Psalms - Ancient Wisdom for Modern Living

The Psalms offer us God-breathed, ancient wisdom for contemporary situations. Who doesn’t want to know how to enjoy a life of contentment, fight stress or face doubt? We all share the challenges in common and the Psalms offer a unique perspective.

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Jul 25, 2021 Delco

Find Delight Even in Desolation Andy Resh

Big Idea: Find Delight Even in Desolation

Pain
Pleading
Promises

Citylight Delco | July 25, 2021 from Citylight Church on Vimeo

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Psalm 13

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Jul 25, 2021 Manayunk

Pray in Pain so you can Rejoice in God Matt Cohen

This week, pastor Matt Cohen brings us comfort by digging into Psalm 13 to help us to pray through pain so we can rejoice in God. How? . Turn to God 2. Bring your complaint. 3. Ask for specific help. 4. Renew your trust in His loyal love.

Citylight Manayunk | July 25, 2021 from Citylight Church on Vimeo.

Resources:

Treasury of David by Charles Spurgeon

Psalms: An Introduction and Commentary by Tremper Longman

ESV Study Bible: Psalm 13

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Jul 18, 2021 Delco

The Word of the Lord Will Prevail Dan Gutekunst

The Psalmist looks around and finds that the faithful seem to have vanished, the fake, empty words of the world seem to be prevailing. But the Lord hears the Psalmist’s cry and responds. The Words of the Lord are pure, enduring forever. The promises of the Lord, including that he will preserve the godly to the end, are certain.

Citylight Delco | July 18, 2021 from Citylight Church on Vimeo

Resources:

Psalm 12

Pslams 1-72 (Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries) by Derek Kidner

Commentary on the Psalms by John Calvin

ESV Study Bible

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Jul 18, 2021 Manayunk

God will deliver you from lies Tim Shutes

This week, pastor Tim Shutes brings us comfort by digging into Psalm 12 to reveal how God will deliver you from lies because
(1.) He judges liars and (2.) He rescues the needy.

Citylight Manayunk | July 18, 2021 from Citylight Church on Vimeo.

Resources:

Treasury of David by Charles Spurgeon

Psalms: An Introduction and Commentary by Tremper Longman

ESV Study Bible: Psalm 12

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Jul 11, 2021 Delco

Take Refuge in the Lord Kyle Whitgrove

When we feel threatened, we are tempted to run away from God and His calling for our lives. Psalm 11 shows us that we can take refuge in the LORD and remain faithful because He is reigning, He is righteous, and the upright will behold His face.

Citylight Delco | July 11, 2021 from Citylight Church on Vimeo

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Psalm 11

Psalms for You by Christopher Ash

Psalms 1-72 by Derek Kidner

A Commentary on the Psalms: 1-41 by Allen Ross

ESV Study Bible

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Jul 11, 2021 Manayunk

Don’t Run. Take Refuge. Mark Giacobbe

Citylight Manayunk July 11,2021 from Citylight Church on Vimeo.

Resources:

Don’t Run. Take Refuge.

1. You will be tempted to run.
2. We have a better refuge.
3. He will prove you.
4. We shall see His face.

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Jul 4, 2021 Manayunk

God is good, even when He hides Walter Shaw

This week, Citylight’s very own Walter Shaw illuminates the glorious fact that “God is good, even when He hides” by diving into how He sees, He hears our requests and He is still King.

Citylight Manayunk | July 4, 2021 from Citylight Church on Vimeo.

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Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy: Discovering the Grace of Lament by Mark Vroegop

A Praying Life by Paul Miller

ESV Study Bible

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Jul 4, 2021 Delco

Trust God in the Silence Andy Resh

Big Idea: Trust God in the Silence

He sees.
He hears.
He will act.

Citylight Delco | July 4, 2021 from Citylight Church on Vimeo

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Psalm 10

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Jun 27, 2021 Delco

Sing to the LORD Among the Nations Andy Resh

Big Idea: Sing to the LORD among the nations.

God is great (scope of His power).
God is good (His character).
God is gracious.

