August 15, 2021 • The Psalm of Psalms – Psalm 1 In this sermon, Elder Bryce shows how David describes the blessed life of the man of God who follows paths or righteousness. In contrast to this, the ungodly have a miserable end.
Psalm 2
Psalm 2 • June 13, 2021 Just like the times of 1st Century, the enemies of God still conspire against God and against His church. God laughed at their feeble efforts then and He laughs at them now. The people of God can take great comfort that Christ loves His bride and will protect her with all His power. The nations of the world should take heed and “kiss the Son” by acknowledging his almighty power and dominion.
Psalm 3
Psalm 3 • The Peace of Sovereign Grace – January 9, 2022 Elder Bryce Lowrance Psalm 3 was written by David when he had to flee from Jerusalem because his son, Absalom, sought to kill him. When David considers the faithful and merciful character of God, he finds peace enough to rest even though he is in the middle of a flight for his life.
Psalm 4
Elder Bryce Lowrance • Psalm 4 “An Evening Prayer” The key to finding peace and rest in this fallen world is understanding that God is our righteousness. He loves us, He chose us, He counts Christ’s righteousness as ours, and because of these facts, He is there for us when we call.
Psalm 5
Psalm 5 • Pray without Ceasing – February 6, 2022 Elder Bryce Lowrance In this Psalm, David shows us the striking differences in the way God views His elect and the wicked. God’s chosen ones have access by His abundant mercy to approach the throne of grace for help in time of need. The wicked continually seek to fulfill their own desires, and God will ultimately bring them to destruction. The righteous saints of God are redeemed freely by the blood Jesus Christ and therefore have direct access to the Father and can expect help when they ask in faith.
Psalm 6
September 5, 2021 • Elder Bryce Lowrance – Psalm 6 In this Psalm, David does not plead to have his chastisement to cease. He prays that he would see that God loves him and that is why he needs correction. Further, he prays that his desire to sin be taken away so that he walks upright. David concludes the Psalm by praying that the devil and temptation would be ashamed for even trying to persuade him to walk away from the Lord.
Psalm 7
August 21, 2022 • Elder Bryce Lowrance – The Song of the Slandered Saint • Psalm 7 – One of the most hurtful things the devil uses against the Lord’s people are rumors and slanderous conversations. David teaches us how to properly handle these situations. Rather than whining to everyone by voice or on social media, we should take the case to the only One Who can handle it properly, the Lord. When we appeal to the righteous God of heaven, we are asking for help from One Who cares and is ready to judge His enemies and ours.
Psalm 8
Elder Bryce Lowrance – Psalm 8 When we consider the wonders of heaven, we see that God’s glory is beyond our imagination and that man, in his fallen state, is insignificant and wretched. So, why does God even consider us? The answer is only found in one place — the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.
This message was preached on Sunday, August 29, 2021.
Psalm 9:1-10
In Praise of the Judgment of God • Psalm 9:1-10 – Elder Bryce Lowrance Elder Bryce preaches concerning Psalm 9 and David’s celebration of God’s victory over His enemies. He notices that David shows us in this passage that we can rejoice in God’s justice while simultaneously thanking Him for His grace and mercy. Brother Bryce goes through the first 10 verses and looks at how passages in John 3, Romans 3 and 1 Corinthians 15 harmonize with what God inspired David to write in Psalm 9. He exhorts us to follow David’s example and praise the Lord every day and in worship together, that we can also rejoice in God’s marvelous works, and that we should remember God is the one that wins the victory, not ourselves or our works. This message was preached on Sunday, April 2, 2023.
Psalm 9:11-20
Let the Church Sing Praise to the Lord • Psalm 9 Part 2 Psalm 9:1-20 – Elder Bryce Lowrance David began this Psalm stating that he was going to praise the Lord every moment of every day for the glory of His judgment. The second half of the Psalm calls on all the people of God to worship the Lord by actively singing praises to Him in the local church and learning about His works in the preaching of the gospel.
This message was preached on Sunday, April 16, 2023
Psalm 10
“The Cry of the Oppressed” • Psalm 10 Elder Bryce Lowrance points out that the same writer who said “God is our refuge and a very present help,” also cried out that it seemed God was very far from him in times of trouble. This imprecatory Psalm records David calling for God to judge against the wicked, and in particular the “wicked one.” David reminds us that God doeshear and answer prayer. One day, Christ will return and sin will be completely driven out. Until then, we are to trust the righteous judgment of God. This message was preached on Sunday, June 18, 2023.
