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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.

This week we dive into Psalm 20 with the BIG IDEA: Trust the Lord in the Day of Trouble.

  1. Understand your trouble (vv. 1)
  2. Ask boldly (vv. 1-5)
  3. Wait confidently (vv. 6-9). 

 

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Notes adapted from https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/themelios/article/12-reasons-you-should-pray-scripture/

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As we continue our journey through the Psalms, Pastor Matt illuminates how Psalm 19 teaches us to Listen to the skies and the Scriptures.

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Kidner Classic Commentaries, 117

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Remember God’s work in your life
  1. Remember his deliverance
  2. Remember his favor
  3. Remember his promises for the future

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Psalm 18

The Treasury of David, by Charles Spurgeon

Citylight Delco | August 13, 2023 from Citylight Church on Vimeo

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Big Idea: The Lord Vindicates His People
  1. Come to him free of deceit
  2. Come to him for his glory
  3. Come to him trusting

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Psalm 17

Citylight Delco | August 8, 2023 from Citylight Church on Vimeo

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Pastor Matt is back to unpack Psalm 17 and the BIG IDEA: Pray when your enemies surround you.

How do we do that? When the Devil, the flesh, or, especially, the world tempt you distrust God’s grace and turn from his way:

1. Ask for justice (vv. 1-5)
2. Ask for protection (vv. 6-9)
3. Ask for change (vv. 10-14)
4. Ask with hope (vv. 15)

Citylight Manayunk | August 6, 2023 from Citylight Church on Vimeo.

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https://www.ligonier.org/learn/devotionals/world-flesh-and-devil

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Big Idea: Take Refuge in God
  1. You need to be preserved
  2. You won’t be alone
  3. You won’t be shaken
  4. You will have everlasting joy

Citylight Delco | July 30, 2023 from Citylight Church on Vimeo

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Psalm 16

Treasury of David, by Charles Spurgeon

Holiness, by JC Ryle

The Songs of Jesus, by Tim Keller

ESV Study Bible

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Big Idea: The blameless can dwell on the holy hill

  • What makes one righteous
  • What to do when we fail
  • The gospel empowers us.

Citylight Delco | July 23, 2023 from Citylight Church on Vimeo

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NET bible
Treasury of David, By Charles Spurgeon

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Adding another gem to our summer sermon series in the Psalms, our very own Walter Shaw dives into the important question (and our BIG IDEA): Who can dwell in God’s presence? To answer this, Walter dives into 1. The Question 2. The Answer and 3. The Promise.

Citylight Manayunk | July 23, 2023 from Citylight Church on Vimeo.

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ESV Study Bible
The Holiness of God, RC Sproul
Psalms 1-15o by Peter C. Craigie

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Today, Pastor Mark kicks off our summer sermon series in the Psalms with a look at Psalm 14 and the BIG IDEA: It’s foolish to live without God.

  • The heart of foolishness (1-3)
  • The end of foolishness (4-6)
  • Hope for the foolish (7)

 

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Big Idea: the fool says in his heart, there is no God.
Foolishness defined
Foolishness lived
Fortunes restored

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Citylight Delco | July 16, 2023 from Citylight Church on Vimeo

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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.

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Treasury of David by Charles Spurgeon

Psalms: An Introduction and Commentary by Tremper Longman

ESV Study Bible: Psalm 13

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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

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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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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.

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Treasury of David by Charles Spurgeon

Psalms: An Introduction and Commentary by Tremper Longman

ESV Study Bible: Psalm 12

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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

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

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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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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

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Big Idea:  Sing to the LORD among the nations.

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

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

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Psalm 96

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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.

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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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Big Idea: Praise the Lord for His Wonderful Deeds

  1. The Lord protects His people by defeating the enemy (vs. 3-6, 15-18)
  2. The Lord secures His people by ruling forever (vs. 7-10, 15-18)
  3. 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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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.

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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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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.

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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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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

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

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Psalm 145

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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.

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