Sermons on Psalms
The Joy of Being Forgiven
Psalm 32 For a Christian, this is what we know: forgiveness is a free gift of God and is, therefore, a blessing. Pastor Ben Khazraee teaches from Psalm 32 where David reminds us that confession and walking in the way of God’s word leads to the joy of being forgiven.
Confidence in the Judge of the Earth
Psalm 94 It’s easy to get frustrated about the success that we see today for wicked people and their evil behavior. Pastor Ben Khazraee goes to the Psalms where the psalmist shares the same frustrations but rests in the knowledge that the judge of the Earth will provide justice to the unjust.
God Knows Every Detail About You
Psalm 139 David recognized the intensely personal involvement of God in his life and wrote about it in Psalm 139. Pastor Ben Khazraee reflects on how intimate the involvement is and the application we should take in our own lives.
Your Promises Give Me Life
Psalm 119:41-56 The psalmist in this passage reflects on God’s promises as given in His word. Pastor Ben Khazraee looks at each point that address how God’s promises affect our lives generally and, especially, our lives during times of affliction.
When I’m Afraid I Will Trust in You
Psalm 56 In this Psalm by David, he laments his fearful situation but confesses his trust in God’s protection. Pastor Ben Khazraee relates the depth of David’s fear and his resolve to have faith in God’s promises to our lives as Christians today.
Living in a Culture of Lies
Psalm 12 In this Psalm, David laments about living in a world where he is surrounded by liars. Pastor Ben Khazraee shows how these circumstances are still affecting us today and, like David, we can have hope in God’s word.
Characteristics of the God-fearer
Psalm 112 Pastor Doug Link draws from a parallel passage, Psalm 111, and focuses on Psalm 112, to help us understand what it means to fear the LORD and what the characteristics are of someone who does properly fear Him.
Cause Me to Walk in the Path of Your Commandments
Psalm 119:33-40 In a message appropriate to set the tone of our prayers for the new year, Pastor Ben Khazraee reflects on a stanza from Psalm 119 that expresses a desire to walk in the way that God shows us.
Our God is Holy, Worship in Fear and Joy
Psalm 99 What kind of king is our God? Pastor Ben Khazraee visits Psalm 99 to reveal that God is terrifyingly great and yet just above all, which demands that we respond in exaltation and worship.
A Prayer and Path for the Good Life
Psalm 119:17-32 In this message, which is appropriate instruction for the new year, Pastor Ben Khazraee visits Psalm 119 to explore the proper attitude of prayer that leads to a path towards the good life. Let’s recommit to going God’s way this year!
Praise: Our Eternal Occupation
Psalm 146 We all know that God’s word calls us to praise him. Pastor Doug Link opens Psalm 146 to help us understand why the LORD alone is worthy and why it should be something that we should resolve to do every day of our lives.
The Joy of Working and Resting Faithfully
Psalm 127 Building a successful, safe, and prosperous life can be a difficult and sometimes obsessive effort. Pastor Ben Khazraee takes us to Psalm 127 to discover that, unless we work with the Lord, our efforts will be in vain and we won’t be blessed with rest.