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Lord of All Creation

 

Introduction:
(Psalm 104) God is Lord of all creation. Psalm 104 traces His power from light and sky to land, sea, life, and seasons, calling us to worship the Creator who sustains all things.

 

God Creates the Heavens and the Earth (Psalm 104:1–13)
The psalmist begins with worship: “Bless the Lord, O my soul. O Lord my God, You are very great.” God is clothed with honor and majesty; the universe displays His glory like a garment. He “covers Himself with light,” recalling the first day when God said, “Let there be light.” Light is essential to life and reveals God’s presence and power (1 Timothy 6:16). God stretches out the heavens like a curtain and lays the beams of His upper chambers in the waters. He rides the clouds, walks on the wings of the wind, and commands His angelic servants (Psalm 104:3–4). Scripture affirms both His nearness in sustaining the world and His sovereignty above it (Amos 9:6).

 

God fixed the earth on its foundations so it will not be moved by human power (Psalm 104:5). At His rebuke the waters fled; mountains rose and valleys sank to their appointed places. He set boundaries the seas cannot cross (Psalm 104:6–9), echoing the Lord’s question to Job: “This far you may come, but no further; here your proud waves must stop” (Job 38:8–11). He sends springs into the valleys; beasts drink, birds nest, and the hills are watered from His chambers. Creation flourishes because the Creator continues to care for what He made.

 

God’s Wonderful World of Nature (Psalm 104:14–26)
God provides directly and indirectly: grass for cattle, plants for people, food from the earth, oil for refreshment, bread to strengthen the heart (Psalm 104:14–15). This is why disciples pray, “Give us this day our daily bread” (Matthew 6:11). The trees of the Lord are full of sap; birds make their homes; high hills and cliffs shelter wild goats and rock badgers (Psalm 104:16–18). God not only made creatures; He appointed places suited for their lives.

 

He set the moon for seasons and the sun for day and night (Psalm 104:19–23). No celestial body is worthy of worship; they are instruments by which God orders time. Night creatures seek their food from God; humans labor by day. The sea teems with innumerable living things; ships traverse its breadth; Leviathan plays where God placed it (Psalm 104:24–26). The variety, balance, and vastness of nature declare God’s wisdom.

 

God’s Glory Endures (Psalm 104:27–35)
All creatures wait on the Lord. When He opens His hand, they are satisfied; when He hides His face, they are troubled; when He takes away their breath, they return to dust; when He sends forth His Spirit, life is renewed (Psalm 104:27–30). Generations pass under His providence. The psalmist prays, “May the glory of the Lord endure forever; may the Lord rejoice in His works” (Psalm 104:31–32). In response, the faithful commit to praise and meditation: “I will sing to the Lord as long as I live” and “May my meditation be sweet to Him” (Psalm 104:33–34). The Psalm closes with hope for a world free from wickedness and a final call: “Bless the Lord, O my soul. Praise the Lord!” (Psalm 104:35). Revelation 21–22 looks forward to that sinless home where God dwells with His people.

 

 

 

Lord of All Creation Sermon Outline:

• Introduction: Psalm 104

  • The Psalm traces creation and providence and calls for worship.

   

• I. God Creates the Heavens and the Earth (Psalm 104:1–13)

  • Majesty and light: God’s glory displayed (Psalm 104:1–2; 1 Timothy 6:16).

  • Sovereign over sky, wind, and angels (Psalm 104:3–4; Amos 9:6).

  • Foundations, seas bounded, land formed (Psalm 104:5–9; Job 38:8–11).

  • Springs, beasts, birds, and hills sustained (Psalm 104:10–13).

   

• II. God’s Wonderful World of Nature (Psalm 104:14–26)

  • Provision for people and cattle; daily bread (Psalm 104:14–15; Matthew 6:11).

  • Habitats for creatures: trees, hills, cliffs (Psalm 104:16–18).

  • Moon and sun governing time; rhythms of life (Psalm 104:19–23).

  • Seas full of life; Leviathan at play (Psalm 104:24–26).

   

• III. God’s Glory Endures (Psalm 104:27–35)

  • Dependence on God’s open hand; renewal of life (Psalm 104:27–30).

  • The Lord rejoices in His works; the earth trembles at His touch (Psalm 104:31–32).

  • A life of praise and meditation (Psalm 104:33–34).

  • Hope for a sinless home with God (Psalm 104:35; Revelation 21–22).

   

• Conclusion

  • Worship the Creator who sustains all things; live in hope of the world to come.

   

Call to Action:
Lift your eyes and bless the Lord. Commit today to praise Him for creation, to trust His daily provision, and to order your life under His wisdom. Sing to Him while you have breath, meditate on His works each day, and live faithfully so you are ready for the day He renews all things.

 

Key Takeaways:

• God’s creation reveals His majesty, power, and care (Psalm 104:1–13).

• Provision and habitat testify to divine wisdom and goodness (Psalm 104:14–18).

• God orders time and rhythms of life by sun and moon (Psalm 104:19–23).

• The seas proclaim His greatness; all creatures depend on His hand (Psalm 104:24–30).

• A life of praise and meditation honors the Lord whose glory endures (Psalm 104:31–35; Revelation 21–22).

 

Scripture Reference List:

• Psalm 104:1–35 – God’s majesty in creation, providence, and enduring glory.

• 1 Timothy 6:16 – God dwelling in unapproachable light.

• Amos 9:6 – The Lord builds His chambers in the heavens and rules the earth.

• Job 38:8–11 – God sets the bounds of the sea.

• Matthew 6:11 – “Give us this day our daily bread.”

• Acts 17:28 – In Him we live and move and have our being.

• Revelation 21–22 – Hope of a sinless home with God.

 

 

Sermon prepared by Bobby Stafford

 

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