Ascend The Hill with Jeremy Austill

What if the joy you’ve been looking for is connected to the purpose God created you for? In The Joy of Purpose, we discover how joy grows when we understand that our lives are not random, step into the purpose God has given us, build His Kingdom, and use our lives to bless others. True joy isn’t just a temporary feeling of happiness, it’s the fulfillment, satisfaction, and peace that comes from kn...

What does it look like to grow as a leader without losing your hunger for God? In this episode of Ascend the Hill, the conversation starts with what didn’t make Sunday’s sermon on joy, digging into Psalm 1, spiritual discernment, the influence of social media, and the danger of becoming desensitized to voices that sound wise but pull us away from biblical truth. Then, the team reacts to conversati...

Have you lost the joy you once had in your relationship with God? In this message, The Joy of My Salvation, we look at the powerful connection between obedience, repentance, and experiencing the joy of the Lord. Through Jesus’ teaching, Psalm 1, and David’s prayer of repentance in Psalm 51, we discover how sin can rob us of joy, and how God’s mercy and forgiveness can restore it. David cried out,...

What happens when you preach about joy on Sunday… and wake up Monday morning with none? After two powerful Encounter Weekends filled with testimonies of salvation, freedom, healing, Spirit Baptism, and baptisms, Pastor Jeremy found himself waking up heavy, discouraged, and comparing the church’s growth to others around him. In this episode of Ascend the Hill, Pastor Jeremy talks candidly about wal...

What does it take to become a woman who moves mountains? In Makings of a Mountain Mover, we look at the qualities God develops in women of faith who are ready to face fear, disappointment, pressure, insecurity, waiting, and seemingly impossible obstacles. Mountain movers aren’t born, they’re made. They heal and grow, live by wisdom and principle, persevere when life gets difficult, recognize the p...

What kind of man is God calling you to become? In “Plant the Flag,” Pastor challenges men to reject passivity, embrace biblical manhood, and take responsibility for their faith, family, church, and future. Every man needs a vision worth fighting for. This message unpacks 7 flags every man must plant: becoming a Mountain Man who pursues God, slaying the dragons of spiritual warfare, cultivating you...

Prayer isn’t just something we do when we’re in trouble—it’s one of the ways we stay spiritually strong, alert, and prepared for everything God has called us to do. In this message, we look at a practical prayer model inspired by Ephesians 6 and the Armor of God . Because we are engaged in spiritual warfare, we need to learn how to pray proactively—not just reacting to what happens around us, but...

In this message from the “Dreaming With God” series, we explore how the gifts and talents God has placed within us can help reveal His dreams and purposes for our lives. Through the story of Joseph, we see that God was developing his gifts long before Joseph could see how they would ultimately be used. God has created each of us with unique abilities and specific purpose. But discovering a gift is...

What do you do when the dream God gave you feels delayed, difficult, or impossible? In the final message of our Dreaming With God series, we look at the incredible story of Joseph and discover what happens when a God-given dream finally becomes reality. Joseph’s journey was filled with setbacks, betrayal, waiting, pain, and sacrifice, but God was working through every part of his story. His dream...

What do you do when the dream God placed in your heart doesn’t happen the way you expected? In this message, “The Test,” we continue our Dreaming with God series by looking at the life of Joseph—a man who received a God-given dream but then walked through betrayal, hardship, temptation, false accusation, and prison before seeing that dream fulfilled. The dream may be free, but the journey has a fe...

In today's podcast we sit down with Steve McDaniel and Ashley McKinnon as they detail their journey to Christ, what it means to be a biblical man today, and the importance of community among men in the church.  Men need other men to thrive and live a life that pleases God, and in this episode you'll find the hope and brotherhood you need to have an impactful spiritual life! Support the s...

In this message, we dive into Psalm 20 and discover the power of intercession—praying on behalf of others. We explore how every believer is called to pray for their family, church, community, and nation, and how Scripture can become a powerful template for our prayers. Psalm 20 teaches us to pray for God to hear and help, remember faithfulness, align desires and plans with His will, and bring supe...

What does biblical masculinity actually look like? In a culture that often misunderstands strength, manhood, leadership, and sacrifice, Pastor Jeremy challenges men to rediscover God’s design for masculinity. True strength isn’t about dominating others, getting your way, or living for yourself, it’s about living by principle, protecting what matters, serving others, and being willing to sacrifice....

