Bless the Lord | Josh Patterson | Sermon Notes — Hello Pastor

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Bless the Lord

The Village Church • Sep 8, 2026 • 46 min

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Summary

In the midst of overwhelming busyness and a rapid pace of life, Pastor Josh Patterson calls believers to slow down and enter into intimate, face-to-face communion with God. Walking through Psalm 103, he reminds us of the endless benefits of being in covenant with Yahweh—that He forgives our sins, heals our diseases, redeems us from the pit, crowns us with love, and satisfies our souls. As we stop to remember and praise Him for His faithful work, our hearts are renewed and empowered to soar.

Themes

Covenant Faithfulness of GodPraise and ThanksgivingSpiritual Renewal and RefreshingRest and Communion with GodRedemption and Healing

Pastor's Points

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He forgives all your sins.

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He heals all your diseases.

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He redeems your life from the pit.

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He crowns you with steadfast love and mercy.

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He satisfies your heart with good things so your youth is renewed like the eagle.

Key Points

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Relationships require three types of communication: back-to-back (working out logistics), side-to-side (linking arms for mission), and face-to-face (intimate heart connection).
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A frantic daily pace can cause believers to run 90 miles an hour past what God is doing, missing chances to stop, reflect, and give Him praise.
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David commands his own soul to wake up and praise Yahweh, the covenant-keeping God who remains faithful even when His people are faithless.
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God's forgiveness is total and complete, cleansing believers from the shame and filth of past sins.
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God brings both spiritual and physical healing, mending broken hearts and stitching together damaged lives over time.
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As our Kinsman Redeemer, God steps into our destitute condition, pulls us out of the pit, and brings us close as His own family.
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God crowns believers with His steadfast love and mercy, taking away our unworthiness and placing us in the seat He prepared for us.

Sermon Moments

“Illustration of three types of communication: back-to-back logistics, side-to-side mission, and face-to-face heart-level intimacy.”

“Pastor Josh's personal confession of running 90 miles an hour past God's goodness until God invited him to 'go face-to-face' in his living room.”

“Explanation of Yahweh as the covenant-keeping God who remains faithful even when we are faithless.”

“Analogy of God as our Kinsman Redeemer, pulling us out of the pit when we were unprotected and destitute.”

“The crown of steadfast love and mercy that declares, 'You're no longer unworthy of this seat; this is the seat I saved for you.'”

“The metaphor of changed taste buds—moving away from sand in a parched throat to being truly satisfied in Christ.”

“Illustration of the eagle molting its feathers in low valleys to receive new strength and soar again.”

“The declaration that fruitfulness in the church comes not from human programs, but from the furnace of prayer.”

This Week

Set aside dedicated time this week for quiet, 'face-to-face' intimate communion with God without distractions.

Write down specific ways God has forgiven, healed, and redeemed your life, and spend time thanking Him.

Intentionally slow down your schedule to notice and celebrate the spiritual fruit God is producing around you.

Identify a worldly comfort you tend to run to when stressed and replace it with prayer or Scripture meditation.

Commit to praying regularly for your local church family, ministries, and community.

Reach out to encourage or serve someone carrying a heavy, isolating burden, such as a caregiver or single parent.

When walking through a low valley or difficult trial, trust God to use the season to shape and renew your heart.

Remember This

Slow down from the busyness of life to look face-to-face at the covenant-keeping God, remembering His rich benefits of forgiveness, healing, redemption, and love.

A Challenge for You

Let us respond in worship and prayer—stepping forward to receive healing, confessing Jesus as Lord, and letting our hearts become fully alive in Him.

These are personal sermon notes shared to help you remember the message — not a replacement for Scripture, your church, or your pastors.