You Have Put More Joy in My Heart
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Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on November 23, 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 pressures rise and foes press in, we must cry out for God’s relief— to plead that sinners turn from sin and faithful ones find joy and peace.
1. A Cry for Relief [Ps. 4:1]
A. His Request [Ps. 4:1a]
B. His Remembrance [Ps. 4:1b]
C. His Restatement [Ps. 4:1c]
2. A Call to Repentance [Ps. 4:2–5]
A. He Exposes Their Need of Repentance [Ps. 4:2–3]
1) He Exposes Their Dishonor [Ps. 4:2a]
2) He Exposes Their Delusions [Ps. 4:2b]
3) He Exposes Their Ignorance [Ps. 4:3a]
4) He Exposes Their Futility [Ps. 4:3b]
B. He Exhorts Them to Pursue Repentance [Ps. 4:4–5]
1) Subdue Your Anger [Ps. 4:4a]
2) Search Your Hearts [Ps. 4:4b]
3) Sacrifice Your Lives [Ps. 4:5a]
4) Submit Your Wills [Ps. 4:5b]
3. A Confidence in Rest [Ps. 4:6–8]
A. Show Us Your Goodness [Ps. 4:6]
B. Satisfy Us with Joy [Ps. 4:7]
C. Secure Us in Peace [Ps. 4:8]
Conclusion