Soul Needs a Keeper: The first verse of Psalm 23, "The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing," establishes the central relationship of the soul finding health in dependence on God, not independence. The world promotes self-sufficiency, but the Kingdom of God requires greater dependence. This is supported by scriptures like 2 Corinthians 12:9 and Matthew 5:5. The sermon emphasizes that David understood he had to flourish by accepting that there was no one else to shepherd him.
The Soul Needs Rest: The second point, based on Psalm 23:2, "He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters," highlights the Shepherd's provision of a place for rest and quiet renewal as an antidote to a frantic pace of life. The sermon connects this to the Sabbath, referencing Exodus 20:8-10, and states that the Sabbath was made for the needs of people, not the other way around, as stated by Jesus in Mark 2:27. The purpose of Sabbath is to rest and celebrate the Creator.
The Soul Needs Freedom: This point is derived from Psalm 23:3, "He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake". The sermon explains that true freedom comes from being led by the Holy Spirit, which liberates a person from the consequences of poor choices and the anxiety of self-determination. The sermon also cites Ephesians 2:10, noting that believers are God's workmanship, created to walk in the good works He prepared beforehand. This guidance is received through the Word of God (Psalm 1:2-3) and the Spirit of God (Psalm 143:10).
The Soul Needs to Be with God: The fourth point is based on Psalm 23:4, "Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me". The sermon states that fear is eliminated not by the absence of danger, but by the constant presence of the Shepherd. This presence is what transforms daily life and provides comfort. The sermon explains that while sin created a veil between God and mankind, the blood of Jesus gives believers the confidence to enter holy places (Hebrews 10:19). The sermon concludes this point with a reference to Revelation 3:20, where Jesus invites believers to have intimacy and fellowship with him.
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By New Life Church RAKPreaching Series: Redeem Our Souls
Preacher: Bertus Nel
Feeling a deep exhaustion that goes beyond a lack of sleep? In a world that prizes independence, many of us are living with a heavy burden on our souls. In this powerful message, Pastor [Your Name] dives into Psalm 23 to reveal how Jesus, our Good Shepherd, restores us from brokenness to wholeness.
Discover the nine fundamental needs of your soul and how the Shepherd meets each one—from providing rest in "green pastures" to guiding you on the "right paths" to prepare a table for you in the presence of your enemies. This sermon challenges the modern gospel of self-sufficiency and invites you to embrace the easy yoke of Christ.
Learn to "work out your salvation," not by striving, but by consistently turning your soul to the One who knows you completely. It's time to stop carrying the weight of a broken soul and find true rest in the Shepherd's care.
The Soul Needs a Keeper: The first verse of Psalm 23, "The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing," establishes the central relationship of the soul finding health in dependence on God, not independence. The world promotes self-sufficiency, but the Kingdom of God requires greater dependence. This is supported by scriptures like 2 Corinthians 12:9 and Matthew 5:5. The sermon emphasizes that David understood he had to flourish by accepting that there was no one else to shepherd him.
The Soul Needs Rest: The second point, based on Psalm 23:2, "He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters," highlights the Shepherd's provision of a place for rest and quiet renewal as an antidote to a frantic pace of life. The sermon connects this to the Sabbath, referencing Exodus 20:8-10, and states that the Sabbath was made for the needs of people, not the other way around, as stated by Jesus in Mark 2:27. The purpose of Sabbath is to rest and celebrate the Creator.
The Soul Needs Freedom: This point is derived from Psalm 23:3, "He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake". The sermon explains that true freedom comes from being led by the Holy Spirit, which liberates a person from the consequences of poor choices and the anxiety of self-determination. The sermon also cites Ephesians 2:10, noting that believers are God's workmanship, created to walk in the good works He prepared beforehand. This guidance is received through the Word of God (Psalm 1:2-3) and the Spirit of God (Psalm 143:10).
The Soul Needs to Be with God: The fourth point is based on Psalm 23:4, "Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me". The sermon states that fear is eliminated not by the absence of danger, but by the constant presence of the Shepherd. This presence is what transforms daily life and provides comfort. The sermon explains that while sin created a veil between God and mankind, the blood of Jesus gives believers the confidence to enter holy places (Hebrews 10:19). The sermon concludes this point with a reference to Revelation 3:20, where Jesus invites believers to have intimacy and fellowship with him.