Your God-given dream was never meant to happen alone. Through the story of Joseph, we discover how God uses relationships: supportive people, painful people, and strategically positioned people, to move us toward His purpose. Even betrayal, disappointment, and unexpected relationships can become part of the way God prepares and positions us for what He has called us to do. In this message from the...

Have you stopped dreaming about what God can do in your life? In “Let’s Start Dreaming,” we explore the life of Joseph and discover how a God-given dream can restore your joy, renew your energy, and give you the courage to move beyond simply coasting, managing, or surviving. God created you with a specific purpose, and your current circumstances do not determine the limits of your future. Learn ho...

What should you do when you have prayed, waited, and still haven’t seen an answer? Don’t stop praying. In this message from the Acts: The Movement series, discover why persistence is essential to building a powerful prayer life. Through Acts 12, the parable of the persistent widow in Luke 18, Jesus’ teaching to keep asking, seeking, and knocking, and His example in the Garden of Gethsemane, we lea...

The enemy attacks what God intends to bless, but you don’t have to surrender your territory. In Confronting the Enemy in Personal Prayer, Part 2, discover how to pray with biblical authority over your health, family, finances, assignment, influence, and future. Drawing from Acts 12:5 and the Book of Acts, this sermon explains why spiritual warfare involves both how we pray and how we live. Learn h...

How do you pray the Scriptures, and why does it matter? In this sermon, A Praying Church: Lessons in Praying with the Scriptures , discover how God’s Word can bring accuracy, confidence, direction, and fresh passion to your prayer life. Through practical examples from Psalm 139, Psalm 16, Ephesians 1 and 3, and the Lord’s Prayer, you will learn how to turn biblical passages into personal, powerful...

The enemy is fighting for influence over your thoughts, emotions, weaknesses, and circumstances, but you do not have to live defeated. In “Confronting the Enemy in Personal Prayer,” part of the Acts: The Movement series, discover how prayer equips believers to recognize spiritual attacks, tear down strongholds, resist the devil, and stand confidently in the authority of Jesus Christ. This message...

In this message titled, “ Because I Said So… ,” we look at what it means to become lead-able, intentional, and spiritually sharp when God gives an instruction that does not make sense at first. Through Ephesians 6:17-18 and 1 Kings 17:8-24 , we see how Elijah, the widow of Zarephath, and her son experienced God’s provision, power, and resurrection life through obedience, prayer, and faith. You can...

Prayer is more than asking God for help, prayer is communion with God. In this message from Acts: The Movement, we explore what it means to become a praying church and how prayer helps us become relationally connected, spiritually aligned, and functionally sourced by God. Using Acts 12:1-5 and the powerful moment when “the church prayed very earnestly,” this sermon unpacks how prayer activates our...

Do you struggle to feel confident when you pray? In this powerful Father’s Day message from our ACTS: The Movement series, we continue exploring what it means to become a praying church and a praying people.  Looking at Acts 12:1–5, we see the early church praying very earnestly while Peter was in prison. This sermon builds confidence in prayer by reminding us that God’s presence is with us, we ar...

Are you living your faith casually, or are you running to win? In this message from 1 Corinthians 9 , we dive into Paul’s challenge for believers to live with discipline, purpose, and eternal perspective. Just like an athlete trains with intention for a prize, followers of Jesus are called to pursue spiritual growth, practice self-control, and stay focused on what truly matters. Don’t spend your l...

What does it mean to be a praying church? In this message from our ACTS: The Movement series, we look at Acts 12, where Peter is imprisoned, James has been killed, and the church prayed very earnestly. This sermon challenges us to move beyond casual prayer and build a real, consistent, personal prayer life. Prayer is communion with God and confrontation against the enemy. It is not performance, it...

What does it mean to be the spiritual gardener of your family? In this special Plant the Flag Night message, Pastor Jeremy challenges men to cultivate the hearts of their wives and children with intentionality, wisdom, and spiritual leadership. Using the imagery of gardening, this teaching explores how to prepare the soil, plant the right seeds, pull weeds, guard against pests, and faithfully wate...