Salvation Belongs to the Lord

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on November 16, 2025 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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Introduction 

Big Idea: When troubles rise and helpers cease, the Lord our Shield grants prayer-born peace, and by his sovereign, saving grace, sustains his saints in every place. 

1. David’s Predicament [Ps. 3:1–2] 

A. The Swelling Ranks of His Enemies [Ps. 3:1] 

B. The Slandering Rhetoric of His Enemies [Ps. 3:2] 

2. David’s Protection [Ps. 3:3–4] 

A. God’s Person Induces Protection [Ps. 3:3]

1) A Shield Around Me

2) My Glory

3) The Lifter of My Head 

B. God’s Provisions Induce Protection [Ps. 3:4]

1) David’s Appeal [Ps. 3:4a]

2) Yahweh’s Answer [Ps. 3:4b] 

3. David’s Peace [Ps. 3:5–6] 

A. The Habit of Past Peace [Ps. 3:5]

1) Its Affirmation [Ps. 3:5a]

2) Its Explanation [Ps. 3:5b] 

B. The Hope for Future Peace [Ps. 3:6] 

4. David’s Prayer [Ps. 3:7–8] 

A. Its Individual Focus [Ps. 3:7a] 

B. Its Undergirding Foundations [Ps. 3:7b–8a]

1) God Administers Retribution [Ps. 3:7b]

2) God Authors Rescue [Ps. 3:8a] 

C. Its Corporate Focus [Ps. 3:8b] 

Conclusion