Podcasts about ascents

Psalm 121-122. We conclude our study of the Songs of Ascents in the Psalms. In this sermon, Evangelists Jacob Holman and Gavin Williams examine how these two psalms convey the joy and peace that can be found through a full understanding of God and His people.

Come, Bless the Lord A Song of Ascents. 134 Come, bless the Lord, all you servants of the Lord,    who stand by night in the house of the Lord!2 Lift up your hands to the holy place    and bless the Lord! 3 May the Lord bless you from Zion,    he who made heaven and earth! (Psalm 134, ESV)

Psalm 129 is a song for people who feel beaten down but not abandoned. Pastor Eric walks through this psalm and 2 Corinthians 4 to show how God's people can be honest about deep hurt, pray for justice without taking revenge, and lean on the gospel power at work in fragile “jars of clay.”Listen and be reminded that in Christ you may be down, but you are not out.More from Trinity Bible Church: https://trinitybible.com

Phil Smith sharing at Grace on November 9, 2025

Psalm 128 calls the one who fears the Lord and walks in His ways “blessed” — literally, happy. In this message, Guest Pastor Drew Witt shows how joy grows when we hold God in awe, obey what Jesus says, and live with the grain of how He made the world.Drawing on Psalm 128, the life of Jesus, stories from the global church, and even modern medical research on forgiveness, Drew contrasts a life of resentment and resistance with a life built on the rock of Christ's love.Listen and consider: Where do you need to fear the Lord and walk in His ways so that joy can grow there?More from Trinity Bible Church: https://trinitybible.com

Phil Smith sharing at Grace on November 2, 2025

Psalm 127 shows why life with God is fruitful and life without Him is frustrating. Pastor Eric teaches how the Lord builds, guards, and gives rest—and how this shapes our work, sleep, and parenting.Listen and learn more at trinitybible.com

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Psalm 126 reveals how God turns tears into joy. Pastor Eric shows that remembering God's past restoring work brings gladness in the present and hope for the future. Whether His renewal comes suddenly like streams in the desert or slowly through seasons of sowing and reaping, we can trust His timing and rejoice in His faithfulness.Listen and be reminded that joy always follows the restoring hand of God.More from Trinity Bible Church: https://trinitybible.com

Phil Smith sharing at Grace on October 19, 2025

Psalm 125 shows where real stability comes from. Those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion—unmoved and surrounded. Pastor Eric explores how God protects His people, restrains wickedness, and does what is right, calling us to live righteously with a steady trust in Christ.Listen and learn how to trade a restless, shifting life for a secure one in Him.More from Trinity Bible Church: https://trinitybible.com

Lisa Smith sharing at Grace on October 12, 2025

When the world feels overwhelming, Psalm 124 reminds us that our help comes from the Lord Himself.Taught by Guest Pastor and TBC Elder John Morrison, this message traces God's rescue, His presence with His people, and the Christian hope that outlasts death.Listen & learn more: https://trinitybible.com

When life feels like more than you can handle, Psalm 123 teaches us where to look, how to look, and why to keep looking to the Lord until His mercy comes. Pastor Eric Kuykendall unpacks this short but powerful psalm and shows how lifting our eyes to the One enthroned in heaven changes everything.Scriptures: Psalm 123; Matthew 14:30; Isaiah 55:9; Hebrews 12:2; 2 Chronicles 20:12; 2 Corinthians 1:8–9; Titus 3:3–7Learn more at https://trinitybible.com

Message from Doug Kempton on September 28, 2025

Lisa Smith sharing at Grace on September 28, 2025

Psalm 122 is a song of joy—a rallying cry to worship with God's people. Pastor Eric walks through David's psalm to show why gathering matters, how worship unites us, and why praying for peace within the church is essential.Key themes: the glad invitation (“Let us go”), the arrival in God's house, unity under one Lord, worship that reshapes our feelings, and speaking “Peace be within you” to one another.If you're new, we'd love to connect: https://trinitybible.comFollow Us OnlineInstagram – @trinity_bibleFacebook – @trinitybiblewillowparkTikTok – @trinitybiblechurchWebsite – https://trinitybible.com

Message from Doug Kempton on September 21, 2025

Message from Doug Kempton on September 21, 2025

Phil Smith sharing at Grace on September 14, 2025

When headlines shake us, Psalm 121 anchors us. Pastor Eric walks through this Song of Ascents to show where real help comes from—not from the hills, but from the Lord who made them. He keeps His people without sleeping, guards them day and night, and finishes the good work He starts.Scripture: Psalm 121; Ephesians 5:16; Acts 7–8; 1 Corinthians 15:3–4; 1 Kings 18; Psalm 23; Isaiah 43:1–2; Romans 8:31–39; Philippians 1:6; Revelation 5Series: Songs of AscentsBottom Line: The Lord is your help and your keeper—today and forever.