Psalm 11
“If The Foundations Be Destroyed” • Psalm 11 Elder Bryce Lowrance looks to Psalm 11 and considers verse three “If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do?” He notes the previous Psalms leading up to it and how Psalm 11 has a glorious, emphatic theme that we must trust in the Lord. Brother Bryce looks at the likely occasion that frame the Psalmist’s statement in verse three, and then he looks at the numerous scriptural proofs that refute the foundations ever being destroyed and other lies and strategies of the devil. Of the remaining verses, Brother Bryce shows us that God is unaffected by the devil, that he chastens whom He loves but doesn’t destroy, that the Lord will judge the wicked, and that we should glorify God for His righteousness and trust Him.
This message was preached on Sunday, June 4, 2023.
Psalm 12
God’s Word vs. Man’s Word • Psalm 12 – Elder Bryce Lowrance Elder Lowrance takes us through a Psalm that could have been penned today. The current “woke” culture that pervades our society has set the stage where no true discussion happens. Everyone talks at or about others but never to them. Lies have become the norm. But God’s word is true. God promised to deliver His children from the vane lies of the wicked, and He has proven trustworthy in that He preserved His written word for us all these generations. This message was preached on Sunday, September 11, 2022.
Psalm 13
January 23, 2022 • Psalm 13 “The Howling Psalm”Elder Bryce Lowrance David cries out “How Long?” four times in anxious despair. Yet after he prays, he moves from feeling that God has left him to realizing that God has blessed him bountifully. When we are discouraged and think that God is not there, we need to turn to Him in penitent prayer and ask for His favor in our lives. When He grants peace, we should sing praise!
Psalm 14
“Atheism Is not a Victimless Crime” • Psalm 14 – Elder Bryce Lowrance. Elder Lowrance teaches from Psalm 14 which the Apostle Paul uses in Romans as proof that all mankind is dead in sin and incapable of redeeming themselves or looking to God for help. The closing verse of the Psalm teaches that man’s only hope is the finished work of Jesus Christ which successfully saves the elect of God.
This message was preached on Sunday, July 2, 2023.
Psalm 15
“David’s Q & A” • Psalm 15 – Elder Bryce Lowrance. After the events of trying to bring the Ark back to his house and Uzza being put to death, David realizes that God is more Holy than he even realized. In response to these events, David asks “who can dwell in the presence of God?” David answers in the following verses of the Psalm, but in doing so, he shows that he and all mankind are not fit to be with God. Only Jesus Christ fits the description! Therefore, it is only by the imputed righteousness of Christ than anyone in just before God.
This sermon was preached on Sunday, July 30,2023.
Psalm 16
The Precious Golden Secret • Psalm 16 – Elder Bryce Lowrance Elder Bryce preaches from Psalm 16 concerning our risen Savior and our hope found in Jesus Christ. He begins by considering that the Apostle Peter quotes the Psalm in the book of Acts, with Peter making clear to us that Psalm 16 is a Messianic psalm and is from our Messiah’s perspective. The psalm begins with a lesson for us to trust in God just as our Savior trusted God the Father. Then Brother Bryce considers the ensuing conversation Jesus has with Himself and the other lessons we can learn from it, ultimately leading up to the last verse and what should give us “fulness of joy” today.
This message was preached on Sunday, April 9, 2023.
Psalm 17:1-4
“Hear the Right” • Psalm 17:1-4 – Elder Bryce Lowrance. Elder Bryce preaches this Psalm about David pleasing for temporal salvation from his false accusers. In the first four verses, we learn that the only right we have to come before the throne of God in prayer is because of the imputed righteousness of Jesus Christ to us for justification. Because of that imputation, God deals with us as sons, not subject of judgment.
This message was preached on Sunday, September 24, 2023.
Psalm 17:5-15
“A Prayer for Time Salvation” Psalm 17:5-15 – Elder Bryce Lowrance. After a brief review of the first four verses showing that time salvation is possible because of the finished work of Christ in Eternal Salvation, Elder Bryce speaks about David’s struggle. David prays for God to deliver, but he also prays for patience to keep walking in God’s paths while he waits. David has confidence that God will disappoint his enemies, and he will be satisfied with peace in the resurrection. This message was preached on Sunday, October 1, 2023.
