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Luke 15 tells three stories—the lost sheep, the lost coin, and the lost sons—to reveal God’s heart for the lost and heaven’s joy over repentance. In this message, Pastor Casey shows how we can be lost in two ways: like the younger son who runs far in obvious rebellion, or like the elder son who stays close yet lives in self-righteous distance. But the hero of the chapter is the Father—our prodigal God—who pursues with recklessly extravagant grace, runs to the repentant, restores them as sons and daughters, and invites even the self-righteous to come inside and celebrate.🖥️ Learn more at ashlandcc.net📱 Stay connected with us on Facebook and Instagram!Subscribe for more sermons and share to encourage others!#LostAndFound #ProdigalGod #Luke15 #ToSeekAndToSave #AshlandCommunityChurch #GospelOfGrace
When the crowds press in, Jesus turns and sets the terms of discipleship: allegiance to Him above even family and self, daily cross-bearing, and open-handed surrender of our possessions. Through the parables of the tower and the king, He urges us to honestly consider the cost before we start—because grace is free, but following Jesus will cost us everything. And like salt, disciples who refuse the cost lose their distinctiveness and usefulness. This message calls us to count the cost, trust Christ, and finish the race.
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In Luke 14, Jesus exposes the heart behind why we come to Him. Pastor Casey walked us through three bad reasons—pride (vv. 1–6), honor (vv. 7–11), and reimbursement (vv. 12–14)—all rooted in self-interest. Then, he showed us the best reason to come to Jesus (vv. 15–24): because He alone is better than anything else the world can offer.This passage challenges us to examine our motives. Do we come to Jesus for what we can get out of it, or because we truly believe He is more valuable than wealth, honor, or status? In the end, the only lasting reason to come to Christ is because He is Lord, Savior, and the bread of life who satisfies forever.#AshlandCommunityChurch #Sermon #Luke14 #JesusIsBetter
In Luke 13, Jesus shows us that the Kingdom of God is advancing, and nothing can stop it. Yet the question is not whether the Kingdom will march on—it’s whether we will enter it. Pastor Casey McCall reminds us that the call of the Kingdom is urgent: repent, believe, and follow the King.Main Points from the Sermon:Choose Your Death (vv. 1–9, 22–30) – We can either perish in sin or die to self in repentance.Belong or Be Last (vv. 10–17, 22–30) – Those who humble themselves in Christ will be brought in, while the proud will be left outside.Join the Victory (vv. 18–21) – Though it begins small, the Kingdom will grow until it fills the whole world.🖥️ Learn more at ashlandcc.net📱 Stay connected with us on Facebook and Instagram!Subscribe for more sermons and share to encourage others!#TheKingdomsOnwardMarch #Luke13 #ToSeekAndToSave #AshlandCommunityChurch #RepentAndBelieve #JesusReigns
In June 2025, Pastors Josh Crawford and Casey McCall from Ashland Community Church traveled to Rwanda to meet with a gospel-centered church movement. What they discovered was both humbling and inspiring: first-generation Christians, thriving church plants, and believers hungry for God’s Word—despite government restrictions and limited resources.In this conversation, Josh and Casey share their Rwanda mission trip experience, including:How a connection with Brother Faustin led to this partnership.The incredible story of how God used the internet to spark a church-planting movement in Rwanda.Witnessing baptisms, evangelism, and passionate devotion to Scripture.The challenges of meeting government regulations while resisting prosperity-gospel influences.How Ashland Community Church is committing to church planting and global missions by supporting pastors in Rwanda.🌍 This is more than a mission trip recap—it’s a glimpse into what God is doing globally, and an invitation to join in prayer, giving, and gospel partnership.🙏 How You Can Be InvolvedPray for the Rwandan churches as they raise up leaders, disciple new believers, and navigate restrictions.Give to Ashland’s Ends of the Earth mission fund.Go by considering a future trip, seeing firsthand how God is moving in global missions.🕒 Timestamps0:00 – Introduction: Why Josh & Casey went to Rwanda1:00 – How the partnership began with Faustin’s church2:20 – First impressions: sincerity, zeal, and a baptism service4:00 – Spiritual refreshment and encouragement from their devotion6:00 – Challenges under government restrictions8:00 – How the Rwandan church movement began10:15 – Paul Washer, the internet, and God’s surprising use of technology13:00 – Structure of the Rwandan churches & preaching points16:30 – The financial opportunity: $500/month to support a pastor18:30 – Ashland’s three-year partnership commitment22:00 – Prayer needs: regulations, biblical giving, theological training25:00 – Why this partnership should shape our priorities28:00 – The value of going: being changed by seeing God’s work firsthand30:00 – The beauty of their Sunday worship rhythm33:00 – Hungry for the Word: young believers and future growth35:00 – Eternal investment: why this matters for the global church36:00 – Vision for the future: planting more churches across AfricaRwanda mission trip, gospel partnership, church planting, global missions, first-generation Christians, Ashland Community Church, international missions, discipleship, baptisms, Paul Washer Rwanda
Every encounter with Jesus demands a response. In this sermon, Pastor Casey McCall unpacks Luke 12:35–59, showing how the decision to follow Christ changes everything—bringing urgency to our lives, accountability for how we live, division with the world, and a new perspective on eternity. This is the most consequential decision you will ever face, because it doesn’t just shape your present—it determines your forever.
