”But let the godly rejoice. Let them be glad in God’s presence. Let them be filled with joy.“ - Psalms 68:3 NLT

When it’s easier to be sad or mad, God calls us to be glad. In this collection of talks built upon the Psalms, we look at where our gladness truly resides. No matter what the world throws at us, like the Psalmist, we will praise Him anyway!

In week four of "Be Glad", Pastor Samson preaches from Psalm 80 where the people of Israel cry out for God's grace and restoration after facing the consequences of their sins. They acknowledge their abandonment of God, which has led to their suffering and loss. He illustrates how the psalmist uses three metaphors to describe the relationship between God and Israel: a shepherd guiding his sheep, a gardener tending to his vine, and a restorer who will save them. Through this sermon, we are reminded that we often do not realize we are lost until we experience the pain of our own actions, but there is hope and redemption through God's grace. By turning to God and recognizing our need for a savior, we can find new life and salvation. Listen and be challenged.

In week three of "Be Glad", Pastor Rodney preaches from Psalm 78, where we see the importance of remembering and listening to God's instructions. He highlights the necessity of passing down stories of God's deeds and miracles to future generations, ensuring they set their hope anew on God and avoid the mistakes of their ancestors. This message shows us the impact of forgetting God's goodness, which leads to disobedience and a hardened heart. We are reminded of God's faithfulness and why we should focus on His promises rather than our failures, and to share the story of Jesus with future generations to maintain a faithful and obedient community. Listen and be challenged.

In week two of “Be Glad”, Pastor Samson examines Psalm 72, a psalm of Solomon that envisions an ideal king who embodies justice, peace, and dominion. He emphasizes that while Solomon's reign was prosperous, it ultimately fell short of the psalm's high aspirations, pointing us to Jesus Christ, the true King who fulfills these ideals perfectly. Unlike Solomon's limited and divided kingdom, Jesus' reign is universal and eternal, starting within our hearts and extending to all nations. Pastor Samson urges us to recognize that our desire for justice and peace can only be satisfied by submitting to Jesus, the perfect King who fulfills the deepest longings of our hearts. Listen and be challenged.

In week one of our new collection of talks, “Be Glad”, Pastor Rodney encourages us to find joy in God despite life's challenges. Drawing from the story of the Ark of the LORD's return and Psalms 68, we as believers are to rejoice in God's presence regardless of circumstances. True joy is not dependent on feelings or external factors but is rooted in faith in God. When we recognize the importance of God's presence in our lives, we will find the transformative power of choosing joy in Him. Listen and be challenged.