Citylight Delco | June 27, 2021 from Citylight Church on Vimeo

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Psalm 96

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Jun 27, 2021 Manayunk

Sing to the Lord among the Nations Matt Cohen

As a wrap up to our “Reach 2021” Missions Conference, pastor Matt explores our calling to

Sing to the Lord among the Nations:
1. Because of who He is
2. Because He prescribes it
3. Because of what He will do.

Citylight Manayunk | June 27, 2021 from Citylight Church on Vimeo.

Resources:

Psalm 96

ESV Study Bible
Psalms (The Expositor’s Bible Commentary), by Willem A. VanGemeren
Psalms: An Introduction and Commentary (Tyndale Old Testament Series) by Tremper Longman III
A Commentary on the Psalms (Kregel Exegetical Library) by Allen P. Ross

Answering 7 Common Objections to Long-Term Missions

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Jun 20, 2021 Delco

Praise the Lord for His Wonderful Deeds Andy Resh

Big Idea: Praise the Lord for His Wonderful Deeds

The Lord protects His people by defeating the enemy (vs. 3-6, 15-18)
The Lord secures His people by ruling forever (vs. 7-10, 15-18)
The Lord will be praised among all peoples (v. 11)

Citylight Delco | June 20, 2021 from Citylight Church on Vimeo

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Psalm 9

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Jun 20, 2021 Manayunk

Worship the Lord for His Wonderful Works Matt Cohen

This week, Pastor Matt leads us through Psalm 9 to see how we should “Worship the Lord for His wonderful works” because, in His great love, He defeats your enemies and He secures your salvation.

Citylight Manayank | June 20, 2021 from Citylight Church on Vimeo.

Resources:

Psalm 9

ESV Study Bible
Psalms (The Expositor’s Bible Commentary), by Willem A. VanGemeren
Psalms: An Introduction and Commentary (Tyndale Old Testament Series) by Tremper Longman III
A Commentary on the Psalms (Kregel Exegetical Library) by Allen P. Ross

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Jun 13, 2021 Delco

Praise the Lord Andy Resh

Big Idea: Praise the Lord

The Glory of God
The Glory of Man
The Glory of the God-Man

Citylight Delco | June 13, 2021 from Citylight Church on Vimeo

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Psalm 8

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Jun 13, 2021 Manayunk

Marvel at your majestic Creator Matt Cohen

This week Pastor Matt “Marvels at the majesty of our Creator” as we explore how God “wins through the weak” and just how much “He cares for YOU.”

Citylight Manayunk | June 13, 2021 from Citylight Church on Vimeo.

Resources:

Psalm 8
ESV Study Bible

Psalms (The Expositor’s Bible Commentary), by Willem A. VanGemeren
Psalms: An Introduction and Commentary (Tyndale Old Testament Series) by Tremper Longman III
A Commentary on the Psalms (Kregel Exegetical Library) by Allen P. Ross

John Piper, The Peculiar Mark of Majesty, Part 1

https://www.npr.org/sections/krulwich/2012/09/17/161096233/which-is-greater-the-number-of-sand-grains-on-earth-or-stars-in-the-sk

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May 24, 2015 Manayunk

Confession and Repentance- Psalm 32 Jamison Parker

The Joy of God’s Forgiveness

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Psalm 32

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May 17, 2015 Manayunk

Stress – Psalm 131 Matt Cohen

King David did not have a quiet life, but he had a quiet heart. In Psalm 131, the Poet-King offers a window into how we can learn to enjoy soul-quiet

Resources:

Psalm 131

The Freedom of Self-Forgetfulness by Tim Keller

Peace Be Still: Learning Psalm 131 By Heart by David Powlison

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May 10, 2015 Manayunk

Celebration – Psalm 145 Matt Cohen

Celebration is a lost art in the 21st century church, but Psalm 145 gives us a guide to this joyous, ancient practice.

Resources:

Psalm 145

ESV Study Bible

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May 3, 2015 Manayunk

Fret Not – Psalm 37 Tim Shutes

It’s easy to fret, or become envious, or even bitterly angry when things don’t go our way. In Psalm 37, David recalls how easy it is to fret when the unrighteous seem to prosper. He counsels the righteous man to “fret not” and instead to trust, delight, and hope in God.