This message is part of our ongoing series, To Seek & To Save, as we journey through the Gospel of Luke to discover the life and mission of Jesus Christ.
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In Luke 12:13–34, Jesus warns against the dangers of greed and misplaced security, or more plainly, coveting, teaching that where our treasure is, there our hearts will be also. Pastor Casey McCall challenges us to examine what we truly love and depend on—our possessions, comfort, or control—or whether our devotion rests fully in God. Truly following Christ calls us to loosen our grip on earthly wealth and live in trust that our Father provides for every need.
This message calls us to redirect our hearts from anxiety and self-reliance to joyful devotion, investing in the eternal kingdom that never fails.
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Umushumba Casey yinjiye muburyo bufatika dukwiye kwitozamo kwakira abashyitsi. Niba utarabonetse mucyumweru cyambere, cyigisha icyo Bibiliya yigisha kukwakira abashyitsi, wabanza ukumva icyo cyigisho.
In week 2, Pastor Casey dives in to the Practical applications of Hospitality.
If you missed week 1, which outlines the Biblical evidence for our Hospitality, please listen to it first!
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In Luke 11:29–12:12, Jesus confronts the crowds with the truth of who He is and exposes the hypocrisy, fear, and misplaced trust that keep people from following Him. Pastor Joe Abdelghany shows us that Jesus doesn’t leave us with vague religious options—He demands a response. Will we seek the signs we want, cling to the approval of others, or live in fear? Or will we trust the One who is greater than Jonah, greater than Solomon, and who promises the Spirit’s help when we stand for Him?
This passage reminds us that being confronted by Jesus is not meant to crush us, but to free us into bold, faithful living rooted in His power and truth.
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Kuwa Gatatu 20 zukwa Munani, twatangiye icyumweru cyambere turebera hamwe icyo bibiliya ibivugaho ndetse turebera hamwe ingamba dukwiye gufata nkitorero.
On Wednesday August 20th, we hosted week 1 of our Hospitality Workshop to give background on where we see hospitality in the scriptures and why it's important to even be talking about and taking action on this subject as a Church!
In this passage, Jesus casts out a demon and confronts the crowd with a reality they cannot escape: He is Lord, and neutrality is impossible. Pastor Casey McCall unpacks how our excuses, doubts, and attempts at self-reform fall short, and why the only true hope is to be filled with Christ Himself. The inconvenient truth is also the best news—Jesus is the stronger one who overcomes the enemy and transforms all who trust in Him.🖥️ Learn more at ashlandcc.net📱 Stay connected with us on Facebook and Instagram!Subscribe for more sermons and share to encourage others!#InconvenientTruth #Luke11 #ToSeekAndToSave #AshlandCommunityChurch #JesusIsLord
When the disciples asked Jesus to teach them to pray, He gave them more than a formula—He gave them a way of life. In this passage, Jesus reveals that prayer is about coming to God as a Father, seeking His kingdom above all, and trusting His goodness through persistent, expectant requests. True prayer changes us as we learn to rest in His presence and depend on His provision.
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When life feels overwhelming and the Christian walk seems complex, Jesus simplifies discipleship with two commands: love God and love your neighbor. In this message, Pastor Casey McCall walks us through the parable of the Good Samaritan and Jesus’ interaction with Mary and Martha to remind us that following Jesus doesn’t require mastering every theological nuance—but surrendering to a life of love, compassion, and worship. It’s not easy, but it is beautifully simple.
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Following a week of Vacation Bible School, Pastor Casey McCall led our church into Luke 10:1–24 to consider what it truly means to be a church on mission. Jesus sends out His followers not with power in themselves, but with a message of peace, the authority of the kingdom, and a call to urgent obedience. This passage reminds us that while results may vary, joy is not found in what we accomplish, but in the unshakable truth that our names are written in heaven.
This message reorients our hearts around gospel urgency, kingdom identity, and the privilege of being sent by Jesus into the world.
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In this message from Luke 9:37–62, Pastor Casey McCall walks us through a series of failures, arguments, and misunderstandings that highlight just how slow spiritual growth can be. But instead of rejecting His disciples, Jesus continues to teach, correct, and lead them with grace and patience.
This sermon is a hopeful reminder that Christ is not looking for perfection—He’s committed to forming us into His image, one step at a time.
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When Peter confesses that Jesus is the Christ, it marks a turning point—not just in Luke’s Gospel, but in the call to follow Jesus. In this powerful message, Pastor Casey McCall unpacks what it means to truly follow Christ: denying ourselves, taking up our cross daily, and walking in surrendered obedience. Jesus doesn’t call us to comfort—He calls us to die to ourselves so that we might truly live.
This sermon challenges every disciple to reexamine the cost of following Jesus and reminds us that daily death to self is the path to real life, real joy, and eternal glory.
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In this message from Luke 9:1–20, Pastor Casey McCall outlines a path marked by three movements: depending on Christ, listening to Christ through His Word, and dining with Christ as the one who truly satisfies. Knowing Jesus isn’t about religious performance—it’s about a daily posture of trust, hunger, and surrender.
This sermon invites us to move beyond shallow belief and step into a faith that experiences Christ in every part of life.
