Sermons by Brent Smith (Page 37)
Psalm 139 – The Wonder Of God
We are fearfully and wonderfully made David proclaims, this his soul knows very well. How about us? Do we comprehend the wonder of God through the life He’s given us? Are we aware of the work of God all around us? May this Psalm help you to see the wonder of God.
Psalms 136-138 – Singing Songs Of Sorrow Or Praise
We see in Psalms 136 and 138 a call to praise God and a reminder why we should do so. Sandwiched between these Psalms is a Psalm detailing a time when the Jews had no song to sing, when they sat in captivity in Babylon. It’s a picture of the results of sin. It will rob us of a song to sing.
Psalms 133-135 – The Blessing Of Unity And Praise
In these Psalms we look at the blessing that comes as we gather in unity and seek the Lord together.
2 Chronicles 28 – A Nation Exalted Or Expired?
Solomon said that righteousness exalts a nation. But we look at the reverse of that in this chapter as we see the wickedness of king Ahaz and the effect of that in Judah. We discuss how that parallels with our nation and how we are to respond.
2 Chronicles 26-27 – Uzziah’s Pride
King Uzziah begins well in his reign, but soon began to think he was the reason for his success. He became prideful and overstepped his boundaries. And the Lord had to deal with Him by some interesting means. It’s a reminder for us that God is our strength, and He should get all the glory for all we do.
Ezekiel 32-35 – The Word And The Watchman
Ezekiel continues to prophecy against the nations around Israel who were feeling strong and secure. But because of their pride, God will humble them. And God reminds Ezekiel that his role is to be a watchman, warning people repent and turn to the Lord and experience His grace.
2 Chronicles 25 – Having A Loyal Heart
King Amaziah comes on to the scene and it says he did what was right in the sight of the Lord, but not with a loyal heart. And that made all the difference in the world. He was led into compromise and eventually puffed up with pride. A divided heart will lead you into unnecessary trouble.
2 Chronicles 23-24 – The Ups And Downs Of Joash
Joash was a king in Judah that started off well but didn’t have so great of a finish. What happened? We’ll take a look at this in our study and examine some things we need to be careful of as well.
Ezekiel 28-31 – The Problem Of Pride
We continue to look at a couple nations surrounding Israel that were soon going to feel the hand of the Lord against them. Their common struggle was that of pride. They began to consider themselves a god rather than rely on the One True God. And thinks won’t work out so well for them.
2 Chronicles 21-22 – Two Kings And A Queen
Jehoram and then Ahaziah reign in Judah and they continue to carry out wickedness and suffer in the process. And then Ahaziah’s mother, Athaliah, steps to the throne after wiping out all but one of her grandchildren. Ruthless practices that will not bring about any kind of blessing or benefit.
Ezekiel 24-27 – Time’s Up
Ezekiel is called to give a parable of a cooking pot with meat in it over an open fire. This all symbolized the Babylonian siege against Jerusalem. God had given His people time to repent but they were unwilling. It was now time to show them that the heat was getting turned up. And not only for Judah, but for the surrounding nations that laughed at Jerusalem’s demise.
2 Chronicles 20:13-37 – Let The Lord Fight Your Battles
As Judah sees the enemy approaching, God has an amazing word for them: “Do not be afraid nor dismayed because of this great multitude, for the battle is not yours, but God’s.” We often forget that God is for us, and if God is for us who can be against us. Do we rest in that truth or do we frantically try to fight opposition on our own?