CityLight Church Daily Devotions: Recent Episodes
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The right response to God's intervention in our lives is worship. Join Renae Bromilow as she leads us through Psalm 66 to encounter the God who dwells among us.
Psalm 65 is a song sung in praise of the God who hears and answers prayer! Join Don Reddin as he uncovers how Psalm 65 shows the power of God’s strength, His provision, and His gloriousness throughout creation.
David encounters a LOT of persecution and people looking to harm him; with words and with swords! Join Don Reddin as he teaches through Psalm 64 where we see David going first to God with his need. He doesn’t trust in his own plans or might, but in God to deliver Him… even when that deliverance comes through normal means.
God is glorious in Himself, without the need to mention His relationship to anything else, but He is also glorious in how He chooses to relate to His people. Join Don Reddin as he teaches through Psalm 63 where David is once again in the wilderness, but considers himself to be safe and satisfied in His relationship with God.
We can all be tempted to find refuge in worldly temptations that rob us of the joy that the Lord intends for His children. Join Carl Robinson as he teaches through Psalm 62 and leads us to choose a life of exclusive worship and trust.
Wherever we are we can trust God will be there and hear our cry’s for help. Join Michael Nganga as he challenges listeners through Psalm 61 to hold fast to the Lord as our rock and refuge.
David is a conquering king yet still faces very difficult situations. Join Harald Baulis as he opens Psalm 60 and leads us to trust the God who does the impossible.
If we're honest, we often feel weak and in need of strength. Join Carl Robinson as he leads us through Psalm 59 to encounter the God of strength who longs to meet with in our weakness.
In today’s Psalm we see David’s cry to God for justice against unjust rulers. Join Jake Heading as he leads us through how David’s impassioned cry for justice can show us how to cry out to God for justice but also how to trust in God as the final righteous judge.
God in His kindness displays His beauty in a variety of ways reminding us of His glory over all things. Join Hannah Heading as she opens Psalm 57 and reminds us of the significance of the glory of God.
Christians are going to experience the pain of distress, however they're not ill-equipped for such seasons. Join Carl Robinson as he leads us through Psalm 56 to consider the hope we have in the midst of worry.
In today’s Psalm we hear David at his lowest. He’s crushed by a close friend betraying his trust, and so calls out to YHWH for help. It’s not for the feint of heart, as David asks God to take out his enemies! Join Don Reddin as he leads us to worship the rescuing character of the Lord.
This Psalm is a short, but strong cry to God from David in a time of great trial. David shows us how good and trustworthy God is, and how we can preach truth to our own hearts. Join Don Reddin as he walks us through Psalm 54 and leads us to place our ultimate hope in the Lord.
The fool says in his heart, "There is no God". Sadly it's true that many times the words of the believer don't line up with our actions. Join Carl Robinson as he challenges us through Psalm 53 to consider how we act in light of our beliefs and what we should do when we see a disparity.
Psalm 52 recounts the lament of David as he reflects on the murder of 85 priests. Join Carl Robinson as he dissects this Psalm revealing the power of God's goodness over evil.
David laments the biggest tragedy of his life - the murder of a man and the adultery of his wife. Join Michael Nganga as he leads us through Psalm 51 towards the grace that abounds to every sinner.
The Lord owns everything. He doesn't need a thing, including our worship. Join Carl Robinson as he studies Psalm 50 and the call on God's people to live lives of worship beyond mere moments.
How are we to react when the ungodly flourish? Join Carl Robinson as he explores Psalm 49, reminding us that true joy is found in the Lord.
God by His grace has created a way for His people to reside in His presence. Join Holly Gricks as she explores Psalm 48 and the God who longs to be with His people.
God is the great King with a great love for us and a great vision for the future. Join Harald Baulis as he works through Psalm 47, which provides the believer with great reasons to give Him great praise.
God is present and working among his people through the most challenging of times. Join Jake Battersby as he points us to the Lord in Psalm 46 to remember the God who never leaves us.
The King of Israel points towards a future King that altogether beautiful, meek, and righteous. The real question is, what kind of bride will he receive? Join Carl Robinson as he leads us through this Royal Psalm to consider our own position as the Bride of Christ.