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Preaching from Luke 8:40–56, Pastor Casey McCall helps us dive into two stories of desperation—a synagogue leader pleading for his dying daughter, and a woman quietly reaching out to Jesus after years of suffering. These encounters show us that Jesus not only welcomes desperate faith—He responds to it with compassion, healing, and resurrection power.
This message reminds us that when we come to the end of ourselves, Jesus is not only enough—He’s exactly who we need.
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In one of the most dramatic encounters in the Gospel of Luke, Jesus meets a man possessed by demons, living among the tombs. In this message, Logan Armstrong walks through Luke 8:26–39, showing how Jesus not only has power over spiritual darkness but also the authority to completely transform broken lives. From demons begging Jesus to leave them alone, to townspeople asking Jesus to go away, to a redeemed man begging to stay with Him—we see how every heart must respond to the presence of Christ.This story reminds us that salvation isn't just deliverance from sin—it's a complete reordering of desire, identity, and mission. Jesus doesn’t just free us; He sends us to tell of His power and mercy.🖥️ Learn more at ashlandcc.net📱 Stay connected with us on Facebook and Instagram!Subscribe for more sermons and share to encourage others!#BeggingJesus #Luke8 #AshlandCommunityChurch #ToSeekAndToSave
In this message, Pastor Casey McCall unpacks the story of Jesus calming the storm in Luke 8:22–25, revealing that the cure for our anxiety is not found in self-reliance or distraction, but in faith rooted in the One who commands the wind and the waves. Jesus not only calms the storm around us—He transforms the fear within us through His presence and power.🖥️ Learn more at ashlandcc.net📱 Stay connected with us on Facebook and Instagram!Subscribe for more sermons and share to encourage others!#EncounteringTheStorm #Luke8 #AshlandCommunityChurch #ToSeekAndToSave #FaithOverFear
What makes someone part of God’s family? In this message, Pastor Casey McCall unpacks Jesus’ striking words in Luke 8:19–21, where He redefines family not by blood, but by obedience to God's Word. This passage reminds us that entry into God’s eternal family comes not through genetics or background—but through faith, repentance, and adoption in Christ.
The message challenges our assumptions about loyalty, belonging, and mission, and calls us to embrace a deeper spiritual kinship that transcends culture, language, and nationality. If you're in Christ, you are family—fully known, fully loved, and eternally secure.
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In this message from Luke 8:4–18, Pastor Joe Abdelghany unpacks the Parable of the Sower and the deeper spiritual reality Jesus reveals through it: the condition of the heart determines the response to God's Word. While some hearts resist, others receive and bear fruit through faith, obedience, and endurance.We’re reminded that sharing the gospel isn’t about technique or timing—it’s about faithfully sowing the Word and trusting God with the results. The challenge is not just to hear but to respond, and to live in a way that brings the truth of Jesus into the light.🖥️ Learn more at ashlandcc.net📱 Stay connected with us on Facebook and Instagram!Subscribe for more sermons and share to encourage others!#TruthConcealedAndRevealed #Luke8 #AshlandCommunityChurch #ToSeekAndToSave #ParableOfTheSower
What does it mean to truly serve in God’s kingdom? In this message, Pastor Josh Crawford unpacks a brief but powerful passage in Luke 8:1–3, highlighting how Jesus' ministry included not just the Twelve, but also a group of women who followed and supported Him. These verses reveal that every citizen of God’s kingdom—regardless of background or status—has a role shaped by humility, service, and dependence on Christ.
This sermon reminds us that our worth isn’t found in prominence or performance but in faithfully following Jesus and using what we have to serve His mission.
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What does genuine devotion to Jesus look like? In this sermon, Pastor Casey McCall walks through the powerful contrast between a respected Pharisee and a sinful woman who pours out everything in worship at Jesus’ feet. From Luke 7:36–50, we learn that real devotion flows not from proximity, reputation, or religion—but from a heart overwhelmed by grace. When we recognize the depth of our sin and the greater depth of Christ’s forgiveness, the only response is wholehearted, undivided worship.
This message calls us to examine where our true devotion lies—and reminds us that Jesus is worthy of it all.
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In this message, Pastor Casey McCall explores John the Baptist’s honest moment of doubt as he questions whether Jesus is truly the promised Messiah. Through Jesus’ response, we see that doubt isn’t something to hide or be ashamed of—it's something to bring to Jesus. Real faith isn’t the absence of questions, but the decision to trust Christ through them.This message reminds us that Jesus welcomes our doubts and meets them with truth, grace, and a call to deeper trust.🖥️ Learn more at ashlandcc.net📱 Stay connected with us on Facebook and Instagram!Subscribe for more sermons and share to encourage others!#EncounteringDoubt #Luke7 #AshlandCommunityChurch #ToSeekAndToSave #FaithInJesus
In Luke 7, two unforgettable encounters with Jesus reveal both His unmatched authority and His heart-moving compassion. In this sermon, Pastor Casey unpacks how Jesus is amazed by a Roman centurion’s humble faith and then moved to raise a widow’s only son without her even asking. These moments are more than miracles—they point us to a Savior who sees, heals, and restores.Whether you're feeling unworthy or overwhelmed, this message reminds us that faith in Jesus invites the kind of encounters that still astonish today.🖥️ Learn more at ashlandcc.net📱 Follow us on Facebook and Instagram!Subscribe for more sermons and share to encourage others!#EncountersThatAmaze #Luke7 #ToSeekAndToSave #AshlandCommunityChurch #FaithAndCompassion
Pastor Josh continues our Equipped Study on The Cross and in Week 2 he discusses the Atonement and what the means for us as Believers!
