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Ascent Church
by Ascent Church
Welcome to Ascent Church! Whatever your age or life story, you are welcome! Our mission is simple: To come alongside you as we grow in our faith and rise to new life in Christ. We want every single person to know that they are loved, valued, and believed in. We cannot wait to meet you, hear your story, and be on this journey of faith together.
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We Must Leave Now | Pastor Thomas Lane
Sometimes it’s easier to choose the safety and familiarity of slavery than the unknown of a new life. But God is calling you to more! It can be scary to step out, but in this sermon, Pastor T reminds us that when God sends us to a new season, He will never send us empty handed. Connect with us:...
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Are You Covered? | Pastor Thomas Lane
Why is the night of Passover different from all other nights? In the first Passover in Exodus 12, God was giving us a picture of the ultimate sacrificial lamb: Jesus. God didn’t just save the Israelites on the first Passover, He sanctified them; and He is doing the same for you through the blood…
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An Outstretched Hand | Pastor Thomas Lane
Worship is what your life centers around. In this sermon, we dive into the plagues sent on Egypt and how they reveal to us that there is only one Savior. He is the Lord, and He is the only one worthy of worship! Connect with us: @ascentchurchva Connect with our Lead Pastor: @pastor.tlane If…
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Let My People Go | Pastor Thomas Lane
The same power that we witness in Exodus and in the resurrection of Jesus is still with us today. In this message, Pastor T dives into what it means that Pharaoh’s heart was hardened and its reflection on sin and repentance. Connect with us: @ascentchurchva Connect with our Lead Pastor:...
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Are You Really Free? | Pastor Thomas Lane
Are you really free? Or are you still a slave to your calendar, your expectations, your idols, or your past? The enemy’s strategy is to keep you so busy that you pay no attention to God’s truth, keeping you bound to the things that leave you distracted and exhausted. Pastor T kicks off the second...
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The Blood of a Son | Pastor Thomas Lane
When Scripture doesn’t make sense, lean in. God is not random and He’s still speaking through what seems confusing to us. Today, Pastor T focuses in on a perplexing story from the book of Exodus, how God reveals Himself through it, and what it means for us. Connect with us: @ascentchurchva…
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Throw It On The Ground | Pastor Thomas Lane
If God is going to use you, you have to lay some things down. God called Moses to lay his old self down and pick up the identity that God has placed on him- is He calling you to do the same? Pastor T digs into the calling of Moses in Exodus 3 and 4 with a message on the transforming, renewing…
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I Will Be With You | Pastor Thomas Lane
When we feel inadequate, who God is is all that matters! Today, Pastor T speaks on the Lord’s holiness and nearness, and how the story of the burning bush in Exodus 3 points to God’s plan for saving the world. Stay connected with us for updates and upcoming events! Follow us on Instagram...
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Stand Your Ground | Pastor Thomas Lane
There's a time for peace and a time for defending the faith. God will have the ultimate judgement, but He still calls us to fight some battles. In week 2 of The God Who Remembers, Pastor T dives into the beginning of Moses's story in Exodus 2 and how God is sovereign over every moment. Connect…
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Respect the Right King | Pastor Thomas Lane
What could God do through one act of obedience? For the Israelites in this story, it set up the story of redemption that God was writing. In this Exodus series kickoff, Pastor T dives into Exodus 1 and it's story of obedience to God. Connect with us: @ascentchurchva Connect with our Lead Pastor:...
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Loving to the End | Pastor Thomas Lane
We're celebrating all that God did during Send Week and looking to John 13 as our example of how and why we serve. When we truly understand how Jesus served, we understand how nothing should be beneath us. Connect with our church: @ascentchurchva Connect with our lead pastor: @pastor.tlane If...
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Salt and Light | Pastor Thomas Lane
We're kicking off our first Send Week! In this message, Pastor T breaks down what it means to be sent out. "If you want to be like Christ, you have to be sent out." Connect with us: @ascentchurchva Connect with our Lead Pastor: @pastor.tlane If you’ve just made a decision for Christ, we’d love to...
