ASCEND Church Perth

The Baptism in the Holy Spirit | Phil Ayres

ASCEND Church — Sun, 24 May 2026 12:54:21 +0000

Special guest, Ps Phil Ayres, preaches a powerful Pentecost Sunday message on the Baptism in the Holy Spirit.

For Your Good: What Jesus Accomplished at the Ascension | Jason Staggers

ASCEND Church — Sun, 17 May 2026 14:28:51 +0000

In this powerful conclusion to our six-week Kingdom of God series, we celebrate Ascension Sunday and rediscover why Jesus’ departure from earth was actually the best thing that could have happened, for the disciples then and for us now.

Most of us look back with longing at the days when Jesus walked the earth, but Scripture reveals something far greater: His ascension was not an ending, but the pinnacle of His work. In this message, Ps Jason unpacks four life-changing realities that unfolded when Jesus ascended back to heaven to be seated at the right hand of the Father.

Who is Filling Your Cup? | Olivia Staggers

ASCEND Church — Sun, 10 May 2026 09:32:00 +0000

In this message, we explore what it truly looks like to live as citizens of God’s Kingdom, especially in our closest relationships. Drawing from Ephesians 5 and 6, the message centers on one powerful question: Who (or what) is filling your cup?

Too often we pour out for our families, work, and others from an empty reservoir, leading to burnout, resentment, and exhaustion. But the Apostle Paul gives us the secret. Only a life continually filled by the Holy Spirit enables us to sing, submit, serve, and stand strong in every season.

Kingdom Love vs Worldly Love | Jason Staggers

ASCEND Church — Sun, 03 May 2026 09:07:48 +0000

In this latest message in our Kingdom of God series, Ps Jason leads us in answering the question, "What is the actual way of life we’re advancing? We explore how Kingdom love stands in stark contrast to the love of this world, by looking at Jesus words in Luke 6, where He delivers one of His most confronting teachings, showing us exactly what it looks like to live as true sons and daughters of the Most High.

Clash of Kingdoms | Jason Staggers

ASCEND Church — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 07:39:05 +0000

In this powerful message, Clash of Kingdoms: Our Call to Push Back Darkness, Pastor Jason explores the invisible spiritual battle behind the chaos we see in our world. As we advance the Kingdom of God, we are at the same time pushing back the kingdom of darkness, and Jesus has already given us as His Church the authority to do so.

Drawing from Matthew 16, Colossians 2, and Ephesians 6, this sermon unpacks the reality of territorial principalities, the disarming of demonic powers at the cross, and how we actively resist through renewed minds, pure speech, prayer, and fasting. With timely cultural insights on UAPs, spiritual deception, and the return of ancient spirits, this message will open your eyes to the invisible realm and equip you to stand firm in your call to advance the Kingdom - first in your own life, and then in the world around you.

This is Part 2 of our Kingdom of God series at ASCEND Church Perth.

On Earth As It Is In Heaven | Jason Staggers

ASCEND Church — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 07:31:00 +0000

This is part two in our series on the Kingdom of God. In this message, we look at the unfolding story of the coming of God's Kingdom, from Eden to Eternity.

From Empty Tomb to Transformed Life

ASCEND Church — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 12:10:00 +0000

In this message, we look at some of the Biblical evidence for the resurrection of Jesus from John's account and what the truth of the resurrection means for how we live.

Hundredfold in Hardship | Jason Staggers

ASCEND Church — Sun, 29 Mar 2026 11:42:15 +0000

As war is escalating in the Middle East, we are learning some valuable lessons on the importance of fossel fuels to our way of life here in Australia. With fuel shortages have come many related concerns about our freedom of movement, our food security, and more broadly, the outlook for our economy.

As Christians, we are called to live by a different economy. Jesus said that we are not to worry about what we will eat, what we will drink, and what we will wear because our heavenly Father knows what we need. We have many examples in Scripture of how God supernaturally provides for His people amidst famines.

In this message, Ps Jason explores God's covenant promises of provision, and how in Christ we are heirs of all of these promises.

Discovering Your True Identity | Nikita Kraynev

ASCEND Church — Sun, 22 Mar 2026 08:04:01 +0000

One of the primary attacks of the enemy against God's people is at the point of our identity - who we understand ourselves to be. But one of the greatest gifts God gives to us in Christ is a fresh start, as a new creation, adopted into God's family as His very own children.

The Priority of Guarding the Heart | Jason Staggers

ASCEND Church — Sun, 15 Mar 2026 11:05:00 +0000

As we review our four pillars, or core values, we look more deeply at the heart, the spring from which our entire life flows. To clean up what's downstream in our life, we must focus on purifying the heart, and once it's pure, to guard what we allow to influence it.

Kingdom Over Apathy: Victory Through Mission | Jason Staggers

ASCEND Church — Sun, 08 Mar 2026 11:42:18 +0000

This is the final message in our four-part series through our core values. We must resist the temptation to be indifferent about the things that God cares most about. God's Kingdom has come and it is gradually expanding as the church goes all-in obeying the great commission to make disciples.

