Adventure in the Ascent
Adventure in the Ascent
Eric Lovin
To the adventure in Him... This phrase has been a rallying cry for me and my circle of friends for years. We were designed for intimate relationship with God. Jesus made this possible through His sacrifice on the Cross. The veil was torn, and we were invited beyond. We were created for a grand adventure in which we come to Him in repentance, maintain intimacy, learn of Him, walk His path, and ascend the hill of the Lord. Let's ascend together and experience the adventure with God. There's more...
The Mind of Christ- Fill Yourself with Truth (Hebrews 4:12)
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May 28
31 min
SALVATION- From Lost to the Fullness of Salvation
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May 11
35 min
SALVATION- From Lostness & Wrath to Joy! (Luke 15 & 19)
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May 6
30 min
SALVATION- Rejoicing in the God of My Salvation (Habakkuk 3)
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Apr 27
36 min
SALVATION- The God Who Saves (Luke 19:10, Exodus 14)
Sermon Notes & Application Guide Scripture References Primary Passages:Luke 19:10: “For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost.”Exodus 14:13: “Fear not, stand firm, and see the salvation of the LORD, which he will work for you today.”Supporting Passages:Psalm 3:8: “Salvation belongs to the LORD.”Isaiah 12:2: “Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and will not be afraid.”Exodus 6:7: “I will take you to be my people, and I will be your God.”Isaiah 53:5: “...
Apr 21
35 min
LENT- From Barrenness to Belonging (2 Samuel 9)
Scripture References Primary Passages:2 Samuel 9 (entire chapter: David's kindness to Mephibosheth)Supporting Passages:2 Samuel 4:4: Mephibosheth becomes lame while fleeing in fear2 Timothy 1:7: "For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind"Matthew 6: Warning against anxious worryMatthew 14: Peter begins to sink when fear takes his eyes off Jesus1 Samuel 15: Saul's fear of the people leads to disobedienceMatthew 26 (Gethsemane): Jesus faces real fear...
Apr 5
37 min
LENT: Out of the Desert & Into Life
Lent is a 40-Day Journey of PreparationLent (meaning "spring" originally) is a season of reflection, fasting, repentance, and renewal leading to Easter—mirroring Jesus' 40 days in the wilderness after His baptism.It's not just "giving up" things for discomfort but creating space for God amid noise, busyness, and self-reliance, leading to freedom and anticipation of resurrection joy.The Wilderness Reveals Our True Hunger (vs. 3–4)In vulnerability and weakness, temptation strikes with quick fix...
Feb 23
30 min
Growing in the Knowledge of Him (2 Peter 1)
Growing in Knowledge of God (Epignosis)The core of the message: True spiritual growth in 2026 hinges on increasing in epignosis—not mere head knowledge, but intimate, experiential, first-hand knowledge of God gained through personal communion.It’s deliberate, whole-hearted seeking—like mining for silver or hunting hidden treasure (Proverbs 2:1-5).God promises to reward diligent seekers (Hebrews 11:6; Jeremiah 29:13). He’s actively looking for hearts He can trust with deeper revelation.Benefit...
Jan 19
37 min
Discovering God’s Path in The Secret Place (Psalm 32)
Original Design & RestorationGod created us for unhindered communion and intimacy (Eden). Through Jesus' death and the torn veil, we are invited back into that intimate relationship with the Father.Identity in the Secret PlaceIn closeness with God (Secret Place, beyond the veil), we discover our true identity as beloved children resting in Him before any tasks or callings.Two NarrativesWe live either in our default self-reliant story or in God's better narrative/path. God invites and woos...
Jan 14
41 min
Soul Rest in Him (Matthew 11, Luke 10)
The Invitation to Soul RestJesus extends a personal invitation to the weary and burdened: "Come to me" for true rest, contrasting busyness (Martha) with sitting at His feet (Mary). This rest is a gift found only in Him.Modern Need for Slowing DownIn a distracted, high-paced world (constant phone use, shortened attention spans), we risk a "mediocre" faith. Slowing down—sitting in silence, disconnecting—revives our wonder in God's presence.What Soul Rest IsNot just physical sleep, but deep, ren...
Jan 14
40 min
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