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God Is Good | Pastor Garrett de Mik
Can you be good enough for heaven? In this message from Mark 10, we explore why God alone defines what's truly good and why the gospel means you don't have to earn what Jesus freely gives. Connect with us: @ascentchurchva Connect with our Lead Pastor: @pastor.tlane If you’ve just made a decision...
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God Is Restorer | Pastor Thomas Lane
God doesn't wait for us to clean up before He shows up — He meets us at our worst moments, and brings dead things back to life. Today’s message from Luke 7, takes us to a picture of the restoration God still offers today. This message from the "God Is" series explores how God restores us and...
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God Is My Shield | Pastor Thomas Lane
Surrounded by enemies on every side, God is still for us. As we continue our series, God Is…, this week we look to Psalm 3 and how God is our shield, our glory, and the lifter of our heads when everything is stacked against us. Connect with us: @ascentchurchva Connect with our Lead Pastor:...
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God Is Worth Following | Pastor Kenneth Thomas
Everyone is chasing something, and it always costs you something. As we start our new series, God Is…, we open Mark 8:34-36 to unpack what it really means to take up your cross and follow Jesus, while asking yourself whether what you’re pursuing is worth what it’s costing you. Connect with us:...
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The Lord Hears | Pastor Garrett de Mik
In Psalm 4, we explore one of the biggest questions of faith: Does God really hear our prayers? Discover how prayer is more than presenting requests to God—it's an ongoing relationship that transforms our hearts, deepens our trust, and aligns us with His will. Connect with us: @ascentchurchva...
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The House You Build | Pastor Thomas Lane
What kind of legacy are you leaving behind? In this Father's Day message, we read Joshua 24 and discover how faith-filled leaders shape the culture and tone of their homes, and leave a legacy that lasts far beyond their lifetime. Connect with us: @ascentchurchva Connect with our Lead Pastor:...
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The King | Pastor Thomas Lane
When the world feels chaotic, Psalm 2 reminds us that God is not worried, surprised, or dethroned. He is still reigning. This week we discuss how the rule of The King frees us from fear and offers true refuge in a world that constantly pushes back. Connect with us: @ascentchurchva Connect with…
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Deep Roots | Pastor Thomas Lane
What shapes your life more than you realize? To kick off our Summer Setlist series, we’re in Psalm 1, where we discover the difference between a life rooted in God's Word and a life tossed around by culture, our circles, and competing voices. Let’s tune in and listen. Connect with us:...
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Securely on High | Pastor Thomas Lane
While the world promises happiness and success, only Jesus delivers what lasts. In this message, we explore the final verses of Psalm 91 and discover how Jesus is the very reason we get to live in the promises of God. Let’s tune in and listen. Connect with us: @ascentchurchva Connect with our…
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Where I Tread | Pastor Thomas Lane
Discover why trusting God doesn't mean life will be pain-free — it means the pain won't have the final word. In this message, we explore Psalm 91 and what it really means to find refuge in God when life knocks you down. Let’s tune in and listen. Connect with us: @ascentchurchva Connect with our...
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Under His Wings | Pastor Thomas Lane
Fear may be loud, but God’s faithfulness is louder. In this powerful message from our Take Your Stand series, we explore Psalm 91 and the story of Jesus as our ultimate refuge to answer one big question: can you really trust God with your life? If you’ve ever wrestled with fear, doubt, or...
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Life in His Hands | Pastor Thomas Lane
Are you letting God or someone else write your story? Life is a battle, but God will carry us through if we let Him. This Mother's Day message reminds us that He is big enough, strong enough, good enough, and wise enough to cover your past and carry you somewhere new. Let’s tune in and listen....
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The Attack | Pastor Thomas Lane
Ever feel like everything is hitting at once? That’s not a coincidence—this message exposes how the enemy works through subtle traps, lies, and fear, and shows how you can take your stand and live protected under God’s covering. Let’s tune in and listen. Connect with us: @ascentchurchva Connect...
