Sermons on Psalms 23

42 sermons preach from Psalms 23 in real church libraries — each one transcribed, summarized, and indexed to the verse. Jump to the exact moment a verse is quoted, or open the full sermon.

The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want... Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
Psalms 23:1-6 · as preached in “Sunday, Jun 14, 2026 - 10:30 AM Sunday Worship Service” at Solid Rock Baptist Church of Los Angeles

Psalms 23:1-6

7 sermons

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want — he makes me lie down in green pastures and restores my soul; surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life.

Succeeding While Bleeding

A sermon using David's experience under Saul (and a Michael Jordan/Chicago Bulls analogy) to teach that believers can 'succeed while bleeding'—thrive in God-given purpose despite opposition—by relying on the Spirit, maintaining a faithful 'yes' posture of service, and drawing strength from present and past successes. It closes with a gospel invitation and practical calls to prayer, Scripture, and humble service.

The Lord is my shepherd... Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death... He prepares a table before me in the presence of my enemies; surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life.

Live Sunday Worship // Concord Church 11:00am

Pastor Charles Jenkins preaches from Psalm 27:1 describing what the Bible actually says about God — presenting God's 'resume' and key attributes (light, lifeline, Lord/leader, stronghold) — and issues an invitation to salvation, rededication, and church membership amid ministry announcements and worship.

The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want... Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.

Sunday, Jun 14, 2026 - 10:30 AM Sunday Worship Service

Pastor Willie Lee Young Jr. preaches that the gospel alone is sufficient—ready to be proclaimed, never to be ashamed of, and powerful to save—calling the congregation to trust Jesus' finished work, pursue holiness, invite missing members, and respond in salvation, restored fellowship, or membership.

"folk who don't even go to church quote the 23rd song"

Sunday Worship: "A Laboring Leader" / "The Testimony of a Victorious Worshipper"

A celebratory Sunday service honoring Dr. Frederick Haynes III's 43 years of pastoral ministry featuring two guest preachers (father and son). Messages emphasized honoring laboring leaders who serve in proximity, protection, and preparation; and the power of worship—faithful, unafraid worshippers who trust God in seasons of opposition. Service included ministry announcements, community engagement (health, civic participation), a St. Jude partnership, invitations to connect, and altar calls for salvation and membership.

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Psalms 23:1-3

2 sermons

“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures… he restored my soul.”

Gospel Assembly Church Sunday Service 8/4/24

A Mission Sunday service combining mission reports and outreach updates, worship exhortation, a baby blessing and parenting charge, a stewardship/tithes reading, and a sermon on the Prodigal Son calling for repentance, restoration, and active evangelism — concluding with an altar call and a grief announcement for a member's loss.

o chefe me fez cair na costa verde... ele guiou-me para o lado da água... ele restaurou minha alma

🔴LIVE - Apostle Ray Foster Saying Thanks!

A live message from Apostle Ray Foster centered on Psalm 23: the Lord as Shepherd who provides, guides and heals; calls for faith, humility, rejection of destructive words and reliance on the Word and the Holy Spirit, with prayer, anointing and practical exhortations for living in God’s provision.

Psalms 23:1-5

4 sermons

The 23rd Psalm says, 'The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want; he leads me beside still waters and into green pastures; he leads me in the path of righteousness.'

What the Bible Says About God | Pastor Charles Jenkins | Psalm 27:1

Pastor Charles Jenkins teaches from Psalm 27:1 to paint a biblical picture of God as our light (guide and revealer), our lifeline (rescuer and restorer), and our Lord (shepherd, leader, and stronghold). He reviews God’s names and attributes as evidence of His character, uses practical analogies (headlights, hurricane shelter, lifelines on a game show) and calls listeners to remember past victories, trust God in storms, worship, and pursue the abundant life Jesus offers.

The 23rd Psalm says, 'The Lord is my shepherd...he leads me beside still waters...yea though I walk through the valley and the shadow of death...thy rod and thy staff they comfort me; he prepares a table before me in the presence of my enemies.'

Live Sunday Worship // Concord Church 8:30am

A sermon centered on Psalm 27:1 teaching who God is—emphasizing that the Lord is our light, lifeline, and Lord—followed by an invitation to accept or rededicate to Christ and practical church announcements.

“the lord is my shepherd ... i shall not walk he leads me besides still waters ... yea though i walk through the valley and the shadow of death i will fear not ... he prepares a table before me in the presence of my enemies ... I can still eat.”

Live Sunday Worship // Concord Church 11:00am

Pastor Charles Jenkins preaches from Psalm 27:1 describing what the Bible actually says about God — presenting God's 'resume' and key attributes (light, lifeline, Lord/leader, stronghold) — and issues an invitation to salvation, rededication, and church membership amid ministry announcements and worship.

When he said 'The Lord is my shepherd' — you cannot reach verse 5 until you recognize the first.

