TEXT: Psalm 63:1-11

Introduction:

The title of the psalm is consistent with its context- it was given while David was in the wilderness.  This psalm was more than likely written while David was running from Absalom his son.  David’s search and thirst for God was very real and it began early in the day.

1. David’s Search for God (v1-2)

A. It was an Early Search (v1a)

• “O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee”
• The words “early” and “seek” both imply the period that belongs to the morning.
• David understood the importance of starting the

Text: Psalm 64:1-10

Introduction:

Scholars tend to agree that the context of this psalm is either when David was betrayed by Doeg (1 Samuel 21) or when Ahithophel joined Absalom’s rebellion against David (2 Samuel 15-17).  Either way, David is overwhelmed with the spirit of fear and seeks God for victory over this dreadful emotion.

1. The Petition for His Fears (v1)

A. A Request to Hear (v1a)

• “Hear my voice, O God, in my prayer”
• The word “hear” means to incline toward someone with intellectual understanding.
• David wanted the Lord to understand and relate to his circumstance.
• “Voice”

TEXT: 1 Corinthians 11:24-34

Introduction:

The Corinthian church was abusing the communion tables using it as a means to satisfy their flesh.  Paul details the meaning and the necessity of communion and sets in order the purpose of the ordinance.

I. We are to Remember (v24-27)

A. The Body of Christ- “Take, eat: this is my body, which is broken for you: this do in remembrance of me”

B. The Blood of Christ- “This is the cup of the new testament in my blood: this do ye, as oft as ye drink it, in remembrance of me”…

Text: 1 Peter 2:4-8

Introduction:

One of the most successful advertising campaigns for Chevrolet lasted from 1992-2004.  They produced a series of commercials for their pickup trucks entitled- Like a Rock

Bob Seger sang the now famous words:

Like a Rock, I was strong as I could be, Like a rock, nothing ever got to me, like a rock.

The premise of the commercial was to make us believe you could depend upon their trucks- as long as you were driving on of their vehicles, nothing could go wrong.

I passed by a junk yard the other day and …

Text: 1 Corinthians 3:4-9

Introduction:

The church of Corinth had division among its people. Groups were forming based upon the identities of leadership.  Paul wanted the church to know they were required to work together in the harvest.  God uses leadership, not to divide but to multiply.

1. The Different Gardeners (v4-5)

A. Consider their Tasks– “Who then is Paul, and who is Apollos, but ministers by whom ye believed, even as the Lord gave to every man?”

B. Consider their Teamwork- “I have planted, Apollos watered;”

2. The Divine Growth (v6-7)

A. The Instruments of …