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Is Psalm 51 only David's confession after he took Uriah's wife, or is it a prayer for the children of God to pray every day? Read verse 4 and ask against Whom every sin is committed, and whether God is unjust when He judges it. Then read verse 7 and ask whether the washing the Psalmist asks of God is finished the day a man first believes, or goes on day by day. "Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean: wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow." (Psalm 51:7)

What was the first thing Noah did when he came out of the ark (Genesis 8:20)? Read the verse and ask whether God told him to build that altar, or whether he went to it of his own heart. Then ask why God had told him to take the clean beasts "by sevens" (Genesis 7:2), long before the flood came. "And Noah builded an altar unto the LORD; and took of every clean beast, and of every clean fowl, and offered burnt offerings on the altar." (Genesis 8:20)

What shall I render unto the LORD for all his benefits toward me? I will take the cup of salvation, and call upon the name of the LORD. I will pay my vows unto the LORD now in the presence of all his people. (Psalms 116:12-14) ~~~~~ This sermon was preached at Bells Yew Green Chapel, Lord's Day afternoon. ~~~~~ *1/ The Lord's benefits towards us. 2/ A question as to what to do. 3/ A two fold answer.* **Sermon summary:** This sermon examines the believer's response to God's spiritual benefits, centring on the question, "What shall I render unto the Lord?" The message distinguishes between temporal provisions and the superior value of soul deliverance, urging listeners to recognize spiritual blessings such as answered prayer, conviction of sin, and the fullness of Christ's covenant. It emphasizes that the appropriate response is a two-fold commitment: privately taking the cup of salvation through thanksgiving and public profession, and publicly paying vows in the presence of God's people. The preacher encourages the congregation to view their life experiences as a unique cup of salvation that testifies to God's grace, culminating in the call for baptism and participation in the Lord's Supper as acts of public faith.

In this sermon from 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Rev. Ryan Denton expounds upon the biblical duty of Christian thanksgiving, showing that gratitude is not merely a feeling dependent upon our circumstances, but a duty owed to God because of who He is and what He has done for us in Jesus Christ. Drawing from the Scriptures, the examples of Job, David, the Apostle Paul, and Matthew Henry, Rev. Denton examines the call to give thanks in both prosperity and affliction. He reminds us that God's providence governs every circumstance of our lives, and that even our trials serve His fatherly purposes, refining our faith and directing our hearts toward the glory yet to come. Above all, our thanksgiving is grounded in Jesus Christ, our Redeemer, through whom the curse is removed and believers are reconciled to God. Because of Christ's finished work, we have every reason to rejoice, even in our darkest hours.

An exposition of Psalm 50.

This sermon explores the affectionate tone of Paul's letter to the Philippians, highlighting two primary sources of encouragement: thanksgiving and prayer. The teaching emphasizes that believers are bondservants who have surrendered their will to Christ's purpose, finding joy in the urgent and consistent prayer for others. It identifies the growth of love, grounded in experiential knowledge and discernment, as the essential pathway to perceiving what is excellent and maintaining pure motives. The message concludes by urging the audience to actively express their care through verbal encouragement and intercession, ensuring they are blameless and filled with the fruit of righteousness until the day of Christ.

(Lord's Supper) Psalter 225:1-2 Reading of Psalm 84. Text: Psalm 84:12 Congregational Prayer Psalter 229:3-4 Sermon After the sermon. Psalter 228:1 Reading the second part from the form for the administration of the Lord's Supper and prayer Psalter 311:1-2 Administration of the Lord's Supper At the table. Psalter 228:2-3 Closure of the Lord's Supper and Thanksgiving Psalter 313:4-5 Doxology Benediction