Rockport Baptist Church

Because God has proven time and again to be full of mercy for those who look to Him, we must pray and ask Him to renew us spiritually, turning our hearts back to Him and reviving our faith by giving His gracious presence among us.--I. When Spiritual Life Fades, Go back and remember God's God's rich Mercy in Times Past vv 1-3-II. In Our Spiritual Need, We must pray and seek God to restore us for His Glory vv 4-7-III. Knowing God's Faithfulness, We pray in Anticipation that He will Keep His Promises- vv 8-13

In Psalm 2 we see the conspiracy of the nations' rulers against Yahweh and His Anointed, Yahweh's response to the rulers' plot, Yahweh's decree to His Anointed, and warnings of wisdom to the worlds' rulers.

Because God, the King of Glory, is sovereign and holy we can only enter his presence with a humble faith ready as we seek to exalt Him who is worthy of our praise.-I. Proclamation- He is the Sovereign Creator and Ruler of All that Exists vv 1-2-II. Preparation- He is the Holy One Whose Presence We Seek to Enter vv 3-6-III. Procession- He is the King of Glory Who Comes to Reign in Joy Over Our Lives vv 7-10

Because our sins are wicked and deserve God's wrath, yet God has chosen to be merciful to those who repent through faith in Christ, we must turn from all sin, seeking Him for the forgiveness and restoration he so freely gives.-I. When you have sinned, turn to God with confession, seeking promised mercy. vv 1-6-II. When you have sinned, ask God for cleansing and restoration vv 7-12-III. When you are restored, trust God for a renewed life of service and praise vv 13-19

Omniscience, omnipresence, omnipotence - -this Psalm has some of the loftiest theology. What captures David's heart, however, is not the glory of these attributes in abstract, but the way they express God's perfect, personal love toward us. His love satisfies the deepest desires of the human soul. We want love that knows us, love that is intimately invested, and love that will not let us go. This is how our infinite God expresses his infinite love.

Because God has made Himself known in nature and even more so in Scripture, we can and should respond to His revelation with joy and faith that we might live to His glory.-I. General Revelation- God makes his glory known in the Book of Nature. vv 1-6-II. Special Revelation- God makes Himself known even more clearly in Scripture vv 7-11-III. Response- We must hear Him speak and respond with faith-filled obedience. vv 12-14

Because God is our Refuge in troubling times, we can have confidence in His sovereign reign over this world no matter what may be happening at the time.-- I. God is Our Refuge when the world is falling apart vv 1-3- II. God Remains Our Refuge even as the nations rage vv 4-7- III. God, Our Refuge will soon end all opposition and establish His peace forever vv 8-11

This familiar Psalm has much to teach us about daily trust in the Lord and hope in the life to come. Because the Lord is our good and faithful shepherd, we can rest confidently in His care as He leads us faithfully through life's many trials and bring us safely home where we will praise Him forever.- I. The LORD is Our Shepherd Who is Faithful in His Daily Care vv 1-3- II. The LORD is My Shepherd Who is Strong in His Daily Protection v 4-III. The LORD, Our Shepherd, is Kind and Gracious and Will Keep us to the End vv 5-6

The final message from this year's Family Camp about how marriage reflects Christ and how applying that truth to how marriage is lived can make all the difference in the world.

The fifth message from this year's Family Camp, Bro Aaron Sutton talks about ministering to the unmarried in the context of the church.

The fourth message from this year's Family Camp, Bro Mike Booker shares about Servant Leadership and the Servant Savior

The third message in this year's Family Camp, Pastor Kyle Davis looks at -Parents and Children- from Eph 6-1-4.

The second message from this year's Family Camp looks at the beautiful faith of a wife's fearless submission in the context of living faithfully for Christ.

How teaching sound doctrine puts the family in order, both in the family of the home and the family of the church

Salvation starts by fearing God- -- understanding we are justly condemned for sin- and knowing that we will receive the due reward for our deeds. Jesus is Lord- Jesus is King- Jesus has a coming Kingdom-

When God seems distant and the soul finds itself in darkness, the believer must be ready to cry out to God, to reason with himself about God and His faithfulness and to continue pursuing God in faith until He answers.--I. When Your Heart is Full of Sorrow and you feel cut off from God- 42-1-5-II. When Depression keeps closing in and you still feel abandoned by God- 42-6-11-III. Keep Pleading with God for His help until He gives it- 43-1-5

A Prophetic Royal Psalm- Because the Father has promised the Son a seat on His throne and the final victory over all His enemies, we can rest secure in the ultimate triumph and salvation of Christ our Savior.

The stories we tell ourselves shape us. They shape our identity, our expectations, and our focus. If we tell ourselves, -I am unsafe- I am unclean- I am unable,- we will be paralyzed by fear. On the other hand, merely adding positive thinking leads to pride and presumption. The problem with both is they are rooted in self. Psalm 18 shows us a third way - a way not rooted in self but in the saving work of God. David's praise teaches us to say, -Because I am in Jesus Christ, I am safe, I am clean, I am able.

Because wicked leaders are bringing great harm to people with their actions and policies, we ought to pray for God to put an end to their evil deeds and establish justice on earth to the praise of the glory of His grace.

As Maker of all, the Lord is sovereignly over all. God is attentive, active and able to perfectly provide divine protection for His people.