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I Can Face Tomorrow | Pastor Thomas Lane
If God is your refuge, why does fear still control so many of your decisions? Learn how to break free from anxiety by shifting what you fear, recognizing God at work, and surrendering your life to the One who is always with you. Let’s tune in and listen. Connect with us: @ascentchurchva Connect...
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A New Lens for Lies | Pastor Kenneth Thomas
Ever wondered why, even as a follower of Jesus, you still struggle with old habits and thoughts? This message reveals how the lies we believe shape our lives—and how we already have the victory and the power to confront them with truth. Let’s tune in and listen. Connect with us: @ascentchurchva...
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The Promise Keeper | Pastor Garrett de Mik
Is the resurrection real, or just a story—and what does it mean for your life today? Discover why the empty tomb changes everything, giving us confidence, purpose, and a future we can trust. Let’s tune in and listen. Connect with us: @ascentchurchva Connect with our Lead Pastor: @pastor.tlane If...
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Just As He Said | Pastor Thomas Lane
This Easter message from Matthew 28:5–6 reminds us that Jesus didn’t just rise—He fulfilled every promise, defeating sin and death once and for all. Discover the true meaning of the resurrection and how the hope of “He is risen” changes your future, your faith, and your everyday life. Let’s tune…
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Forsaken For Us | Pastor Garrett de Mik
What did Jesus mean when He cried, “Why have you forsaken me?” In this powerful message from our Golgotha to Glory series, we explore how the cross reveals the depth of God’s love—showing that Jesus was abandoned so we could be brought near, offering hope to anyone who has ever felt forgotten,...
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Never Too Late | Pastor Thomas Lane
Three crosses. Two criminals. One Jesus. Even in his final moments, the criminal on the cross discovered that salvation isn’t earned—it’s received through faith in Jesus alone. This powerful message from Golgotha to Glory reminds us it’s never too late to repent, because what Jesus has done is...
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From Darkness to Light | Pastor Thomas Lane
When darkness covered the land and Jesus cried out, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”, something far deeper than physical suffering was happening. In this message from our Golgotha to Glory series, we explore what Scripture teaches about hell, God’s justice, and the truth that Jesus...
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The Veil | Pastor Thomas Lane
At the moment Jesus died, the temple veil tore—declaring that the way to God was open. As we continue our series, Golgotha to Glory, discover what this powerful moment means for your access to God and the hope we have because Jesus still intercedes for us. Let’s tune in and listen. Connect with…
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The Breath of New Life | Pastor Thomas Lane
As we prepare our hearts for Easter, this message traces the thread of God’s breath through the entire story of Scripture—how new life was created by the breath of God and redeemed through Jesus’ final breath on the cross. Let’s tune in and listen. Connect with us: @ascentchurchva Connect with…
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How To Date God's Way | Pastor Thomas Lane
What does the Bible say about singleness, Christian dating, and building a Christ-centered marriage? In this message from Pastor T, we break down practical, biblical relationship advice rooted in Ephesians 5—including how to date God’s way, why pursuing God matters more than pursuing a...
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How To Build Financial Freedom
Money fights are the leading cause of divorce, but the real issue isn’t money — it’s lack of unity and stewardship. This message unpacks how to guard your marriage and your future by becoming one team, creating a plan, eliminating debt, and living with long-term vision. Let’s tune in and listen....
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How To Raise Godly Adults | Pastor Thomas Lane | Ascent Church
In a culture spiraling out of control, this message is a clear call for parents to step up and intentionally disciple the next generation. Welcome to “How To Raise Godly Adults”, where we discuss leading with conviction, high support, high standards, and a faith that’s caught as much as it’s...
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How To Communicate | Pastor Thomas Lane | Ascent Church
The way we communicate shapes every relationship in our life. Welcome to How To Communicate, where we explore what the Bible says about the power of words to build or break our relationships—with people and with God. Let’s tune in and listen. Connect with us: @ascentchurchva Connect with our Lead...
