Sermon Outlines

Trusting God to Sustain Us (Psalms 1–3)
   Psalm 1: Find delight and life by meditating on God’s Word.
   Psalm 2: In a broken world, rely on Jesus to right all wrongs.
   Psalm 3: Seek rest and protection in the Lord when facing sin and adversity.

Healer, Protector, Confidant (Psalms 4-6)
   Psalm 4: Find peace by trusting God with frustrations and protection.
   Psalm 5: God’s goodness moves us to seek His help and guidance.
   Psalm 6: God heals our body and soul as we turn to Him in repentance.

Be Good as God is Good (Psalms 7-9)
   Psalm 7: Live above reproach, trusting God to judge the wicked.
   Psalm 8: Marvel at God’s greatness in creation and our God-given purpose.
   Psalm 9: Praise God for His grace of righteousness and His justice over evil.

Where’s God in This Evil World? (Psalm 10-13)
   Psalm 10: God is good and will punish evil in His perfect timing.
   Psalm 11: When we’re shaken up, will we run or turn to the Lord?
   Psalm 12: God sees all wickedness and commits to not let it win.
   Psalm 13: Trust God by bringing your struggle and impatience to Him.

The Godly Life (Psalms 14-17)
   Psalm 14: A fair warning that rejecting God is foolish.
   Psalm 15: What it looks like to walk in God’s wise ways.
   Psalm 16: Fully relying on and valuing God’s help and guidance.
   Psalm 17: Prioritizing God’s Kingdom over our own kingdom.

God Answers Our Call (Psalm 18)
We obey the Lord because we trust Him to save and protect us.
  1. Trust: Call on God to be your strength and shield. (1-19)
  2. Live: Experience how God blesses your righteousness. (20-29)
  3. See: Witness God’s visible response in His perfect way. (30-50)

God Speaks, We Respond, He Provides (Psalms 19-21)
   Psalm 19: God reveals Himself through creation and Scripture.
   Psalm 20: Seek God for strength, don’t trust in earthly provisions.
   Psalm 21: God blesses His people and judges His enemies.

The Path of Salvation (Psalm 22-24)
   Psalm 22: The Suffering Messiah — “Why have You forsaken Me?”
   Psalm 23: The Good Shepherd — “The Lord is my shepherd”
   Psalm 24: The King of Glory — “The earth is the Lord’s”

Walking in God’s Ways (Psalms 25-27)
  Psalm 25: Humbly learning from God despite sin and struggles.
  Psalm 26: Living with integrity under God’s mercy, not in sin.
  Psalm 27: Seeking God’s light and patiently waiting on Him.

Cry Out With Confidence (Psalms 28-30)
   Psalm 28: God is a rock for the faithful and ruin for the wicked.
   Psalm 29: God gives strength and peace by His great power.
   Psalm 30: God transforms us through sorrow and joy.

Entrust Yourself to the Lord (Psalms 31-33)
   Psalm 31: Surrender to God and trust Him with your whole life.
   Psalm 32: Confess your sins and receive the blessing of forgiveness.
   Psalm 33: Worship the Lord and depend on Him in all things.