In our suffering, turn to the Lord. In oppression and affliction God has not abandoned us. Join Don Reddin as he leads us through Psalm 44 and the promise of God that His love will sustain you.
Part of following God is speaking to truths to oneself. In the midst of pain we need to be reminded of who God is even when His presence feels unclear. Join Andrew Tran as he explores Psalm 43 and leads us to question the depth of our dependance on the Lord.
The God of the Bible is my Saviour and my God and I thirst to live in deep relationship with Him. Join Harald Baulis as he helps us consider how we can take our intimacy with God to a new level.
In this Psalm, David humbles himself before the Lord, knowing He is the Lord who protects, the Lord who sustains and the Lord who saves! Join Michael Nganga as he reminds us that we worship no ordinary God.
Patience is difficult. Perhaps you've missed out on something one because you waited too long and someone else took what you deeply desired. In Psalm 40, David cries out that waiting on the Lord is worth it. Join Carl Robinson as points us to the words of David who pleads with the people of God to trust in the faithfulness of God.
In this Psalm, David recognises his mortality, that gathering possessions is a poor use of a life, and that God disciplines and saves! Join Don and Bek Reddin as they lead us to consider how to act in light of the brevity of life.
David confronts His sin in Psalm 38 in a way many people avoid. He acknowledges the severity of it and seeks a different way of life. Join Carl Robinson as he offers hope to those who feel stuck in their sin.
God gives us the big picture in life so that we can trust and delight in Him as the answer to our worries and agitations. Join Harald Baulis as he leads us in worship of the Lord for His tenderness towards us.
The love of the Lord is a gift to be cherished. Join Amy Abrahamson as she celebrates the precious gift of God's love presented in Psalm 36.
Imprecatory Psalms refer to Psalms that invoke judgment, calamity, or curses, upon one's enemies or those perceived as the enemies of God. Join Jake Battersby as he introduces us to this theme and how it makes a difference to the Christian today.
The Psalmist calls for hearers not just to worship God from afar but to come close and experience the goodness of God. Join Don Reddin as he leads us in worship.
Worshipping the Lord isn't a thoughtless command, the Psalms give us incredible reasons that God is worthy of our worship. Join Jake Heading as he walks us through Psalm 33, reminding us why our God is worthy of our praise.
Strangely, sin often leads us to run from the Lord. Psalm 32 reminds us that instead of running from the Lord we need to run towards Him, for when we do we encounter His unfailing love! Join Hannah Heading as she leads us through Psalm 32 and its message of profound grace.
In this Psalm, David proclaims his trust in the Lord. Join Michael Nganga as he leads us through Psalm 31, encouraging us to be strong, to be courageous, and trust in the Lord!
In this Psalm, David reveals a heart attitude of pride and God's subsequent response towards him - both anger and mercy. Join Carl Robinson as he challenges us to search our own hearts to consider whose glory we're really pursuing.
There's good reason to worship the Lord - He is glorious! Join Don Reddin as he leads us through Psalm 29 to encounter the God of endless glory.
The faithfulness of God is a description of the character of God, inviting us to lean upon Him. Join Carl Robinson as He invites us to lean upon the promises of God.
Choosing to trust in the Lord is a daily decision we need to make, especially when we feel like waves are crashing in on us. Join Carl Robinson as he studies Psalm 27 and David's famous prayer to dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of his life.
This Psalm of David is a reflection on the righteousness of humankind in light of the perfect righteousness of the Lord. Join Holly Gricks as she helps us worship the Lord through the powerful insights laid out in Psalm 26.
No matter our circumstances, we can have full confidence in the Lord's faithfulness, knowing that we can rely him and bring our trouble to him. Psalm 25 reminds us that the Lord is good and encourages us to run to him. Join Dr. Chris Fresch as he leads us through a study of this beautiful Psalm.
If God is wholly otherly and fellowship with him means pure hands and a clean heart, and no one has pure hands and a clean heart, Psalm 24 reveals how fellowship with God is possible! Join Don Reddin as he leads us through this royal Psalm of God's grace.
Psalm 23 is perhaps the most well known passage in the entire bible, but do you know the message behind the Psalm? Join Andrew Tran as he leads us to encounter the Shepherd King.