Psalm 18:1-3
“The Lord IS” • Psalm 18:1-3 – Elder Bryce Lowrance. The Psalmist teaches us that we can have confidence in the power and willingness of God to deliver us because of His grace already bestowed on us through Jesus Christ. So that, even when we are afraid, we can pray to God for deliverance from fear!
This message was preached on Sunday, October 15, 2023.
Psalm 18:3-19
Psalm 18:3-19 • “I Will Call Upon the Lord” – Elder Bryce Lowrance. David has confidence that God will answer his cries for help because of the covenant relationship he has with his Heavenly Father. David gives a glimpse behind the curtain so that we can see what happens in heaven and with God when we pray. When one of His children is in danger, God listens and answers quickly. He comes in His full power and with the armies of heaven to thwart the attempts of the Enemy and save us from danger.
The message was preached on Sunday, November 26, 2023.
Psalm 19
July 25, 2021 • “The Heavens Declare” Psalm 19 part 1. Elder Bryce Lowrance preaches from the first part of the two-fold testimony of the glory of God declared in Psalm 19. In this portion, we find that all mankind has abundant evidence of the existence and power of God. Therefore, those who do not glorify Him are without excuse.August 1, 2021 • “The Law of the Lord Is Perfect” Psalm 19 part 2. Elder Bryce Lowrance completes his message on Psalm 19 and describes the perfection of the word of God and its sufficiency for all wisdom and knowledge.
Psalm 20
“God Save the King” • Psalm 20 – Elder Bryce Lowrance. Historically, this Psalm was a prayer of the nation of Israel for King David to be delivered through a great battle. The people prayed the God would help him. God blessed David with deliverance, and in turn, the entire nation as well. This Psalm is also a Messianic Psalm which means that it points toward the person and work of the Lord Jesus Christ. When His work on the cross was blessed, the entire elect family of God was blessed. We no longer need to pray for a battle that is coming, but we do need to pray for clear understanding that the battle is already won, and we are more than conquerors.
Psalm 21
“To You, God” • Psalm 21 – Elder Bryce Lowrance. This Psalm is a celebration of our victorious King Jesus. Who, when He was raised from the dead was crowned once again in the sight of all mankind and secured the eternal victory for God’s people. The assurance of this salvation is based on the covenant of grace and election that God made before the foundation of the world. Jesus had victory over death and the grave. He will destroy all His enemies. He did all of these things by His own power. Therefore, we are duty in church worship is to praise the power of God alone.
This message was preach on Sunday, January 28, 2024.
Psalm 22:1-2
“Why Did Jesus Ask ‘Why’?” • Psalm 22:1-2 – Elder Bryce Lowrance. In this introductory message to Psalm 22, Elder Bryce shows that Jesus claimed this Psalm was about Himself by crying out the first verse while dying on the cross. This message explores how it is that the all-knowing Son of God could possible ask the question”why?” about anything. We find that reason that Jesus asks this is so that we can know the God forsook Jesus so that we would never be forsaken.
This message was preached on Sunday, February 4, 2024.
Psalm 22
“Complaint and Confidence on the Cross” • Psalm 22 – Elder Bryce Lowrance. Through the inspiration of the Spirit, David declares that Jesus, while dying, taught us to trust our Heavenly Father. There are three cycles of complaint and confidence recorded in this Psalm of the Cross. Each cycle increases in the details of the despair and agony of Jesus on the cross. But each complaint is met with an ever-increasing amount of confidence in God’s deliverance.
This message was preached on Sunday, January 11, 2024.
Psalm 23
Psalm 23 “The Lord Is MY Shepherd” (December 5, 2021) When we walk in paths of righteousness, we recognize that Jesus is our Good Shepherd. With that assurance, we can face every trouble, trial or enemy in the peace of God.
