22 May 2011

AND WITH MY SONG I WILL PRAISE HIM

AND WITH MY SONG I WILL PRAISE HIM
Text: Psalm 28

Series:
Whoever Offers Praise Glorifies Me

Message Notes

(I) THE WICKED AND THEIR EVIL ACTIVITIES

1. They speak peace but evil is in their hearts (Psalm 28:3)

2. They engage in wicked endeavours (Psalm 28:4)

3. They have no regard for the works of God (Psalm 28:5)

(II) THE RIGHTEOUS AND THEIR WHOLESOME ACTIVITIES

1. Seeking the Lord in prayer (Psalm 28:1)

2. Making supplications to God (Psalm 28:2)

3. Direct Contrast to the Wicked (Psalm 28:1-2)

a) There is a strong relationship of faith/trust in God ( Psalm 28:7b )

b) There is the exercise of great reliance on God ( Psalm 28:7a )

i) Strength

ii) Shield

(III) IN PRAISE OF GOD

1. Because He hears our prayers and supplications (Psalm 28:6b)

2. Because the Lord supplies strength in hard times (Psalm 28:7a)

3. Because the Lord shields and protects His own (Psalm 28:7a)

4. Because the Lord is a saving refuge for His anointed (Psalm 28:8b)

(IV) PRAYERS THAT WILL BE HEARD

1. A prayer for deliverance (Psalm 28:9a)

2. A prayer for blessing (Psalm 28:9b)

3. A prayer for shepherding (Psalm 28:9c)