Pastor Casey McCall unpacks Jesus' call to authentic faith from Luke 6:46-49. True faith is not just about words or outward appearance—it’s about a life built on the foundation of Christ. Authentic faith comes from coming to Jesus, hearing His Word, and doing what He says. Only a life rooted in Him will withstand the storms that inevitably come, both now and at the final judgment.
This message is part of our ongoing series, To Seek & To Save, as we walk through the Gospel of Luke to discover the life and mission of Jesus Christ.
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This Easter Sunday, Pastor Casey McCall walked through Ephesians 2 to show how the resurrection of Jesus is validated by the evidence of transformed lives. The empty tomb isn’t just a symbol of victory—it’s the source of new life for those who were once spiritually dead.
From death to life, from hopelessness to healing, Jesus is still saving and changing people today.The resurrection isn't just something to celebrate once a year—it’s a reality that defines who we are and how we live. Through grace, we are raised with Christ and seated with Him in the heavenly places.
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Pastor Josh Crawford delivers a powerful message during our Good Friday Service on April 18, 2025.
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In this first week of Accomplished, Pastor Josh Crawford ask a foundational but often overlooked question: Why the cross? Many know that Jesus died for our sins—but what if there’s so much more?
Through Scripture, history, and honest reflection, we explore what Jesus truly accomplished through His crucifixion. More than a symbol, the cross is the centerpiece of God’s love and power—transforming how we live, how we suffer, and how we hope.
Whether you're new to the faith or have followed Christ for years, this conversation will challenge you to see the cross not just as a moment in history, but as the key to understanding your daily life.
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In this message, Pastor Casey McCall teaches that the fruit of our lives is inseparably tied to the root of our hearts. Preaching from Luke 6:43-45, he challenges us to move beyond surface-level behavior and confront what we truly treasure. We can’t “staple on” spiritual fruit—we must be rooted in Christ. The only way to grow lasting, godly fruit is by being connected to Jesus through prayer, worship, and a heart that treasures Him above all else.This message is part of our ongoing series, To Seek & To Save, as we walk through the Gospel of Luke.🖥️ Learn more at ashlandcc.net📱 Stay connected with us on Facebook and Instagram!Subscribe for more sermons and share to encourage others!#FakeTrees #GospelOfLuke #AshlandCommunityChurch #ToSeekAndToSave #HeartAndFruit
In this powerful message, Pastor Joe Abdelghany uses three vivid metaphors — the courtroom, the school for the blind, and the teaching hospital — to help us confront the dangers of self-righteousness. From Luke 6:37–42, we’re challenged to turn from a posture of condemnation to one of humility, healing, and grace. The cure for self-righteousness begins with seeing ourselves clearly and living out the mercy we’ve received in Jesus.🖥️ Learn more at ashlandcc.net📱 Stay connected on Facebook and InstagramSubscribe for more sermons and share to encourage others!#CureForSelfRighteousness #Luke6 #AshlandCommunityChurch #ToSeekAndToSave #GospelOfLuke
In this message, Logan unpacks Jesus' radical teaching in Luke 6:27–36, where we're called to love those who are hardest to love, to give without expecting return, and to treat others the way we want to be treated. This isn’t natural love—it’s supernatural love that reflects the heart of God.Through honest stories and practical application, Logan challenges us to examine how we respond when we're wronged, and how the Holy Spirit enables us to respond with grace instead of retaliation.For more information, visit us at AshlandCC.net or on Social Media @ AshlandCC.
In this sermon from Luke 6:20–26, Pastor Casey McCall teaches how Jesus reorients our expectations about the kingdom of God. Rather than promising power, comfort, and approval, Jesus blesses the poor, the hungry, the weeping, and the rejected—those the world often overlooks. These blessings reveal that the way of the kingdom is marked by dependence on Christ, not worldly success.
Through a series of blessings and woes, Jesus exposes what we truly live for and invites us to a better way—a life shaped by His rule and sustained by eternal hope.
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In Luke 6:12-19, Pastor Casey McCall shows us how Jesus turned to prayer at pivotal moments, drawing strength and clarity for His mission. From choosing His apostles to ministering to the multitudes, Jesus' example reveals the power of communion with God to align our priorities, deepen our love for others, and equip us for Kingdom work.
If Jesus turned to God in prayer in times of need, how much more should we be in prayer?
This message is part of our series, To Seek & To Save, as we journey through the Gospel of Luke to uncover the life and mission of Jesus Christ.
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Pastor Josh Crawford - Sermon, March 9, 2025
As we examine Luke 6:1-11, Pastor Josh Crawford walks through two encounters where Jesus challenges the Pharisees' rigid view of the Sabbath. While they focused on rules and traditions, Jesus reorients us to what truly matters—God’s heart for mercy, rest, and restoration. When Christ is at the center, everything else falls into place.
