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Ascend Men

The C3 Church
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It's a bunch of men who want to do life together and in doing so, get closer to God, to each other and to those around us. This podcast supports that mission, by inspiring and equipping men to be who God intended them to be.
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Ascend Advent 2022 Day 10: Give People the Knowledge of Salvation

Today's Scripture "you will go on before the Lord to prepare the way for Him, to give His people the knowledge of salvation through the forgiveness of their sins". Luke 1:76-77 Key takeaway for the day: We can’t make people believe, but we can make it as easy as possible to find out about Jesus. Don’t keep the knowledge of salvation to yourself this Advent. Credits Today's narrator is Tony Smith. Thanks to Mike Harvey for writing our daily devotions. A shout out to Jamie Davidson for being the "...

Dec 10, 2022•4 min

Ascend Advent 2022 Day 9: Redemption Has Come

Today's Scripture "Praise be to the Lord, the God of Israel, because He has come to His people and redeemed them." Luke 1:68 Key takeaway for the day: Your past, present and future have all been made right by Jesus. Thank Him for His redemption and ask Him to help you live in it fully, letting go of past regrets and failures. Credits Today's narrator is Greg Barber. Thanks to Mike Harvey for writing our daily devotions. A shout out to Jamie Davidson for being the "voice of scripture"....

Dec 09, 2022•4 min

Ascend Advent 2022 Day 8: Blessed Are They Who Believe

Today's Scripture "Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfil His promises to her!" Luke 1:45. Key takeaway for the day: Only those who believe will receive the full blessing of God. Credits Today's narrator is Alan Colley. Thanks to Mike Harvey for writing our daily devotions. A shout out to Jamie Davidson for being the "voice of scripture".

Dec 08, 2022•4 min

Ascend Advent 2022 Day 7: The Holy Spirit Can Come on Anyone

Today's Scripture "When Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit...His father Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit and prophesied:" Luke 1:41, 67 Key takeaway for the day: If you’ve never been filled with the Holy Spirit, and want to be, just ask God to let Him come upon you. He’s ready and waiting to answer such requests. Let today be the day you meet Him for the first time. And if you have experienced the Holy Spirit, go o...

Dec 07, 2022•5 min

Ascend Advent 2022 Day 6: Handling the Unexpected

Today's Scripture "This is how the birth of Jesus the Messiah came about: his mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be pregnant through the Holy Spirit. Because Joseph her husband was faithful to the law, and yet did not want to expose her to public disgrace, he had in mind to divorce her quietly." Matthew 1:18-19 Key takeaway for the day: What unwelcome or unexpected turn of events in your life might actually be a means through which Go...

Dec 06, 2022•5 min

Ascend Advent 2022 Day 5: Respond with Faith

Today's Scripture "I am the Lord's servant,' Mary answered. 'May your word to me be fulfilled.' Then the angel left her." Luke 1:38 “The Holy Spirit will come on you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the holy one to be born will be called the Son of God.” (Luke 1:35) Key takeaway for the day: When God reveals His plan for us, we should respond in faith. What is God saying to you that you need to accept? Credits Today's narrator is Mark Baldwin-Smith. Thanks to Mike Harvey f...

Dec 05, 2022•4 min

Ascend Advent 2022 Day 4: Two Different ‘Hows’

Today's Scripture "Zechariah asked the angel, 'How can I be sure of this? I am an old man and my wife is well on in years'...'How will this be,' Mary asked the angel, 'since I am a virgin?'" Luke 1:18, 34 Key takeaway for the day: God always comes through on His promises. What has He promised you, and how are you responding to that promise? Credits Today's narrator is Tony Smith. Thanks to Mike Harvey for writing our daily devotions. A shout out to Jamie Davidson for being the "voice of scriptur...

Dec 04, 2022•5 min

Ascend Advent 2022 Day 3: Immanuel – God with Us

Today's Scripture "All this took place to fulfil what the Lord had said through the prophet: 'The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel' (which means 'God with us')." Matthew 1:22-23, quoting Isaiah 7:14 Key takeaway for the day: God is always with us. What one thing can you do each day to remind yourself tangibly of this wonderful truth? Credits Today's narrator is Greg Barber. Thanks to Mike Harvey for writing our daily devotions. A shout out to Jamie Da...

Dec 03, 2022•6 min

Ascend Advent 2022 Day 2: The Significance of Names

Today's Scripture "…Jacob the father of Joseph, the husband of Mary, and Mary was the mother of Jesus who is called the Messiah..."you are to give him the name Jesus, because He will save His people from their sins."" Matthew 1:16, 21 Key takeaway for the day: Have you accepted Jesus as saviour? He is perfectly able to save all those who come to God through Him. Don’t let another December go by without accepting this incredible offer. Credits Today's narrator is Alan Colley. Thanks to Mike Harve...

Dec 02, 2022•5 min

Ascend Advent 2022 Day 1: These Things Deserve to be Fully Investigated

Today's Scripture "Many have undertaken to draw up an account of the things that have been fulfilled among us, just as they were handed down to us by those who from the first were eyewitnesses and servants of the word. With this in mind, since I myself have carefully investigated everything from the beginning, I too decided to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus, so that you may know the certainty of the things you have been taught." Luke 1:1-4 Key takeaway for the day: W...

Dec 01, 2022•7 min

It's the small things

From Thursday 1st December until Christmas Day we will be replacing our weekly episodes with a content-rich daily Advent devotion. If you haven't heard it already, check out my conversation " The Ascend Advent Series will start soon " with Greg Barber. Please remember to download the scriptures and key takeaways for our daily series through the Facebook Group or by emailing ascend@thec3.uk . I'm excited that our Lead Pastor at C3 Church, Steve Campbell, will join us for our last episode of the y...

Nov 26, 2022•8 min

How to Persevere

If you were wanting to run a marathon and do so well, I'm sure you'd train for it. You'd prepare yourself for the challenge. The same is true in our spiritual lives. Hear from Zac Pywell, our resident world-class triathlete, who knows how it feels to train and prepare. Thanks to Mark Baldwin-Smith for reading this article and for the Cornerstone Church San Francisco for allowing us to use an audio clip from their YouTube Message Moments video.

Nov 19, 2022•4 min

The Ascend Advent Series will start soon

In the build-up to Christmas it's easy to get focussed on the wrong things. From 1st December, why not spend a few minutes each day following the Ascend Men Advent series? Each day starts with a short scripture reading, is followed by a brief thought-provoking devotional and closes with a key takeaway for the day. Download a summary of all the scriptures and key takeaways from our Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/527708931330993 or email ascend@thec3.uk to request a copy.

Nov 16, 2022•3 min

Patience that Activates

Remember to comment on our Facebook group page and share the episode with a mate. Don't forget that we have our Advent series starting on 1 Dec 2022 . Each day will consist of a reading , devotional message and key takeaway . For a copy of all the scriptures and key takeaways, please email ascend@thec3.uk . Visit here to sign-up for our upcoming events ....

Nov 12, 2022•3 min
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