Psalm 15 is David's description of the people who have fellowship with the Lord. He describes them with terms like upright, truthful, honoring, honest, generous, full of integrity. The result of these traits and practices are that this person will dwell in God's tabernacle and on His holy hill. He shall never be moved. Psalm … Continue reading God’s Type of People (Psalm 15 – 16)
The Fool (Psalm 14)
The words often quoted, "The fool has said in his heart, 'There is no God,'" spells out a woeful state of being. The hopelessness, the shame, the futility of not believeing in God is stated here unequivocally. Those who do not believe are corrupt, commit abominable works, and do no good. The Lord looks down … Continue reading The Fool (Psalm 14)
Hope in the Midst of Sorrow (Psalm 13)
Somewhat in the spirit of Job, David starts this psalm asking why and how long the Lord will hide His face, allowing His servant to experience sorrow while his enemies are exalted over him. He then goes on to pray for God to consider him and enlighten his eyes before his enemies prevail against him. … Continue reading Hope in the Midst of Sorrow (Psalm 13)
Man v. God (Psalm 12)
The first part of this psalm focuses on the faithlessness of man. Psalm 12:1–2 (NKJV) 1 Help, LORD, for the godly man ceases! For the faithful disappear from among the sons of men. 2 They speak idly everyone with his neighbor; With flattering lips and a double heart they speak. David feels the frustration of … Continue reading Man v. God (Psalm 12)
In the Lord I Put My Trust (Psalm 11)
David continues his theme of trusting in the Lord in this psalm. He denies the advice to flee from his enemies or fear the wicked. He points to the true foundation of the righteous, and identifies that foundation of faith as the only true hope of good men. He worships God: 4 The Lord is … Continue reading In the Lord I Put My Trust (Psalm 11)
Praising the Triumphant Lord (Psalm 9 – 10)
In these two psalms, David extols the greatness of God's work in defeating evil and liberating the oppressed. While chapter 9 is a completely triumphant praise, chapter 10 is an intercessory praise. Chapter 9 speaks of all the Lord's victories over the enemies of the people of God. David's enemies have fallen, perished, been defeated. … Continue reading Praising the Triumphant Lord (Psalm 9 – 10)
A Good Soldier
Sermon notes by Dr. Greg Sloop, Lead Pastor of the Kannapolis Church of God from the Sunday PM Service of November 13, 2016. A Good Soldier 2 Timothy 2:3-4 (NKJV) 3 You therefore must endure hardship as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. 4 No one engaged in warfare entangles himself with the affairs of this life, … Continue reading A Good Soldier
Christian, Christian, On a Mission, How Does Your Lifestyle Grow? Part Three – The Seed: The Precious Word
Sermon Notes by Dr. Greg Sloop, Lead Pastor of the Kannapolis Church of God, from the Sunday AM Service November 13, 2016 The Word Distributed The Sowing: Risky, Uncertain, Necessary Mark 4:1–9 (NKJV) 4:1 And again He began to teach by the sea. And a great multitude was gathered to Him, so that He … Continue reading Christian, Christian, On a Mission, How Does Your Lifestyle Grow? Part Three – The Seed: The Precious Word
David’s Prayer/David’s Praise (Psalm 7 – 8)
In chapter 7, David again speaks of his enemies persecuting and pursuing him for harm. This psalm alludes to the rage of Saul of Cush, who accused David without cause. David is submitting himself to God's judgement, saying that if he is guilty of the things of which he is accused, that he will gladly … Continue reading David’s Prayer/David’s Praise (Psalm 7 – 8)
A Prayer of Faith (Psalm 6)
David opens this psalm, a prayer, with a request for God to have mercy on him and not chasten him. He prays for healing and relief from his trouble, asking how long until his relief. He continues, praying for deliverance and salvation, not to die. He accounts his groaning, drenching his bed with tears each … Continue reading A Prayer of Faith (Psalm 6)
Devoted To You 