8 Sermons Tagged "Help"

Do you ever find yourself focusing on the negative things in your day or life, even if things are mostly going well for you in general? Psalm 103 is a great antidote for that negative mentality; it explains, often through wonderful imagery, all of the blessings the LORD gives to us. But the opening verse says "Bless the LORD, O my soul," so how do we bless the LORD?

Like the disciples on the boat during the storm, we can often wonder if Jesus cares about the problems in our lives, with our friends, and even in our communities and countries. The truth is he cares so much that he lived and died for us, and as true God he is all knowing and all powerful, ruling over everything for our good.

When reading through the Bible, it may seem like God is sometimes playing favorites with those who are saved and those who are not, especially those people who at times worked against Christ. However, through several parables Jesus explains the key differences between those people, and we see how it applies to us today.

It is not a worldly hope, but a confidence in God's deliverance, help, and protection, therefore we confidently expect his return.