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This Lent, our church is committing to a digital fast—stepping away from screens, distractions, and the constant pull of technology to refocus our hearts on Christ. In this session, we explore why fasting matters, how digital consumption affects our spiritual lives, and practical ways to unplug and seek God more deeply.If you've ever felt the weight of constant notifications, endless scrolling, or the struggle to stay present with God and others, this fast is an opportunity to reset. Join us as we fight against distraction and reclaim our attention for what truly matters.🖥️ Learn more at ashlandcc.net.📱 Stay connected with us on Facebook and Instagram!Subscribe for more content and join us in this journey!#DigitalFast #Lent2025 #AshlandCommunityChurch #SeekGod #UnplugAndRefocus
Pastor Casey McCall - Sermon, March 2, 2025
What happens when Jesus challenges the way we’ve always done things? In Luke 5:27-39, Pastor Casey McCall examines how Jesus disrupted the religious expectations of His day—calling a tax collector to follow Him, dining with sinners, and revealing that the kingdom of God cannot simply fit into old traditions. Instead, Jesus transforms everything, calling us to leave behind the status quo and fully embrace new life in Him.
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In the final week of our Revelation Equipped Series, Pastor Joe walked through the final chapters of the Book and really emphasized the Holy City that John describes to us there.
Pastor Casey McCall - Sermon, February 23, 2025
In Luke 5:12-26, Pastor Casey McCall unpacks two powerful encounters—Jesus healing a leper and forgiving a paralyzed man—revealing His divine authority to cleanse, heal, and forgive sins. While physical healing is miraculous, Jesus shows us that our greatest need isn’t temporary relief but eternal restoration with God.
This message is part of our series, To Seek & To Save, where we explore the Gospel of Luke to understand the life and mission of Jesus Christ.
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Pastor Joe Abdelghany speaks in week 6 of our Revelation Equipped Series through chapters 19-20. Any questions? Email oc.ashland@gmail.com
Pastor Casey McCall - Sermon, February 16, 2025
In the sermon through Luke 5:1-11, Pastor Casey McCall examines how Jesus transforms ordinary labor into a calling for His kingdom. Through the miraculous catch of fish, we see that true fulfillment comes not from what we achieve but from following Christ and joining His mission.This message is part of our series, To Seek & To Save, where we explore the Gospel of Luke to understand the life and purpose of Jesus Christ.
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Pastor Joe Abdelghany speaks in week 5 of our Revelation Equipped Series through chapters 15-19. Any questions? Email oc.ashland@gmail.com
Pastor Casey McCall - Sermon, February 9, 2025
What does true authority look like? In Luke 4:31-44, Pastor Casey McCall examines how Jesus exercised divine authority—teaching with power, casting out demons, healing the sick, and proclaiming the kingdom of God. Unlike the broken and corrupt authority we often see in the world, Jesus redeems authority by using it to serve, restore, and bring life.
This message is part of our series, To Seek & To Save, as we journey through the Gospel of Luke to uncover the life and mission of Jesus Christ.
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Pastor Joe speaks in week 4 of our Revelation Equipped Study Series in chapters 11-15. If you have any questions please email them to oc.ashland@gmail.com!
Pastor Casey McCall - Sermon, Feb. 2, 2025
Pastor Casey McCall unpacks Luke 4:14-30, where Jesus begins His ministry with bold proclamation, only to be met with rejection in His hometown. Through His example, we see that true gospel ministry requires both the power of the Spirit and the courage to stand for truth, even in the face of opposition.
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Pastor Joe returns for week 3 of our Revelation Equipped Series. He begins in Chapter 4 discussing the Throne and the majesty surrounding it and moving into the Seals being opened in the subsequent chapters. Pastor Joe reminds us of the focus of the book, keeping our eyes on Christ through it all.
Pastor Casey McCall - Sermon, January 26, 2025 What can we learn from Jesus’ victory over temptation? In this sermon, Pastor Casey McCall examines Luke 4:1-13, where Jesus is tempted by the devil in the wilderness. Discover how Jesus’ faithfulness as the Son of God not only reveals His identity but also equips us to resist temptation through His power.This message is part of our series, To Seek & To Save, as we walk through the Gospel of Luke to uncover the life and mission of Jesus Christ.🖥️ Learn more at ashlandcc.net.📱 Stay connected with us on Facebook and Instagram!Subscribe for more sermons and share to encourage others!#TemptedByTheDevil #GospelOfLuke #AshlandCommunityChurch #ToSeekAndToSave
Logan Armstrong speaks on Revelation 1:4 through Chapter 3, picking up right where we left off last week. He highlights the introduction to the letters from John (instructed by God) to the 7 churches, the tone and implications of the letters, how we see God's goodness throughout them and how we can view these letters today in 2025.
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Pastor Casey McCall - Sermon, January 19, 2025Who is Jesus, and how does His identity shape your own? In this message, Pastor Casey McCall explores Luke 3:21-38, diving into the baptism and genealogy of Jesus. Discover what it means for Jesus to be the Son of God and how our identity is transformed when we are in Him.This message is part of our ongoing series, To Seek & To Save, where we explore the Gospel of Luke to uncover the life and mission of Jesus Christ.🖥️ Learn more at ashlandcc.net.📱 Stay connected with us on Facebook and Instagram!Subscribe for more sermons and share to encourage others!#WhoIsJesus #GospelOfLuke #AshlandCommunityChurch #ToSeekAndToSave
Pastor Joe Abdelghany begins our Equipped Study semester for 2025 that will be going through the book of Revelation! He really lays the ground rules for studying the book, including how we must understand the historical context, the writing genre/style and more prior to reading and hearing Revelation.