🔴LIVE - Apostle Ray Foster Saying Thanks!

A live message from Apostle Ray Foster centered on Psalm 23: the Lord as Shepherd who provides, guides and heals; calls for faith, humility, rejection of destructive words and reliance on the Word and the Holy Spirit, with prayer, anointing and practical exhortations for living in God’s provision.

Psalms 23:1

3 sermons

'The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.'

E009 The Parable of Jesus: Parable of the Rich Fool | Ps Mark's Connect Podcast

KingdomcityJun 2026

A sermon on the Parable of the Rich Fool that warns against identifying ourselves with possessions, reminds believers that earthly resources are temporary, and calls Christians to steward what God gives for the blessing of others rather than hoarding it for self. The speaker uses personal stories and practical questions to challenge listeners to trade obsession with wealth for trust in God and generosity toward people.

'The Lord is my shepherd.'

Inland Empire Sunday Service

A packed Inland Empire Sunday service featuring worship, communion reflections on Job, teaching from Matthew and Genesis, baptisms/testimonies, mission and leadership announcements, and a central sermon on 'wrestling with God' (Genesis 32) calling believers to honest, transformative prayer and wholehearted discipleship.

Psalms 23:1-2

1 sermon

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He said, the Lord make me to lie down in green pastures.

Live Sunday Worship // Concord Church 11:00am

A Psalm 55–centered message taught from Psalm 55 about finding God-given peace amid pain, betrayal, and overwhelm. The preacher urges honest lament to God, warns against mistaking escape for peace, and shows that true, sustaining peace comes from God even when circumstances don't change. The service included baptisms, communion, an invitation to salvation, and church announcements.

Psalms 23:1-4

1 sermon

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no more. You're my shepherd, you're my keeper.

Generation One Service

A worship-centered New Year service calling the Generation One community to pursue a fresh work of God in their hearts. Leaders led extended worship, celebrated the ministry's fifth anniversary, taught on faithful stewardship (tithing as the first 10% of increase) and seeking God's kingdom first, then delivered a pastoral call to leave behind former habits, wilderness wandering, and desert dryness so God can make 'roads in the wilderness' and pour 'rivers in the desert.' The message culminated in an altar invitation to receive Jesus, renew commitment, and step into the new season.

Psalms 23:3

2 sermons

He restoreth my soul when I'm beat down and I connect with my Father; he restores my soul.

Father's Day Sunday Service. June 21, 2026

Bishop Horace E. Smith preached a Father's Day message on fatherhood as a primary, shaping force in life and faith, calling the church to restoration through relationship with God the Father (Abba), to faithful stewardship, and to intentional leadership and mentorship during an upcoming pastoral transition.

Psalms 23:4

8 sermons

Even when I go through the valley of the shadow of death I don't have anything to fear because thou art with me.

Live Sunday Worship // Concord Church 11:00am

A Psalm 55–centered message taught from Psalm 55 about finding God-given peace amid pain, betrayal, and overwhelm. The preacher urges honest lament to God, warns against mistaking escape for peace, and shows that true, sustaining peace comes from God even when circumstances don't change. The service included baptisms, communion, an invitation to salvation, and church announcements.

“Though you walk through the valley of the shadow of death, you will fear no evil.”

ACTS I & II | Hear These Words | Acts 2:22-36 | Philip Anthony Mitchell

2819 ChurchMay 2026

A sermon on Acts 2:22-36 that expounds Peter’s Pentecost message: the life, death (as God’s plan), and resurrection of Jesus, the outpouring of the Holy Spirit as proof of the resurrection, and an urgent call to Spirit-empowered, biblical proclamation and repentance in the last days.

Ching has walked through the valley of the shadow of death, and what she found there was not absence but Jesus already there waiting for her.

The Table | An Illustrated Sermon | City Church Chicago

Sermon using the image of a table (Luke 14 / the Great Banquet) to show that Jesus invites everyone—especially the marginalized—into relationship, illustrated by testimonies of redemption, and closing with an invitation to receive Christ and participate in Holy Week/Easter worship.

walking through valleys of shadows of death... that your rod and staff will comfort them

Was the Book of Enoch BANNED from the Bible...!? | Live Free with Josh Howerton

A Live Free podcast episode that pairs a rich Christmas/theological reflection on Luke 2 (the angels’ announcement, shepherds, and the ‘Lamb’ motif) with a measured rebuttal of viral claims about the Book of Enoch and the New Testament’s origins. Pastors unpack biblical continuity, canon formation, manuscript reliability, and practical steps for overcoming fear by anchoring thought-life in Scripture.

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Psalms 23:4-5

2 sermons

“For thou art with me... Thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. He prepares a table before me in the presence of my enemies.”

