Loving God in Life’s Biggest Disappointm...

Sorrow and joy are not just sequential emotional states: first sorrow, then joy. Miraculously, we can experience overflowing joy in the midst of deep sorrow. 

How can we delight in the good work we do while keeping our work in its proper place? Pastor John situates daily work within God’s larger purposes. 

Does human evil really call for infinite punishment? Pastor John confronts the ultimate sin of ignoring God’s infinite value. 

We all face stressful seasons in lifetimes when we feel like we’re treading water and barely getting by. Thankfully, God’s Word gives us new strength to keep going, to trust God when it doesn’t make sense, and to handle stress even in the most difficult of times. In this series, ... Show More

Friends, power and honor, in and of themselves, are not a bad thing, but we wreak havoc when we ask for them in the wrong spirit. When we beseech the Lord with our desires, let us ask for what God wants for us rather than what our egos have determined to be good. 

Jonny Ardavanis is the Lead Pastor at Stonebridge Bible Church in Franklin, TN and the President of Dial In Ministries. He formerly served as the Dean of Campus Life at The Master’s University and as a Camp Director at Hume Lake Christian Camps. Jonny’s heart is to see people und ... Show More

Living under grace as believers means we’re God’s children. As our heavenly Father, He loves us enough to chasten and correct us as needed. It’s painful while we’re going through it, but it’s not punishment; chastening is a sign that we’re God’s son or daughter. It’s God’s way of ... Show More

Change is a part of life. But sometimes, there are seasons when change feels so rapid and relentless that we feel stuck in limbooverwhelmed, exhausted, and not knowing what to do. In this message, Pastor Rick reminds us that God has a purpose for the changes we faceand it’s to ma ... Show More

Today’s Bible Verse: "He brought me out into a spacious place; he rescued me because he delighted in me." — Psalm 18:19 Psalm 18:19 reminds us that God’s rescue is not only about deliverance from danger—it’s about being brought into freedom and security, rooted in His love. David ... Show More

Have you ever asked God for an answer—and still felt unsure of what to do? Is something wrong? Is it possible to miss God’s will? Find out how to recognize God’s guidance and find certainty in His Word in this message.NEXT STEPSHave you made the decision to follow Jesus? You migh ... Show More

Ray, E.Z., Mark, and Oscar dive into what it truly means to glorify the Lord. We were created in His image to reflect His glory, and when we experience His creation, we reflect that back to Him. Through the gospel, God brings us together to glorify Him. The most loving thing He c ... Show More

Why did God give us the passion of anger? Dr. Sri examines both the virtue of righteous anger, which seeks to restore justice and harmony, and the pitfalls of sinful anger and unreasonable patience. For full shownotes, visit Ascensionpress.com/Allthingscatholic, or text ALLTHINGS ... Show More