Sunday, September 1, 2024

Text: Psalm 1

Scripture Reading: Isaiah 40:31 “But those who wait on the Lord will find new strength. They will fly high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint.” (NLT)

Psalm 1–

Yogi Berra & Yogism’s

An orphan Psalm.

Sets the tone for all the Psalms.

Verse 1: The godly path vs the ungodly path.

Verse 2: The way to avoid the “ungodly path.”

Verse 3: The result of choosing the “godly path.”

Verse 4: Chaff.

Verse 5: Judgment upon the ungodly.

Verse 6: A “fork in the road.”

          Not all roads lead to God.

Troy Mills Christian Church

Sunday, August 25, 2024

Scripture Reading: 2 Thessalonians 3:3 “But the Lord is faithful; he will strengthen you and guard you from the evil one.^” (NLT)

Psalm 34: A praise for the time God delivered David from the clutches of the Philistines (1 Samuel 21:10-15, 22:1)

Promises:

1. Verse 4–delivered from their fears
2. Verses 6, 17–saved from trouble
3. Verse 7–angels encamped around them
4. Verse 9–needs supplied
5. Verse 12–abundant life
6. Verse 15–prayers heard
7. Verse 18–comfort them/us with His presence
8. Verse 22–redeems them

 Conditions or what it means to live in the fear of the Lord. We should view “conditions” as a “way of life” rather than a “to do list” for God’s blessings.

1. Verse 4, 10–seek the Lord
2. Verse 6–cry out to the Lord
3. Verse 7, 9–draw close to the Lord
4. Verse 13, keep our tongues from lying
5. Verse 14–remain separate from evil
6. Verse 14–do good and pursue peace
7. Verse 18–maintain a contrite heart
8. Verse 22–become a servant of the Lord

Troy Mills Christian Church

Sunday, August 11, 2024

Psalm 46

Scripture Reading: Psalm 91:1-2 “Those who live in the shelter of the Most High will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty. This I declare about the Lord: He alone is my refuge, my place of safety; he is my God, and I trust him.” (NLT)

Psalm 46:1-3–Stanza #1.

Psalm 46:4-7–Stanza #2.

          Lord of Hosts–Joshua 5:13-14.

          Lord of Hosts–2 Kings 6:15-17.

Psalm 46:8-11–Stanza #3.

#1–Be still.

#2–And know.

          2 Corinthians 2:20–

#3–I AM God.

          The Lord of Hosts.

          The God of Jacob.

Troy Mills Christian Church

Sunday, August 4, 2024

Psalm 37

Scripture Reading: Romans 15:13 “Our hope comes from God. May He fill you with joy and peace because of your trust in Him. May your hope grow stronger by the power of the Holy Spirit.” (New Life Version)

#1–Psalm 37:1-8–When life isn’t fair.

Verse 3–Trust

Verse 4–Delight

Verse 5–Commit

Verse 8–Cease from anger.

#2–Psalm 37:9-10–Good will eventually win.

#3–Psalm 37:12-15–God will cause the evil of the wicked to become their own demise.

#4–Psalm 37:18-20–God will eternally triumph.

#5–Psalm 37:22-25–Grace will continually flow.

#6–Psalm 37:37-40–Godliness will satisfy.