Psalm 122 (Audio & Notes)

(September 9, 2018)

One of the best ways to prepare for worship is by worshiping.  This message introduces our series on the Psalms of Ascents, the songs God's people would sing on their way to Jerusalem to worship.

This message opened with a clip of "On the Road Again" by Willie Nelson.

Psalm 127 (Video & Notes)

(September 16, 2018)

Ever try filling a colander with water or building a tower with Jello?  It's pointless, an empty effort.  Psalm 127 shows us the futility of trying to do anything apart from God.

Psalm 130 (Audio & Notes)

(September 23, 2018)

When you are sinking under the waves, you reach out to the one who can save you.  When you are drowning in sin, God is ready and eager to save you.

During the message we shared this short video clip about Debt Limits as an illustration.

Psalm 128 (Audio & Notes)

(September 30, 2018)

What does it take to live under God's blessing?  Just do this one thing (but it will force you to change everything).

During the message we shared this clip from the Beverly Hillbillies.

Psalm 121, 123, 131 (Audio & Notes)

(October 7, 2018)

Where do you look when you are in crisis?  The direction of your eyes shows the direction of your heart (and also shows your understanding of God's heart).

Psalm 120 & 129 (Audio & Notes)

(October 21, 2018)

Living among liars?  Harassed by haters?  How do you keep singing even when being persecuted?  Let these two psalms give voice to your frustration.

Psalm 132 (Audio & Notes)

(October 28, 2018)

Where does God live?  What does he look for in a house?  How will he customize it when he moves in?  Psalm 132 challenges you to let your heart become Christ's home.

Recommended resource: "My Heart--Christ's Home" by Robert Munger.   

Psalm 133 (Audio & Notes)

(November 4, 2018)

Jesus prayed for his followers to live in unity, but life fights against this oneness.  God gives us clear instruction on how we can preserve unity and restore unity.