Below are notes to a sermon preached Sunday evening, Feb. 16, 2003, at Gospel Light Baptist Church, Albany, Georgia. For more outlines, including a zipped file of all of my 1999, 2000, and 2001 sermon outlines, click on the link at the bottom of this note, and go to our website:

LIKE A TREE IN 2003

By Michael D. O'Neal            Pastor, Gospel Light Baptist Church            Albany, Georgia

Scripture Reading: Psalms 1:1-6

Text: Psalms 1:3

Psalms 1:3 And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.

Introduction: Our slogan for this year is "Like a Tree in 2003." That is also the title for tonight's message. I'm not an expert on trees, but I am learning some things. One thing I DO know is that the blessed man, according to Psalm 1 shall be like a tree. I'm going to point out a few simple truths to you tonight that are characteristics of the blessed man.

However, these are actually RESULTS of the blessed man. The REQUIREMENTS of the blessed man are found in Ps. 1:1-2:

Psalms 1:1-2 Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. 2 But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.

If you want to be blessed, note two important factors:

  1. THE SEPARATION OF THE BLESSED MAN - 1:1
  2. THE SCRIPTURES OF THE BLESSED MAN - 1:2

I. THE BLESSED MAN IS PLANTED

Psalms 1:3 And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.

"like a tree planted by the rivers of water"

A. In the Savior - John 15

B. In the scriptures - Psalms 1:2

C. In the Spirit - Romans 8:9

D. In the saints

E. In the soil

II. THE BLESSED MAN IS PRODUCTIVE

Psalms 1:3 And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.

"that bringeth forth his fruit in his season;"

He brings forth:

A. The fruit of salvation - sanctification and holiness

B. The fruit of the Spirit

C. The fruit of service

D. The fruit of soul-winning

III. THE BLESSED MAN IS PRESERVED

Psalms 1:3 And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.

"his leaf also shall not wither;"

A. He is preserved in all seasons of life

B. He is preserved in all situations

"Don't make like a tree and LEAVE;
Make like a tree and LAST."

IV. THE BLESSED MAN IS PROFITABLE

Psalms 1:3 And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.

"whatsoever he doeth shall prosper."

He is profitable

A. To his spouse and children

B. To the saints and his church

C. To sinners in the community

D. To the Savior, Christ the Lord


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