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Standing On The Promises
When The Roll Is Called Up Yonder
The Way Of The Cross Leads Home
Introduction:
When we come to church to worship, singing is usually a part of the service. It might seem like a peculiar thing to go somewhere and sit in pews and sing, but it should be something that flows naturally out of our heart.
Pastor Martyn Lloyd-Jones said this:
‘But how can I make melody in my heart?’ asks somebody. ‘I don’t feel like singing.’ My dear friend, consider him till you do!. Singing to the Lord, 58
David Martyn Lloyd-Jones (Welsh Preacher and Writer)
The longer we consider the Lord the more it will drive us to sing to Him.
He went on to say:
In this world we are simply in a kind of singing rehearsal. We are all just being prepared for the mighty festival of music and song that takes place in heaven. Singing to the Lord, 60
David Martyn Lloyd-Jones (Welsh Preacher and Writer)
Tonight we are going to take a look at Psalm 66. In this psalm, the Bible gives us good reason to sing praise to the Lord.
Psalm 66:1–4 ESV
1 Shout for joy to God, all the earth; 2 sing the glory of his name; give to him glorious praise! 3 Say to God, “How awesome are your deeds! So great is your power that your enemies come cringing to you. 4 All the earth worships you and sings praises to you; they sing praises to your name.” Selah
1. Call to Worship (v.1-4)
Shout- don’t hold back
Joy - do you truly have joy in the Lord?
Everyone - all the earth
sing - we are commanded to sing
We sing when we are happy
Give to him his glorious praise - when we don’t sing to the Lord we are robbing him of praise
Start with a focus on God and who he is
There will be a constant circling back to God and what He’s done for his people
Make God famous - v4
2. The Invitation (vv. 5-7)
Come and See- we are to be an inviting people
What has God done for you?
How patient has He been with you?
How kind has He been to give you what you need and even what you don’t need?
Recounts what God has done in the past
All of us have a story to tell
The Psalmist was not personally there when God did these things, but he includes himself in with the people of God
God’s Grace - God was watching over His people to accomplish His plans through them
A Warning - God sees
3. The Benediction (vv. 8-12)
Praise is the natural response that flows from the heart that considers God - who He is and what He’s done
Kept our soul among the living - we are not only alive but have eternal life in God
Our foot will not slip - God’s ways are sure
Praise for the trials that test our faith
4. The Committal (vv.13-15)
Sacrifice
Vows - Do you do what you say you will do? Do you keep your promises to God?
5. The Testimony of Grace (vv.16-19)
What God has done
Tell the next generation
The Requirement for God to Hear
The Promise of an Audience
6. The Closing Response (V.20)
- - Psalm 66:1–4ESV
- - Psalm 66:5–7ESV
- - Psalm 66:8–12ESV
- - Psalm 66:13–15ESV
- - Psalm 66:16–19ESV
- - Psalm 66:20ESV

1. Call to Worship (v.1-4)

2. The Invitation (vv. 5-7)

3. The Benediction (vv. 8-12)

4. The Committal (vv.13-15)

5. The Testimony of Grace (vv.16-19)

6. The Closing Response (V.20)

Psalm 66:1–4ESV

Psalm 66:5–7ESV

Psalm 66:8–12ESV

Psalm 66:13–15ESV

Psalm 66:16–19ESV

Psalm 66:20ESV