Ascend The Hill with Jeremy Austill

Missing this one piece of the Armor of God in our lives can paralyze us, confuse us, and create stress. That one piece... is peace. As we continue our deep diver into the Armor of God, we look at how to cultivate peace and the steps to take to produce it. Need peace? Support the show

If God knows what we need before we ask, why is it important to pray? The purpose of prayer is deeply interconnected with our relationship with God and today we dive deeper into the topic of prayer, it's impact, power, and influence in our lives and in our faith. It can be deeper and more beautiful than we realize. Support the show

Being a "Citizen" of Heaven is about more than how we engage with our world. One of the most important aspects of our heavenly citizenship is prayer. Prayer is integral to our walk with God and it forges us into effective people on mission for the Kingdom. Support the show

As we continue our series working through the book of Ephesians, we dive deeper into two more pieces of the armor of God. Understanding how to utilize the Breastplate of Righteousness and Helmet of Salvation analogies can help protect you from spiritual attack. The devil uses different methods to attack followers of Christ, but the armor can help protect you. Here's how! Support the show

Unbiblical sexuality is pervasive in our culture today. The ability to become ensnared in sexual sin, trapped, and caught in a cycle of shame has become easier than ever. Yet, there is hope! Today we talk about all the issues facing our society today, and how we as followers of Christ can stand strong while also sharing the redemptive love of God. Support the show

In our modern world we are bombarded by cultural definitions of sex. Yet, for the Christian, God has set up boundaries for sex to protect, safe guard, and help us. It's vital to our faith to live by God's design for sexuality, and to also be a light to a world that wants to live by its own standards. Today's sermon will deal with everything we face in our modern culture, and how to...

Need help overcoming attacks from the enemy? Our Midweek sermon is exactly what you need! It's one of the most well known passages in the Bible, and its principles can help us live every day protected and safe in Christ. It's the passage in Ephesians discussing the Armor of God. Each aspect of Paul's analogy in Ephesians guides and equips us as we face daily spiritual warfare. Suppo...

Being citizens of heaven and of earth means we navigate the complexities of society with an intentional focus on sharing the Gospel. In the Church we open our arms to whosoever, even if that means it goes against the grains of culture. Today we talk about evangelism, politics, borders, and more, and how we ought to approach these topics through the lens of Christ. Support the show

As citizens of the Kingdom of Heaven, we have a specific call on our life. It's a call we all share, no matter what age or stage in life. That call is to GO. Every disciple of Christ is meant to go spread the Gospel and invite whosoever will into the family of God. The church is open to everyone... it has no borders. Support the show

LISTEN TO SERMON HERE As we dive deeper into Sunday's sermon, we look at what it means to examine ourselves and become decisive followers of Christ. It can be tempting to live with one foot in the world, and one foot in Christ, but the more you try to do so, the more you realize that you can't. You need to choose, but thankfully we can help each other do exactly that! Be encouraged as we...

A vision to build the kingdom starts with building the church. That's exactly the vision of Cornerstone in being Kingdom Builders not only globally, but also locally in our Middle Tennessee community. Meet Pastor Gunnar Franks, who has answered the call to establish a Cornerstone location in Hendersonville. Hear his heart and passion for the city! Support the show

When culture comes against us for what we believe, it's up to us to know how to respond. Do we cower in fear, or stand up with decisive boldness proclaiming the truth of Christ? In the Old Testament, there were three men who also had to be decisive in their convictions, and it lead them into a fiery furnace. The good news for them, and for us, is that there is a fourth man in the fire. Suppor...

Being citizens of Heaven means that we aren't like the world. Yet, in the church landscape today there is a sense of tribalism and division that has undermined our unity. Today we talk about politics, a move of God in unlikely places, and how we can unite together as the body of Christ.  Support the show

As members of the body of Christ, we are also members of another kingdom: The Kingdom of God. Understanding the importance of being citizens of Heaven can help us navigate our society in healthy ways. It's more than being a Christian consumer, it's being missional together, united as the Church to share the Gospel with a world that desperately needs it. Support the show

When we share what God has done in us, it helps encourage those around us. Today we talk all about how to share your story, how to define your story, and the impact it can have in the world. Think your story with God is insignificant? Think again! You have a story to tell of God's goodness! Support the show

There is power in telling your story of what God has done in your life. We find this especially evident in Psalm 40. King David begins declaring all that God had done for him and praising and glorifying God. Everything changes in our life when we follow David's example and declare what God has done in our lives too. Support the show

There are demons and devils. In Ephesians 6 Paul reveals the layers of what believers face every day in the spiritual world. How we understand spiritual warfare from a biblical perspective is important to the Christian life to help us be effective and to stand strong. Support the show

Our pursuit of the Lord is at times marked by moments of deep emotional connection with God. What happens though when you don't feel Him? When it seems like intimate moments with Him haven't been felt in a long time? Today we dive deeper into Sunday's sermon on Psalm 139 and how we can be assured at the "WITHness" of God, despite our feelings. Support the show

There can be many times in the Christian walk that we don't "feel" God close to us. Yet, as confirmed in Psalm 139, God really is with us at all times. He sees every aspect of who we are. Whether or not you've doubted God's nearness, today's sermon will help you realize how close God actually is. Support the show

Life can have a tendency to weigh us down. Through various situations and circumstances, we can all face discouragement. Today we dive deeper into Sunday's sermon and walk through practical ways you can break out of the cycle of discouragement and experience vibrant life in Christ. Check out sermon on 7 Hebrew Words for Praise HERE Support the show

When discouragement strikes, we can tend to reach out for support with temporary relief. As we continue our series Summer Playlist, we look at a Psalm that can teach how to find lasting help in times of discouragement. After today's sermon, you'll walk away with three responses we should have to discouragement that can help lift you out of whatever rut you feel trapped in. Support the sh...

The Christian life is marked by being people who live by the Spirit. In the book of Ephesians, Paul calls the people of Ephesus to stop living like the world. In Chapter 5 he shows the stark difference between indulging in the flesh, and living by the Spirit. The call for all of us is to choose the latter. Support the show

In our Christian walk, we can have blindspots that have the potential to impact our relationship with God. The good news? By pursuing God we can allow His Holy Spirit and His Word to reveal to us our blindspots, and He can help us remove them. Have blindspots? Here's how to find them! Support the show

The Psalms are a compilation of 150 songs and poetry, with the goal of creating a path to the presence of God. As we begin our new series Summer Playlist Vol. 2, we journey through Psalms 15 and 24. Both of these Psalms teach us important principles when pursuing the presence of the Lord, and how we can make it part of our every day life. Support the show

When confronted with the parable of the Good Samaritan, how do we handle it? To put it another way, what are steps we can take in order to show love to those around us, even those we may not like? We go deep into the practical way to show Christ to everyone around us. Support the show