Podcasts about life psalm

In Plato's Republic, he tells the Allegory of the Cave. In it, we are to imagine an underground world, where people are chained in a cave for their entire lives. They can only see shadows on the wall cast by a distant fire. In the lesson, Plato has Socrates ask his student Glaucon if the people who have been living all their lives chained in the cave would think the shadows are reality. The student replies ‘Yes.'  But then the wise teacher says: “Now imagine what would happen naturally if the prisoners were released from their shackles and cured of their ignorance. Right after they are released and suddenly forced to stand up, turn their necks around, walk, and look towards the light, these activities will cause them pain; because of the bright glare they would be unable to see those things which they previously had seen only as shadows. Now what do you think they would say if one were to tell them that what they saw before was fooling them, but that now, when they are closer to what really exists and when they face that which more truly exists, they see more clearly, in a straightforward manner? What if that person pointed to the objects as they passed and asked the former prisoners to tell him what they were? Don't you think they would be baffled and think that the shadows they formerly saw were truer than the objects that are now being pointed out to them?” The allegory goes on to discuss more deeply the path to discovering wisdom and virtue but I think it is a powerful picture of life as a Christian.  The Christian, once they have been given spiritual eyes to see, can no longer pretend that the shadow world of living for sin and pleasure and riches is actually life. Conversion is a radical discovery that what you thought was life was only the shadows. True life is found only when you are living in the reality of Christ and the heavenly world of gospel grace. In our study of the Wisdom Psalms, this week we are going to continue in Psalm 119:33-40. The sermon is entitled “Give Me Life!” Twice in this passage, the psalmist says “Give me life.” It is clear in the Bible that what often purports to be life is actually death and what actually seems like death to many is life.  How many people live their whole lives unaware that they no nothing of real life? How tempting is it for us to live in the old familiar shadows of a dark world that only casts reflections of the real life of God's Word. Wisdom is a God-given determination to live in the Real World… anything less is death.  Come this Sunday, as we listen to the Psalmist prayer asking to be lead forward into all that is Life. Let's learn together how to no longer live as we once did in the darkness of a world of sin and death. Let's seek real Life together in Christ. See you Sunday! Invite a friend.

Preaching: Terry Johnson "When God Is Distant" XL. Psalms For All of Life Psalm 13

Ps. Kesavan Balasingham

This Sunday, Pastor John Durham began our new sermon series, His Hand, with a message from Psalm 103. John encouraged us to remember that while our lives are temporary and often marked by failure, our God is eternal and His love is greater than our shortcomings. Because we have a King who is always with us, we can trust that His hand will faithfully guide us through every season and every day of our lives.

Series: The Lord Reigns

Preaching: Terry Johnson "Trusting God (Not Circumstances)" XXXIX. Psalms For All of Life Psalm 30

What if the hardest stretches of our lives are not detours from the journey but the very heart of it? This week, the ancient pilgrimage of the Camino de Santiago invites us to reimagine our walk with God not as a series of quick victories but as a long obedience in the same direction. Psalm 23 serves as our guide, and this week we land on one of its most quietly radical claims: that goodness and mercy shall follow us all the days of our lives. Not occasionally. Not when we deserve it. All the days. We unpack what those two words, goodness and mercy, actually mean in the depth of their biblical usage, and what we find is far richer than religious sentiment. Goodness points to beauty, dignity, and the moral fabric of a life lived as it was designed. Mercy speaks of a steadfast, covenant love that rushes toward us even in our failures. Together, they are not gentle companions who stroll behind us at a comfortable distance. The Hebrew word translated as follow carries the force of a relentless pursuit, a hounding, a chasing. This is the kind of love that lays in wait for us even in our most bitter and barren seasons. If you have ever wondered whether God is truly present in your pain, this message is an honest and grounding answer.

Preaching: Terry Johnson "Forgiveness and Assurance" 4. Sober About Humanity XXXVIII. Psalms For All of Life Psalm 32 & Psalm 103

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Preaching: Terry Johnson "Confession, Repentance, and Forgiveness - 2" 3. Sober About Humanity XXXVII. Psalms For All of Life Psalm 51:1-19

By Elder Rick Davis

In this devotion we break down the beautiful description of the Christian life the psalmist gives in Psalm 119:166.

Preaching: Terry Johnson "Confession, Repentance, and Forgiveness" 2. Sober About Humanity XXXVI. Psalms For All of Life Psalm 25

Preaching: Terry Johnson "Dignity, Depravity, Destiny" 1. Sober About Humanity XXXV. Psalms For All of Life Psalm 39

Will you live the blessed life that Psalm 112 describes? 

Dani Rojas's character on the hit show Ted Lasso is beloved for joyfully shouting "futbol is life!" but Psalm 98 insists otherwise - worship is life. But where, how, when, with what, why, and whom we worship makes all the difference. Tune in as we consider again, the Lord, who has done marvelous things.

Preaching: Terry Johnson "Pursuing God's Presence" XXXIV. Psalms For All of Life Psalm 16

“How do I live life to the fullest?” It's a question rooted in the heart of every human being. Companies rake in billions of dollars each year - in fields ranging from health & wellness to financial investing, travel & leisure to technology & innovation - promising to deliver us an answer - the answer - to our heart's deep longing for joy and fulfillment. Jesus himself spoke to this yearning when he claimed, “I have come that [you] may have life and have it abundantly” (Jn 10:10). But a whole millennium before Jesus, King David illuminated the path to true meaning and happiness for us in Psalm 36: “With you [, O Lord,] is the fountain of life” (v9). Come discover life to the fullest in this sermon, and worship the “Fountain of Life” together with us!

