LOOKING FOR HELP

Sermon Outlines for Funerals (7. Looking for Help (Psalm 121:1))

Looking for Help

Psalm 121:1

1. Many experiences cause fear and concern

2. Many ask, “Where can I turn?”

I. Look Up—His Overshadowing Wings—Ps. 91:4

A. We don’t always look in the right places

B. We look to God and find Him sufficient

1. Ruth 2:12; 2 Cor. 12:9

II. Look Down—His Everlasting Arms—Deut. 33:27a

A. Peter looked down and saw waves—Matt. 14:30

B. Faith sees God’s strong arms

1. Children of Israel—Ps. 77:15

2. Jesus and children—Mark 10:16

3. We are His children—Matt. 10:28–31

III. Look Around—His Encamping Angels—Ps. 34:7

A. This was a testimony of personal experience

1. David and Goliath—1 Sam. 17:32–37

B. Many others could also testify

1. Elisha and servant—2 Kings 6:15–18

2. Daniel—Dan. 6:22

3. Peter in prison—Acts 5:19

IV. Look Inside—His Peace—Phil. 4:7

A. This is the only place some have to look for help

1. “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself” (FDR)

2. Let God’s peace rule—Col. 3:15

B. May the Lord give you peace today—2 Thess. 3:16.

V. Look unto Him.