May we see all of scripture pointing to Christ and glorifying God!
Pastor Casey McCall - Sermon, January 12, 2025Join us for this impactful sermon from Pastor Casey McCall as he explores Luke 3:10-20, where John the Baptist answers the question, "What should we do?" Discover how his bold call to repentance prepares the way for the life-changing work of Jesus Christ and challenges us to examine our own hearts.This message is part of our series, To Seek & To Save, where we walk through the Gospel of Luke to uncover the mission and message of Jesus.🖥️ Learn more at ashlandcc.net.📱 Stay connected with us on Facebook and Instagram!Subscribe for more sermons and share to encourage others!#TellUsWhatToDo #GospelOfLuke #AshlandCommunityChurch #ToSeekAndToSave
Pastor Casey McCall - Sermon, January 5, 2024
Join us for this thought-provoking sermon from Pastor Casey McCall as he unpacks Luke 3:1-9, exploring how God's Word disrupts and transforms the status quo. Discover how John the Baptist’s call to repentance in the wilderness points to the power of God's Word to clarify, fulfill, and warn, ultimately leading us to Jesus Christ.
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Join us for a conversation with Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Professor Dr. John Wilsey about ‘American Exceptionalism and Patriotism’. This conversation was be about how Christians can maintain both an unquestioning allegiance to Christ and a robust love of their nation. It was a delightful time of teaching and an interactive question and answer session.
Join us for the fifth week of our six week study. In this study we will be walking through Jonathan Leeman’s book on Authority.
Join us for a 6-week study on the good gift of Godly authority and how to implement authority to serve in our homes, vocations, and in our own hearts. This study will walk through Jonathan Leeman’s book “Authority”.
Join us for a 6-week study on the good gift of Godly authority and how to implement authority to serve in our homes, vocations, and in our own hearts.
Mutumiwe kubana natwe muri Ashland Community Church kukibwiriza cya 2cyuruhererekane “ Kugirango Mumenye” Aho Tuzaba twiga muri 1 Yohana.
Turabatumiye muri Ashland Community Church muri La Grange, KY Turi gutangira uruhererekane rwacu muri 1 Yohana.
Join us for a 6-week study on the good gift of Godly authority and how to implement authority to serve in our homes, vocations, and in our own hearts.
Join us for a 6-week study on the good gift of Godly authority and how to implement authority to serve in our homes, vocations, and in our own hearts.
Tune in to hear our Church’s heart for mission work in New Orleans. From students to church planting support efforts.
Hano muri Ashland Community Church muri La Grange, KY, Dukomeje Uruhererekane “Umwami dukeneye” muri 1 Samweli 25.
Hano muri Ashland Community Church Muri La grange, KY. Dukomeje Kwiga Uruhererekane Umwami dukeneye muri 1 Samweli 24.
Dukomeje uruhererekane muri 1 Samweli 18, tureba uko Imana isobanuro Icyo insinzi bisobanura.Ashland Community ChurchLa Grange, KY.
In the final week of our Equipped Series on Church Membership, pastor Joe brings home the why and ways we grow together as the body of Christ.
Duteranire Kwiga muri 1 Samweli 14, tureba itandukaniro ryo Kwizera kwa Yonatani ndetse nubupfapfa bwa Sawuli.
In week 5, Pastor Casey lays out the 5th component of our Church Membership: Service & Mission
Pastor Josh speaks about Bible Fellowship Groups, our small group ministry that meet and dine together weekly all over our communities.
Join us for week 3 of our equipped series, as Dan, our worship leader, discusses the 3rd Essential of Church Membership here at Ashland Community Church: Sunday Worship.
Join us for week 2 of our equipped series, as Pastor Josh discusses the 2nd Essential here at Ashland Community Church: Church Membership.
In the first week of our Equipped study on church membership, Pastor Casey discusses the first Essential: Following Christ. For more information please visit AshlandCC.net
Tugarutse kuruhererekane “Umwami dukeneye” muri 1 Samweli aho iki cyumweru twumva ijambo ry’Imana muhire cya 8.
Icyigisho cyo kuri 24th zukwa Gatatu guturuka muri Samweli igice cya 7, umurongo wa 3 kugeza kuri 17.
This is the Q&A portion of the Equipped Discussion ft. Samuel James, author of Digital Liturgies: Rediscovering Christian Wisdom in an Online Age.
Join us as we hear from Samuel James, author of Digital Liturgies: Rediscovering Christian Wisdom in an Online Age.
Pastor Casey McCall - Sermon, March 17, 2024. Technical difficulties at the beginning of the sermon.
Carrie & Emily sit down with Fatima, who recently immigrated to America with her husband, from Afghanistan.
Pastor Josh completes The Lord’s Prayer equipped study with a powerful discussion on the last portion on Jesus’ prayer in the Gospels.
Join Carrie & Emily as they sit down with our immigrant and refugee neighbors. This week they chat with Esther Marcum!
Icyumweru cya gatatu cyuruhererekana, Umwami Dukeneye, Pasiteri Joe Yigisha muri 1 samweli 2:11-36.
Join Carrie Bryan & Emily Armstrong as they have conversations with our immigrant and refugee neighbors! This week Carrie & Emily talk with Foua Xiong.
Pastor Josh continues our Equipped Study on the Lord’s Prayer. This week, We study up through Matthew 6:9!
