Temple Baptist Church - 3-29-2026
Psalm 93
Introduction: Three Thrones.
1. There is a Heavenly Throne.
Daniel 7:9 I beheld till the thrones were cast down, and the Ancient of days did sit, whose garment was white as snow, and the hair of his head like the pure wool: his throne was like the fiery flame, and his wheels as burning fire.
2. There is an Earthly Throne. Psalm 93, a Millennial Kingdom Psalm, speaks of the Lord who will come to reign gloriously over the earth.
Isaiah 9:6-7 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. (7) Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this.
3. There is a Heartly Throne.
Philippians 2:9-11 Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: (10) That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; (11) And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
4. The Lord will reign upon two thrones, heavenly and earthly, and should reign on the third, the throne of the heart.
A. It has been called “The Enthronement Psalm” because the Psalmist placed the Lord in his rightful place in both heart and life. The same thing happens when the repentant believer believes on the Lord Jesus Christ!
Acts 16:30-31 And brought them out, and said, Sirs, what must I do to be saved? (31) And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house.
B. Many want the Lord Jesus Christ to be their Saviour but never bow to His Lordship. LORD – JAH (YAHWEH – tetragrammaton YHWH) To exist – self-existent – eternal – Is and always will be – I AM THAT I AM.
C. I said all that to say this: we neither enthrone Him nor can we dethrone Him! We can only believe that He is by putting Him in a rightful place in our hearts and lives!
Hebrews 11:6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.
D. Lucifer (Satan) was a created being of almost limitless power and beauty. The “Light Bearer,” son of the morning, tried to dethrone God. How did that work out for him?
1. “I will ascend into heaven” How did that work out for him?
2. “I will exalt my throne above the stars of God” How did that work out for him?
3. “I will sit also upon the mount of the congregation” How did that work out for him?
4. “I will ascend above the heights of the clouds” How did that work out for him?
5. “I will be like the most High” That didn’t work out for him either!
E. Psalm 93 shows us three important things:
1. Verses 1-2. The Glory Of God’s Reign. Psalms 93:1-2 The LORD reigneth, he is clothed with majesty; the LORD is clothed with strength, wherewith he hath girded himself: the world also is stablished, that it cannot be moved. (2) Thy throne is established of old: thou art from everlasting.
a. God’s Throne Is An Eternal Throne. “ The LORD Reigneth.” A declaration of fact! Notice once again the “eth” ending! He has always reigned, still reigns, and will forever reign! The psalmist lifts our eyes above earthly instability to the unchanging throne of the Lord. The world often appears chaotic as governments change and cultures shift. Yet the central truth of this psalm is simple and powerful:
2 Samuel 7:16 And thine house and thy kingdom shall be established for ever before thee: thy throne shall be established for ever.
b. God's Throne Is An Enduring Throne. It is a Rock that cannot be moved!
Psalms 145:13 Thy kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and thy dominion endureth throughout all generations.
“Whatever opposition may arise, his throne is unmoved; he has reigned, does reign, and will reign for ever and ever. Whatever turmoil and rebellion there may be beneath the clouds, the eternal King sits above all in supreme serenity; and everywhere he is really Master, let his foes rage as they may. All things are ordered according to his eternal purposes, and his will is done.” ~ “Treasury of David.”
c. God’s Throne Is A Glorious Throne. Beyond the realm of our imagination! Beyond the scope of our experience!
Isaiah 6:1-3 In the year that king Uzziah died I saw also the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up, and his train filled the temple. (2) Above it stood the seraphims: each one had six wings; with twain he covered his face, and with twain he covered his feet, and with twain he did fly. (3) And one cried unto another, and said, Holy, holy, holy, is the LORD of hosts: the whole earth is full of his glory.
Revelation 22:1-5 And he shewed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding out of the throne of God and of the Lamb. (2) In the midst of the street of it, and on either side of the river, was there the tree of life, which bare twelve manner of fruits, and yielded her fruit every month: and the leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations. (3) And there shall be no more curse: but the throne of God and of the Lamb shall be in it; and his servants shall serve him: (4) And they shall see his face; and his name shall be in their foreheads. (5) And there shall be no night there; and they need no candle, neither light of the sun; for the Lord God giveth them light: and they shall reign for ever and ever.
d. God’s Throne Is An Everlasting Throne - 2 Samuel 7:16 And thine house and thy kingdom shall be established for ever before thee: thy throne shall be established for ever.
2. Verse 3. The Sovereignty of God’s Reign. Psalms 93:3 The floods have lifted up, O LORD, the floods have lifted up their voice; the floods lift up their waves.
a. God is absolutely sovereign, eternally reigning as the supreme authority over all creation, events, and creatures. His sovereignty is the exercise of His divine will, whereby He orders, governs, and sustains all things according to His own purpose and pleasure, for His glory.
Colossians 1:16-17 For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him: (17) And he is before all things, and by him all things consist.
b. God’s sovereignty transcends time as He alone knows the end from the beginning. God’s sovereign will is always accomplished, for His counsel shall stand, and He will do all His pleasure.
Isaiah 46:10 Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that are not yet done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure:
c. Therefore, nothing occurs outside His knowledge, permission, or decree, and all things ultimately work according to His divine purpose. He “doeth according to his will… and none can stay his hand.”
Ephesians 1:11 In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will:
Daniel 4:35 And all the inhabitants of the earth are reputed as nothing: and he doeth according to his will in the army of heaven, and among the inhabitants of the earth: and none can stay his hand, or say unto him, What doest thou?
d. God does as He wills.
1) God Requires No Counsel - Romans 11:34 For who hath known the mind of the Lord? or who hath been his counsellor?
2) God Seeks No Advice - 1 Corinthians 2:16 For who hath known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct him? But we have the mind of Christ.
3) God Lacks No Wisdom - James 1:5 If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
4) God Asks No Permission – Job 33:13 Why dost thou strive against him? for he giveth not account of any of his matters.
5) God Answers To No Man - Romans 9:20 Nay but, O man, who art thou that repliest against God? Shall the thing formed say to him that formed it, Why hast thou made me thus?
3. Verse 4. The Omnipotence Of God’s Reign. Psalms 93:4 The LORD on high is mightier than the noise of many waters, yea, than the mighty waves of the sea.
a. God’s power is limitless and therefore unlimited. God can do anything, everywhere, any time, and every time! Revelation 19:6 And I heard as it were the voice of a great multitude, and as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of mighty thunderings, saying, Alleluia: for the Lord God omnipotent reigneth.
b. God owns power. God can do any and all things. Psalms 62:11 God hath spoken once; twice have I heard this; that power belongeth unto God.
c. What do you need? Matthew 28:18-19a And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Go ye therefore …
4. Verse 5. The Holiness of God’s Reign. Psalms 93:5 Thy testimonies are very sure: holiness becometh thine house, O LORD, for ever.
a. Holy in His Truths. Truth changes not in its doctrines, which are very sure, nor holiness in its precepts, which are incorruptible.
2 Peter 1:19 We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts:
b. Holy in all His ways. You can trust God to do right.
2 Samuel 23:2-3 The Spirit of the LORD spake by me, and his word was in my tongue. (3) The God of Israel said, the Rock of Israel spake to me, He that ruleth over men must be just, ruling in the fear of God.
c. The teaching and the character of God are both unaltered.
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