Ascend The Hill with Jeremy Austill

When anger, bitterness, and father wounds go unchecked, they don’t just hurt you —they poison your whole home and legacy. In this first episode of the Cornerstone Men’s Plant the Flag podcast, Pastor Jeremy talks with Blake about “Slaying the Dragon” and becoming a true “Family Gardener.” Blake shares his story of dealing with a hard relationship with his dad, family conflict over land, hate creep...

In this week’s message, Sending and Launching, Pastor Jeremy Austill shares how the church at Antioch became the first Spirit-led, mission-sending church—and how we’re called to do the same today. Through Acts 13:1–3, we see that worship, fasting, and prayer create the atmosphere where the Holy Spirit speaks and sends. Discover how God is calling us to partner with Him in this moment as we continu...

Every man is created with a God-given purpose and designed to live with passion . But too often, life’s distractions, disappointments, and busyness can dull the fire that once burned inside. In this powerful message, Pastor Jeremy calls men to wake up from spiritual apathy and rediscover the passion and purpose God designed them for. You’ll be challenged to live with focus, intentionality, and cou...

In this episode of Ascend the Hill, we tackle one of today’s most debated issues: work, welfare, and the biblical call to diligence. We discuss the tension between helping those in true need and avoiding a culture of dependency, how Scripture defines work as part of God’s original design, and why being principled doesn’t mean being heartless. Join the conversation on: • The difference between can’...

In this message from our ACTS: The Movement series, Pastor Jeremy Austill explores how the early church in Acts 6 teaches us the power of synergy and shared responsibility. When believers worked together serving, giving, praying, and caring for one another, the Gospel multiplied and lives were transformed. Discover why it takes all of us to take care of all of us, and how you can be used by God to...

In this special episode of Ascend The Hill we discuss the upcoming miracle offering, what it's for, how it will impact our world, and how you can be a part! God is moving at Cornerstone, and we can all be part of the mission on miracle offering Sunday on November 16th! Support the show

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