Ascend The Hill with Jeremy Austill

In order to move into the promises of God, it often requires letting go of the past. This is even more clear in the story of the Children of Israel as they finally crossed into the land promised by God. There may be promises in your life given by God, but in order to fully see them realized, it requires letting go. Support the show

Welcome to day four of our journey through 21 days of prayer and fasting. Often in the Christian walk we question whether or not God hears us. Do our prayers reach heaven? Does God care? Is He listening when I need Him most? The answer to those questions can be found in the life of Samuel from the Bible. Support the show

Being part of the family of God is more than a religious check box. Community and connection in the life of a believer are needed in order to be effective in the faith. We can't grow, learn, or become better followers of Christ living in isolation. We need each other! Support the show

This is day three of our journey through 21 days of prayer and fasting. When life hits you, it's easy to lean on our own understanding rather than submitting circumstances to God. Yet, His promise in Proverbs 3:5-6 shows us that if we pursue Him and trust in Him, everything will be taken care of. Our God is faithful, and this is a reminder we all need! Support the show

Welcome to day two of our devotional journey through 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting. In today's devo, Pastor Chad discusses the importance of feeding on the Word daily. Especially during a fast, consuming and meditating on the Word is integral to spiritual growth, and it's not as hard as it may seem. Bible Reading Plan HERE Support the show

In our first sermon series of the new year, we take a look at our core values as a church. In today's sermon, it's all about being ALL IN on the family of God. When we operate as effective parts of the body, we contribute to the health and mission of the church in profound ways. Support the show

Welcome to our journey through 21 days of prayer and fasting. This is one of a series of devotionals that will be here as a resource for you during this fast. What is fasting? Is it Biblical? Why even fast? The role of fasting in the life of a believer can bring about powerful results. It's more than a diet... it's a spiritual discipline that we all need in our lives. Support the show

Prayer is integral in the life of a believer. Jesus even teaches us to pray in the New Testament, and this prayer we know as "The Lord's Prayer," gives us a framework to use. This brief teaching from our prayer night can remind and help you as you pray every day.  Support the show

As we celebrate Christmas together, we look at that holy night when Christ was born. The Messiah had come to the world at last! He has revealed God to us. He is God with us! Support the show

Mary gave birth to a son, Jesus, who is the Christ. She is called the Theotokos, which means "God-bearer." Similarly, we also carry Christ with us. We bear the image of God, and every Christian is pregnant with purpose from God to accomplish His will in the earth. The Lord is doing His part, now I must fully embrace doing mine. Support the show

Joy to the world, the Lord is come! As we continue our series, "Songs of Christmas," we look at the deeper meaning of this famous Christmas song. In the account of the birth of Christ in the Gospels, we find God's heart for humanity in all the announcements surrounding the Christ's birth. Peace on earth, and goodwill toward men. Joy to the world, indeed! Support the show

What is fasting? Is it Biblical? Why even fast? The role of fasting in the life of a believer can bring about powerful results. It's more than a diet... it's a spiritual discipline that we all need in our lives. Learn Fasting 101 in this sermon from our Midweek services! Support the show

Can a Christmas song really teach us about purpose and success? Yes! In today's episode we go deeper into both Christmas movies, and also the famous Christmas song: The Little Drummer Boy. Our best for God is different for each person, but what we bring to honor Him matters more than anything. Support the show

It's the Christmas season, and with that comes amazing tradition, great food, and powerful music centered around the true meaning of Christmas: Jesus our Savior! Today we look at The Little Drummer Boy . We may not have much to bring like the little drummer boy, but we still play our best for Him, and that is what truly matters. Support the show

People who attend Church may do so out of faith, or tradition, or even out of obligation, but inside everyone is a desire to experience God. As we deep dive into the story of the woman of Shunem from our series, Hospitable, we uncover a desire for the presence of God. Whether that desire is large or small, we can all learn something about continuing to be hospitable to our heavenly Father. Support...

As we conclude our series Hospitable, we come to the final portion of the story of the woman of Shunem. She's hosted the Prophet, been given a son, and then tragedy strikes. In the wake of Her tragedy we find principles to help us navigate our own pain. When we're under attack, when what has been promised seems to have died, God steps in and does the impossible. Support the show

As we continue our series Hospitable, we journey further into the story of the woman of Shunem. After creating a place to host the Prophet, He asks her, "What can I do for you?" Her hospitality lead to an encounter that would change her life forever. It can change yours too! Support the show

In the Old Testament there's a story from Jacob's life that's peculiar to say the least. After working for seven years to marry Laban's daughter Rachel, He instead ends up with her sister Leah. The full story of Jacob's marriage to Leah and then Rachel teaches us a valuable lesson about the process of patience in waiting for a promise. Support the show

The calendar either runs you, or you run it. In the walk of a Christian, it can be easy to feel the need to fill our schedule to make the most of our time on earth. Yet, what's more important than always being busy, is making the time to be present with the Lord. Check out the sermon we discuss HERE Support the show

In the first week of our series Hospitable, we take a look at an Old Testament story showcasing the importance of hosting the presence of the Lord. A woman's simple act of hosting a prophet teaches us how to prioritize Jesus over everything else. Support the show

Mary's anointing of Jesus was an important moment in the days leading up to Jesus' crucifixion. Her expression of worship unto Jesus teaches us a lesson about costly worship. The story also reveals to us the right, and wrong way to view the worship of others. Support the show

As we conclude our series Encounters, we finish our deep dive into the story of Lazarus. In the aftermath of Lazarus' resurrection, Jesus and His disciples are at a dinner. During that dinner, Mary opened a jar of perfume and anointed Jesus' feet. Her willingness to humble herself in front of so many and to pour out something so expensive on Jesus inspires us to do the same. Support the...

Our faith and confidence in the Lord can be used to impact the people around us. As we deep dive into the resurrection of Lazarus, we talk about the importance of living out loud for God, trusting Him, and helping each other become unwrapped from the graveclothes that bind us. Listen to the sermon we discuss HERE Support the show

Jesus is standing at the tomb of Lazarus with onlookers from various backgrounds and with differing motives. In front of them all, Jesus showcases His power and glory by telling the people to remove the stone, and calling out to Lazarus. Despite doubts, the people operated in faith to remove the stone, and then helped their resurrected friend out of his graveclothes. We too can see lives impacted...

In the book of Leviticus, God gives specific instructions to the Children of Israel in regards to His presence and how the Priests were to handle the flame on the altar. This Old Testament account teaches us how we should keep the flame burning in our own lives. Don't let the fire go out! Support the show