Competing Narratives

Preacher: Greg Alles

Passage: Psalm 12

Big Idea: In a world of competing narratives, it is the LORD’s narrative that is true and can be trusted to keep us from being deceived.

Sermon Ideas:

1. A Prayer for Salvation (vs 1-2)
2. A Prayer to End Ungodly Speech (vs 3-4)
3. The Lord’s Salvation (vs 5-7)
4. The Continuing Ungodly Triumph (vs 8)

Application Points:

1. The Gospel is not the controlling narrative, but it will continue
   to spread.
   • Matthew 24:14
2. God’s word is not the controlling narrative, but it is the truth
   about reality.
   • John 8:31-32
   • John 18:37-38
3. As the church, we are called to know, live, and proclaim the
   truth of God’s word.
   • John 17:14-17
   • Romans 12:2
   • Ephesians 4:14

Closing Questions:

1. How central are God’s pure words in your life?
2. Are You Considering the Sources?
3. Who or What is Being Exalted?