Church Over Isolation: Victory Through Community | Ian Weaver

ASCEND Church — Sun, 01 Mar 2026 11:50:24 +0000

This is part three of a four-part series through our core values. Although the enemy seeks to isolate, Christ is building His church, His body and bride, the family of God. As we embrace our corporate identity, we find great joy, sharpening of character, and equipping for mission.

Gospel Over Performance: Victory Through a New Identity | Jason Staggers

ASCEND Church — Sun, 22 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0000

This is part two of a four-part series through our core values. In Christ and through His atoning sacrifice, God has declared us to be innocent and adopted us as His children. Seeking to feel right with Him or finding value or significance before people through our own human effort is not only futile, but it is a departure from the true gospel, and causes us to live outside of the grace of God. Only as we apply Christ's finished work more deeply in our hearts, and understand more fully who we already are in Him, will we become more like Him and live in true joy, peace, and rest.

Jesus Over Idolatry: Victory Through Worship | Jason Staggers

ASCEND Church — Sun, 15 Feb 2026 08:40:40 +0000

In this four-part series, we begin exploring the first of our four core values - Jesus Over Idolatry. Jesus gives one primary condition for following Him: absolute surrender. He wants to be most important in our lives. Anything less is idolatry, the root of all other sins, and the great enemy of the church.

Faith For Breakthrough | Jason Staggers

ASCEND Church — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 05:01:52 +0000

How we respond to God and His word is critical for our breakthrough. If you want to learn how to inherit God's promises and walk in His divine favour, this message breaking down Hebrews 6:12 will guide you.

The Secret of Fasting | Ian Weaver

ASCEND Church — Sun, 01 Feb 2026 11:06:00 +0000

This message will prepare your heart and mind as we move this week into seven days of prayer and fasting - Thursday, 5th February through Wednesday, 11th February.

Learning to Pray: Prayers of Gospel Freedom

ASCEND Church — Sun, 25 Jan 2026 11:41:40 +0000

This is part three of a three-week series through the Lord's Prayer, focusing on Matthew 6:12-13. Here we see four gospel-centred prayer points that should be part of our daily prayer:

Confess any known sins to God and ask Him for forgiveness
Declare to God that we choose to forgive the people who have sinned against us
Ask God for help resisting temptations to sin
Ask God for deliverance and protection from demonic powers

The gospel meets us in each of these four lines of the Lord’s Prayer, and meets four of our greatest spiritual needs.

Freedom from guilt before God (justification)
Freedom from bitterness and unforgiveness (reconciliation)
Freedom from destructive ways of living (sanctification)
Freedom from evil spirits (deliverance)

As we pray the Lord’s Prayer daily, we deepen the application of the gospel to our lives.

Learning to Pray: Prayers of Petition (Kingdom First)

ASCEND Church — Sun, 18 Jan 2026 09:14:26 +0000

In part two of our three-part series through the Lord's Prayer, Jesus instructs us in praying prayers that expand the Kingdom of God. Then we are invited to bring our personal needs before Him. As we seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness, all these other things will be added unto us.

Learning to Pray: Prayers of Adoration and Worship

ASCEND Church — Sun, 11 Jan 2026 07:56:52 +0000

This is part one of a three-part series on the Lord's Prayer. When the disciples asked Jesus to teach them to pray, He did not offer a series of lectures. Instead, he gave them a model prayer - one that was meant to become their framework for how to talk to God. In this message, Ps Jason unpacks the call from the first line - "Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name" - to begin with adoration and worship.

Building Stronger Habits | Jason Staggers

ASCEND Church — Sun, 28 Dec 2025 08:02:33 +0000

Goals are good, but habits are better, and especially better than New Year's Resolutions. In this message, Ps Jason challenges us to strengthen our habits in six important areas.

Luke tells us that Jesus went through a process of growth and preparation for His calling, and we should expect no less in our lives as His followers.

The Ever-Increasing Kingdom of Peace | Jason Staggers

ASCEND Church — Sun, 21 Dec 2025 10:10:54 +0000

Isaiah said, "of the increase of His government and peace, there will be no end." Then 750 years later, Jesus said, "Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you. But not as the world gives..." Jesus is the only source of true peace, but we often try to seek out peace in all the wrong places. In this Christmas message, Ps Jason shares three peace counterfeits, and the three ways God's true peace, or shalom, manifests in our lives.

The Four Greatest Names | Ian Weaver

ASCEND Church — Sun, 14 Dec 2025 07:09:09 +0000

This week, Ps Ian continues in our Christmas Series - Unto Us - unpacking Isaiah 9:6-7. He focuses on the profound revelation of the Eternal Son of God in the names Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father and Prince of Peace.

The Wonder of the Incarnation | Jason Staggers

ASCEND Church — Sun, 07 Dec 2025 08:03:25 +0000

For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given. Within that prophecy lies the mystery of the incarnation - God becoming a human, taking on flesh, in the person of Jesus Christ, so that He could save us from our sins. In this message, Ps Jason explores how this truth should impact us deeply.

