In Psalm 34, David testifies about his deliverance from Abimelech, who sought to take his life. What does deliverance look like from the thing that troubles you? Do you believe deliverance is possible from all your troubles, or do you struggle with doubt? Is there something wrong with us regarding believing deliverance is possible?

Preacher: Blake Theiss

Scripture: Psalm 34

June 22, 2025

Psalm 34 proclaims that God delivers those who seek Him. David, fleeing from Saul, faced his greatest fear in Gath—surrounded by enemies who remembered him as the one who struck down Goliath. In desperation, David changed his behavior and appeared insane, prompting the Philistine king to dismiss him instead of taking revenge. Though 1 Samuel 21 doesn’t mention prayer or divine intervention, Psalm 34 reveals the unseen reality: David cried to the Lord, and the Lord heard him.

Scripture testifies that God works even through ordinary actions. David’s quick thinking alone did not save him; the Lord empowered his plan and softened the heart of the king. The psalm reinterprets this experience through the lens of faith: “This poor man cried, and the Lord heard him.” God responds not to the strength or eloquence of prayer, but to humility, belief, trust, and submission.

Psalm 34 also reminds believers to reflect on their own deliverance stories. When God acts, He deserves exaltation. David gathers others and says, “Magnify the Lord with me.” He boasts not in his plan, but in God’s goodness.

Scripture invites the fearful to trust the Lord, to cry out with confidence that He hears, and to recognize His presence in the ordinary. “Taste and see that the Lord is good,” David urges. Those who take refuge in Him will be blessed. The Word calls God’s people to reflect, remember, and rejoice in the God who delivers.

Sermon Date: June 9, 2025

Sermon Text: Psalm 34.1-3 ESV

The Scripture calls believers to approach the Lord’s Supper with sincerity, as seen in 1 Corinthians 11, where Paul instructs the church to partake in remembrance of Christ’s sacrifice. God despises empty worship, urging His people to engage their hearts, minds, and souls fully.

In 1 Corinthians 15, the Word of God reveals the foundational truths of the gospel: Christ died for our sins, was buried, and rose on the third day. His resurrection is essential—not just an event, but the guarantee of believers’ future glorification. The Scripture affirms that Christ reigns now, though all things are not yet subjected to Him, and one day, death itself will be defeated.

The Word exhorts believers in verse 58: “Be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord.” This directive anchors faith in resurrection hope. Because Christ lives, believers are called to persevere in their labor, knowing their work in the Lord is never in vain.

The Scripture encourages personal reflection, asking each believer to consider their current labor, the obstacles threatening to move them, and how resurrection hope strengthens their endurance. Through God’s grace, weaknesses are overcome, and faithfulness is sustained.

At the Lord’s Supper, believers are invited to proclaim Christ’s victory, speaking truth over His body broken for them. The Word of God assures that in Him, all labor done for His glory will bear eternal fruit.

Sermon Text: 1 Corinthians 15.58

June 1, 2025