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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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."

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. 

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?

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?