Project 2032 | Steve McCracken

ASCEND Church — Sun, 30 Nov 2025 14:30:00 +0000

On the anniversary of our first year as a church, special guest and Prophet Steve McCracken brings a powerful word on the part we must play in fulfilling God's seven-year vision for our church.

God's Plan for Our Growth | Jason Staggers

ASCEND Church — Sun, 23 Nov 2025 12:40:21 +0000

God has a vision of healthy growth for every church, but His plan hinges upon His people being willing to be equipped.

Playing the Long Game | Ian Weaver

ASCEND Church — Sun, 16 Nov 2025 10:40:00 +0000

When we have an eternal perspective, we have a motivation to make life decisions that bring little by little transformation, leading to an eternal legacy without regret.

Little By Little | Jason Staggers

ASCEND Church — Sun, 09 Nov 2025 07:01:59 +0000

In Exodus 23:27–33 and Deuteronomy 7:21–25, God promises gradual victory over enemies - not instant conquest - to build Israel's capacity, prevent desolation, and ensure sustained growth. This Old Testament pattern foreshadows the Church's advance of the Kingdom. As believers multiply in faith, character, and numbers, Christ's dominion expands progressively. In this message, Ps Jason unpacks the little habits that compound into God's plan for increase in our lives.

(Due to technical difficulties, the audio at the start is muffled, but it does improve at the 17 minute mark.)

Now and Then | Martin Smoothy

ASCEND Church — Sun, 02 Nov 2025 11:05:52 +0000

On week two of our Legacy Offering, Martin shares his story of how God radically changed his messed up life, including his trials and errors of learning how to steward God's resources.

Our Legacy is in the Seed | Jason Staggers

ASCEND Church — Sun, 26 Oct 2025 14:06:53 +0000

In week one of our Legacy Offering series, we unpack legacy through the lens of God’s covenant promises to Abraham. Sowing seeds of faith, obedience, and generosity today can yield an enduring Kingdom impact that echoes through generations. Every great legacy begins with a seed.

You Will Have What You Say | Jason Staggers

ASCEND Church — Sun, 19 Oct 2025 13:10:59 +0000

Soloman said, "Death and life is in the power of the tongue." James agrees, and gives us three metaphors to explain how our words are much more powerful than we often realise. As followers of Christ, we must rid our lives of all words of death, and speak only words of life.

The Spirit of Faith | Jason Staggers

ASCEND Church — Sun, 12 Oct 2025 07:47:29 +0000

Both Saul and David heard the same taunting and attempts at intimidation from Goliath. But they each had radically different responses. The Apostle Paul sheds some light on what was unique about David's response. He had a spirit of faith, which is critical for every believer, especially in the hour that we find ourselves in.

The Path to Fruitfulness | Jason Staggers

ASCEND Church — Sun, 05 Oct 2025 08:34:31 +0000

In the parable of the sower, Jesus describes four conditions of the heart, each revealed in the type of soil the seed falls upon. But He also challenges each of us as His followers to join Him as a farmer sowing seeds, without much consideration of which type of soil we might be sowing into. Listen and be challenged by these uncomfortable truths, and get onto the path to greater eternal fruitfulness in your life.

Embracing Persecution | Ian Weaver

ASCEND Church — Sun, 28 Sep 2025 10:02:06 +0000

Drawing parallels between the first century church and the church today in Perth, Ps Ian explores how persecution shapes faith, unity, and the expansion of God's Kingdom. Listen and be challenged to move beyond comfort, engage with the pressing issues of our time, and take a bold stand for gospel.

A Turning Point | Matt Garner

ASCEND Church — Sun, 21 Sep 2025 07:30:00 +0000

In a brilliant follow up to last week's message, special guest Ps Matt Garner speaks on the significance of the hour we find ourselves in and how lessons from the story of Ruth can teach us how we must respond.

A Turning Point for the True Church | Jason Staggers

ASCEND Church — Sun, 14 Sep 2025 06:59:20 +0000

Charlie Kirk’s martyrdom has shaken the world and marked a spiritual turning point in the West. In this message, Ps Jason calls the church to die to apathy and comfort, rise in prayer, and advance boldly with the gospel, just as Jesus declared in Matthew 16: “I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.”

Strong Fathers, Strong Character | Jason Staggers

ASCEND Church — Sun, 07 Sep 2025 12:27:00 +0000

In Hebrews 12, we learn that fathers are called to love in a way that sometimes seems painful in the moment. But this kind of love brings resilience and strength of character. In this message, Ps Jason not only calls men to father well, but calls all of us to find healing through the fathering of God.

