Pentecost Season · Proper 20 · Year B
Psalm 54
God Is My Helper
September 19, 2027
Overview & Insights
"But surely, God is my helper; the Lord is the upholder of my life." (Psalm 54:4)
A prayer for deliverance in which David, hunted by enemies who do not set God before them, calls on the name of the Lord to save and vindicate him and vows to offer thanks.
From Sermons.com: Join Today to access the most scholarly & well written preaching resources anywhere.
Take it further
Commentary
Working Preacher: Commentary on Psalm 54 Working Preacher
Lutheran lectionary commentary on the prayer for deliverance for the semicontinuous track.
Enduring Word: Psalm 54 Enduring Word · David Guzik
David Guzik's verse-by-verse evangelical notes on the psalm.
BibleHub: Commentaries on Psalm 54:1 BibleHub
Parallel classic commentaries on calling on God's name for help.
Background & Word Study
Prep at sermons.com
Ready to write?
- Full sermons on Mark 9:30-37
- Illustrations cleared for use in worship
- Commentary, quotes, and Bible dictionary
Trusted by pastors since 1995.
Free every Tuesday
Illustrations & Sermon Prep in your inbox
The coming Sunday’s readings, a cleared-for-use illustration, and a sermon-prep head start. One email, free.