Ascend The Hill with Jeremy Austill

As we continue in our series Unto Him, Pastor Jeremy teaches today about the power of our words and how they affect our praise. Our praise helps to shape and mature us in our walk with God, and it even helps us improve our perspective about God. Support the show

A life lived for the Lord and in relationship with Him is beautiful, but it's not always easy. Along the journey there are seasons of testing, and even disappointment. How do we overcome disappointment? How do we stand through times of testing? In today's podcast episode, we dive deep into the sermon from Even Better, showing how to learn from seasons of testing. Support the show

Peter's denial of Jesus was an integral moment in the story of Peter. It was one of his greatest tests, and he failed. We focus on the denial, but Jesus was focused on something more in Peter and it shows that Jesus is Even Better than we thought. Support the show

Throughout scripture we find the example of praise being a powerful aid in deliverance over our enemies. As Christians we all struggle against spiritual forces beyond what we see. Those spiritual forces are always at work, but praise is the key to gaining victory, and in week 2 of Unto Him, Pastor Jeremy shows us how. Support the show

If you've ever wondered how to overcome the fear that holds you back, this is your episode! After today, you'll walk away with practical tools to combat fear, and even a scriptural 3-step plan to getting fear out of your life. You can overcome fear and experience peace and it can happen TODAY! Also, you can find Pastor Eddie Turner's book, mentioned in this episode on Amazon. Conque...

This week is all about Jesus. In today's sermon, Pastor Jeremy teaches the significance of the Transfiguration moment in the Gospels. The meeting of Moses and Elijah with Jesus puts on full display the greatness of Christ, but it also shows us the complete picture of the heart of God. Today shows all of us that God cares for us, even when fear seems to hold us. Support the show

In Today's episode Pastor Jeremy highlights the 7 Hebrew words for praise. What should our praise look like? What is a biblical approach to praise? Shifting our focus to God through praise and worship can help change the atmosphere in our lives. Support the show

Peter's encounter with Jesus when he's told, "Get behind me Satan," raises a lot of questions. Was Peter possessed by the devil? How do I move past my failures? Also, does a beachball hold the secret to all my questions about God? Today we dive deep into how good the love of Jesus is in the middle of our lowest moment or failure. When we feel like we've blown it, the love...

Can you imagine your reaction if Jesus told you: "Get behind me Satan." Well that's exactly Peter's experience with Jesus in one moment in the Gospels. As we continue our Even Better series, we pick up where we left off right after Peter's confession of Christ being the Son of God. He goes from revelation to reprimand in a few moments, but what happens to Peter after this...

The topic and process of "dying to self" can be difficult to understand in the life of a follower of Christ. In this episode, Pastor Jeremy takes a deeper look into the topic of dying to self, how to have vision for the future, and even highlights an important moment that took place at Cornerstone on New Year's Day.  Support the show

Christmas may be over for some, but for the Church, the week after Christmas celebrates Jesus being made manifest to the Gentile world through the Wise Men. Their gifts of Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh can teach us how to set the tone for 2023, and how to give everything we have Unto Him. Support the show

Today we dive deep into the topic of Kingdom Come. Jesus gave us the keys to the kingdom, but in our faith journey, it's sometimes challenging trying to work through every day life. How do we have faith for miracles when sometimes our prayers are unanswered? Are miracles still for today? Support the show

The story of Christmas is a story of waiting. You may even feel as if you are personally in a season of waiting on the Lord. No matter what circumstances you find yourself in, the power of Christ being born unto us is found in the waiting. It's a story of hope telling us that waiting is not permanent, but it is for a purpose. If you're waiting, then wait no longer. Receive the hope of Ch...

In this Christmas Special, Pastor Jeremy sits down with his good friend and new Youth Director of the Tennessee Assemblies of God, Brooks Till. Full of hot takes on Christmas songs and a deep dive into navigating seasons of waiting. This is for those who love Christmas, and those that need encouragement to hold on and grow closer to God in the waiting. Support the show

Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace. These are names given by God about our savior, and the depth and meaning behind each name adds to the beauty of the Christmas story. In this wonderful season of reflection and celebration of the birth of our Savior, knowing the names ascribed to Jesus will help add depth this December. Support the show

Today we take a look at what Mary's example teaches us about devotion. The simplicity and importance of her response to the Angel Gabriel is intriguing and shows us how to respond to God's call to us. We dive deep into the history of the moment, what deep faith looks like, and how to live a life of devotion. If you need that perspective shift on faith, devotion, and trust in God, there&a...

As we continue our series, Unto Us, Pastor Jeremy highlights the importance of the perspective of Mary, the mother of Jesus. We can learn a lot from Mary's experience and commitment that began with her response to the Angel Gabriel: "Be it unto me." That phrase began her journey as the mother of Jesus, the savior of the world, and her example informs our response to God in our moder...

In today's episode we take a deep dive into the importance of the birth of Christ. That Jesus came when he did, the way he did, was important in the plan of the Gospel. Caught between the macro story line of the nation of Israel underneath Roman rule, is the humble birth and beginning of a new chapter for humanity: God is with us. Make sure to listen to Unto Us Week 1 as we go deeper into the...

As we pause our sermon series "Even Better", we take time to reflect and understand the weight and impact of the birth of Christ. Why would the God of the universe come to earth in the form of a newborn child? What does it say about His character and heart for humanity? In today's sermon, Pastor Jeremy tackles those questions, and more, surrounding the amazing birth of our savior, J...

Today we dive deeper into the topic of church hurt from the sermon: "The Bride & The Rock". Discussing pain experienced in church can be a difficult conversation because of all the missing context. In this episode, the focus is on the value of the person who has experienced the pain, and how that person can move forward in healing and wholeness. It's a deep one! Support the show

Today is a deep dive into Even Better Week 6: Kingdom Now. Living a life for the Kingdom of God means having influence in the various arenas in your life, and using that influence for Christ. How do we effectively reach our family, friends, and co-workers for Christ? Is it on a soap box, or is there something else to living on mission that can help us be impactful? You can be a light, and a positi...

In today's modern time, what does it look like for us to evangelize our areas of influence? What does it mean to bring people to Jesus in the 21st Century? As we continue our sermon series Even Better, Pastor Jeremy preaches on our role as the church today, and how to see the Kingdom Now. Support the show

What does it really mean for the Kingdom of Heaven to come down? That's exactly at the heart of week 5 of our series Even Better. Building upon week 4, we remain with Peter as Jesus says to him, "I will give you the keys of the Kingdom of Heaven..." What are the "keys" Jesus speaks of, and how do they apply to today? Listen and find out! Support the show

Has your view of The Church been tarnished by people who have hurt you from within its walls? Has a church experience diminished your enthusiasm for sharing the Gospel? What does the Church mean to you? Depending on our own personal experiences, some of us either have positive or negative opinions of Church.  In today's sermon, Pastor Jeremy begins our journey through a passage of scripture i...

Fall weather, winter coffee drinks, and OREOS!!!! That's only the beginning. The bigger question: Do you really believe God could see you as a son or daughter? At the heart of today's episode is the understanding that you ARE a child of God. The love of the Father is so great, and so founded in Jesus, that we can't even comprehend it. This one goes deep into the conversation on acce...