How the Gospel Takes Us From Judgement to Kindness | Olivia Staggers

ASCEND Church — Sun, 31 Aug 2025 11:22:21 +0000

In this message, we explore Paul’s sharp turn from exposing the sins of the Gentiles in Romans 1 to confronting the judgmental attitudes of the Jews in Romans 2. Assumptions, hypocrisy, and self-righteousness erode community, but the gospel frees us from judgment and leads us into kindness. Discover how God’s kindness - not condemnation - draws us to repentance and creates a culture of grace in our homes, churches, and workplaces.

Church as a Family: Why We Need One Another & Why Isolation is Destructive | Jason Staggers

ASCEND Church — Sun, 24 Aug 2025 06:53:13 +0000

From the beginning, God has been building a family in the earth. The gospel not only restores us to relationship with God, but heals our hearts and delivers us from the curse of lonliness. The church that Jesus is building is a family, but we must resist the temptation to isolate ourselves.

Tear Down The Walls: How the Gospel Strengthens Relationships | Jason Staggers

ASCEND Church — Sun, 17 Aug 2025 07:01:00 +0000

In Ephesians 2, Paul says that through the finished work of Christ every dividing wall of hostility between God's people has been torn down. That means there's no place in the Body of Christ for ethnic prejudice or racism, classism or economic segregation, cultural elitism, tribal church pride, bitternness, unforgiveness, judgement, or isolation. Here are five ways the gospel makes our relationships stronger.

How The Gospel Makes Us New | Jason Staggers

ASCEND Church — Sun, 10 Aug 2025 07:02:48 +0000

Our struggle against sin is evidence that the Holy Spirit is working in our hearts. If we didn't care to please God, we would indulge the flesh without temptation. If we didn't feel bad about our sin, it would be evidence of a hard heart. But if we've truly been made new, why do we still sometimes sin? In this message, we look at the relationship between our new nature in Christ and our ongoing battle against the passions and desires of the flesh.

The Power of Fasting | Ian Weaver

ASCEND Church — Sun, 03 Aug 2025 07:17:00 +0000

Fasting is one of the most under-utilised gifts to Christians. It's not a discipline reserved for a select few, but a practice that Jesus expects every one of His followers to engage in. Not only does it provide access to greater spiritual power, but it positions us for closer friendship with God.

Staying The Course | Olivia Staggers

ASCEND Church — Sun, 27 Jul 2025 08:10:00 +0000

With many stories from her own life, Ps Olivia shares seven ways that Christ is formed in the life of a believer.

Be Clothed In Humility | Jason Staggers

ASCEND Church — Sun, 20 Jul 2025 07:04:00 +0000

This week we unpack how pride fuels our performance-based identities, and uncover some practical ways to identify pride. As we trust more in Christ's finished work, and embrace who we are in Christ, we are set free to live with humility.

Take Off the Fig Leaves | Jason Staggers

ASCEND Church — Sun, 13 Jul 2025 06:57:04 +0000

One of our core values is Gospel Over Performance. After Adam and Eve rejected God's rule and ate from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, they realised they were naked and felt shame. Their response was to sew fig leaves together to cover their nakedness. This is a picture of the default tendency of every person's heart to try to cover their shame through performance-based righteousness. God's response provides a much more enduring solution. In this message, Ps Jason explores how the gospel is not only the message that saves us, but also the truth that makes us more like Christ.

Who Told You You Were Naked? | Ian Weaver

ASCEND Church — Sun, 06 Jul 2025 06:55:00 +0000

When Adam and Eve rebelled against God and ate from the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil, they realised that they were naked and ashamed, and they sought to hide from God. The law of sin and death subjects us to guilt and shame. But in Christ, we are set free from an old identity shaped by warped self-assessment.

Living an Abundant Life | Jason Staggers

ASCEND Church — Sun, 29 Jun 2025 08:17:38 +0000

When the idol of money has been dethroned, the windows of heaven open, and we can experience the abundant life God has for us. In this message, we look at the theology of abundance, the mindset of abundance, and the practices of abundance. This is the third and final message in the Jesus Over Money series.

Dethroning the Idol of Money | Jason Staggers

ASCEND Church — Sun, 22 Jun 2025 10:32:00 +0000

In this second message in our Jesus Over Money series, we look at Malachi 3. God calls out the people of Israel for how they have turned away from God. He measures their devotion in part by how they are handling their money. In this message, Ps Jason shares how money can sometimes take God's place in our hearts, and how God uses both the tithe and offerings to dethrone the idol of money from our hearts.

The Antidote to Greed | Martin Smoothy

ASCEND Church — Sun, 15 Jun 2025 06:34:20 +0000

This is the first message in a three-part series called, Jesus Over Money. This week, be inspired and activated in faith as you allow the Lord to challenge you to new levels of generosity.

The Power of the Kingdom | Jason Staggers

ASCEND Church — Sun, 08 Jun 2025 06:17:00 +0000

To guarantee the success of the Church in our Kingdom mission to reach the world for Christ, God has sent His Holy Spirit. While speaking in tongues is helpful and important, the most essential evidence of having been baptised in the Holy Spirit is the power to be a witness. When immersed in His Holy Spirit, we receive His love and boldness to preach the gospel and make disciples.