Tuzaba Turi kurebana hamwe mugitabo cya 1 Samweli 1, uko Pasiteri Casey atangira uruhererekane rwinyigisho “Umwami dukeneye”.
This week Pastor Josh walks through the Sermon on the Mount to set up the rest of the in depth discussion on the Lord’s Prayer. At the end of his talk we’ve included a reading of the Sermon on the Mount as he challenged us to listen!
Matt Reynolds is the director of Refuge International, a ministry located in Louisville who connects the church to refugees. Matt is a husband and the father of two daughters. Matt and his family served as a missionary to India for 11 years and 2 years in Thailand.
Join Carrie Bryan & Emily Armstrong as they have conversations with our immigrant & refugee neighbors!
Join Carrie Bryan & Emily Armstrong as they have conversations with immigrant and refugee neighbors!
Join Carrie Bryan & Emily Armstrong as they have conversations with immigrant and refugee neighbors. This is part 2 of Episode 3 featuring Faustin Kayinamura!
Join Carrie Bryan & Emily Armstrong as they have conversations with immigrant and refugee neighbors. Episode 3 features Faustin Kayinamura! Part 2 coming soon.
Join Carrie Bryan & Emily Armstrong as they have conversations with immigrant and refugee neighbors. Episode 2 features Melissa Stengler!
Join Carrie Bryan & Emily Armstrong as they have conversations with immigrant and refugee neighbors. Episode 1 features Laura Clayton!
Pastor Jeremy Haskins is joined by his wife, Danae Haskins, to answer questions texted in by those in attendance. We didn’t get to every question but if you have questions please get with your bfg leaders or leadership and make sure to ask!
In Session 2 of our conference, Pastor Jeremy Haskins continues in Ephesians 6 as he talks about parenting in light of the gospel.
In the 1st Session, Pastor Jeremy Haskins reads from Ephesians 5 to lay the groundwork for how we can see our roles in marriage and the way God intends things to look.
The final week of our Equipped Series is a Q & A session with Pastor Casey. Tune in as he answers questions that have been sent in throughout the Church & Politics series!
Pastor Casey continues our Equipped Series in week 5, providing 8 ways for us to be faithful, political Christians.
Sep 13, 2023- Pastor Casey continues our equipped series The Church & Politics, with a discussion on the history of Religious Liberty and the applications we can see today. The YouTube video he referenced in the discussion is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BuGxOE0Vy1g
Pastor Casey returns for Week 3 of our Equipped Study series, The Church & Politics, titled: “The Political Church”.
Join us as Rick Kelley discusses the Part 5, the final section of the book A Praying Church by Paul Miller.
In week 3, Mark Stengler leads us through Part 2 of the book “A Praying Church”. During the discussion he asked multiple questions but highlighted these three: Why is prayer our last resort? How has God answered prayers in your life? Who would you pray for right now in your family/friend group for their salvation?
Join us as Pastor Josh sets the stage for the Equipped series focusing on the book: “A Praying Church” by Paul Miller. This series will be highly interactive and we recommend if you can make it to please be there! The questions from this week are: Take a minute to make an honest assessment about yourself - Why do you pray? Do you pray?Question: What types of things do we often think attribute to the health and growth of the church? These can be wrong things or good and right thing. Group Questions:Why do you think community prayer is important to the life of the church?What do you think hinders us from praying as a church/community?Do you find yourself just going through the motions during community/corporate prayer?How do you stay engaged in community prayer?
In week 7, Joe concludes our Equipped series on the 1689 London Baptist Confession of Faith.
Join us as Joe Abdelghany works through chapters 21-25 of the 1689 London Baptist Confession of Faith.
In week 5, Pastor Josh goes through chapters 14-20 of the 1689 Baptist Confession of Faith.
In week 2, Pastor Casey dives in to the first chapter of the confession: The Holy Scriptures.
Join us as Pastor Casey lays the ground work for the series. Specifically he guides a brief history lesson, what confessions are and why they’re important for us as Christ followers. If you would like the document he handed out ask on Sunday or message Dave Carroll.
Part 2 of 2 in the series exploring the transition from a campus of Ashland Ave Baptist Church location to our own autonomous church: Ashland Community Church. In part 2, Pastor Casey talks about the encouraging parts, the challenges and the next steps for our church!
Part 1 of 2. Pastor Casey joins Dave to walk through the transition from Ashland Oldham County, a plant of Ashland Avenue Baptist Church in Lexington, to our own autonomous church: Ashland Community Church. In part 1, Pastor Casey gives some of the history of our location and what church autonomy even means.
Join us as Logan Armstrong preaches through Acts Chapter 14 and continues our Empowered series.
Join us as Josh Crawford goes through the final section of Job: Chapters 38-42. If you have any questions about today’s portion of the study, or any previous sessions, make sure to email josh@ashlandoc.org - he will be doing a podcast Q&A with some of questions received.
Josh Crawford goes through Job Chapters 32-37. If you have any questions about today’s portion of the study, or any previous sessions, make sure to email josh@ashlandoc.org - he will be doing a podcast Q&A with some of questions received.