What the Bible Says About God | Pastor Charles Jenkins | Psalm 27:1

Pastor Charles Jenkins teaches from Psalm 27:1 to paint a biblical picture of God as our light (guide and revealer), our lifeline (rescuer and restorer), and our Lord (shepherd, leader, and stronghold). He reviews God’s names and attributes as evidence of His character, uses practical analogies (headlights, hurricane shelter, lifelines on a game show) and calls listeners to remember past victories, trust God in storms, worship, and pursue the abundant life Jesus offers.

Psalm 23 quoted: 'Yea though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death I will fear no evil... thou preparest a table before me... thou anointest my head with oil.'

Gospel Assembly Church Sunday Worship Experience 12/14/2025

Sunday worship centered on Revelation 22 (vv.1–21) with a call to repentance and readiness for Christ’s imminent return. The service featured extended worship, scripture readings (Revelation 22, offering text from Malachi 3), pastoral acknowledgments, special music, encouragements to holiness and renewed minds, an invitation to the altar, and practical reminders about tithes and church ministry.

Psalms 23:4-6

2 sermons

"Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil... He anoints my head with oil. My cup runneth over... Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD."

Wednesday Bible Study. July 8, 2026

Bishop Smith teaches on 'kingdom order' and the health of the church, urging believers to submit to God's will rather than personal preference, to pursue holiness and functional discipleship, and to embrace corporate unity during a pastoral transition. He calls the congregation to seek God in prayer, steward resources faithfully, and remain committed to the church's destiny.

Paraphrase of Psalm 23: “walk through the valley of the shadow of death… thy rod and thy staff they comfort me… thou preparest a table before me… thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over… surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life.”

Wednesday Bible Study. July 1, 2026

A Bible study on what makes a church healthy: clarifying the identity and function of God's people, the church, and the kingdom; calling believers to daily engagement with Scripture, committed discipleship, corporate purpose/destiny, faithful witness, and submission to godly leadership.

Psalms 23:5

5 sermons

Paraphrase of Psalm 23:5 — 'preparing a table in the presence of my enemies' and 'he'll anoint my hair with oil.'

1:15PM "Let Him Cook" Pastor Reginald W. Sharpe Jr., Sunday, July 12, 2026

Pastor Reginald W. Sharpe Jr. preaches from John 21 urging listeners to "let him cook" — to let Jesus work in His timing and way. Using the breakfast-on-the-beach scene and pastoral stories, he outlines several "collisions" believers face (familiar vs. calling, fear vs. God's faithfulness, attachments vs. assignments, guilt vs. grace) and calls for trust, obedience, restoration, and response.

He'll prepare a table before you in the presence of folk that can't stand you.

Public Service Announcement

A sermon based on Galatians 5:1 declaring a "public service announcement": Christ has liberated believers from slavery to the past and to systems that devalue them. The preacher exhorts listeners to stop living "in their head," embrace their God-given freedom, stand firm in community, resist returning to old yokes, and respond in faith (including salvation, joining the church, and service).

he prepares a table in the

8:00AM "Trouble" Pastor Reginald W. Sharpe Jr. Sunday, June 1, 2025

Pastor Reginald W. Sharpe Jr. preaches from Psalm 27 about 'Trouble,' teaching that trouble is universal but God actively hides, calms, and sets believers on a rock in the midst of trials. He urges reliance on the Bible as the instruction manual, calls for joyful praise and testimony, invites listeners to respond to Christ, and issues practical appeals for stewardship (roof repairs, Juneteenth sponsorship) and community engagement.

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Psalms 23:6

12 sermons

'Goodness is following me and mercy all the days of my life,' a paraphrase of Psalm 23:6.

Wednesday Bible Study. July 15, 2026

A Bible study on God’s ‘‘unstoppable kingdom’’ that explores Acts 19’s account of new believers renouncing occult practices and shows how a prevailing, kingdom-centered faith—modeled by Abraham and grounded in the church—enables believers to overcome sin, receive God’s provision, and walk in victory.

And surely God's goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever and ever.

Sunday Service

A Sunday service focused on prayer as the believer's solution. The preacher outlines five conditions for answered prayer—being saved, exercising faith, obedience, a forgiving spirit, and asking according to God’s will—then leads the congregation through Scripture-based prayer points for deliverance from temptation, spiritual awakening, strength by the Holy Spirit, humility and casting anxieties on God, and corporate enablement for the church.

Surely God's goodness ... shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever and ever.

Sunday Service

A Sunday service of worship and thanksgiving focused on 'Divine Enablement'—calling believers to depend on God's power and the Holy Spirit to overcome barriers, receive spiritual gifts, and possess their God‑given promises in the new month.

surely God's goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever and ever

Sunday Service

A Sunday service of worship and thanksgiving that calls the congregation to surrender to God's will, begin a month of fasting and expect God to 'enable' them to do what they have never done before.

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