The Ascended King and His Expanding Kingdom | Jason Staggers

ASCEND Church — Sun, 01 Jun 2025 09:42:11 +0000

For at least three generations in recent history, much of the Church was shaped by a pessimistic eschatology - one that led believers to retreat from culture rather than seek to transform it. But historically, the prevailing expectation of the church has always been very optimistic - that the Kingdom of God will progressively advance as Christ’s people faithfully disciple the nations. In this message, Ps Jason casts a compelling vision for a hopeful, victorious future grounded in the unstoppable growth of God’s Kingdom.

The Priority of God's Kingdom | Sam Smoothy

ASCEND Church — Sun, 25 May 2025 08:18:00 +0000

In this message, we continue in our series on The Kingdom of God, which is, according to Paul in Romans 14, summed up not in the things that we sometimes prioritise, but in "...righeousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit." What does it look like to live a life that puts first what's most important to God?

The King of The Kingdom | Ian Weaver

ASCEND Church — Sun, 18 May 2025 13:12:45 +0000

In this next message in our Kingdom of God series, Pastor Ian shows us that Jesus demonstrated how the laws of the Kingdom supercede natural laws.

Kingdom Legacy Through Family | Olivia Staggers

ASCEND Church — Sun, 11 May 2025 05:43:06 +0000

In Psalm 127, we are told that children are a heritage and a reward from God, and that a man with a "full quiver" is blessed. One of the primary ways that God's Kingdom expands through the centuries is through generational blessing transferred to our offspring. We are called to fashion the next generation into weapons in the Lord's hands, teaching them to think and live differently than the world, equipped to carry out His Kingdom purpose.

The Church The King Is Building | Jason Staggers

ASCEND Church — Sun, 04 May 2025 05:46:44 +0000

Jesus walked for two days with His disciples to go to the darkest and most demonic place in Israel to declare the He would build His church and the gates of hell will not prevail against it. In the next part of our Kingdom of God series, Ps Jason explores how the Kingdom of God grows and expands throughout the earth through a triumphant church.

The Already But Not Yet Kingdom | Jason Staggers

ASCEND Church — Sun, 27 Apr 2025 07:42:00 +0000

The Kingdom of God has already come, but it has not yet fully come. In this message, Ps Jason challenges us to resist a fatalistic or escapist mindset, and instead pursue a long-term, hopeful vision of cultural transformation as God's Spirit-empowered ambassadors.

Yours Is The Kingdom | Ian Weaver

ASCEND Church — Sun, 13 Apr 2025 06:03:00 +0000

As we conclude our "Teach Us To Pray" series, Ps Ian talks about the significance of finishing times of prayer with praise, and understanding the meaning of the kingdom, power, and glory belonging to God.

Prayers For Freedom and Deliverance | Jason Staggers

ASCEND Church — Sun, 06 Apr 2025 07:02:00 +0000

As we are nearing the end of our series going through the Lord's Prayer, we look at verse 13 of Matthew 6, "Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil." Jesus instructs us to end our time of prayer asking for two things: for God's help resisting temptation, and to take back ground that the enemy has taken from us. The first prayer is defensive, but in the second prayer we go on the offense.

Receiving and Giving Forgiveness in Prayer | Jason Staggers

ASCEND Church — Sun, 30 Mar 2025 07:31:00 +0000

In part five of our series on the Lord's Prayer, we focus on Jesus' instruction to confess our sins to the Lord, asking for and receiving forgivness from God, and to declare to God that we forgive those who have sinned against us. These two must go together. If we are unwilling to forgive others, it reveals that we have not truly received forgiveness from God. Either we do not understand the depths of our own depravity, and therefore our own need for a Saviour, or we do not value the immense mercy that God has shown to us in Christ. Likely, it is both. Either way, those who have truly received mercy from God will be willing to give mercy to others. As we pray this prayer daily, we grow in love, both for God and other people.

Prayers For Personal Needs | Jason Staggers

ASCEND Church — Sun, 23 Mar 2025 06:37:24 +0000

Continuing on in our Teach Us to Pray series, Ps Jason looks at Matthew 6:11 where Jesus prays, "Give us this day day our daily bread."

Praying Kingdom-Centred Prayers | Ian Weaver

ASCEND Church — Sun, 16 Mar 2025 12:02:00 +0000

In the next part of our Teach Us to Pray series, Ps Ian looks at Jesus' prayer, "Your Kingdom come, Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.

Prayers of Adoration and Worship | Jason Staggers

ASCEND Church — Sun, 09 Mar 2025 08:51:00 +0000

Throughout history, the church has used the Lord's Prayer as a guide for daily prayer. We should use the Lord's Prayer today to likewise guide our own prayers. Honing in on Matthew 6:9, we must give prayers of adoration and worship to our Father in heaven first of all, just as Jesus taught His disciples.

