Ascend The Hill with Jeremy Austill

People get on your nerves? We get it... but as followers of Christ we are called to bear with one another in love. How do we do that? By being gracious and supportive to each other. It goes deeper than being nice, it requires true spiritual help! Support the show

One of the greatest forces that God has given us is found in the tongue. This instrument is inconsistent, however it is also a point of possibility. May we utilize our tongue to be people of blessing and kingdom expansion. Support the show

There is one specific way that the world will know that we follow Christ, and that He is our Lord. It isn't how charitable we are, or how much money we give... It's in how we love one another that we show we are His disciples. Here's how! Support the show

This week we dove into Hebrews to look at the importance and benefits of gathering together. We gather so that we can stir one another out of stagnancy, so that we are provoked to action, so we are incited in our missions against darkness. Support the show

We must be careful in the church to not have favorites. In James chapter two, we are warned about offering favoritism to people. As a part of the church, we are called to a higher calling in how we treat people we interact with. We are part of the kingdom of God, and James shows us how to live our lives honoring God's heart. Support the show

The final part of the story of Isaiah culminates with a call to all people. It's the call each of us as Christians have from God each and every day. The Lord is looking for willing people. That when God asks, "Who will go?" we would answer, "send me!" Support the show

Today we look at the implications of living holy lives. Lives that aren't unclean, but are righteous before the Lord. How can we do that? What about legalism? Here's how we can live holy for the Lord! Support the show

In Isaiah this week we dive into recognizing that this is a time of humbling and repentance. Jesus is the coal, taken from the altar of sacrifice, that cleanses us of our sins. And, we will be a people with the posture of humility, contrition, tenderheartedness, and repentance because our God is Holy. Support the show

In Isaiah’s vision of heaven, he watches as strange, angelic beings proclaim a declaration to the Lord. Their response and song is an example of how we too should respond to God’s greatness, holiness, and glory. Support the show

As we dive deeper into the message from Sunday, we look at the important moments in the story in Isaiah 6. The Prophet's response to seeing the Lord, what it means for us today, and how we can take it from information to revelation of who God is. Support the show

In Isaiah's description of what he saw in Isaiah 6, he adds an interesting descriptor. He tells us about how the train of God's robe fills the temple. What was significant about this detail? The answer to that stirs our faith for our victorious our God is, and how we too can be victorious in Him! Support the show

The prophet Isaiah had a profound encounter with God in Isaiah chapter 6. Within the first few words of his encounter is deep truth of who God is, and who He should be in our lives. Who is on the throne of your heart? Have you surrendered it to God? Learn how! Support the show

This is the start of our Wednesday series diving deeper into the book of James. The opening of this book reminds us to have joy in every circumstance. Yet, when difficulty hits us, it's hard to find joy in the middle of a negative situation. We can truly discover joy in any trouble we face, but it takes applying the principles in James. Support the show

Welcome to day TWENTY-ONE of our 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting. Today we talk about debriefing our journey of fasting over the past three weeks. What did you experience? How can you carry these lessons forward in your life? It’s time to celebrate what God did, and focus on how we will live life more focused on Him in the future. Support the show

Welcome to day TWENTY of our 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting. Praise is profound in spiritual warfare. When you’re facing insurmountable odds, focusing on praise can be the key to walking in victory or wallowing in defeat. A perfect biblical example comes from the old testament when the Israelites themselves were surrounded by the enemy. What they did next teaches us how to find victory in the battl...

Welcome to day NINETEEN of our 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting. Our flesh fights with us constantly. Our fleshly desires, sinful desires, attempt to lead us away from Christ. Even so, the hope in Christ is that we are free from the grip of sin, and are able to live life for God with the help of the Holy Spirit. You are FREE! Here’s how you can live in that. Support the show

In today's episode we talk about steps of faith, trusting God, and pursuing dreams. When God has put something on your heart, what should be our response? How should we pursue dreams and also wait on God? Today we talk all about faith and dreams! Support the show

Welcome to day EIGHTEEN of our 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting. In a world that finds value in independence, believers are called to live together in community. This spiritual life was meant to be done together as a team. When we fall, having a spiritual family in the church can help us remain steadfast in the faith and living on mission for God. Support the show

Welcome to day SEVENTEEN of our 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting. It’s not too late to fast, even for your kids! Did you know that teaching kids biblical principles now can set them up for spiritual success in the future? Today we talk about how incorporating our kids and other family members into our time of fasting can bring about unity, closeness, and experiencing pursuing the Lord together. Suppo...

Welcome to day SIXTEEN of our 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting. Consistency in prayer is a necessity for building a life of faith. Rather than it being a last resort, by making it a priority, we can position ourselves for God to move in our lives. Struggle to pray consistently? Listen to this! Support the show

Welcome to day FIFTEEN of our 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting. Everyday we deal in relationship. Whether it's with God or each other, how we navigate them can help us be successful, or hurt us. In this fasting season, it’s important to remember the value of good, Godly relationships with others, and with His church. In the end, it’s about how we love each other that speaks volumes to the world...

Welcome to day FOURTEEN of our 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting. Life can be crazy, but as we learn in the story of the transfiguration, it’s all worth it when we are with Christ. Having the presence of the Lord in your life is a powerful way of providing rest and comfort in a busy life. Support the show

Welcome to day THIRTEEN of our 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting. God has given us feelings, and they can be a beautiful aspect of life. Yet, feelings can be misleading in our life. In today’s devotional we discuss how to biblically approach our feelings, and allow them to be used for God’s glory. Support the show

In today's podcast we discuss the path to victory and breakthrough. The way we get to breakthrough is not only through prayer, but through the example set in the story of King David from this past Sunday's sermon. When we follow what Christ says for our lives, we find ourselves in a position for breakthrough. Support the show

Welcome to day TWELVE of our 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting. Often in times of prayer and fasting we are asking things from God. Yet, in James, we understand that we should have the proper focus in our prayers. What you pray for and why you are praying for it are important to know when approaching prayer and fasting. Today’s devotional is a challenge for us all! Support the show