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Great God, How Infinite Art Thou
Some of the points covered in this sermon: • The theme of this hymn is the transcendence of God • Explaining what the transcendence of God means, by using the framework of sovereign grace as a backdrop • Each stanza of the hymn highlights a different aspect of God’s transcendence • Stanzas 1 and 6—God is incomparably glorious • Stanza 2—God is self-existent • Stanzas 3 and 4—God providentially governs the world according to His eternal decree • Stanza 5—God is immutable
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I Sing The Mighty Power Of God
Theme: The Common Grace Of God Unto Creation See Jared Smith's video teaching on the hymn, a devotional exposition according to the Framework of Sovereign Grace. Text: Psalm 148:1-14 Psalm 148:1-14: “Praise ye the LORD. Praise ye the LORD from the heavens: praise him in the heights. Praise ye him, all his angels: praise ye him, all his hosts. Praise ye him, sun and moon: praise him, all ye stars of light. Praise him, ye heavens of heavens, and ye waters that be above the heavens. Let them praise the name of the LORD: for he commanded, and they were created. He hath also stablished them for ever and ever: he hath made a decree which shall not pass. Praise the LORD from the earth,…
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Keep Silence All Created Things
Some of the points covered in this sermon: • Highlighting the subject and theme of the hymn—God providentially governs all things and events, according to His decree from eternity • Examining the decree of God as it aligns with the framework of sovereign grace • Exploring the four stanzas of the hymn, showing how each stanza calls attention to a particular aspect of God’s decree and the believer’s response to it • Stanza 1: God’s decree is majestic—we sing to the Lord, rather than fuss against Him • Stanza 2: God’s decree is comprehensive—we trust in the Lord, rather than despair in our distresses • Stanza 3: God’s decree is mysterious—we resign ourselves to the Lord, rather than contend against Him • Stanza 4: God’s…
