Eastern Hills Baptist Church
Sermon Series: RISE - The Psalms of Ascent
Welcome to Eastern Hills Baptist Church
We are so glad that you decided to join us in worship today. Here at Eastern Hills we realize that we are all in different places on our journey with Christ, and that's okay. Whether you are a seeker, looking for answers, or a long-time follower of Christ, you are welcome here.
Psalms 130:1-8 CSB
Psalms 122:1-4 CSB
2 Chronicles 36:23 CSB
This Morning's Key Points:
1) Confession of sin (v. 1-2)
2) Confession of hope (v. 3-4)
3) Confession of trust (v. 5-6)
4) Charge to the people (v. 7-8)
Psalms 88:6-7 CSB
Jonah 2:2-9 CSB
Psalms 51:1-4 CSB
“God’s grace is His goodness bestowed apart from merit, but His mercy is His goodness bestowed contrary to merit.” As sinners, the only thing we deserve from God is punishment… The psalmist wants God to deal with him on the basis of mercy—contrary to what he deserves.”
-- Stephen J. Yuille, Longing for Home: A Journey through the Psalms of Ascent, chp. 11
Hebrews 10:19-23 CSB
Psalms 30:5 CSB
Romans 13:12 CSB
1 Thessalonians 5:5 CSB
Lamentations 3:22-23 CSB
Luke 18:13-14 CSB
Psalms 51:12-13 CSB
TAKE IT HOME:
Discuss this as a family this week:
-- Do you have a favorite Bible verse, passage, or story? If so, what is it?
-- Do you think that confessing your sin is more than just telling God about it? Why or why not?
-- Why is it important for us to have hope and trust that God will forgive our sin if we ask Him to?
-- Do we charge others to put their hope and trust in God? Why or why not?