Tag: Songs of Ascent

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Sermon Notes: Songs of Ascent – The Lord my Restorer

These are the notes of a sermon preached at Firwood Church by Andy Evans on the morning of the 15 March 2009; these notes are, therefore, intended to be read in conjunction with the sermon. To download or stream the sermon, click here. To download the notes of the sermon in PDF format, click here.…
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Sermon Notes: Songs of Ascent – The Lord my Protector

These are the notes of a sermon preached by Ronnie Evans at Firwood Church on the morning of 8 March 2009; these notes are intended to be read in conjunction with the sermon. To download or stream the sermon, click here. To download the notes for this sermon as a PDF document, click here. SONGS…
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Songs of Ascent, part VII – The Lord my Restorer

The Songs of Ascent are a collection of Psalms (running from Psalm 120 through to Psalm 135) which pilgrims sang as they travelled towards Jerusalem and up to the temple. In Psalm 126, the Psalmist’s lament is framed with a remembrance of the Lord miraculously restoring his people from captivity and an anticipation that this same…
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Songs of Ascent VI – The Lord my Protector

The Songs of Ascent are a collection of Psalms (running from Psalm 120 through to Psalm 135) which pilgrims sang as they travelled towards Jerusalem and up to the temple. In Psalm 125, the Psalmist reflects upon the strength and security offered by Mount Zion.  As he does so, he comes to understand that true strength…
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Sermon Notes: Songs of Ascent – The Lord my Rescuer

These are the notes of a sermon preached by Ronnie Evans at Firwood Church on the morning of the 1 March 2009; these notes are intended to be read in conjunction with the sermon. To download or stream the sermon, click here. To download the notes for this sermon as a PDF document, click here.…
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Songs of Ascent V – The Lord my Rescuer (Psalm 124)

The Songs of Ascent are a collection of Psalms (running from Psalm 120 through to Psalm 135) which pilgrims sang as they travelled towards Jerusalem and up to the temple. In Psalm 124, the Psalmist takes us through the travails which assailed the Israelites and celebrates the Living God as Rescuer of his people. In…
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Sermon Notes: Songs of Ascent – The Lord is Merciful

These are the notes of a sermon preached by Phill Marsh at Firwood Church on the morning of the 22 February 2009; these notes are intended to be read in conjunction with the sermon. To download or stream the sermon, click here. To download the notes for this sermon as a PDF document, click here.…
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Songs of Ascent IV – The Lord is Merciful (Psalm 123)

The Songs of Ascent are a collection of Psalms (running from Psalm 120 through to Psalm 135) which pilgrims sang as they travelled towards Jerusalem and up to the temple. In Psalm 123, the Psalmist laments with the people of God as they experience the scorn and contempt of those around them and calls on the…
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Sermon Notes: Songs of Ascent – The Lord my Dwelling Place

These are the notes of a sermon preached by Andy Evans at Firwood Church on the morning of the 8 February 2009; these notes are intended to be read in conjunction with the sermon. To download or stream the sermon, click here. To download the notes for this sermon as a PDF document, click here. SONGS OF…
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Songs of Ascent III – The Lord my Dwelling Place (Psalm 122)

The Songs of Ascent are a collection of Psalms (running from Psalm 120 through to Psalm 135) which pilgrims sang as they travelled towards Jerusalem and up to the temple. In Psalm 122, the Psalmist rejoices with the people of God as they reach the City of God and experience the peace and security that only…
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