The Importance of a Sober Mind | Sam Smoothy

ASCEND Church — Sun, 02 Mar 2025 06:09:00 +0000

In his first letter to the churches, the Apostle Peter challenges God's people to be sober-minded. The enemy works to try to keep us drunk on foolish fantasies, on a victim mindset, and in self-righteousness. But a sober mind is filled with wisdom, seeks to expose hidden sins, and is filled with grace.

Learning to Pray the Lord's Prayer | Jason Staggers

ASCEND Church — Sun, 23 Feb 2025 07:40:00 +0000

Throughout history, the church has used the Lord's Prayer as a guide for daily prayer. We should use the Lord's Prayer today to likewise guide our own prayers. As Martin Luther said, this should be done twice daily - upon waking and before lying down for bed.

A Church Devoted To Fellowship | Jason Staggers

ASCEND Church — Sun, 16 Feb 2025 08:34:32 +0000

The strength of the early church can be seen in what they were devoted to. Right alongside their devotion to the word of God and prayer was their devotion to fellowship, or "koinonia" in the Greek. This depth of covenant relationship expressed through community led them to gather not only in large gatherings all together, but in small groups throughout the week, and from house to house. It was in these smaller gatherings where they experienced deeper connection, held one another accountable, and lived missionally by inviting others into the experience of their "koinonia."

A Church Devoted to Prayer | Jason Staggers

ASCEND Church — Sun, 09 Feb 2025 06:48:55 +0000

The early church was fruitful because they were a community devoted to four things: the Apostle's Teaching (God's Word), fellowship, meals together, and prayer.

This week we consider God's call upon every believer to be devoted to both personal and corporate prayer.

Why We Fast | Jason Staggers

ASCEND Church — Sun, 02 Feb 2025 10:06:06 +0000

This Thursday we begin ten days of prayer and fasting. In this message, we explore Isaiah 58 to break down the wrong way to fast, the right way to fast, and the six benefits of fasting the right way.

Taking Thoughts Captive | Ian Weaver

ASCEND Church — Sun, 26 Jan 2025 06:03:34 +0000

As people created in the image of God, our thoughts have creative power. Before God spoke us into being, he first said, "Let us make man in our image..." He imagined us. When we think worldly thoughts, we imagine a future that's corrupt. When we think God's thoughts, we sow seeds that bring about a harvest of the Kingdom of God. We must take every thought captive to live the overcoming life that God has called us to.

Developing Strong Spiritual Disciplines | Jason Staggers

ASCEND Church — Sun, 19 Jan 2025 07:02:00 +0000

None of our habits are more important than the ones that lead us closer to Jesus. As we draw here to God, God draws near to us.

Forming Strong Habits for a Year of Exponential Growth | Jason Staggers

ASCEND Church — Sun, 12 Jan 2025 07:35:00 +0000

As we begin a new year, it's helpful to reflect on the previous year, and reset our goals and habits for the year ahead. Here are seven areas in our lives where we should be creating forming strong habits for personal growth.

What Is In Me? | Matt Garner

ASCEND Church — Sun, 29 Dec 2024 08:07:00 +0000

Special guest Ps Matt Garner brings a powerful word from the story of Ruth and Jesus' words from John 15. We will reproduce according to whatever is inside of us.

God With Us: Prince of Peace | Jason Staggers

ASCEND Church — Sun, 22 Dec 2024 07:36:00 +0000

In Isaiah 7 and 9, the prophet reveals that the son born of a virgin and given by God to the world as their King would have the name Prince of Peace. He would establish a Kingdom that would be marked by ever-increasing "shalom." Matthew reveals this King to be Jesus, and Paul later reveals that Jesus Himself is our peace. When Jesus comes into our lives he brings peace with God, peace within, peace with one another, and peace on earth.

God With Us: Wonderful Counsellor | Ian Weaver

ASCEND Church — Sun, 15 Dec 2024 09:13:00 +0000

Jesus is our Wonderful Counsellor, and in close relationship with Him, we have access to supernatural wisdom and understanding.

God With Us: Finding Courage In The Incarnation | Jason Staggers

ASCEND Church — Sun, 08 Dec 2024 14:27:00 +0000

This is the first of our three-part Christmas series called God With Us. In this message, Ps Jason shares the meaning of the name Immanuel and the implications of the incarnation for all of humanity.

The Power Of A Fresh Start | Phil Ayres

ASCEND Church — Sun, 01 Dec 2024 08:43:00 +0000

Isaiah 43
¹⁸“Forget the former things;
    do not dwell on the past.
¹⁹See, I am doing a new thing!
    Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?
I am making a way in the wilderness
    and streams in the wasteland.

Strong Values Bring Big Victories | Jason Staggers

ASCEND Church — Sun, 24 Nov 2024 07:01:15 +0000

As we prepare to transition to becoming ASCEND Church, here are four Biblical values that when lived out, destroy four enemies in the life of every believer.

