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Rev. John Bothof - Scripture: Psalm 5 Text: Psalm 5
Join Dave as he looks at Psalm 119:33-48 and Delight in God's Decrees: Part 3 Delight in God's Decrees: Psalm 119:33–48 (He & Waw) — Walking Through the Psalms, Pt. 3 Host: Dave Jenkins | Series: Walking Through the Psalms | Date: September 5, 2025 | Text: Psalm 119:33–48 (He & Waw) Show Summary In Psalm 119:33–48, the psalmist pleads for God's instruction, asks for a heart inclined to His testimonies, and rejoices in the freedom and boldness found in delighting in God's decrees—even before kings. Dave Jenkins walks through the “He” and “Waw” stanzas, drawing out practical applications for prayer, purity, freedom, and courageous witness. Listen Watch Respond If this episode helped you, please share it, leave a review, and explore more resources at Servants of Grace and at our YouTube.
Pastor John Bothof - Scripture: Psalm 19 Text: Psalm 19
Scripture: Psalm 4 Text: Psalm 4 Theme: Quiet your soul, turn to the LORD, and Praise Him for His Blessings.
Delight in God's Decrees (Part 2): Psalm 119:17–32 | Walking Through the PsalmsSeries: Walking Through the Psalms |Host: Dave Jenkins |Date: August 29, 2025Show SummaryIn this episode of Walking Through the Psalms, Dave Jenkins continues Psalm 119 with the stanzasGimel and Daleth (vv. 17–32). The psalmist pleads for God's Word to sustain him inaffliction, to give him life when his soul clings to the dust, and to enlarge his heart to run in God's ways.Text: Psalm 119:17–32 (Part 2 — Gimel & Daleth)Theme: Illumination, endurance by the Word, and an enlarged heart for obedienceKey Verse: Psalm 119:18; 119:25–28; 119:32ListenWatchScripture Reading — Psalm 119:17–32 (ESV)Subscribe & ShareIf this episode blessed you, please share it and subscribe for more biblical teaching.
What happens when the storms of life hit? When everything goes left, where do you turn? In this message Pastor Fikre Prince shares that we should not only turn to Jesus in our times of trouble but we should seek to dwell with Christ in the good times.Text: Psalm 91:1-8Sermon Summary:Big Idea: Trusting in the Lord places us under his protection.Key Question: Why should we trust fully in the Lord?1. God secures with his presence. (vv. 1–2)2. God shields with his faithfulness. (vv. 3–4)3. God saves with his justice. (vv. 5–8)
Rev. John Bothof - Scripture: Psalm 56 Text: Psalm 56
Scripture: Romans 7:13-25/Lord's Day 2 Text: Psalm 19/Romans 7/Lord's Day 2 The Law of God is a mirror and a mark. Theme: By the Law we are given sight, strength, and assurance if we are found in Christ.
Scripture: Psalm 3 Text: Psalm 3 Sins may rise up against us, but grace rises higher Theme: When sin and God's discipline weigh heavy, turn in faith and trust in delivering grace.
Have you ever felt like things in your life just don't add up? Are you trying to find meaning in work and life? In this message Pastor FIkre Prince shares how a meaningful life is a product of understanding and dwelling with the giver of life. In all the places you could live and work, working and living what God has called you to is the most meaningful.Text: Psalm 90:13-17Sermon Summary:Big Idea: Dwelling in the Lord makes life meaningful.Key Question: What does God provide to those who dwell in him? 1. Relief in our struggles. (vv. 13-14) 2. Joy in our days. (v. 15)3. Meaning in our labors. (vv. 16-17)
City of Hope Presbyterian Church Sunday Worship August 17, 2025 Sermon Series Summer in the Psalms: Psalm 37 Text: Psalm 37 Preacher: Rev. John Song www.cityofhopechurch.net
Scripture: Psalm 2 Text: Psalm 2 Theme: Bring the gospel into a hostile world, knowing the victory belongs to Jesus Christ.
City of Hope Presbyterian Church Sunday Worship August 10, 2025 Sermon Series Summer in the Psalms: Psalm 32 Text: Psalm 32 Preacher: Rev. John Song www.cityofhopechurch.net
What happens at the end of our life? That is a question that many don't slow down long enough to ask. If we can take the time to stop and dwell on the auther and finisher of our lives than we should also evaluate our living. In Psalm 90 Pastor Fikre Prince shares that there are three things that help us give an honest evaluation of our decisions and direction in life.Text: Psalm 90:5-12Sermon Summary:Big Idea: The unexamined life is the wasted life. Key Question: How do we examine our lives well? 1. Confess our sins before God. (vv. 5-8)2. Contemplate the brevity of human life. (vv. 9-10)3. Consider the greatness of God. (vv. 11-12)
Pastor John Bothof - Scripture: Psalm 90 Text: Psalm 90
Scripture: Psalm 1 Text: Psalm 1 The Psalters Opening Salvo Theme: Focus on God's Promises and the Blessings that are ours in Christ.
