Appearance vs. Reality

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Appearance vs. Reality

March 8, 2009

Series: Exposition on the Psalms

Book: Psalms

Pastor Rich Hamlin

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I. Introduction
II. Looking for an Explanation
A. A glorious past contrasted with a puzzling present
B. Victories and defeats: From God
C. The psalm ends with no explanation
III. Conclusion and Application
A. The puzzle answered
1. Jesus in the boat
2. Paul in Romans 8
B. Seeing suffering as a “battle scar” and not as punishment

Spiritual Desertion

March 1, 2009

I. Introduction II. Spiritual Depression A. Worst loneliness: spiritual B. Despair and hope C. A prayer for “light” and “truth” III. Conclusion and Application A. “Suburbs of heaven” or “wading in hell”? B. Depression’s cure 1. Talk to God 2. Talk to self

The Holy Marriage

March 15, 2009

I. Introduction II. A Royal Wedding A. Understanding OT weddings B. Vv. 2-9: In praise of King Jesus C. vv. 6-7 in the NT D. vv. 10-15: Words to the bride (church) III. Conclusion and Application A. Awaiting His return 1. Leave the past 2. Honor in the present 3. Look forward to the future […]