Ascend The Hill with Jeremy Austill

Betrayal is a sting many people have felt at some point in life. Jesus himself experienced the pain of a close friend, a disciple, betraying him to death. The lesson Jesus teaches us at the last supper helps us know how much he relates to our struggles, and how he helps us move past them. Support the show

The power of having friends and people around you to help you is showcased in the story in Mark 2 of the paralyzed man being lowered through a roof. In our world today, social media and the digital landscape can create a sense of connection, but there's nothing being in a community focused on one thing: getting people to Jesus. Previous Sermon: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2058612/12520718-tear...

In today's sermon, we talk about a fascinating story of faith. A group of friends helped lower a paralytic man, on a mat, into a house. This act of faith is used by Jesus to address multiple groups at once, and to showcase his power and authority over sin. We can learn a lot from this group of friends and their faith, and their willingness to tear off the roof, to get to Jesus. Support the sh...

Praying without ceasing has deeper meaning that simply "praying all the time." It's not a pass or fail but rather, deeper communion with our Heavenly Father. Learn how to pray without ceasing today! Support the show

We all wrestle with identity. Realizing who you are in Christ, and how God sees you is an integral part of your faith journey. It's not always a practical process, but God can help you understand your true identity in Christ today! Support the show

Knowing your identity in Christ is a major aspect of your walk with God. We can learn a lot about our Heavenly Father and his purpose for identity in the story of Jacob. In Genesis while Jacob waited for a clash with his brother Esau, he wrestled with a man who changed the course of his life. Support the show

There are so many nuances to prayer, but for some prayer can be a trigger because of unmet expectations. In today's episode we talk about the subject of prayer based on our Unto Him series on Wednesday Nights. Prayer is powerful, and there is a depth to prayer we can all tap into. List of Psalms to Pray: Psalm 1 Psalm 8 Psalm 15 Psalm 16 Psalm 19 Psalm 23 Psalm 24 Psalm 25 Psalm 27 Psalm 63 P...

God has given each of us resources, gifts, abilities, and energy that we devote to every day life. Yet, God didn't give these things for us to keep it all to ourselves. He intended us to live for His glory! How do we do that? Find out as Pastor Jeremy talks about the end of the world! Support the show

A healthy prayer life starts with proper understanding of prayer. As we continue in our midweek series Unto Him, Pastor Jeremy teaches on 5 foundational ideas about prayers of petition and intercession. After listening to the sermon, take some time to put into practice the teaching on prayer! Support the show

People problems? We get it. It can be hard to navigate relationships and believe the best out people when they hurt us, demean us, mistreat us, or even annoy us. Despite any of the issues we face with people, God still asks us to honor Him by honoring them. In today's episode we talk about how to not get bitter but get better, and how the Lord can bless a right heart, relationally speaking. S...

Every day we interact with people on some level. It could be with a spouse, friend, colleague, or even the store clerk. In the midst of every relational dynamic, we can choose to fulfill our flesh, or operate in the Spirit. As we continue our series Feed My Sheep, we talk about how to honor God in every relationship. Support the show

Having a consistent prayer life can be one of the most life transforming habits to have. It's more than obligation, it's the pursuit of the heart of God. In this sermon from our Midweek series Unto Him, Pastor Jeremy talks discusses five foundational ideas about personal prayer. Go deeper in your prayer life today! Support the show

With the talk of revival, a new movie around the Jesus Movement, and a hunger in people on a search for identity... Could this be the beginning of another Jesus movement? What does that look like? How can we play a part? How does someone share the gospel anyway? This episode starts with a little fun but dives deeper into Sunday's sermon on being "Peculiar" people, and ends with prac...

Identity surrounds our culture. Too often our identity is derived from inferior places, but if we understand what Jesus has done for us, we find there's more. As we continue our series Feed My Sheep, Pastor Jeremy discusses the beauty of our identity in Christ, and the enemy waging war to destroy it completely. Support the show

There is no greater endeavor than to be known as a person after the heart of God. In week 6 of our Wednesday series Unto Him, Pastor Jeremy lays out what it looks like to be after God's heart. If you want it, come and get it. Support the show

Revival, renewal, awakening... Whatever you want to classify a spontaneous, unexpected move of God, it's something that is exhilarating. The call on the life of a believer is to live in faith and expectation knowing that if God can do it at Asbury University, why not here in my life, city,  or church? Why not us, and why not now?  Support the show

As we continue our series, Feed My Sheep, we delve into the concept of Christ being our "cornerstone." This characteristic of Christ is integral in Peter's letter and understanding it can help us know who we are, and how we operate as part of the church. We are spiritual people, and upon the foundation of Christ is being built a spiritual temple. Support the show

Through seeking the Lord, making Him our priority, and honoring and blessing Him, God will move in a way we can't imagine. It all starts with making Jesus the priority and pursuing Him with everything we have. Support the show

Valentine's, Napoleon Dynamite, roller coasters, and the BIBLE... Today we talk about all of it. Not only do we talk a little fun, we also dive deeper into the topic of holy living. Even if you've inherited sin or dysfunction from previous generations you can still live a holy life, and God helps you every step of the way. Support the show

How can God's Holiness and Love not be opposed to each other? It's either one or the other isn't it? As we continue our sermon series Feed My Sheep, Pastor Jeremy discusses the call on our lives to live holy. He has saved us from our dysfunction, and empowers us to live holy lives. Support the show

As we continue in our series Unto Him, Pastor Jeremy teaches today about prayer and specifically, The Lord's Prayer. In this episode, he breaks down the different phrases within the Lord's Prayer and their practical applications today. Support the show

If you want to change your perspective on life and on God, deep worship and praise to Him is a great way to do just that. Praise pushes you beyond your comfort, it takes you deeper, and it helps you mature in your walk with Christ. Praise is powerful, and here's how you can take it to the next level! Support the show

Sometimes in life you inherit things you didn't ask for that make life difficult, hard, and painful. As we continue our journey following Peter's story, we now look at 1 & 2 Peter which are the letters he wrote towards the end of his ministry. His hope and great expectation for his future with Jesus can give us encouragement even in the midst of situations we didn't ask for.   S...

Jesus shows us the true meaning of love and kindness even in the midst of our failure. As we dive into the story of Peter and the conversation he had with Jesus after the resurrection, we see how Jesus really is Even Better. He even shows us what real love is. It's not weak or flimsy. His love is restoring and challenging, and so is this episode.  Support the show

Denying Jesus had to be one of the lowest points in Peter's life. Any one of us, if we were to do that same, would probably feel shame, guilt, and sadness when faced with such a deep failure. As we wrap up our series Even Better, we end on a scene between Peter and Jesus that showcases how the Son of God dealt with Peter's denial. Jesus proves over and over again that He is Even Better t...