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Lincoln Avenue Baptist ChurchAuthor: Lincoln Avenue Baptist Church
Lincoln Avenue Baptist Church is made up of people who have been changed by the grace of God. We have seen the greatness and glory of our Savior Jesus Christ and have found Him to be the greatest treasure in all the world. Through the teaching and preaching of God's Word we strive to know Christ more and it is our desire for you to see His Glory as well. Language: en Genres: Christianity, Religion & Spirituality Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Praying the Psalms: Psalm 139
Sunday, 28 June, 2026
This profound exploration of Psalm 139 invites us into a transformative encounter with God's character that fundamentally changes how we view ourselves and our relationship with sin. The psalm reveals three essential attributes of God: His omniscience—knowing everything about us including our thoughts before we speak them; His omnipresence—being with us in every circumstance from the heights of heaven to the depths of despair; and His omnipotence—demonstrated not through destruction but through His power to create and sustain life itself. What makes this message particularly compelling is the connection drawn between knowing God's glory and experiencing genuine transformation. We're challenged to move beyond a rules-based Christianity that relies on willpower alone, and instead embrace a faith where beholding God's character actually changes our hearts and desires. The psalm's structure models a beautiful progression: first we gaze upon God's majesty, then we develop a hatred for sin as we see how it opposes His life-giving nature, and finally we turn that holy discontent inward, asking God to search our own hearts and lead us away from anything that grieves Him. This isn't morbid introspection or navel-gazing, but rather a Spirit-led examination that flows naturally from seeing God's glory. The message culminates in a powerful call to confession and repentance, reminding us that times of refreshing come from God's presence when we turn back to Him.
