31 sermons preach from Psalms 27 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 light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid.”
“The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear?”
A Sunday worship service focused on God's faithfulness and timely interventions, the importance of prayer, guidance and thanksgiving, with teaching from the Psalms about faith, holiness and confident supplication. Practical calls include repentance, persistent prayer and meditation, wholehearted worship, generosity, and readiness to follow God's guidance.
“your seats is the Lord your light and salvation on this day and in your life”
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 light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid.”
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 Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?”
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.
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“The Lord is my light and my salvation... in the day of trouble he will conceal me in his tabernacle; I will offer in his tent sacrifices with shouts of joy.”
Tim Dilena exhorts listeners to pursue a life that pleases God so God will fight on their behalf. Using Daniel in the lion's den and other biblical examples, he teaches that faithful obedience, persistent prayer, worship (the "sacrifice of praise"), and boldness in truth cause the schemes of enemies to backfire. He warns about a culture that removes God, urges Christians not to fight people but to submit to God, and closes with an invitation to surrender to Christ for breakthrough.
“The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? One thing have I desired of the Lord...”
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.
“The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? In the time of trouble he shall hide me in his pavilion; he shall set me up upon a rock; now shall my head be lifted up above my enemies round about me.”
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.
““The Lord is my light... when the wicked even my foes they come to eat up my flesh, they stumbled trying to get to me.” (paraphrase of Psalm 27:1-3)”
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 light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? ... When the wicked, even mine enemies and my foes, came upon me, they stumbled and fell; though an host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear.””
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.
“The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? ... When my enemies came upon me to eat up my flesh, they stumbled and fell.”
Bishop Jeffrey Thomas Sr. preaches from Luke 9:62, calling believers to keep their hands on the gospel plow — persevering in deep, prayer-driven service rather than surface-level activity — so they may receive revelation, power, and ultimately hear 'well done.'
“The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? When my enemies came upon me to eat up my flesh, they stumbled and fell.”
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.
“The Lord is my strength, is my light, and my salvation. Whom shall I fear? ... I seek after that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life.”
A multi‑speaker licensing service in which five new preachers preached brief sermons on trusting God in hardship, being kept by God, rejoicing through trials, standing against spiritual darkness, and serving the least of these. The event combined worship, prayer, commissioning, and practical calls to faith, endurance, spiritual authority, and compassionate ministry.
“The Lord is my light, my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life... One thing have I desired of the Lord: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all my days.”
Rev. Terry K. Anderson preaches from Psalm 27:13 about converting anxiety into active worship by trusting God's goodness through faith. He emphasizes that 'believing is seeing,' calls believers to wait courageously on the Lord, testifies to God's personal guidance and protection, and urges vocal thanksgiving and testimony even amid trials.
““The Lord is my light and my salvation… ” through to “Wait on the Lord; be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart.””
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.
“When the wicked, even my enemies and my foes, came upon me to eat up my flesh, they stumbled and fell.”
A Sunday worship service focused on God's faithfulness and timely interventions, the importance of prayer, guidance and thanksgiving, with teaching from the Psalms about faith, holiness and confident supplication. Practical calls include repentance, persistent prayer and meditation, wholehearted worship, generosity, and readiness to follow God's guidance.
““Let another praise you and not your own mouth; a stranger and not your own lips.””
Laurie Wilburn teaches from 1 Samuel 16–17 that outward appearances deceive; God chooses by the heart, honors faithful service in small things, and gives victory when we trust him rather than human strength or image.
“Though war should rise against me, in this will I be confident; my heart shall not fear.”
A Sunday worship service focused on God's faithfulness and timely interventions, the importance of prayer, guidance and thanksgiving, with teaching from the Psalms about faith, holiness and confident supplication. Practical calls include repentance, persistent prayer and meditation, wholehearted worship, generosity, and readiness to follow God's guidance.
“One thing have I desired of the Lord, that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life.”
A Sunday worship service focused on God's faithfulness and timely interventions, the importance of prayer, guidance and thanksgiving, with teaching from the Psalms about faith, holiness and confident supplication. Practical calls include repentance, persistent prayer and meditation, wholehearted worship, generosity, and readiness to follow God's guidance.
“The one thing I ask of the Lord — to live in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, delighting in the Lord's perfections and meditating in his temple.”
Pastor Gabriel Platero exhorts believers to center their lives on Jesus himself rather than on what he provides, using John 6 and Paul’s example to give five practical ways to maintain a lifestyle that is truly 'all about Jesus.'
“One thing do I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord, that I may behold the beauty of the Lord.”
