The Joy Of God's House - Part 1
Psalm 84
Title
The Joy Of God's House - Part 1
Summary
Psalm 84
Published
Aug 11, 2026
Hosted By
Pastor Chris Gordon
Source
Show Notes
Pastor Gordon preaches Psalm 84, arguing that the psalmist describes not a longing for lost worship but a deep, satisfied delight in freely coming to God's house, calling it the greatest treasure and most fulfilling experience of life. Against the backdrop of a world filled with sorrow, conflict, and moral decay, the psalm shows that those whose strength is in God pass through the Valley of Tears going from strength to strength, sustained by what can only be found in gathered worship. The sermon closes with a rebuke to a generation that treats worship as a chore, urging believers to see God's house as the place where, through Christ the Anointed One, grace and glory flow freely to all who trust in Him.
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