Ascending With Christ | Jason Staggers

ASCEND Church — Sun, 17 Nov 2024 04:35:00 +0000

In this message, Ps Jason shares the story of how God has led us into a new identity as a church, then shares seven theological distinctives that flow out of the ascension of Jesus.

The Significance Of The Ascension Of Jesus | Jason Staggers

ASCEND Church — Sun, 10 Nov 2024 06:46:00 +0000

The Power of Repentance | Ian Weaver

ASCEND Church — Sun, 03 Nov 2024 05:44:00 +0000

In this message, Ps Ian Weaver explores what God's word says about repentance and how this response of the heart brings power to overcome sin.

Being Aware Of The Enemy's Activity | Denice Weaver

ASCEND Church — Sun, 27 Oct 2024 06:19:20 +0000

As we come into a time of year where occult activity increases, it's important that as Christians our eyes are opened to the spirit realm.

Redeeming The Consequences Of Sin | Jason Staggers

ASCEND Church — Sun, 20 Oct 2024 05:02:00 +0000

David became the king of Israel because God was looking for "a man after God's own heart." But over time, his sensitivity to the Lord's presence diminished and he committed a very damaging public sin that brought great pain into his family and to his legacy. In this message, Ps Jason talks about the consequences of our sin, and the amazing truth that God is willing to redeem even our greatest failures.

Virtues That Build God's House | Jason Staggers

ASCEND Church — Sun, 13 Oct 2024 05:45:00 +0000

The gospel not only saves us, but begins to transform us from the inside out. This process of growing in character is fundamental to Jesus' work of building His Church. In 1 Peter 2:1, Peter says to "put off" or get rid of, five toxic traits. As we learn to love one another deeply, we are "being built up as a spiritual house."

Discipleship in Spiritual Family | Jason Staggers

ASCEND Church — Sun, 06 Oct 2024 05:33:00 +0000

God has divinely placed each of us in church family so that we can find discipleship relationships that will help us to grow spiritually and mature in our faith. In healthy discipleship relationships, we find opportunities for both vulnerability and accountability.

Building Strong and Healthy Relationships | Jason Staggers

ASCEND Church — Sun, 29 Sep 2024 06:17:00 +0000

James asks, "What is causing the quarrels and fights among you?" Then he breaks down both the external and the internal enemies of building strong and healthy relationships. Here's a hint: dealing with your unresolved anger will go a long way. But where does our anger come from?

Living From The Inside-Out | Jason Staggers

ASCEND Church — Sun, 22 Sep 2024 05:08:00 +0000

In Luke 18, Jesus tells a story that highlights two different ways of approaching God - one in self-righteousness and the other in true righteousness. What does it mean to be righteous?

Walking in the Spirit | Ian Weaver

ASCEND Church — Sun, 15 Sep 2024 07:00:00 +0000

If we walk in the Spirit, we will not fulfil the desires of the flesh (Galatians 5). In this message we explore how to overcome the desires of the human nature and cultivate an awareness of God's abiding presence in our daily lives.

Passion For The Nations | Jason Staggers

ASCEND Church — Sun, 08 Sep 2024 11:16:02 +0000

Every follower of Christ should be growing in a passion to reach the nations with the gospel. John's vision in Revelation 5 tells us why.

The High Calling of Fatherhood | Jason Staggers

ASCEND Church — Sun, 01 Sep 2024 09:41:35 +0000

In our culture today, we're seeing a strong and focused demonic attack against Biblical masculinity and femininity, and subsequently, the understanding of the roles of a husband and wife in a healthy family. Research has shown that society begins to unravel when fathers are weak or absent. One of the ways that we must live counter-culturally as Kingdom men in this world is to embrace the high calling of fatherhood. We may save others, but if lose our own children, we will be forced to start over again every generation without the fruit of a godly heritage. That would be foolish. The coming of God's Kingdom hinges upon the church raising up strong men who have a passion to lead with sacrificial love in their homes.

Devotion To Prayer | Denice Weaver

ASCEND Church — Sun, 25 Aug 2024 05:50:00 +0000

This is Part 2 of our two-part series on the Disciplines of Devotion. In this message, we hear from Ps Denice Weaver on what a strong prayer life looks like.

Devotion To The Word Of God | Jason Staggers

ASCEND Church — Sun, 18 Aug 2024 05:46:00 +0000

This is Part 1 of a two-part series called Disciplines of Devotion. In this message, we explore the call of every Christian to spend time daily meditating upon God's word.

Three Truths That Grow God's Kingdom (and the Lies That Make Christians Weak) | Jason Staggers

ASCEND Church — Sun, 11 Aug 2024 08:21:25 +0000

The greatest evidence that we truly believe the Bible is our sense of urgency to share Christ with the world. If we are not sharing the gospel with people as frequently or as boldly as we hope to, then we should seek to understand the lies that we are believing, and work to replace those lies with the truth.

