23 September 2007

For Your Name's sake

For Your Name's sake
Text: Psalm 25

Series:
"My Name Shall Be Great"

Message Notes

(I) OUR COVENANT-RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD

“…You are the God of my salvation…” Psalm 25:5

“All the paths of the LORD are mercy and truth,To such as keep His covenant and His testimonies.” Psalm 25:10

“The secret of the LORD is with those who fear Him,and He will show them His covenant.” Psalm 25:14

1. We have a covenant relationship with God

2. He is our Saviour – God

3. We are to keep His covenant and His testimonies

(II) OUTSTANDING FEATURES OF GOD’S COVENANT GRACE

1. Tender mercies of God (Psalm 25:6a)

2. Lovingkindness of God (Psalm 25:6b)

3. Goodness and uprightness of God (Psalm 25:8)

(III) IN THE EVENT OF SINNING AGAINST GOD

1. Pleading with God not to recall sins

“Do not remember the sins of my youth, nor my transgressions…” Psalm 25:7a

2. Pleading the Covenant mercy and goodness of God

“…According to Your mercy remember me,For Your goodness’ sake, O LORD.” Psalm 25:7

3. Pleading the name of God

“For Your name’s sake, O LORD,Pardon my iniquity, for it is great.” Psalm 25:11

(IV) DRAWING MUCH ASSURANCE AND COMFORT FROM KNOWLEDGE OF GOD

1. God will teach

“Good and upright is the LORD;Therefore He teaches sinners in the way.” Psalm 25:8

2. God will guide

“The humble He guides in justice,And the humble He teaches His way.” Psalm 25:9

(V) DETERMINING TO WALK ANEW AND ARIGHT

1. Fear of the Lord

“Who is the man that fears the LORD? Him shall He teach in the way He chooses.” Psalm 25:12

2. Trust

“Keep my soul, and deliver me;Let me not be ashamed, for I put my trust in You.” Psalm 25:20

3. Integrity and uprightness

“Let integrity and uprightness preserve me…” Psalm 25:21

4. Waiting upon the Lord

“…I wait for You.” Psalm 25:21b