Psalms: The Joys & Struggles of the Faithful

Psalm 102 This message explores how deep affliction can make life feel fleeting, isolating, and hopeless, yet still drives us to cry out for God to hear and help. Pastor Ben Khazraee emphasizes that the LORD remains eternally enthroned, merciful to the destitute, and imperishable and unchanging, so believers can have steady peace and hope even in suffering and death.

Psalm 42-43 Can a Christian experience depression? The psalmist, in his introspection, finds solace in his faith in God. Pastor Ben Khazraee guides us through these psalms, offering practical guidance on overcoming the struggles of a depressed soul by praising the God who is our salvation.

Psalm 101 King David, despite his numerous failures, was described by God as a man after His own heart. Pastor Ben Khazraee examines David’s mission statement, which should serve as a guiding principle for our own lives, the objectives that guided his actions and drew him closer to God.

Psalm 27 David’s psalm is an expression directed to God, pleading for his leading and protection. Pastor Ben Khazraee shows us how confidence in fearful circumstances is found when our highest treasure is God himself.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.