Ascend The Hill with Jeremy Austill

Are you tired of fighting the same battles over and over? In this powerful message from the Outrunning Chariots series, Pastor Jeremy dives into Elisha’s final prophecy and shows how partial obedience can limit the victory God has promised. But it’s not too late—Keep Striking. Learn how faith-filled persistence, spiritual endurance, and walking in God’s instructions can break the cycles that have...

This week on Ascend the Hill, Pastor Gunnar and Pastor Jeremy dive into a real, vulnerable conversation about calling, obedience, and how God works in the unseen seasons of life. From our favorite coffee shops and NCAA baseball to AI skepticism, Star Wars fandom, and what it means to “pick up sticks,” this covers the gamut and highlights the importance of small decisions of obedience that can chan...

💥 In Part 5 of our Outrunning Chariots series, we rewind to one of the most powerful moments in Elijah’s early ministry—the encounter with the widow of Zarephath. This Memorial Day weekend, we’re talking about sacrifice—not as a religious buzzword, but as the refining fire God uses to shape our lives. From a “little cup of water” to the “last bite of bread,” this message challenges us to shift fr...

Are you stuck waiting for a “sign” from God before moving forward? In this episode of Ascend the Hill , Pastor Gunnar and the team talk about what real faith looks like—and why sometimes, you just need to move . We explore what it means to partner with God in everyday life , not just in big spiritual moments. From Elisha’s story to modern faith risks, this conversation dives deep into walking in o...

In this message, "Open My Eyes," we dive into the story of Elisha to discover how faith allows us to see beyond the natural and into God's greater reality. When fear surrounds us, God opens our eyes to see His protection, His purpose, and His power already at work. This sermon is a call to live not just by what we see, but by who we know—a God who is present, powerful, and always wo...

Today we learned about building big faith and tapping into God's supernatural strength to accomplish His purposes. A key takeaway is that God often works with what we already have, rather than requiring something entirely new, and that faith involves using what we have and trusting God to do more. We are encouraged to start with what they have, be grateful for it, and trust God to multiply it...

Paul's letter to the Philippians explores what it means to live "in Christ." It shows his deep affection for the Philippian church, highlighting the importance of spiritual authority, fellowship, and shared mission in spreading the Gospel. We see through God's good work in believers and the church, the importance of stewardship, love, and growing in knowledge and understanding...

As we look further into the life of Elijah we learn how pivotal it is to be confident and bold in the face of darkness. This darkness messes with our personal lives--in our marriages, our kids, our health and more. We as the church are planted in the middle of a broken world to fight against this darkness victoriously. Support the show

As we look at part of Elijah's story we see how brooks and ravens can show us reasons why God sometimes seem to pause or hide us in seasons. It becomes less about “having" faith and more about becoming a person "of" faith. Support the show

As we follow Jesus through the gospels we see that Jesus changed everything for many people--the leper, the thief on the cross, the Samaritan woman and many more. He still continues to change everything for us today through the cross and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Support the show

Jesus' triumphal entry was a statement to the world of the coming King. When Christ came as our King, He did so in a way that was unexpected by the religious leaders of the time. Their example is a lesson for us today in how we should interact with our King. Support the show

Do you feel like you've been called to be a light in the marketplace? Today's episode is all about discovering your God given purpose. We've been gifted with abilities and skillsets, and God asks us to use them for His glory. Whether you're called to ministry, or the marketplace.  Support the show

As God's people, we must engage with the world around us. We have the answer and antidote to what ails humanity, and our call is to share that truth with the people in our lives. It all starts with asking God to use us to do exactly that. Support the show

In 2026 we are launching our Hendersonville campus and today we answer questions about the vision, function, and impact of this great next step for Cornerstone! Support the show

When we do things God's way and are obedient, it sets us up for blessing. Today we dive deeper into the topic of giving, tithing, and offering, and the heart that's required for the believer to experience God's fruitfulness in their life! Support the show

What is the tithe? Is it Biblical? How should we respond to it? In today's sermon we dive deeper into our relationship with God and money. Generosity is key to Christian living, and this is how you can implement it in your life! Support the show

Did you know God has a way for us to handle finances? When we operate within a Biblical framework for our finances, we honor God with our money. Have money trouble or need help being kingdom minded with your finances? This is for you! Support the show

Think you know about giving and generosity from a Biblical perspective? Today's sermon may challenge some assumptions we have about giving as it pertains to the church. God has called us to be generous, and His principles in the word help us understand how to honor Him with our giving! Support the show

It's easy in life to desire vengeance, to harbor unforgiveness against someone, and to want to get even. When we've been wronged, the act of forgiving is difficult for us. Even so, we aren't called to give into an unforgiving heart, but as the Church, forgiving one another as Christ forgave us. Support the show

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