Josh Crawford walks through Acts chapter 4 and how we’re Empowered to Fearlessness. July 17, 2022
Logan Armstrong - Question 9. https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/new-city-catechism/what-does-god-require-in-the-first-second-and-third-commandments/
Dave Carroll - Question 8, Resource: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/new-city-catechism/what-is-the-law-of-god-stated-in-the-ten-commandments/
Dave Carroll - Question 7. Resource: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/new-city-catechism/what-does-the-law-of-god-require/
Question #6 - Joseph Mann. Source: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/new-city-catechism/how-can-we-glorify-god/
Kyle Sivers, Question 5 - Resource: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/new-city-catechism/what-else-did-god-create/
Dave Carroll, Question 4 - Resource: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/new-city-catechism/how-and-why-did-god-create-us/
Craig Burge - How Many Persons Are There in God? Resource: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/new-city-catechism/how-many-persons-are-there-in-god/
Logan Armstrong - What is God? Resource: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/new-city-catechism/what-is-god/
Dave Carroll - Resource: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/new-city-catechism/what-is-our-only-hope-in-life-and-death/
Dave has a special guest on this week to talk next steps with Apologetics, the newest member of the church: Mark Stengler. Mark is in seminary and has a website detailing his street evangelism and evangelism training. Make sure to check it out: http://pleasetellmethetruth.org
Pastor Casey and Dave discuss how we can trust the Bible. A couple key passages discussed in the episode: 2 Tim 3:16-17 … 2 Peter 1:21
Pastor Casey and Dave discuss the big question: Does God really exist? Make sure if you have any questions you email oc.ashland@gmail.com with the subject podcast questions.
Feb 23, 2023 - Pastor Casey and Dave discuss the history of apologetics: The origin of the word, first known works, and how apologetics, broadly, has evolved.
Pastor Casey & Dave Carroll cast vision for the Equipped Discussions series beginning the end of February for our church! Tune in for the next several weeks to learn about Apologetics and defending our faith as church members!
Josh Crawford - Feb 16, 2022 Discussion Questions: Chapter 20 1. What does it look like to live FOR the heart of Christ vs. to live FROM the heart of Christ? What are some examples? (pg.181) 2. Ortlund talks about the battle of the Christian life is "to bring your own heart into alignment with Christ's". What means has God given you to help with this? What does this battle look like day by day? (Pg.181) 3. When we read Galatians and hear the term "works righteousness" we think of our salvation or the occasional way in which we realize we are trusting in works. Ortlund states that our resistance to Christ's heart is much more deep, subtle, and pervasive. Why is our "works-ness" so hard to detect? (Pg. 186) Chapter 21 1. Take a look at Romans 5:6-11. What does this passage reveal about the heart of Christ and who we were/are? (Pg. 191) 2. How does Paul's deepest burden from Romans 5:6-11; our present security because of Christ's past work; affect the way we live tomorrow? Chapter 22 1. Ortlund talks about how Christ loves differently than we do. What ways have you seen that in your life, in your relationships? (Pg. 198) 2. Reflect on the fact that Christ loved his own all the way through death itself. Ortlund says that it means for us 1) our future is secure and 2) he will love us to the end. Chapter 23 1. Ortlund highlights the glory of God. We are to enjoy the glory of God but how? Ortlund make a bold statement on pg. 208: "The creation of the world was to give vent to the gracious heart of Christ." How does this truth help us know how to enjoy God? Read Ephesians 2:7 and pray. Thank God for His immeasurable grace in kindness and how He has poured it out in you and us.
Pastor Casey - Feb. 9, 2022 The discussion questions from this study will be shared as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience!
This week's (Jan. 26) study through chapters 8, 9, 10 and 11 were in small group format. In the audio, Kyle reads off the following questions. If you would like them emailed to you, let us know! Chapter 8 1. Have you ever really thought about what Jesus is actually doing at God’s right hand on a daily basis? What would your answer be if someone asked you that question? 2. What is the role of a mediator? 3. What is the role of an intercessor?
What is the difference between the two?
- What do you think the author of our study book meant when he said “Intercession is the constant hitting “refresh” of our justification in the court of heaven?”
- As our mediator/advocate, Jesus is fully familiar with both parties involved (God and humanity). How does that make you feel? Chapter 9 Why is it important that Jesus is both an intercessor and an advocate? Not one or the other, but both? What is the significance of the word “propitiation?” On page 91 we read of Jesus’s heart, how does this change your daily life? Your sin? How you love your neighbor? Chapter 10 • How has Jesus surprised you from when you first believed until now? • Do you ever feel like the love of Jesus is too good? • Do you just know intellectually that Jesus loves you or have you felt it? • How can we know if we have felt the love of Christ? Chapter 11 Have you ever thought about Jesus’ permanent humanity? What difference does it make? What is your favorite story about Christ’s life? Why? When we see Christ interacting with people in the gospels, “we are seeing who Jesus is for us today” (104). Have folks read Matt. 20:29-34; Mark 1:40-41; Luke 7:11-13. What emotion are we seeing? Ortlund tells a story about seeing a man with leprosy and feeling what he calls “tepid compassion.” He notes that the fall has ruined his emotions so that he does not feel appropriately. Can you relate? Jesus, however, being sinless, always experiences the appropriate emotion in perfect measure. Have folks read Matt. 18:5-6; Matt. 23:13, 16, 23, 25, 27, 29; John 2:15. What emotion are we seeing? How do you reconcile the two emotions? How do you know whether he is angry or compassionate toward you?