The Psalmist is in great distress and anguish, but still puts his hope and trust in the Lord. Join Michael Nganga as he walks through Psalm 22 and asks the question, 'where or what is your hope geared towards?'
God hears our cry and answers our prayers. Prayer begins with praise and thankfulness - acknowledging God for who He is and what He has done. Join Harald Baulis as he leads us through Psalm 21.
The prayer of a nation for its king is also a foreshadowing of a greater king to come. Join Don Reddin as he explores the greatness of living in God's kingdom.
God reveals himself to us through his creation and through his word. Join Lincoln Brown as he considers some of the wonderful ways God reveals in himself as described in Psalm 19.
How's your discipline of thankfulness tracking? Join Carl Robinson as he explores Psalm 18 and uncovers a masterclass of thankfulness from David that teaches us an extraordinary amount about worshipping rightly.
David's prayer in Psalm 17 demonstrates an incredible understanding of God's power and sovereignty. Join Carl Robinson as he opens up this Psalm and encourages us to see God for who He truly is.
The Psalmist rejoices as he declares the provision God has over him even through the toughest of times. Join Jake Battersby as he walks through Psalm 16 and worships the Lord, our Great Provider.
The presence of the Lord is Holy, so the Psalmist writes in both awe and worship, "Who can dwell there?" Join Holly Gricks as she walks through Psalm 15, considering the greatness of our God.
This Psalm starts with a warning about ignoring God, and finishes with how God will save His people. We’ll also see why Paul quotes this Psalm in Romans 3, as he builds his case for the Gospel of grace. Join Don Reddin as he explores this truth in Psalm 14.
God has not forgotten His people; He never will. We need to be in the business of reminding ourselves that God has not forgotten us and He can be trusted in the midst of our trials. Join Amy Abrahamson as she explores this powerful truth in Psalm 13.
We are surrounded by advisors. All around us we receive the wisdom of both the well-intentioned and the mischievous. Join Carl Robinson as he explores Psalm 12 and considers the power of the voice of the Lord.
God is our refuge, yet trials keep coming. How are we supposed to think about the nature of God in these seasons? Join Carl Robinson as he explores Psalm 11 and the theme of God our refuge.
God has not forgotten those in need. He draws near to them. Even in the midst of our challenges we must remind ourselves that God is both present and a shelter for His people. Join Don Reddin as he explores this truth in Psalm 10.
We are called to remember the character and promises of God in the midst of trials because we're so easily blinded by our current situation. Join Carl Robinson as he explores Psalm 9, the goodness of God and the ministry of remembrance.
God is so gracious to His people that His majestic rule is not held back, but is actually on display to be enjoyed. Join Jake Heading as he opens Psalm 8 and journeys through the glorious nature of our God.
All throughout scripture, God is described as a shelter for His people. He does not stand passively by in our suffering but invites us to take refuge in Him. Join Jake Heading as we open Psalm 7 and discover how great is the refuge of our God.
We all experience distress, grief, and trouble. The beautiful hope of scripture is that God actually invites us to take our suffering before Him. Join Dr. Chris Fresch as he explores Psalm 6 and uncovers the eternal truth that we worship a God who loves His people, even in the midst of heartache.
God is merciful. For some people, leaning upon His mercy makes them feel shameful and embarrassed. That is not the kind of response that scripture calls for. Join Carl Robinson as he explores Psalm 5 and discovers the right response to the mercy of God.
The promise of scripture is that there is a kind of joy that can be received from the Lord and cannot be taken away by the world. Join Don Reddin as he opens up Psalm 4 as we learn to learn upon the faithfulness of God and His promises.
It can be very easy to have our perspective defined by what's happening right in front of us. However, what we know from God's word is that there is always more than meets the eye. Join Carl Robinson from CityLight Church Adelaide as he explores Psalm Chapter 3, and how we can gain a renewed perspective.
In seasons of confusion, the temptation is to try and seize control of every area of our life. But, is that what God really wants from us? Join Carl Robinson from CityLight Church Adelaide as he explores Psalm Chapter 2, and the topic of God's sovereignty.
The Book of Psalms opens with this incredible claim: You can be blessed. But how? Join Carl Robinson from CityLight Church Adelaide as he explores the beautiful hope found in Psalm 1.