City of Hope Presbyterian Church Sunday Worship August 3, 2025 Sermon Series Summer in the Psalms: Psalm 32 Text: Psalm 32 Preacher: Rev. John Song www.cityofhopechurch.net
Are you overwhelmed? Does it seem like things change just as you catch up to them? In a world of instability and anxiety how do we find calm and rest? In this first message of the series Pastor Fikre Prince shares that we can have rest in this life when we learn to Dwell in the presence of an eternal unchanging God.Text: Psalm 90:1-4Sermon Summary:Big Idea: Dwelling in the Lord is eternally secure.Key Question: Why is it good for the Lord to be our dwelling place?1. God has always been. (vv. 1-2)2. God will always be. (vv. 3-4)
Rev. John Bothof - Scripture: Psalm 27 Text: Psalm 27
Pastor John Bothof - Scripture: Psalm 116 Text: Psalm 116
Reading service Scripture: Psalm 25 Text: Psalm 25:14 The Friendship of the LORD (sermon by Rev. Carl A. Schouls) Theme: God deals graciously with His covenant people.
Rev. John Bothof - Scripture: Psalm 2 Text: Psalm 2
Rev. John Bothof - Scripture: Psalm 121 Text: Psalm 121
Text: Psalm 37 Speaker: Coby Wilbanks Date: July 6, 2025
Rev. John Bothof - Scripture: Psalm 23 Text: Psalm 23
Text: Psalm 23:4 Speaker: Pastor Bruce BurkettTitle: Through the Valley
Text: Psalm 23:5Title: My Cup Runneth Over Speaker: Pastor Bruce Burkett
Text: Psalm 23:2Title: He Leadeth MeSpeaker: Pastor Bruce Burkett
Text: Psalm 103 Speaker: Kawika Vellalos Date: June 29, 2025
Pastor John Bothof - Scripture: Psalm 62 Text: Psalm 62
Text: Psalm 110 Speaker: Lance Williams Date: June 22, 2025
Rev. John Bothof - Scripture: Psalm 91 Text: Psalm 91
What is it that God is calling us to when He says, “Come and worship”? Let's seek to answer that question by looking first at some… Biblical Examples of Worship.The first example is found in Psalm 95. It gives us not only a call to worship, it also provides a pattern for worship. Celebration (v. 1-5) Notice the phrases “sing for joy,” “shout aloud,” and “let us extol Him.” Worship is a time for God's people to celebrate their Lord. Adoration (v. 6-7) Here we're called to “bow down,” to “kneel” before the Lord. It is a quieter, more intimate response.Instruction (v. 8-11) The psalmist says, “Today if you hear His voice, do not harden your hearts.” Part of worship is hearing God's Word. Psalm 96 provides us with a few additional insights. The very first word in this psalm is “sing.” Three times in the first two verses, we are told to “sing to the Lord.” This is one of the most common commands in Scripture. This is why singing is such an integral part of our corporate worship gatherings. As you worship the Lord…Sing boldly.Sing thoughtfully.Sing wholeheartedly.Sing skillfully.Something else we see in Psalm 96 is the call to “bring an offering.” (v. 7-9) Giving to God is an act of worship. As such, when we give, we should…Be intentional.Be thoughtful.Be cheerful.Next, let's look at some…Biblical Expressions of Worship.Here are eight Hebrew words, often translated as “praise,” that may revolutionize your worship.1. Halal: to boast; to celebrate; to be vigorously joyful; to be clamorously foolish (Ps. 35:18) Halal is the more common word for “praise” in the Psalms. It's the root from which we get the term “hallelujah.” It's is an explosion of enthusiasm in the act of praising. 2. Tehilla: to sing; to laud (Ps. 33:1) Literally, this is the singing of one's halals. 3. Zamar: to touch the strings; to make music (Ps. 104:33) This is why we use instruments in our worship.4. Shabach: to address in a loud tone; to triumph; to glory (Ps. 145:4) This is a loud verbalization of praise—a shout. 5. Shachah: to bow down; to pay homage; to prostrate oneself; to have the arrogance knocked out (Ps. 96:9) This refers to lying prostrate, flat on your face before the Lord.6. Barak: to kneel down expecting a blessing from God; to bless God as an act of adoration (Ps. 34:1) This is kneeling before God in humility and surrender, but also expectation. 7. Yada: to acknowledge God's character; to make a declaration of worship; to throw out the hand enjoying God (Ps. 63:3-4) This involves lifting our hands to the Lord in worship.8. Todah: to extend hands in thanksgiving and acceptance; to offer a sacrifice of thanksgiving (Ps. 116:17) This also involves the lifting of hands to the Lord, but it more specifically has to do with offering a sacrifice of praise. Text: Psalm 95, 96Originally recorded on January 24, 1999, at Fellowship Missionary Church, Fort Wayne, IN