Psalm 24
“The Psalm of the Ascension(s)” • Psalm 24 – Elder Bryce Lowrance. This Psalm was written for the occasion of bringing the Ark of the Covenant back to the city of David from the house of Obededom. The Jews sang this Psalm weekly on Sunday to commemorate the ascension of the Ark back to Judea. Jesus claims this Psalm for Himself with His resurrection on the first day of the week. Prophetically David teaches that Jesus Christ is the only One worthy to ascend to heaven and be with the Father. By His death, Jesus purchased that right for God’s elect as well. Christ ascended first as the mighty Man of battle having conquered death. At His second coming, those who have the righteousness of Christ counted to them will meet Him in the air and then ascend to be with God for all eternity.
This message was preached on Sunday, January 18, 2024.
Psalm 27
Psalm 27“King David’s New Year’s Resolution” (January 1, 2023) – We all make resolutions for the New Year or at other times but very often those goals focus on ourselves. David understood that his only source of strength and courage came from the LORD. Therefore, he desired “one thing” and that was to dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of His life. Oh that we could see the benefits of closer fellowship with God today, tomorrow, and all the days of the upcoming year!
Psalm 30
Psalm 30 “There’s Joy in the Morning” (May 16, 2021) Elder Bryce preaches from Psalm 30. In this Psalm David has felt the chastening hand of God for his sin. He prays to God for deliverance and has been forgiven. In response, David not only sings praises to God for His holiness, he encourages all the elect of God to sing as well.
Psalm 34:1-7
Psalm 34:1-7 “I Will Bless the Lord at All Times” (September 12, 2021)Elder Bryce Lowrance preaches concerning Psalm 34 and just what exactly David was doing before he uttered the words found in Psalm 34. He looks at David’s fears and what is recorded in 1st Samuel when David flees from King Saul and the terrible sequence of events that David causes. Despite that, David finally realizes where his hope is found, penning the words found in Psalm 34. What can we learn from David’s experience? What happens when we don’t trust the Lord? What happens when we do trust Him?
Psalm 34:8-22
Psalm 34:8-22 “Church in the Cave” (September 19, 2021) Elder Bryce Lowrance continues his message from Psalm 34 by reviewing the events that led up to the writing of the Psalm and the first seven verses. Then, he relates David’s experience of deliverance by God and his exhortation to others to trust in the Lord. David calls on us to just “taste” the fact that the Lord is good.
Psalm 37:1-6
Psalm 37:1-6 • “Trust in the Lord and Do Good” (May 23, 2021) Elder Bryce preaches from Psalm 37 where David shows us the four key ways to stop fretting. We are to 1. Trust God 2. Delight in the things of God 3. Commit our lives to God and 4. Rest in the Lord and wait patiently on Him.
Psalm 42
Psalm 42 • October 17, 2021 In this beloved Psalm of David, the author has a conversation with his own soul. For anyone who has ever had doubts and fears about how much the Lord cares, this Psalm gives great hope! Regardless of the circumstances of life, God will never leave us nor forsake us. So we, like David, should charge ourselves to hope in God.
Psalm 43
“Have a Little Talk with Myself” • Psalm 43 – Elder Bryce Lowrance Psalm 43 is very similar to Psalm 42 and may have been written on the same occasion or trial in David’s life. In this Psalm we see that David does not dwell on his dire situation and whine in self pity. He calls on God for help. He desires to get back to public worship. And he preaches to himself that God is strength and help. This message was preached on Sunday, June 15, 2025.
Psalm 46
Psalm 46 – Elder Bryce Lowrance Our world is filled with dangers and uncertainties, and Satan seeks to rob our minds of hope and joy. Psalm 46 reminds us that God is greater than all the fears and powers that seem to bear down us in our lives. in this song of God’s power, David calls on us to run the our true Refuge, Jesus Christ. And when we are there, we are to be still and know that He is God and will keep us from all harm.
Psalm 47
November 12, 2021 • Elder Bryce LowrancePsalm 47 “Clapping, Shouting, and Singing” – In this Psalm celebrating the victories of God, we find that we should not hold back our praise of God. If we are truly excited about God’s grace we may even find ourselves clapping with “happy sounds.” In particular, this Psalm celebrates the ascension of Christ back to His throne. At that moment, there was shouting in heaven. David then tells us that we should respond with continual singing.
