July 15, 2026July 15, 2026
What is your goal?
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Psalm 119
Introduction
This is a great section. Last week the psalmist recognized his own weakness, and really explained the struggles he had. This week, we see his heart desire. It is a genuinely what the psalmist wants in his life. Usually when someone tells you they don’t have time for something, or don’t have money for something, they haven’t prioritized it enough in their life to allocate the time, energy, or money for it. We are genuinely a blessed people. We have so much, and if we truly want something, we will make it happen that we get it.
July 22, 2026 July 22, 2026
Committed to God
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Psalm 119:41-48
Introduction
This portion is cleanly divided into two different ideas. As a result I only have two points. However, you can think of them as two messages, as each one could very well be separate messages. I will give them both to you, but in an effort to better help us, we are going to focus on the second portion. The first portion is verses 41-43, and the second point comes from verses 44-48.
July 29, 2026 July 29, 2026
Hope and Comfort
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Psalm 119:49
Introduction
The Psalmist recounts the blessings of God’s word in his life. While this is a continual theme throughout the Psalm 119, it cannot be emphasized enough. The Bible should be our supreme, ultimate authority in our life.
There are three times the idea of remembering is brought up in this Psalm. Clearly, we need reminders in our life. Paul reminded Timothy
August 5, 2026 August 5, 2026
Personal Consideration
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Psalm 119:57-64
Introduction
The Psalmist in this portion gives us a view into some personal introspection of his own life. Some internal thoughts, of where he is at.
I. David’s Allotment (57-58)
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- “Thou art my portion”
- Portion – A part assigned; an allotment, or dividend.
A. Godly portion
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- Portion is often portrayed in the idea of food. The portion you are served.
- The Psalmist recognizes God as his portion, what he receives in life.
i. Many desire earthly things
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- We live in the world, we are flesh and blood.
- We see and we desire, all of marketing is built off the desire of man to have things.
- The Psalmist is content with God as his portion!
1 Timothy 6:6–7 —6 But godliness with contentment is great gain. 7 For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out.
August 21, 2026 August 12, 2026
Goodness of God
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Psalm 119:72
Introduction
Every portion of this chapter has been of great value and help. Confession time, sometimes as a preacher, I feel rushed, and want to move on to the next chapter, but there is something in every section for us. We should not get ahead of God, or skip forward, and miss out.
The goodness of God is on full display in this portion of the Psalm. It is mentioned more than you realize.
August 27, 2026 August 19, 2026
Seeking Help
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Psalm 119:73-75
Introduction
This section is JOD, which if you look at the Hebrew letter in your Bible, it is the smallest letter… Just like it says in Matthew 5:18
Matthew 5:18 — For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled.
David is up on the mountain tops, or down in valleys with little in between. We find him in this portion, down in the valley. With troubles, and hardships. Each time we see David in a valley, he comes out rejoicing. We find God, and the Word of God to always be his source of help, and strength. A great lesson for us.
September 2, 2026 September 2, 2026
A Dark Hour
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Psalm 119:81-84
Introduction
I read the word Octet; that is what each set of verses are called. I have been struggling with what to call each section, but that is the proper word. Each section is consistent with 8 verses. Octet is fitting.
Have you ever been at a dark time in your life. I mean, when everything seemed like it was falling apart, nothing would go right, and you wondered if God was listening, cared, or even out there? Maybe you feel that way right now. Sometimes, we really struggle in life. Sometimes, things get really discouraging in life. David, felt this way in his life. We can really benefit from what God inspired him to write, as a help, benefit, and blessing to us.
September 9, 2026 September 9, 2026
Preserved
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Psalm 119:89-91
Introduction
Preserve – 1. to keep or save from injury or destruction; to defend from evil. 2. To uphold; to sustain; 3. To save from decay; to keep in a sound state 4. To season with sugar or other substances for preservation 5. to keep or defend from corruption
This past weekend at my parents house, it has been in the family since before I was born! I remember well, my grandmother making jelly, and preserving it in jars! My mom still does some of that.. There are times I open a jar, and wonder how old it is… and it never ceases to amaze me that the jelly, is still preserved. It has been kept from decay, saved from destruction, no special care is needed, it is PRESERVED in that jar!
September 16, 2026 September 16, 2026
Upgrade your Life
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Psalm 119:97
Introduction
If you live in your home, and never change anything, it will be outdated, and break down, and have problems. Electrical wires will start to go bad, the roof will start to leak, the plumbing will have problems, the walls will start to look bad, the flooring would start to wear, the yard would become weed ridden, the bushes, and trees would get out of hand, the driveway would crack, and crumble, your HVAC would stop working, on and on we could go.