Ascend Bible Church

Are you tired—not just physically tired, but weary from carrying something you can’t fix or control? In Ruth 3, Ruth and Naomi are still living with uncertainty. They don’t know exactly how their story will end, but God is already at work providing a redeemer. Ruth takes the next faithful step, places herself at the feet of her redeemer, and receives a promise that allows her to rest even before e...

Who is a God like our God? As we close our series through the book of Micah, the prophet ends not by pointing us to ourselves, but by pointing us to the character of God. Micah 7:18–20 reminds us that our God pardons sin, delights in steadfast love, shows compassion, defeats our iniquity, remains faithful, and always keeps His promises. All of these truths ultimately point us to the good news of J...

Will injustice ever end? Will war ever cease? Will fear finally disappear? In Micah 4:1–5, the prophet lifts our eyes beyond the brokenness of the present to God’s promised future. Through the lens of the New Testament, we see that these promises find their fulfillment in Jesus Christ. In this message, we explore the biblical truth that God’s Kingdom is already—but not yet. Jesus inaugurated His K...

Most people don't enjoy being confronted. Yet some of the most loving things someone can do is tell us the truth when something is wrong. In the opening chapters of Micah, God confronts His people about their sin, hypocrisy, and spiritual drift. They were still gathering for worship and practicing religion, but their hearts had wandered far from Him. Through the prophet Micah, God exposes what is...

In Philippians 2:19–30, Paul introduces us to two ordinary men who lived extraordinary lives of faithfulness—Timothy and Epaphroditus. While this passage may seem like simple travel plans at first glance, it actually gives us a powerful picture of healthy gospel partnership, sacrificial service, and how God works through faithful servants in the life of the church.  As Paul continues his call for...

In Philippians 1:12–26, Paul shows us what it looks like to have a life centered on Christ. Writing from prison, he isn’t discouraged—he’s rejoicing. Why? Because the gospel is advancing, Christ is being proclaimed, and God is working through it all. Big Idea: A life centered on Christ reorders our mission and reshapes our vision. Paul reminds us: Our mission is gospel advancement Our lives aren’t...

In Acts 16, we see how God builds His church in unexpected ways. What looks like closed doors and changed plans turns into gospel breakthrough. Paul thought he knew where he was going—but the Holy Spirit redirects him to Philippi. And there, God saves three very different people: a businesswoman, a slave girl, and a jailer. Different backgrounds. Different stories. Same gospel. In this sermon, we...

We’ve come to the final week in our journey through the Gospel of Mark—53 weeks walking with Jesus—and we arrive at the most important moment in history. The resurrection changes everything. If Easter didn’t happen, then this is just a gathering built around a dead man. But if it did happen… this is the most important truth in the world. In this message, we walk through Mark 16:1–20 and see: The r...

This week we’re stepping into one of the heaviest moments in Scripture Instead of a normal sermon, we’re inviting you to experience it differently. Don’t just watch this. Feel it. As you listen, do something that requires effort—go for a run, work out, clean, or finish something you’ve been putting off. Let the weight you feel remind you of the weight Christ carried. We’re so quick to rush to East...

In this passage, Jesus is handed over to Rome, and the question becomes clear: Who is King? We see a King who stands silent, a King who is rejected in place of a guilty man, and a King who is mocked on His way to the cross. Barabbas goes free. Jesus takes his place. The innocent for the guilty. This isn’t just their story—it’s ours. We may not shout “Crucify Him,” but we often choose control, comf...