A midweek service focused on fatherhood using the parable of the Prodigal Son to teach about a father's heart: unconditional love and welcome, balanced discipline, provision, role-modelling, communication, and the church's call to celebrate and restore those who return.
“'One thing I desire of the Lord ... that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life.'”
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.
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“Introduces Psalm 27 and quotes/paraphrases verses about God hiding me in his pavilion, setting me upon a rock, and my head being lifted up above my enemies.”
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.
“For in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his pavilion; in the secret of his tabernacle shall he hide me.”
A Sunday worship service focused on God's faithfulness and timely interventions, the importance of prayer, guidance and thanksgiving, with teaching from the Psalms about faith, holiness and confident supplication. Practical calls include repentance, persistent prayer and meditation, wholehearted worship, generosity, and readiness to follow God's guidance.
“'God will hide you in this pavilion.'”
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.
“For in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his pavilion; in the secret of his tabernacle shall he hide me; he shall set me up upon a rock.”
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.
““In the time of trouble he will hide me... he will set my feet upon a rock; my head will be lifted up above my enemies” (paraphrase).”
Rev. Terry K. Anderson preaches from Psalm 27:13 about converting anxiety into active worship by trusting God's goodness through faith. He emphasizes that 'believing is seeing,' calls believers to wait courageously on the Lord, testifies to God's personal guidance and protection, and urges vocal thanksgiving and testimony even amid trials.
“now shall my head be lifted up above my enemies round about me therefore will i offer in this tabernacle sacrifices of joy i will sing yea i will sing praises unto the lord”
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.
“Hear my voice when I call; Lord, be merciful to me and answer me... God my Savior, though my father and my mother forsake me, the Lord will receive me.”
A Mother’s Day Sunday service that celebrated a record-setting church yard sale and reflected on God’s maternal imagery—especially Jesus’ image of a mother hen—offering comfort to those for whom Mother’s Day is complicated and calling the community to welcome, service, and mutual care.
“When my father and my mother forsake me, the Lord will take me up.”
A Sunday service focused on worship and prayer with an extended call to prepare spiritually for an upcoming regional convention. The service emphasized consecration, unity in prayer, expectation and faith for divine visitation, support for church leadership, and invitations to salvation and spiritual growth.
“Even if our earthly mothers and fathers abandon us, the Lord will still hold us close.”
A Mother’s Day Sunday service that celebrated a record-setting church yard sale and reflected on God’s maternal imagery—especially Jesus’ image of a mother hen—offering comfort to those for whom Mother’s Day is complicated and calling the community to welcome, service, and mutual care.
“I would have lost heart unless I had believed that I would see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Wait on the Lord; be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart.”
AHope-filled message about navigating large transitions at Salem by remembering God’s goodness, receiving God’s strength, and waiting on His timing; practical encouragement to stay connected, give sacrificially, and invite others to join the church’s next season.
“I had fainted. Unless I had believed to see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.”
Rev. Terry K. Anderson preaches from Psalm 27:13 about converting anxiety into active worship by trusting God's goodness through faith. He emphasizes that 'believing is seeing,' calls believers to wait courageously on the Lord, testifies to God's personal guidance and protection, and urges vocal thanksgiving and testimony even amid trials.
“I would have fainted unless I had believed that I would see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.”
AHope-filled message about navigating large transitions at Salem by remembering God’s goodness, receiving God’s strength, and waiting on His timing; practical encouragement to stay connected, give sacrificially, and invite others to join the church’s next season.
“Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart.”
A Sunday worship service focused on God's faithfulness and timely interventions, the importance of prayer, guidance and thanksgiving, with teaching from the Psalms about faith, holiness and confident supplication. Practical calls include repentance, persistent prayer and meditation, wholehearted worship, generosity, and readiness to follow God's guidance.
“Psalms 27:14 — 'wait on the Lord, be of good courage and he shall strengthen thine heart.'”
A Sunday worship service with announcements, corporate prayer, giving/tithing encouragement, evangelistic invitations, and a sermon from Psalm 13 addressing lament, waiting, and trusting God’s unfailing love. Practical steps for the waiting season included prayer, praise, Scripture, service, surrender, and personal readiness.
“'Wait on the Lord, be of good courage' (paraphrase of Psalm 27:14).”
A sermon centered on the question "Is there a space here for me?" using Psalm 139 and Ephesians 2 to affirm that God knows and includes every person, that Christ has broken down walls of hostility, and that the church is called to embody peaceable difference, welcome, and belonging.
“Wait on the Lord, be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart. Wait, I say, on the Lord.”
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.
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