Ascend The Hill with Jeremy Austill

In the first week of our series Hospitable, we take a look at an Old Testament story showcasing the importance of hosting the presence of the Lord. A woman's simple act of hosting a prophet teaches us how to prioritize Jesus over everything else. Support the show

Mary's anointing of Jesus was an important moment in the days leading up to Jesus' crucifixion. Her expression of worship unto Jesus teaches us a lesson about costly worship. The story also reveals to us the right, and wrong way to view the worship of others. Support the show

As we conclude our series Encounters, we finish our deep dive into the story of Lazarus. In the aftermath of Lazarus' resurrection, Jesus and His disciples are at a dinner. During that dinner, Mary opened a jar of perfume and anointed Jesus' feet. Her willingness to humble herself in front of so many and to pour out something so expensive on Jesus inspires us to do the same. Support the...

Our faith and confidence in the Lord can be used to impact the people around us. As we deep dive into the resurrection of Lazarus, we talk about the importance of living out loud for God, trusting Him, and helping each other become unwrapped from the graveclothes that bind us. Listen to the sermon we discuss HERE Support the show

Jesus is standing at the tomb of Lazarus with onlookers from various backgrounds and with differing motives. In front of them all, Jesus showcases His power and glory by telling the people to remove the stone, and calling out to Lazarus. Despite doubts, the people operated in faith to remove the stone, and then helped their resurrected friend out of his graveclothes. We too can see lives impacted...

In the book of Leviticus, God gives specific instructions to the Children of Israel in regards to His presence and how the Priests were to handle the flame on the altar. This Old Testament account teaches us how we should keep the flame burning in our own lives. Don't let the fire go out! Support the show

In life, as we deal with pain and disappointment, we often ask "why." As we take a deep dive into our series Encounters, we rehash parts 1 & 2 of the story of Lazarus. If you've ever been disappointed with outcomes, even disappointed with God because you feel like He failed you, then this is for you! Listen to the Sermons on Lazarus below: Hospitable Part 1 | Encounters Week 5 |...

When Jesus shows up on the scene a few days after the death of Lazarus, He finds His friends grieving. They're lament over Lazarus and even doubt and apparent frustration with Jesus caused Him to react in a way not seen. He wept. Even though Jesus knew how the story would end, that did not mean He was numb to the pain experienced by His friends. Support the show

Surrounded by all her accusers, the woman caught in the act of adultery is facing Jesus. As we dive deep into this sermon from our series, Encounters, we talk more about the nuances of the culture, it's place in the Bible, and even how it relates to today's societal landscape. Listen to the sermon we discuss HERE Support the show

The death of Lazarus was an important moment in Jesus' ministry and showcased His power and glory. Today, though, is all about the lead up to this historic moment. Jesus was entering a place that recently tried to stone Him, but because there were people who needed Him and were hospitable to Him, He disregarded the danger. Support the show

In life we have the option of accepting and submitting to the atmosphere of our home, work or business; or we can influence and change the atmosphere. We have to come to realize that changing and influencing atmosphere is a significant part of every believer’s assignment. Support the show

It's one of the most well known moments in the Gospel's. A woman, caught in the act of adultery is thrown before Jesus by the religious leaders. Everyone was ready to stone her, and trap Jesus in His words. In this moment Jesus teaches us multiple lessons all through His simple act of writing in the dirt. It shows us that there is a better way, and that way, is the Jesus way. Support the...

The grace of God is a powerful force in the world. His grace provides freedom for everyone who would call on Jesus. Freedom is even available right now for those that find themselves caught in cycles of mental health issues, sin, or other struggles. Find the key to freedom in today's episode! Support the show

Did you know that the Lord commands a blessing? If the Lord says that He commands a blessing in an area of our lives, then we would do well to come into alignment into that. The Lord blesses a people who operate in unity, focused on a single purpose. Cultivating unity in a Church body not only benefits the whole, but it also benefits you as a person. This is how! Support the show

As we dive deeper into the first two sermons on Encounters, we discuss the topic of faith and how it relates to us today. Faith is not a formula. It's not something that we can use to force God to do something. When we operate in faith, we do so in surrender to His majesty, glory, and power. Jesus responds to faith today, but not always how we think He should.  Support the show

The story of Jesus meeting the woman at the well is more than a chance encounter. Jesus was there to meet with her, and to reveal to her heart her need for living water. The lessons from her story directly apply to us today. Are you tired? Are you weary? You may need to hydrate on the living water of Christ. Support the show

There a many stories in the Gospels of people who had life-changing encounters with Jesus. Some were full of faith, and some missed an opportunity to engage with the Messiah. Today we look at two stories that remind us the importance of faith. Jesus responds to faith, and He is passing by today. Reach out to Him! Support the show

Whether or not you realize it, God has spoken to you before. When you were called to follow Him and give your life to Him, that was God calling. The Lord is speaking, but sometimes it's hard to discern what His voice sounds like. If you want to know how to hear His voice, these are practical steps to take to hear the voice of the Lord in your life today. Support the show

The passage in Ezekiel about the valley of dry bones is an important Biblical example prophecy. In life there are things that are dead, things that we need to speak the word of the Lord over. How we do that, and having faith for God to do what only He can, makes all the difference in our Christian walk. Link to the Wednesday Sermon on Prophecy HERE Support the show

When Ezekiel is shown the prophetic vision of the valley of dry bones, God calls him to prophesy over them, to bring them to life. Similarly, we have been authorized, by Jesus, to look at dry, scattered bones and tell them what the Lord is going to do to them! Can these bones live? We say YES! Support the show

We've heard the Bible say that life and death are in the power of the tongue, but what comes second nature to us can be difficult to dismantle. Words build up or tear down, they speak life or speak death, and it's up to us to be people who speak life. We can all struggle with guarding our mouth, but what's mentioned in today's episode can help you focus on saying the right thin...

Words shape our attitude, our altitude, and the surrounding atmosphere. They also tell us what is really inside us if we listen close enough. From our hearts come our words, and what we speak over our lives, and into our world, showcases where are heart is. It's either in alignment with God, or it's not. Let's bring our words into alignment today! Support the show

Jesus calls us to GO into the world with our faith. There is a world that needs to hear the Gospel, and realize spiritual freedom. Today's episode is going from being consumer driven, to mission focused in our Christian walk. Sharing Christ with boldness in our every day lives. Support the show

There is a calling on the life of every Christ follower, and that's to be Kingdom Builders. We are called to go into the world, to share the Gospel of Christ, and to live on mission for Him. Who will go? Who will spread the Gospel? Let it be said that we were people who answered the call! Support the show

Generosity in the life of a believer isn't about obligation. The principles in scripture show that we are called to be stewards of the money we have. While talking about money can come with a lot of baggage, it's about the heart, and the faith that comes with trusting God with our finances. Support the show