Psalm 138 Sermon Preparation

What does the verse suggest about the future, regarding kings giving thanks to God?

How can common people relate to kings in terms of giving thanks to God?

What is necessary for people to give proper thanks to God?

According to the content, what worldview do people typically have before encountering God's Word?

What role does God's Word play in an individual's capacity to give thanks?

What might the phrase 'an ever increasing circle of worshippers' imply?

Why is it significant that the kings give thanks to God?

What potential complexity is mentioned regarding the development of thoughts?

What does the speaker imply is essential for expositors to do?

What is suggested about times of adversity in relation to personal revival?

What does the 'right hand' signify in the context of deliverance?

How does the speaker describe the response of David in the midst of trouble?

What does the speaker say about God's role in battles?

What is the main theme highlighted in verse 8?

Why does the speaker refer to the historical background?

What does the speaker suggest is a common attitude during trouble?

What personal sentiment does the speaker express regarding God's sovereignty?

How does the speaker view the duration of God's love?

What does the speaker suggest should be the primary focus while preaching?

What does the phrase 'sing praises to you even before the gods' suggest?

Which statement best captures the speaker's experience with God's deliverance?

What does the speaker mean by saying 'the same God that either put us into these troubles or allowed us to go into these troubles is the same God who will deliver us from these troubles'?

What is the author's greatest fear when preparing to preach?

How does the author aim to balance content in their sermon preparation?

What aspect does the author focus on when identifying parallelism in a song's stanzas?

What does the author imply about their sermon preparation style?

What does the author express about the distribution of their speaking points?

What influences the author's decisions during sermon preparation?

How does the author feel about the number of points to cover in a sermon?

What is indicated by the author's reference to ‘leveling out the sand’ in their preparation?

What is a strategy the author uses to prevent over-preparation?

What aspect does the author seem to value most in their message delivery?

What does the author imply about their relationship with scripture during sermon preparation?

What does the author suggest about the fear of delivering a short sermon?

How does the author perceive the nature of sermon preparation?

What is emphasized as essential while giving thanks to God, especially during difficult times?

What may vary in sermons when discussing lament psalms, according to the content?

What common misconception about being a believer is addressed?

How should the introduction and conclusion of a sermon relate to the psalm's theme?

What does the speaker suggest can provide diversity in sermon delivery?

Which psalm themes are mentioned as having a reoccurring note?

What does the speaker describe as a potential pitfall in sermon preparation?

What does the speaker mean by 're-shuffling the deck' in sermon preparation?

What is mentioned as a significant aspect of preaching on psalms regularly?

What kind of themes does the speaker suggest are fundamental to many psalms?

In sermon applications, what does the speaker suggest might be a focus point?

What does the speaker imply about God’s presence during tough times?

What does the speaker believe about the effectiveness of repetition in teaching?

What appears as a recurring theme in both thanksgiving and lament psalms?

What is suggested to be the necessary response for a thankful heart?

Who is referred to by 'they' in the statement about singing of the ways of the Lord?

What does the speaker mean by the administration of God's government?

What is the primary purpose of coming to church or reading the Word, according to the speaker?

In what way does God regard the lowly, as mentioned in the discussion?

What is one of the key characteristics of God, as emphasized in the discussion?

Where does the speaker suggest God dwells according to Isaiah 57 verse 15?

What differentiates the haughty from the lowly in relation to God's blessings?

What theme does the speaker find while preaching the section in verse 6?

What is one way the speaker plans to support the message from the passages?

What is indicated about God's grace in relation to pride?

What type of feelings does a person often experience when seeing the grandeur of creations like the Grand Canyon?

What is a significant theme conveyed about God's relationship with those who tremble at His word?

What does the author suggest is a true test of faith?

What does the phrase 'do not forsake the works of your hands' likely refer to?

How does the author describe God's love and kindness?

What situation does David find himself in according to the content?

What is indicated as a necessary attitude for a growing believer?

What is the connection between humility and coming to God?

In facing troubles, what should the believer focus on according to the author?

What is implied about the people David is surrounded by?

What does the author imply is necessary for an effective conclusion?

Which statement reflects the author's view on material success?

What does the author suggest about God's response to those who call upon Him?

How does the author view external pressures in the life of faith?

What does the author wish to convey by discussing personal struggles?

What does the author suggest about the community of believers?