Rev. John Bothof - Scripture: Psalm 139 Text: Psalm 139
Rev. John Bothof - Scripture: Psalm 103 Text: Psalm 103
Text: Psalm 60:1-12This sermon was part of our special graduation Sunday honoring our seniors.Recorded live at Bethany Bible Church on: Bethany Radio is a production of Bethany Bible Church in LeRoy, MN.More content and info is available on our website: bethanybibleleroy.com 2025 — Bethany Radio
In this message from our sermon series “Jesus, What Do I Do With…”, Pastor Brett guides us through Psalm 107:4–32 to explore one of the most universal human experiences: suffering. Whether it comes from our own decisions, the brokenness of the world, or divine redirection, suffering is something no one escapes—and everyone has to make sense of. Psalm 107 presents four case studies that illustrate the different ways people experience and respond to suffering: • The Wanderer – Spiritually disoriented, this person is seeking fulfillment but hasn't found a place to belong. Brett shares a personal story of getting lost in Tokyo to illustrate how spiritual wandering wears down the soul. But the text reminds us: those who cry out to the Lord are delivered and led home. • The Rebel – This is the person who resists God outright. Maybe out of hurt, cynicism, or pride, the rebel pushes back on God's wisdom and builds their own version of truth. Brett connects this to our modern culture's emphasis on self-definition and control, warning that these paths lead to despair. Yet even here, when the rebel cries out, God answers, breaks the chains, and sets them free. • The Fool – Not in overt rebellion, but through small, quiet compromises, the fool slowly loses their appetite for the things of God. They may still go through the motions of faith, but sin has dulled their spiritual senses. Brett calls us to examine our habits, cravings, and compromises, reminding us that Jesus didn't just come to forgive—He came to heal and restore what sin has emptied. • The CEO – Driven and successful, this person trusts more in their strength, hustle, and planning than in God. But storms come—sometimes divinely allowed—to expose our illusions of control. Brett describes this kind of suffering as “divine disruption,” a mercy that brings us back to dependence on God. When the storms rage, God hears our cries, calms the waters, and brings us to a place of peace. The heart of this sermon is a powerful reminder: suffering is not always something to escape—it might be an invitation into the steadfast love of God. Psalm 107 repeats the same chorus throughout: “Let them thank the Lord for his steadfast love, for his wondrous works to the children of man.” No matter the cause of the pain—wandering, rebellion, sin, or striving—God responds to cries for help with mercy, not condemnation. The message concludes with the story of Horatio Spafford, who wrote the hymn It Is Well With My Soul after losing his four daughters at sea. His suffering, though unimaginable, led to one of the most powerful declarations of faith the Church has known for over 150 years. His story reminds us that sometimes, songs of faith are born not in triumph, but in tragedy. This message invites all of us to examine our lives honestly. Are we numbing our ache, blaming others, or pretending we're fine? Or are we willing to cry out and let Jesus meet us in our distress? Through Psalm 107 and personal testimony, Brett reminds us that Jesus is not far off—He's close to the brokenhearted and ready to transform pain into praise. ⸻ Text: Psalm 107:4–32 Speaker: Brett Series: Jesus, What Do I Do With… Location: Flourishing Grace Church ⸻ Key Themes: Suffering, God's Steadfast Love, Wandering, Rebellion, Sin, Control, Deliverance, Healing, Redemption, Hope in Hardship, Worship in Suffering, Biblical Wisdom ⸻ If this message encouraged you, follow us on SoundCloud and share with someone who needs to be reminded that they are not alone in their pain. God hears. God heals. God delivers. #Psalm107 #Suffering #ChristianSermon #FaithInHardship #JesusHeals #GospelHope #FlourishingGraceChurch #ItIsWellWithMySoul #SpiritualFormation #BiblicalTeaching #ChristianPodcast #ChristianEncouragement #TheologyOfSuffering
I. The Tears II. The Bottle III. The Trust Scripture Reading: Psalm 56 Text: Psalm 56:8 Psalter Numbers: 344, 52, 107, 151