The Soul's Cry and the Saviour's Answer
This sermon emphasizes the importance of calling upon God in times of trouble and trusting in His promise of deliverance and salvation.
Samuel Alexander Danford preaches about the unwavering mercy, help, and deliverance of the Lord in times of trouble and sin, emphasizing the importance of seeking God with a repentant heart. He highlights the cleansing power of God's forgiveness and the transformation of a sinner into a new creation through faith in Jesus Christ. Danford encourages believers to cast their burdens upon the Lord, wait upon Him with hope and trust, and find strength and renewal in His presence.
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Psalms 30:10 Hear, O LORD, and have mercy upon me: LORD, be thou my helper.
Isaiah 41:13 For I the LORD thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee.
Psalms 31:9 Have mercy upon me, O LORD, for I am in trouble: mine eye is consumed with grief, yea, my soul and my belly.
Psalms 50:15 And call upon me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify me.
Psalms 51:2 Wash me thoroughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin.
Matthew 8:3 And Jesus put forth his hand, and touched him, saying, I will; be thou clean.
Psalms 141:3 Set a watch, O LORD, before my mouth; keep the door of my lips.
Exodus 4:12 Now therefore go, and I will be with thy mouth, and teach thee what thou shalt say.
Luke 18:13 And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a sinner.
1 Timothy 1:15 This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief.
Acts 16:30 And brought them out, and said, Sirs, what must I do to be saved?
Acts 16:31 And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house.
Job 23:3 Oh that I knew where I might find him! that I might come even to his seat!
Jeremiah 29:13 And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart.
Job 40:4 Behold, I am vile; what shall I answer thee?
Isaiah 1:18 Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.
Psalms 51:10 Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.
Ezekiel 36:26 A new heart also will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you: and I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh, and I will give you an heart of flesh.
Psalms 6:6 I am weary with my groaning; all the night make I my bed to swim; I water my couch with my tears.
Psalms 55:22 Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.
Psalms 27:9 Leave me not, neither forsake me, O God of my salvation.
Hebrews 13:5 I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.
2 Corinthians 2:16 Who is sufficient for these things?
2 Corinthians 12:9 My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness.
Psalms 42:2 My soul thirsteth for God, for the living God: when shall I come and appear before God?
Isaiah 33:17 Thine eyes shall see the king in his beauty.
Psalms 130:6 My soul waiteth for the Lord more than they that watch for the morning: I say, more than they that watch for the morning.
Isaiah 40:31: They that wait upon the Lord, shall renew their strength.
Psalms 55:4: The terrors of death are fallen upon me.
John 11:25: He that believeth on Me though he were dead, yet shall he live.
Revelation 22:20: Come, Lord Jesus.
Revelation 22:20: Surely, I come quickly.
Sermon Outline
- The Soul's Cry and the Saviour's Answer
- The Call to Mercy
- The Promise of Deliverance
- The Cry of the Soul
- The Answer of the Saviour
- Psalms 30:10
- Isaiah 41:13
- Psalms 50:15
- Matthew 8:3
Key Quotes
“Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.” — Samuel Alexander Danford
“I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.” — Samuel Alexander Danford
“My soul waiteth for the Lord more than they that watch for the morning.” — Samuel Alexander Danford
Application Points
- We should call upon God in times of trouble and seek His help and guidance.
- We can renew our strength in times of weakness by waiting upon the Lord and trusting in His power and provision.
- Faith is essential for salvation, and we should trust in God's promises and receive His gift of salvation.