Sermons on Psalms 27

18 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.
Psalms 27:1 · as preached in “What the Bible Says About God | Pastor Charles Jenkins | Psalm 27:1” at Concord Church Dallas

Psalms 27:1

7 sermons

your seats is the Lord your light and salvation on this day and in your 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 light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid.

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.

Showing the 4 most recent — 3 more sermons in church libraries reference this verse.

Psalms 27:1-6

3 sermons

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.

Living A Life That Makes Your Enemies Lion Food | Tim Dilena

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...

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.

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.

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.

Psalms 27:1-3

2 sermons

“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)

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 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.”

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.

Psalms 27:1-2

1 sermon

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.

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.

Psalms 27:1-14

1 sermon

“The Lord is my light and my salvation… ” through to “Wait on the Lord; be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart.”

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.

Psalms 27:2

1 sermon

Psalms 27:4

6 sermons

One thing do I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord, that I may behold the beauty of the Lord.

Digging Deep - Midweek Service

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.'

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.

"One thing have I desired" (David)

Deeper Church LA | 05.17.26 | Sunday Experience

A Pentecost-season message from Deeper Church LA (series: Fan the Flame) calling believers to steward and sustain the fire of God's presence. The pastor outlines four practical dimensions—stewardship, feeding the fire daily, removing old ashes, and sacrificial refinement—paired with worship, testimony of healing, calls to repentance, and invitations for salvation and church membership.

One thing have I desired of the LORD... that I may dwell in the house of the LORD.

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.

Showing the 4 most recent — 2 more sermons in church libraries reference this verse.

Psalms 27:4-6

1 sermon

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.

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.

Psalms 27:5

2 sermons

'God will hide you in this pavilion.'

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.

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.

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.

Psalms 27:6

1 sermon

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

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.

Psalms 27:7-10

1 sermon

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.

West LA United Methodist Church English Ministry Online Sunday Worship Service- 5-10-26

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.

Psalms 27:10

1 sermon

Even if our earthly mothers and fathers abandon us, the Lord will still hold us close.

West LA United Methodist Church English Ministry Online Sunday Worship Service- 5-10-26

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.

Psalms 27:13-14

1 sermon

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.

Wednesday 1-11-23 How To Move Salem Forward - Rev. Shaun Marshall

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.

Psalms 27:13

1 sermon

I would have fainted unless I had believed that I would see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.

Wednesday 1-11-23 How To Move Salem Forward - Rev. Shaun Marshall

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.

Psalms 27:14

2 sermons

Wait on the Lord, be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart. Wait, I say, on the Lord.

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.

"Wait on the Lord, be strong, and let your heart take courage. Yes, wait for the Lord."

A Friendship Bonded in the Lord | Patty Eberle | CWLA | 1 Samuel 20 | Core Church LA

A study of the friendship between David and Jonathan (1 Samuel 20) that highlights loyal, God-centered friendship, Jonathan’s sacrificial support, and David’s patient trust in God while fleeing Saul. The sermon applies their covenantal loyalty to Christian friendships today—calling believers to obedience, prayer, and waiting on the Lord.

Every reference on this page was extracted from the transcript of a real sermon in a public Sermon Mind church library. Quotes reflect each preacher’s own reading of the text.