Mar 13, 2022
Hanging On When You’re at the End of Your Rope
Series: Psalm 119
When we are going through difficult times in our lives, it can feel hard to persevere. The author of Psalm 119 certainly knew this to be true. Yet, in the midst of his dark time, there were still rays of hope that shined through, reminding him that all was not lost.
As the psalmist wrestles through difficult times, he helps us understand 3 things about perseverance. He helps us to see: 1) What Makes Perseverance Difficult; 2) What Makes Perseverance Necessary; and 3) What Makes Perseverance Possible.
Remember God’s promises, and be real as you pray for the strength to persevere.
Psalm 119:81-88
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- Mar 13, 2022Hanging On When You’re at the End of Your Rope
Mar 13, 2022Hanging On When You’re at the End of Your RopeSeries: Psalm 119When we are going through difficult times in our lives, it can feel hard to persevere. The author of Psalm 119 certainly knew this to be true. Yet, in the midst of his dark time, there were still rays of hope that shined through, reminding him that all was not lost.As the psalmist wrestles through difficult times, he helps us understand 3 things about perseverance. He helps us to see: 1) What Makes Perseverance Difficult; 2) What Makes Perseverance Necessary; and 3) What Makes Perseverance Possible.Remember God’s promises, and be real as you pray for the strength to persevere.Psalm 119:81-88March 13, 2022https://youtu.be/xQZ3iTXdqugTo watch the video of this message, click here.
- Mar 6, 2022Hope & Purpose Amidst Affliction
Mar 6, 2022Hope & Purpose Amidst AfflictionSeries: Psalm 119In Psalm 119:73-80, our author works from both ends to the middle, expressing his concerns and ultimately getting to his heart's chief desire. Beginning with the outside verses, the psalmist expresses 1) His desire for Christian maturity. Moving in one level, he expresses 2) His concern for fellowship with other believers. The next circle encompasses 3) His experiences with affliction. And finally at the core of this passage are what the psalmist recognizes as 4) His deepest needs.Pray for God’s comfort & compassion during difficult circumstances, and pray that you might be a blessing to other believers in the process.Psalm 119:73-80March 6, 2022To watch the video of this message, click here.
- Feb 27, 2022The Discipline Factor of Discipleship
Feb 27, 2022The Discipline Factor of DiscipleshipSeries: Psalm 119As much as we would prefer not to acknowledge it – discipline is a part of discipleship. God sometimes allows affliction to come into our lives in order to drive us toward Him.The author of Psalm 119 looks at this wonderful paradox from 3 directions: 1) He looks back at his life, evaluating the Products of Past Affliction – 2) He looks at his current circumstances and sees God’s Preservation through Present Affliction – and 3) He concludes by taking an inward look, determined to Maintain a Proper Perspective on Affliction.Depend on God not only to bring you through difficult times, but to grow you through them.Psalm 119:65-72Feb. 27, 2022To watch the video of this message, click here.
- Feb 20, 2022Focused & Following
Feb 20, 2022Focused & FollowingSeries: Psalm 119Most people don’t plan to fail, but, many fail to plan. The author of Psalm 119 clearly had a desire to be obedient to God, and in this section of the Psalm, we see some of the plans he had made to help him do so. We learn 3 things about planning in these verses: 1) Planning for Obedience Requires Focus; 2) We Must Plan for Obedience Around Frustrations; and 3) Planning for Obedience is Aided by Fellowship.Thank God for His provision, and plan to obey Him with everything you’ve got.Psalm 119:57-64Feb. 20, 2022To watch the video of this message, click here.
- Feb 13, 2022How’s Your Memory
Feb 13, 2022How’s Your MemorySeries: Psalm 119We struggle to remember things from time to time. We forget where we’re going and end up driving right past our destination. We walk into a room and immediately forget what we came in there for. In Psalm 119:49-56 we see 3 ways in which memory can play a role in helping us deal with difficult times and an uncertain future: 1) We are remembered by God in our affliction; 2) We need to remember God’s Word in our adversity; 3) We are to remember God through our alienation.Remembering God and His Word are the key to confidently facing the future.Psalm 119:49-56Feb. 13, 2022To watch the video of this message, click here.
- Feb 6, 2022Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Righteousness
Feb 6, 2022Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of RighteousnessSeries: Psalm 119God loves us and has offered us a relationship with Himself. Psalm 119:41-48 highlights 3 things that God’s unfailing love brings into our relationship with Him. First, God’s Unfailing Love Brings Life – eternal life and the power for living daily. Second, God’s Unfailing Love Brings Liberty – the freedom to choose to do and say what’s right. And thirdly, God’s Unfailing Love Brings Righteousness – His love helps us to rise to the occasion of obedience, and allows us to enjoy the rewards of righteous behavior.Let's ask God to give us the grace to live boldly according to His Word.Psalm 119:41-48Feb. 6, 2022To watch the video of this message, click here.
- Jan 30, 2022Stopping to Ask for Directions
Jan 30, 2022Stopping to Ask for DirectionsSeries: Psalm 119It can be hard to separate “wants” from “needs” sometimes. In Psalm 119:33-40, the author calls out to God to meet him in 3 primary areas of need: he needs instruction; he needs direction; and he needs provision. What the psalmist knows well is that he needs God, and that is our most basic need too – we need God.Depend on God for spiritual instruction, direction & provision.Psalm 119:33-40Jan. 30, 2022To watch the video of this message, click here.
- Jan 23, 2022Feeling Blue? Take a Run!
Jan 23, 2022Feeling Blue? Take a Run!Series: Psalm 119Everyone struggles with feeling down or discouraged from time to time. Many things many can contribute to a sense of depression. There are physical causes, emotional triggers, and situational issues. But, regardless of the root cause, depression can also affect us spiritually.In this section of Psalm 119, we find the author dealing with depression. Two separate times in these 8 verses , the psalmist shares his struggles and shows us what to do and how to pray when we are feeling down and struggling with sorrow.When we are discouraged, we should draw near to God and depend on His strength for the journey.Psalm 119:25-32Jan. 23, 2022To watch the video of this message, click here.
- Jan 16, 2022Depending on God in Your Daily Life
Jan 16, 2022Depending on God in Your Daily LifeSeries: Psalm 119Try as we might to be independent, we all need help. On every level, we are dependent on God for our daily existence, and we need to look to Him for help in every circumstance.In Psalm 119:17-24, the psalmist does 3 things: first, he prayerfully clarifies our dependence on God for everything in life. Secondly, he contrasts the desires of those who long for obedience with those who pridefully and willfully continue in disobedience to the Lord. Finally, he cries out to God for deliverance from difficult times and difficult people.When we face difficult times, we need to look to God and His Word for deliverance.Psalm 119:17-24Jan. 16, 2022To watch the video of this message, click here.
- Jan 9, 2022Better Than 99.44% Purity
Jan 9, 2022Better Than 99.44% PuritySeries: Psalm 119God wants to help us to become 100% pure. In Psalm 119:9-16 we are presented with a basic ingredients list for personal purity. The 1st ingredient is The Right Attitude – we have to recognize the struggle we face to be pure, and remember that God is our help. The 2nd ingredient is The Right Source – if we’re going to be pure, we need to go to the One who designed & defined purity – God Himself. The 3rd ingredient is The Right Response – to be pure requires us not only to know what to do, but to actually do it!Personal purity can be ours if we make obedience to God and His Word our priority.Psalm 119:9-16Jan. 9, 2022To watch the video of this message, click here.