Psalm 48
Psalm 48 • June 6, 2021 Although the author and occasion of this Psalm are unknown to us, the character and content of the Psalm fits very well to the reign of King Jehoshaphat. In particular, this Psalm reflects the victory he was given when God defeated the three armies that came against him at once. The spiritual application is much like the natural history of Judah. Zion, the church, is in the perfect place to bless and protect God’s people. It is the duty of all the elect to gather themselves in a local church to “greatly praise” the Lord!
Psalm 61
Psalm 61 • The Rock That Is Higher Than I – Elder Bryce Lowrance (October 3, 2021) Preaching from Psalm 61, Elder Bryce teaches about the progression of the four “I Will” statements David makes in this Psalm. David says “I will cry.” Since the Lord will hear and answer, David says that he will abide in the tabernacle of God and trust Him. Finally, David recognizes that all his hope and peace comes from the Lord so he says, “I will sing praises.”
Psalm 110
“The Priest-King” • Psalm 110 – Elder Bryce Lowrance. Taking a pause from the expository study of the book of Hebrews, Elder Lowrance speaks from Paul’s main text used in the book of Hebrews, Psalm 110. In this Psalm we see that Jesus Christ is our all-sufficient and sure King and Priest. We can rest in hope because Christ is at the right hand of the Father, and all His enemies WILL be made His footstool!
This message was preached on Sunday, July 28, 2024.
Psalm 113
Psalm 113 • “The Circle of Praise” (October 31, 2021) Elder Bryce Lowrance. Psalm 113 is the first Psalm of the Hallel or “praise” Psalms (114-118 are the others). This collections of Psalms was sung during the various Jewish festivals. In this Psalm, David shows us that God should be praise by everyone, all the time, and in all places.
Psalm 114
Psalm 114 • “Adonai – Praise to the Almighty God” – Elder Bryce Lowrance looks to Psalm 114 and considers one particular characteristic of God, specifically His power. He looks at how the Psalm begins with a reminder regarding Israel’s deliverance from captivity. Brother Bryce explains how the Psalmist recalls three specific, miraculous occasions in which God delivered his people and the details of each occasion. He then looks at the significance of the “Lord” of verse seven and how the power of God is demonstrated by both the miraculous occasions and the occasions in which he shows mercy to us.
This message was preached on Sunday, Mary 14, 2023.
Psalm 117
Psalm 117 (November 7, 2021) Elder Bryce Lowrance preaches from Psalm 117. This Psalm is the shortest chapter in the Bible but it has a huge amount say about the reasons for praise to be given to God. God has done everything for us. Therefore, we owe praise to God in every aspect of our life.
Psalm 121
I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills (October 27, 2019) – Elder Bryce Lowrance preaches a message concerning the comforting declaration made in Psalm 121 that our God cares and is where our help comes from. He explains the significance of the hills referenced in verse one, the motivation we should have when we go to church, and the rest there is in knowing He takes care of His children. Brother Bryce further exhorts us to press on and remember that He has preserved us in Himself, emphasizing that God does the preserving and that we are not preserved by any act or attempt at perseverance of our own.
Psalm 131
Psalm 131 • Trust in the Lord in the New Year – January 2, 2022– Elder Bryce Lowrance In this “song of degrees,” David shows us that we need to closely examine ourselves to see our need for God. We are to wean ourselves of the self-sufficient attitude of the old man while fully trusting in the providence of God.
Psalm 133
Our View of the Church (April 19, 2020) Elder Bryce teaches from Psalm 133 and shows how to recognize our level of discipleship and increase our devotional to God.
Psalm 137
Psalm 137 • By the Rivers of Babylon – Elder Bryce Lowrance (September 26, 2021) Psalm 137 is ironic in that it is a song about not being able to sing. The children of Israel were in captivity in Babylon and could not sing a song of joy because they were mourning for their sins and were away from Zion. We too should have this same attitude about our sins and the things that would separate us from the Lord’s church.
Psalm 139:1-18
Psalm 139:1-18 • Life Is Precious – Elder Bryce Lowrance (October 24, 2021) In this Psalm, David encourages himself by realizing that God has been with him all through life’s journey. God is present during our times of joy and during our deepest sorrow. His love surrounds us wherever we are. This love of God began in eternity but became truly special as God forms us in our mother’s womb. Human life is in the image of God. Therefore, we ought to view all human life as precious. We have a duty to advocate and protect the pre-born.