In today's episode I will be praying over us, reading Psalm 54, and saying whatever the Holy Spirit prompts me to say after I read the scripture. This is day 54 of a series where I will be reading a Psalm everyday on here for 150 days. I challenge you to come to join me everyday as we use scripture to fight off the enemy and grow us in ways that we can't even imagine.   My First Christian Children's book, "You Are Loved" is now available for purchase on Amazon!! Thank you to everyone that has purchased, been praying, supporting, and sharing. All glory goes to God!! Here is the link to purchase: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GZKSPJNB   Link to partner with me and give towards my future mission projects: https://pushpay.com/g/globalventurescatoosa?fnd=missionary&fndv=hide&ru=prod&sr=58535&ad=%7b+%22PledgeID%22%3a%22Y01TRFR1VlklMmJMYkY5NmRNJTJiU2dHU21oWVBXQjN2OXRVNkdsNWpjMUFzamRkRkNBUmN2Z2R0MjdmdTZ2eGduc1U%3d%22%7d&nt=Partner%3aMs+Lorena+Espy+   If you want to receive newsletters: submit your info here: www.postable.com/lorenaespy If you want to check out previous Bible studies, click here To Purchase my "Christ Transforms Me" Journal, click here   Email me: faithfuelsmyfire@gmail.com Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/486483515603028/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmBsSKktGU_8WHVNIxhFuzg The Bible App that I use: http://bible.com/app Instagram: @_lorenacamille_ Never Forget to Choose Faith Over Fear, -Lorena Espy

We begin our Summering in the Psalms series with Psalm 1. Before teaching us how to praise, lament, confess, or rejoice, this opening psalm lays two paths before us. One leads to flourishing; the other to ruin. Psalm 1 invites us to consider not merely what we believe, but what shapes our desires, our decisions, and the direction of our lives.

Wisdom Psalms | Psalm 1Part 5 of The Psalms: A Complete Guide to Honest Prayerwith John CiesniewskiHow are you being formed?Every day we're shaped by the voices we listen to, the content we consume, and the habits we cultivate. In this message from Psalm 1, John Ciesniewski explores how Wisdom Psalms invite us to become people whose lives are deeply rooted in God's Word rather than the shifting values of our culture.Psalm 1 contrasts two paths—the way of wisdom and the way of folly—and reminds us that spiritual formation happens slowly through everyday choices. Like a tree planted beside streams of water, those who delight in God's instruction develop a resilient faith that bears fruit through every season of life.Most transformation happens beneath the surface. As we consistently meditate on Scripture and remain rooted in Christ, God shapes us into people of wisdom, stability, and lasting joy.In this episode you'll learn:Why wisdom is formed through daily choicesHow culture quietly shapes our thinkingWhat it means to meditate on God's WordWhy lasting spiritual growth requires deep rootsHow Jesus perfectly fulfills Psalm 1Practical ways to cultivate a resilient faithWhether you're seeking greater spiritual maturity or looking to establish healthier rhythms with God, this message offers practical encouragement to stay rooted in the One who gives life.Scripture: Psalm 1; 1 Corinthians 1:30Find more messages and resources from COMMUNITY:https://communitychristian.orgDaily devotionals and prayer resources:https://communitychristian.org/daily

It's easy to wonder if God is paying attention—to your specific life, your specific struggles, your specific story. Psalm 139 answers that question with overwhelming clarity. This week we look at four reasons we know God cares about the details: He knows you completely, He is always with you, He personally created you, and His thoughts toward you outnumber the grains of sand. You are not a number. You are not overlooked. And the God who knows every detail of your life is working in all of it—to correct, encourage, heal, and bring you home.

Ian Weber, Student PastorGrand Parkway Baptist ChurchThe Blessed LifePsalm 11. How someone becomes blessed v.1-2- Matthew 5:2-3Traditional Hedonism says "pursue pleasure as your highest good"Christian Hedonism says "pursue pleasure in God as your highest good" - John Piper2. The natural bi-product of a blessed person v.3-4- Matthew 7:17- Matthew 10:393. The end result of a blessed person v.5-6- Matthew 7:13-14Mental worship...1. What areas of your life require guarding against the slippery slope of sin (walking, standing,sitting)?2. What would change in your life if you "pursued pleasure in God as your highest good"?3. What would you say you most delight in and how does that affect your relationship with God?4. Is your life producing fruit or chaff? How would you know?5. What's your next step in becoming the super blessed person?Be sure to follow us:InstagramFacebookYoutube

The Blessed Life (Psalm 84) by Timberline Baptist Church

Preaching: Terry Johnson "God's Presence and Worship" XXXIII. Psalms For All of Life Psalm 84

Pastor Geoff Alfassa preaches on Psalm 112.

Preaching: Terry Johnson XXXII. Psalms For All of Life Psalm 19:7-14

From The Heart, Comes the Issues of Life: Psalm 120-125 & Proverbs 4 by Shawn Ozbun