MESSAGE OUTLINE 

For August 31, 2025

 

“What Could be Better than Hallelujah?"

Introduction:

Amy Grant Song “Better Than a Hallelujah”

Psalm 102:1-8

  I.    God loves a cry for hope.

        A. David sounds like he needs a big shot of hope.

        B. Sometimes we feel the same way.

        C. Faith seeks God and our cries do NOT go unheeded.

Ps. 102: 28

        D. This does not mean our praise is not needed.

  II.  God loves a cry for healing.

        A. Hear David’s cry for healing.

V. 3-4

        B. Physical healing is one thing, but inner healing is even better.

Isa. 1:5 NLT

Jere. 17:9 NASB

Ps. 147:3 NLT

Jere. 30:17 NLT

I Pet. 2:24 NLT

  III.  God loves a cry for help.

        A. David’s words echo helplessness.

V. 5-6

        B. What help is there for you and me?

Admit it or not, we are all helpless at one time or another.

Mt. 9:36 NASB

Rom. 5:6 NASB

Phil 4:13 NASB

Ps. 18:1-6 NIV

Conclusion: Cry to Him for hope, healing, and help – and if you are sincere and humble, He will hear your cry.