Message from Kevin Dupree on September 14, 2025

Psalm 120 opens the Songs of Ascents—a playlist for God's people on their journey to Jerusalem. This first song doesn't begin with joy but with honesty: “In my distress I called to the LORD, and He answered me.”In this message, Pastor Eric Kuykendall reminds us:Calling out to God in distress is biblical.Expecting God to hear and answer is biblical.Lies and hostility surround us, but God's truth and peace remain.As we walk through the Songs of Ascents together, Psalm 120 sets the tone: worship isn't about pretending everything is fine—it's about bringing our real selves before God and trusting Him.

Message from Nathan Peshl on September 7, 2025

Phil Smith sharing at Grace on September 7, 2025

This Sunday, we continued our journey through the Song of Ascents. We were reminded that in Psalm 124 that if the Lord had not been on our side, we would have been swallowed up by life's storms. These ancient “Songs of Ascent” were survival songs—words sung by God's people as they journeyed step by step toward His presence. They teach us something powerful: in every situation we face, we have a choice. We can descend into blame, pride, and entitlement—or we can ascend toward humility, gratitude, and faith. The songs we sing with our lives matter. Gratitude, thankfulness, and humility in the midst of suffering are what set followers of Jesus apart from the world.We live in a culture that when things get hard or difficult it is working to move you towards blame and victimhood, but God calls us to fight for a different algorithm—a way of living shaped by responsibility, gratitude, and dependence on Him. When we ascend, we discover God's presence in the silence, His protection in the storm, and His power in our weakness. Let's be a people who keep moving toward Him, singing songs of faith together as we go. As Psalm 124 closes, may this be our declaration: “Our help is in the name of the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.”For more info, you can go to our website, check us out on Instagram, Facebook, or YouTube. If you would like to support STUDIO financially, you can do so here.Have a great week!

Message from Jon Jackson on August 31, 2025

Message from Jordan Crawford on August 24, 2025

Lisa Smith sharing at Grace on August 24, 2025

Today, we continue our Closer series on the Songs of Ascents with Psalm 131, a psalm of humility and trust. The psalmist turns from pride and self-reliance, learning instead to rest in God with a calm and quiet heart. Join us as we explore what it means to put down pride and cultivate true contentment in Him!

Message from Doug Kempton on August 17, 2025

We continue our Closer series on the Songs of Ascents with Psalm 131, a psalm of humility and trust. The psalmist turns from pride and self-reliance, learning instead to rest in God with a calm and quiet heart. Join us as we explore what it means to put down pride and cultivate true contentment in Him!

Today, we're doing something a little different. For the first time ever, I'm releasing a TCM Legacy Episode—diving back into one of the show's earliest conversations, this one with Joshua Reinig.It's been over three years since this episode first aired, and a lot has changed since then. For some of you, you'll hear a familiar voice—my previous co-host, Max Carrier. But the biggest changes are in Josh's own life, and those changes are exactly why I'm bringing you this newly remastered version of our conversation.I first met Josh over a decade ago, during my very first year of climbing, when he invited me—a complete gumby—out to one of his first ascent projects. Whether he realized it or not, that simple act of kindness shaped me as a climber, and I'm still grateful for it today. I also know I'm not the only one he's impacted in that way.Since then, Josh and I have become close friends, following each other's life stories closely. Over the course of his climbing career, Josh has put up more than 2,000 first ascents and currently sits in the top 20 Mountain Project contributors. His routes often focus on safe, moderate climbing that everyone can enjoy. He's an AMGA apprentice rock and alpine guide with over 6,000 guided trips under his belt. It's safe to say he's dedicated a huge portion of his life to serving the climbing community.One of the main reasons for revisiting this conversation is some exciting news—Josh has just published the most comprehensive guidebook to the Alabama Hills climbing area. This 300-page book features over 700 routes, more than 100 of which are his own first ascents. It's packed with detailed route descriptions, maps, and photos, the product of more than five years of work and documentation. With Alabama Hills now federally recognized as a scenic wildlife area, Josh also includes important guidance on how we can all respect and preserve this fragile place.For Josh, this guidebook is just another extension of what he's always done—sharing climbing with others. He gives huge thanks to Marty and Sharon for mentoring him through the process, and to his wife, Melissa, who played a major role in the documentation and creative work.When I first heard about the guidebook, I offered to have Josh back on the show in person. But unfortunately, Josh has recently been diagnosed with thyroid cancer. The details of his prognosis are still unfolding, but he faces a difficult road ahead—one that may include surgery, chemo, and all the challenges that come with fighting cancer. The location of the cancer has already made speaking difficult, so joining me for a new conversation just wasn't possible.As someone who has spent his life supporting the climbing community, Josh now needs our support. The best way to help is to purchase his Alabama Hills guidebook—link in the show notes. You can also donate directly via his GoFundMe, like I have. And if nothing else, please take a moment to send Josh your thoughts, prayers, or positive energy during this time.----HELP SUPPORT THE SHOW & GET ACCESS TO EXCLUSIVE EPISODES!  For a little as $5/mo!----Don't forget to check out our full video episodes on Youtube!---ResourcesBuy The Alabama Hills GuidebookSupport Joshua on his Go Fund Me PageJoshua Reinig's Mountain Project Profile

