The Dejected Believer's Soliloquy

Summary

The sermon explores the spiritual struggles and dejection experienced by believers, using Psalm 42:11 as a foundation. It emphasizes the causes of soul distress such as indwelling sin, Satan's temptations, and the hiding of God's face, while encouraging believers to hope in God's mercy, faithfulness, and promises. The preacher highlights the importance of self-encouragement in faith and praises God for electing, redeeming, calling, justifying, and sustaining His people. Ultimately, the sermon calls believers to praise God as the source of spiritual health and salvation despite trials.