Ascend The Hill with Jeremy Austill

Today we dive deep into the topic of the Church, and immigration. This is a continuation of our last podcast addressing the Pope's comments on a variety of cultural issues. How should the church respond to immigration? And how should we care for people while still calling people to live right?  Support the show

What does true boldness look like for a Spirit-filled believer? In this powerful message from Acts 4–5, Pastor unpacks the story of Peter and the apostles ordinary men who stood before powerful leaders, faced persecution, and still proclaimed Jesus with courage and joy. Discover: Why boldness is a fruit of the Holy Spirit The difference between true courage and loud arrogance How to live with fear...

When the Pope’s recent interview went viral, millions heard his comments linking abortion, capital punishment, and immigration — but what did he really mean? In this episode of Ascend the Hill , Pastor Jeremy Austill responds to the Pope’s remarks, unpacking what Scripture says about the sanctity of life, justice, and mercy. We explore Catholicism, the biblical foundation of being truly “pro-life,...

In this message from ACTS: The Movement, Pastor Jeremy Austill explores one of the most shocking events in the early church — the death of Ananias and Sapphira. What really happened? Why did God respond so severely? And what does it teach us about the holiness, justice, and mercy of God? Discover why great fear gripped the church and why the fear of the Lord still matters today. Support the show

In this message, Pastor Jeremy continues our ORIGINS series with one of the most mysterious figures in all of Scripture — Melchizedek . Found in Genesis 14, Melchizedek appears as both king and priest , blessing Abraham with bread and wine — a powerful foreshadowing of Jesus Christ, our eternal High Priest and King of Peace. Discover how this ancient encounter reveals deep truths about Christ’s su...

Pastor Jeremy and the team dive into new survey trends suggesting a decline in transgender identification among young adults and ask the bigger question: is this cultural fatigue or a rediscovery of identity rooted in truth? We talk love vs. truth, the fruit of the Spirit, progressive Christianity, and the posture believers need today: bold, wise, courageous and pure in heart. Topics include: how...

In this message, Pastor Jeremy Austill continues the series ACTS: The Movement, diving deep into what it truly means to receive the Baptism in the Holy Spirit. Discover how God empowers ordinary people like John the Baptist, Jesus in His humanity, the believers at Pentecost, and even Bezalel the craftsman to live with supernatural purpose and boldness. This sermon explores the difference between i...

What are the gifts of the Spirit and why do they matter for believers today? In this episode we continue our deep dive into the baptism and gifts of the Holy Spirit. From prophecy and discernment to healing, tongues, and miracles, we explore what Scripture really teaches, clear up common misconceptions, and share practical wisdom for walking in the Spirit without falling into extremes. If you’ve e...

This is a teaching from our Saturday morning session from our Women's Encounter Weekend. Pastor Jeremy and Michelle Austill dive into what it means to be a peacemaker. Support the show

This is a sermon from the Friday night session of our Women's Encounter Weekend. Pastor Mandy Adair teaches on faith that moves mountains. Support the show

This is a sermon from the Friday morning session of our Women's Encounter Weekend. In this sermon from Pastor Heather Wallace, she encourages us to hold fast to our faith in times of struggle. Support the show

This is a sermon from the Friday morning session of our Women's Encounter Weekend. Shelayne McDaniel gives us strategy for seeing things move in our life. Support the show

Experience the powerful story of Acts 3 as Peter and John meet a lame man at the Beautiful Gate. In this sermon, “What I Do Have”, we see how the Holy Spirit equips believers not with what the world expects—silver or gold—but with what people truly need: Jesus Christ. Discover how spiritual discipline creates space for divine encounters, why “chronos” time and “kairos” moments matter, and how the...

This is a sermon from night one of our Women's Encounter Weekend. In this sermon from Pastor Mandy Adair, she shares strategy on how to Move the Mountain of The Fear of Man. Support the show

This is a sermon from the Friday morning session of our Women's Encounter Weekend. In this sermon from Sydney Franks, she encourages us how to surrender to God in the middle of disappointments. Support the show

On Saturday of this year's Men's Encounter Weekend, Pastor Jeremy challenged the men to be willing to Protect and Serve!  Support the show

This is a teaching from our Friday session from our Men's Encounter Weekend. In this teaching session, a panel leads a discussion on what it means to be a Family Gardener. Support the show

This is a teaching from our Friday session from our Men's Encounter Weekend. In this teaching session, Derek Smith leads a discussion on what it means to Leave a Legacy. Support the show

This is a teaching from our Friday session from our Men's Encounter Weekend. In this teaching session, Pastor Gunnar Franks leads a discussion on what it means to be a Band of Brothers. Support the show

This is a teaching from our Friday session from our Men's Encounter Weekend. In this teaching session, Pastor Rick Waycaster discusses what it means to be a Mountain Man. Support the show

Many Christians wonder: If I already have the Holy Spirit, why do I need the baptism of the Holy Spirit? In this episode we dive into the difference between the indwelling Spirit at salvation and the empowering baptism of the Holy Spirit. Discover what Scripture says, why Jesus told His disciples to wait for the Spirit, and how tongues, gifts, and boldness flow from this life-changing encounter. W...

What do the Tower of Babel in Genesis and the Day of Pentecost in Acts have in common? And how does God’s answer at Pentecost reverse the confusion of Babel? In this sermon from our Acts: The Movement series we unpack: -The unity and self-focus at Babel vs. the Spirit-filled unity at Pentecost. -Why human success without God always fails. -How the Holy Spirit empowers us today to scatter with purp...

In this powerful conversation, Pastor Jeremy Austill unpacks the aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s tragic assassination and what it means for the church and the nation. From the surge in church attendance to the call for unity over division, we challenge believers to focus on Jesus above all else. This episode dives into the tension between truth and division, convictions vs. feelings, and why now is th...

On night one of this year's Men's Encounter Weekend, Pastor Jeremy challenged the men to be willing to Plant the Flag! Planting a flag is a display of determination, commitment, and sacrifice.  It's the acknowledgement that some things, some places, and some people are worth spiritually fighting for. Support the show

Today as we continue our series going through Acts, Pastor Jeremy unpacks the aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s tragic assassination and what it means for the church in America. Drawing from Acts 4, this message challenges believers to stand with boldness, courage, and unity in the face of opposition, to share the Gospel with conviction, and to devote ourselves to prayer. Support the show