Renew your Purpose (Psalm 27:1-3)
Gearl Spicer, January 9, 2022
Part of the Authentic - All In For Jesus (Four Choices for 2022) series, preached at a Sunday Online service
Psalm 27:1–3 (Listen)
Of David.
27:1 The LORD is my light and my salvation;
whom shall I fear?
The LORD is the stronghold of my life;
of whom shall I be afraid?
2 When evildoers assail me
to eat up my flesh,
my adversaries and foes,
it is they who stumble and fall.
3 Though an army encamp against me,
my heart shall not fear;
though war arise against me,
yet I will be confident.
(ESV)
Sermon Notes
Authentic - All In For Jesus
Four Choices for 2022
Choice #1 - Renew your Purpose
Psalm 27:1-3
1/9/22
How passionate are you about your faith?
*The Lord is my light and my salvation; Whom shall I fear?
The Lord is the defense of my life; Whom shall I dread? vs.1
*Though a host encamp against me, My heart will not fear….
In spite of this I shall be confident.vs.3
Purpose is centered in the reason we exist! Why he made us!
To discover our purpose:
*Overcome obstacles
*Conquer emotions
*Rest in confidence
*II Samuel 22:29
*I John 1:5
*John 1:5-9
I. Assurance for his most challenging questions-vs.1
A. Two questions - Fear and Dread
B. Three answers - light, salvation and defense
*We must decisively commit our hearts to God in every turn of life!
II. Perspective on his enemies led to affirmation - vs.2
A. Battles are inevitable for any committed believer
B. God is the ultimate answer to any enemy
*We must realize the enemy can only access areas we surrender!
III. Confidence guided his heart in challenging battles - vs.3
A. Hearts fixed on God conquer fear
B. Battles authenticate our faith
*We must trust His promises as we live out our purpose!
Will you renew your purpose?