Message from Josh Muñoz on August 10, 2025

Psalm 131 ESV I Have Calmed and Quieted My SoulA Song of Ascents. Of David.131 O Lord, my heart is not lifted up;    my eyes are not raised too high;I do not occupy myself with things    too great and too marvelous for me.2 But I have calmed and quieted my soul,    like a weaned child with its mother;    like a weaned child is my soul within me.3 O Israel, hope in the Lord    from this time forth and forevermore.For more information about Redeemer Church Lubbock visit our website at redeemerlubbock.org.

This Song of Ascents uses imagery from Israel's landscape to reassure everyone who trusts in the LORD that they are safe and secure. The source of this safety and security is the LORD Himself, who keeps and surrounds His people. These truths should serve as a source of great comfort and encouragement to believers facing trials because of the wickedness of others.

Message from Wayne Stapleton on August 3, 2025

In her sermon on Psalm 121, Melanie Neely shares how this powerful "Song of Ascent" reminds us that our help comes from the Lord who never slumbers nor sleeps. Through personal stories about her mother's "Kingdom Day" and her own painful kidney stone experience, Melanie reveals seven "pearls" of wisdom from this psalm, emphasizing how God hears our cries, provides human helpers, and keeps us like a vigilant shepherd who never sleeps—the Hebrew word "shamar" appearing repeatedly as God's promise of watchful protection.#Psalm #SermonSeries #Poems #Prayers #PearlsOfWisdom #GodHearsOurCries #Shamar #GodProtects

Message from Doug Kempton on July 27, 2025

Psalm 121 Tyler Dunn // Journey Pastor

Message from Doug Kempton on July 20, 2025

Psalm 132. A continuation of our series of studies through the Songs of Ascents and our "Lives of Worship" series. In this study, Evangelists Gavin Williams and Jacob Holman explore the beauty of a covenant with God, the joy of worship, and the blessings that come with a relationship with Him.

Message from Doug Kempton on July 13, 2025

Message from Doug Kempton on July 6, 2025

Preacher: Kam PughText: Psalm 130In this series titled, “Pilgrim Songs,” various preachers go through the Songs of Ascents.

Message from Doug and Meg Kempton on June 29, 2025

Were you aware that Psalms 120-134 were sung by groups of Jewish worshipers on their way up to Jerusalem for the High Holy Days? In fact, your bible likely subtitles each of them ‘A Song of Ascents'. It is believed that Jewish worshipers would travel in groups, families and sometimes entire villages, singing these Psalms along the way of the Holy City. But even more interesting, these 15 songs span the entire Christian journey from salvation to glorification passing through the ups and downs of sanctification. They take us from the valley of repentance, to the heights of Christian joy. Step by step, we are urged onward and upward in these Songs of Ascents, learning endurance in the face of constant opposition. What we need is a guide and a friend to help us along the way. Both of them will be found in these fifteen Psalms. Come along as we climb the hill together, onward and upward to our eternal joy!

Preacher: Kam PughText: Psalm 126In this series titled, “Pilgrim Songs,” various preachers go through the Songs of Ascents.

Preacher: Salvador BlancoText: Psalm 125In this series titled, “Pilgrim Songs,” various preachers go through the Songs of Ascents. Salvador preaches that God is sure.

Were you aware that Psalms 120-134 were sung by groups of Jewish worshipers on their way up to Jerusalem for the High Holy Days? In fact, your bible likely subtitles each of them ‘A Song of Ascents'. It is believed that Jewish worshipers would travel in groups, families and sometimes entire villages, singing these Psalms along the way of the Holy City. But even more interesting, these 15 songs span the entire Christian journey from salvation to glorification passing through the ups and downs of sanctification. They take us from the valley of repentance, to the heights of Christian joy. Step by step, we are urged onward and upward in these Songs of Ascents, learning endurance in the face of constant opposition. What we need is a guide and a friend to help us along the way. Both of them will be found in these fifteen Psalms. Come along as we climb the hill together, onward and upward to our eternal joy!