Living With Urgency To Share The Gospel | Jason Staggers

ASCEND Church — Sun, 04 Aug 2024 06:25:00 +0000

Once when Jesus was questioned about why he spent so much time with "sinful" people, he responded by telling three stories - one about a lost sheep, another about a lost coin, and a third about a lost son. His answer in these stories was that when you lose something you deeply care about, nothing is more important than finding what was lost. The Lord of the Harvest wants to give every believer His perspective, that we might live each day with an urgency to share the gospel.

The One | Ian Weaver

ASCEND Church — Sun, 28 Jul 2024 06:30:00 +0000

While Jesus often ministered to crowds of people, he always had time for "the one."

Cultivating a Culture of Thankfulness | Phil Ayres

ASCEND Church — Sun, 21 Jul 2024 09:46:00 +0000

Learning to be thankful amidst the difficulties we face in our world is the key to unlocking the supernaturally energized mind that God has called us to have.

Purifying the Rebellious Heart | Jason Staggers

ASCEND Church — Sun, 14 Jul 2024 09:05:00 +0000

This is the final message in a five-part series called, Purifying the Heart. In 1 Corinthians 10:10, Paul says that we must not "grumble, as some of them did and were destroyed by the Destroyer." There are many examples of grumbling in the Old Testament, but the example Paul is specifically referring to is Korah's rebellion.

Our relationship with Jesus begins when we surrender to His Lordship. We then go on a journey of learning to trust Him, forsaking our temptation to complain and blame the Lord for our difficulties, and learning to follow the leaders that God puts into our lives through our local church.

The Way of Escape from Unbelief | Jason Staggers

ASCEND Church — Sun, 07 Jul 2024 08:28:00 +0000

This is part four of a five part series called Purifying the Heart. In 1 Corinthians 10:9, Paul says, "We must not put Christ to the test, as some of them did and were destroyed by serpents." He was referring to a story from Numbers 21, and referencing a temptation that even Jesus had to deal with during His trial against the enemy in the Wilderness.

How might you be putting the Lord to the test? In this message, Ps Jason unpacks what it means to put Christ to the test and challenges us to a life of humble faith.

The Way of Escape From Sexual Sin | Jason Staggers

ASCEND Church — Sun, 30 Jun 2024 12:13:39 +0000

We live in a sex-saturated culture, but God has called us to reject the world's attitude toward sex and instead submit to God's standard of sexual purity. Here's how to find the way of escape from sexual sin.

Dethroning Idols of the Heart | Jason Staggers

ASCEND Church — Sun, 23 Jun 2024 09:41:00 +0000

Idolatry is at the root of all sin. This is one of the most important truths for us in our journey toward sanctification. If we can discern the idol behind the sin, then we can dethrone the idol, and enthrone Jesus - the only one who can meet the deepest needs of the soul.

Engaging Our Community with the Gospel | Aaron Pryce

ASCEND Church — Sun, 16 Jun 2024 10:53:00 +0000

Ps Aaron Pryce from Chosen Church joins us to impart the heart of God for reaching our city for Jesus.

Living Thankful | Ian Weaver

ASCEND Church — Sun, 09 Jun 2024 10:13:22 +0000

Gratitude is a more powerful force than we might realise in our lives. If you want to live free from anxiety, and more importantly, bring honour to God, learn how to live a thankful life.

Purifying the Heart | Jason Staggers

ASCEND Church — Sun, 02 Jun 2024 09:21:41 +0000

When we trust in Christ, God declares us righteous. But we're not instantly made perfect in our thoughts, motives, and action. Then begins the process of purifying the heart. The reward - the pure in heart will see God.

Jesus, the Giver of Joy | Jason Staggers

ASCEND Church — Sun, 26 May 2024 10:24:40 +0000

Jesus showed up at a multi-day wedding feast with no plans to perform any miracles. He left having brought an immense amount of joy to a covenantal celebration, and in the process, He revealed His glory through a prophetic picture of His death, burial, and resurrection.

Power and Refreshing from Heaven | Jason Staggers

ASCEND Church — Sun, 19 May 2024 11:33:00 +0000

The Father desires to give the Holy Spirit to all of His children, but He will never force Himself upon us. He pours out His Spirit freely upon those who strongly desire Him; who ask. We experience a baptism in the Holy Spirit both for spiritual power to live courageously, and also because in the challenges and difficulties of our pursuit of Jesus and His will, we will regularly find ourselves in need of refreshing in His presence.

The God Who Sees Me | Olivia Staggers

ASCEND Church — Sun, 12 May 2024 11:37:00 +0000

Genesis 16:13

She gave this name to the Lord who spoke to her: “You are the God who sees me,” for she said, “I have now sees the One who sees me.”

The Lord Our Builder and Protector | Jason Staggers

ASCEND Church — Sun, 05 May 2024 11:53:00 +0000

In Psalm 127, we see Solomon's Song of Ascent in which he shares some of his most significant life wisdom. He teaches us that all human effort is wasted unless God is working behind the scenes, that our trust in God is most clearly revealed in our ability to rest, and that our most important legacy is our children - both natural and spiritual.