Ascend The Hill with Jeremy Austill

Life can have a tendency to weigh us down. Through various situations and circumstances, we can all face discouragement. Today we dive deeper into Sunday's sermon and walk through practical ways you can break out of the cycle of discouragement and experience vibrant life in Christ. Check out sermon on 7 Hebrew Words for Praise HERE Support the show

When discouragement strikes, we can tend to reach out for support with temporary relief. As we continue our series Summer Playlist, we look at a Psalm that can teach how to find lasting help in times of discouragement. After today's sermon, you'll walk away with three responses we should have to discouragement that can help lift you out of whatever rut you feel trapped in. Support the sh...

The Christian life is marked by being people who live by the Spirit. In the book of Ephesians, Paul calls the people of Ephesus to stop living like the world. In Chapter 5 he shows the stark difference between indulging in the flesh, and living by the Spirit. The call for all of us is to choose the latter. Support the show

In our Christian walk, we can have blindspots that have the potential to impact our relationship with God. The good news? By pursuing God we can allow His Holy Spirit and His Word to reveal to us our blindspots, and He can help us remove them. Have blindspots? Here's how to find them! Support the show

The Psalms are a compilation of 150 songs and poetry, with the goal of creating a path to the presence of God. As we begin our new series Summer Playlist Vol. 2, we journey through Psalms 15 and 24. Both of these Psalms teach us important principles when pursuing the presence of the Lord, and how we can make it part of our every day life. Support the show

When confronted with the parable of the Good Samaritan, how do we handle it? To put it another way, what are steps we can take in order to show love to those around us, even those we may not like? We go deep into the practical way to show Christ to everyone around us. Support the show

As we conclude our series Parables, we look at one of the most well known parables in the Gospels. It's the Parable of the Good Samaritan. As Jesus shares the story of a man beaten and left for dead, he teaches us about how we ought to treat people. It's more than a story about being a good neighbor though, it's also a story about Jesus himself! Support the show

If you knew there was treasure buried in a field, something so priceless you had to get it no matter the cost, how much would you give away to acquire it? The Kingdom of Heaven is similar, and two parables reveal the heart of Christ for His church. The question left for us in response to Christ... How could we not sell everything? Support the show

In Ephesians chapter 4 Paul writes to his readers to no longer live like the Gentiles. Similarly, we too can mirror the Gentiles in living according to our flesh, our old nature. Instead, Paul calls us to live according to our new nature in Christ. How do we do that? We look at what we are feeding. Support the show

The parable of the yeast and the parable of the mustard seed reveal important truths about the Kingdom of God and the church. They also showcase the important role the church has in society, its influence on society, and how we can use what God has given us to impact the world around us. It takes each of us doing our part to bring the Gospel to society. Support the show

Jesus taught in parables to relay deep truths about the Kingdom of God in simple and understandable ways. Today we'll look at two parables that remind us that God can take something small and use it to make lasting impact for His glory. It's all about the seed, and the yeast. Support the show

In Ephesians, Paul lays the groundwork for the church and highlights important roles gifted by God to help equip the church for effective ministry. The roles of Apostles, Prophets, Evangelists, Pastors, and Teachers, are integral to a healthy and thriving body of believers. In today's message we'll look at each office in depth and how it helps the body of Christ as a whole. Support the s...

As we dive deeper into the Parable of the Talents, we talk about the difference between working out of love for the Lord and working to earn from the Lord. He calls us to live out our faith, but what does that look like and how can we keep from feeling as if our work earns us salvation? There's a lot to unpack in this parable! Support the show

In the Parable of the Talents, Jesus gives a depiction of the Kingdom of Heaven that reminds us of the importance of stewardship. Of the three servants who were given talents, only one failed to do anything with what they were given. How can we avoid becoming like the one who didn't steward well? This is how! Support the show

The Parable of the Ten Bridesmaids paints an important picture for every believer in the body of Christ. The invitation and the warning from Jesus call us to reflect on our own lives. Some bridesmaids had oil, and other's didn't have enough. Jesus calls us to be people with oil. Support the show

Being in the family of God can bring with it different backgrounds, personalities, and experiences. The key to a healthy example of Christ in the church? Unity. Paul's discussion in Ephesians emphasizes the importances of being a people who are known by their unity together, and in Christ.  Support the show

In today's episode we dive deeper into the Parable of the Sower. What are the implications for us as believers as it pertains to sharing the Gospel? How do we interact effectively in a world that seems to be growing more hostile to God? The answer lies within this important Biblical parable. Support the show

As we begin our series 'Parables,' we look at the one parable Jesus told that He said you needed to understand in order to understand the rest. Today's parable is all about the soil of the heart, and how it can either nourish or choke out the work of the Gospel in our lives. Support the show

As we continue in our midweek series on the book of Ephesians, we highlight a moment where Paul is overcome with emotion. He's so overcome that he falls to  his knees to pray. His deep cry to the Ephesians out of that moment? That they know how much God loves them! He loves you too! Support the show

As we deep dive into the final sermon from our Take the Land series, we look at the courage of Caleb. His courage to ask for the mountain that was promised to him also meant encountering some giants. What are giants you face in life? How can you develop the courage to overcome those obstacles? Here are some ways to develop courage! Support the show

While we've been following the journey of the Israelites into the Promised Land we focus in on a story about Caleb. It was 45 years after entering the Promised Land, and Caleb lays claim to a mountain. Usually we refer to mountains in a negative context, but in this case it was a promise for Caleb. What has the Lord promised you? What dreams do you have? Today is a day for faith for the promi...

In our lives, there can be places in our heart that need to be submitted before the Lord. Whether it's selfishness, coveting, or deeper internal sin, in order to live a life of serving the Lord, we need to submit to him. What idols do we have in our lives? How do we take them down? This is how! Support the show

As we continue in our series Take the Land, we fast forward to Joshua's final words. When we learn to fear the Lord, and stand on His principles it sets us up for blessing. If you want the favor of the Lord in your life, then learn from Joshua's words and implement them in your life today! Support the show

Having a Spiritual Father can be a defining moment in the life of a future pastor. Today we go deeper into the topic of Spiritual Fathers. Can you have more than one? Do you ever grow out of it? How can a Spiritual Father encourage their spiritual son? Support the show

There's one thing that could literally change the trajectory of your life. It's not a diet or an exercise routine. Even so, the impact of this one discipline has benefits that go deeper and further than anything else. It all centers around the word "remain." Support the show