Approaching the Heavenly Zion [Lessons from the Psalms of Ascent, Psalms 120-134]

APPROACHING THE HEAVENLY ZIONLessons from the Psalms of Ascent [Psalms 120-134]Geoffrey R. KirklandChrist Fellowship Bible ChurchThe collection of 15 Songs of Ascent comprise a hymnal within the hymnal [Psalms 120-134]. This set of poems aided the Jewish pilgrims as they journeyed from their homes...

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The Pilgrimage Songs: Journey On & Sing On... [The Songs of Ascent for the New Testament Christian]

“The Pilgrimage Songs: Journey On & Sing On…” The Songs of Ascent for the New Testament Christian [Psalms 120-134] Geoffrey R. Kirkland Christ Fellowship Bible Church Psalms 120-134 all have the same superscription (title): “A song of Ascents” [‏שִׁ֗יר הַֽמַּ֫עֲל֥וֹת; shir ha’maalot]. Scholars...

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Preach As If You Would Die & Go to Heaven When You're Finished.

PREACH AS IF YOU WOULD DIE & GO TO HEAVEN WHEN YOU'RE FINISHED.Geoffrey R. KirklandChrist Fellowship Bible ChurchIf it were revealed to you that you were about to preach the last sermon you would ever give, how would you preach and what would you do different?1) Preach Christ & Him crucified....

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What Is Worship in Heaven Like?

WHAT IS WORSHIP IN HEAVEN LIKE?Geoffrey R. KirklandChrist Fellowship Bible ChurchEnhancing worship on earth would greatly increase if believers understood what worship in heaven is like. So, in this brief write-up, let us examine how the Scriptures describe heaven. Let us seek to model heaven’s worship...

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Biblical Counseling Resources (updated 2015)

Here are some very helpful resources to inform your thinking on biblical ("nouthetic") counseling. INTRODUCTORY ARTICLES Is There Any Difference Between Biblical Counseling & Christian Psychology? by John MacArthur and Wayne Mack. This is a very helpful, brief, and compelling overview showing...

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