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Answering Adversity | Pastor Thomas Lane | Ascent Church
We’re in our series Unfiltered, uncovering hard truths from scripture each week to refine our faith and stand firm on God’s word. Let’s tune in and listen. Connect with us: @ascentchurchva Connect with our Lead Pastor: @pastor.tlane If you’ve just made a decision for Christ, we’d love to…
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I Never Knew You | Pastor Thomas Lane | Ascent Church
We’re in our series Unfiltered, uncovering hard truths from scripture each week to refine our faith and stand firm on God’s word. Let’s tune in and listen. Connect with us: @ascentchurchva Connect with our Lead Pastor: @pastor.tlane If you’ve just made a decision for Christ, we’d love to…
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Not Your Own | Pastor Thomas Lane | Ascent Church
We’re in our series Unfiltered, uncovering hard truths from scripture each week to refine our faith and stand firm on God’s word. Let’s tune in and listen. Connect with us: @ascentchurchva Connect with our Lead Pastor: @pastor.tlane If you’ve just made a decision for Christ, we’d love to…
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Fear is Not My Future | Pastor Thomas Lane | Ascent Church
Does “what if” guide you? As we kickoff our new series, Unfiltered, we’re meeting Joshua in the midst of his questions to talk about fear. Let’s tune in and listen. Connect with us: @ascentchurchva Connect with our Lead Pastor: @pastor.tlane If you’ve just made a decision for Christ, we’d love to...
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Behold the King: Christmas with Ascent | Pastor Thomas Lane
Welcome to Behold the King: Christmas with Ascent. Today as we celebrate the birth of Jesus, we challenge you to see the story of Christmas and the ultimate gift in a new way. Let’s tune in and listen. Connect with us: @ascentchurchva Connect with our Lead Pastor: @pastor.tlane If you’ve just…
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Jesus My Purpose | Pastor Garrett de Mik | Ascent Church
As we journey toward Christmas, we’re reflecting on the stories of who Jesus is. This week, we go to John 1 to see that Jesus is our purpose and our glory, full of brilliance and majesty. Together, we ask the question: Do You Know Him? So settle in and let your heart lean towards our King. Let’s...
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Jesus My Gift | Pastor Thomas Lane | Ascent Church
As we journey toward Christmas, we’re reflecting on the stories of who Jesus is. This week, we go to Luke 2 to see the ultimate gift, good shepherd, and lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world. Together, we ask the question: Do You Know Him? So settle in and let your heart lean towards…
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Jesus My Hope | Pastor Thomas Lane | Ascent Church
As we journey toward Christmas, we’re reflecting on the stories of who Jesus is. This week, we go to Luke 2 for Simeon’s account of meeting the Lord’s Messiah and the hope found in Him. Together, we ask the question: Do You Know Him? So settle in and let your heart lean towards our King. Let’s…
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Responding to Grace | Pastor Thomas Lane | Ascent Church
Today we continue our Vision series with a challenge for growth and transformation closer to the heart of God. Lean in as we talk about generosity and grace, not for our comfort, but for His glory. Let’s tune in and listen. Connect with us: @ascentchurchva Connect with our Lead Pastor:...
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Until They're Home | Pastor Thomas Lane | Ascent Church
It’s Vision Sunday, and we’re coming together to talk about where we’ve been and where we’re going as a church. Today’s message is about seeking out the lost, until they are found. Let’s tune in and listen. Connect with us: @ascentchurchva Connect with our Lead Pastor: @pastor.tlane If you’ve…
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Out of the Pit | Pastor Thomas Lane | Ascent Church
As we conclude our series, The Gospel According to Genesis, we’re turning to Genesis 50 for the story of Joseph’s forgiveness he shows to his brothers upon return to Egypt. That same forgiveness is available to us and sets us free from the shackles we put ourselves in. Tune in to hear this week’s...
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Wrestling With God | Pastor Thomas Lane | Ascent Church
Join us in our series, The Gospel According to Genesis, as we read through the story of Jacob wrestling with God. In Genesis 32, we see his struggle and find encouragement that he comes through changed, named, and blessed. Let’s tune in now and listen. Connect with us: @ascentchurchva Connect…
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Welcome to Ascent Church! Whatever your age or life story, you are welcome! Our mission is simple: To come alongside you as we grow in our faith and rise to new life in Christ. We want every single person to know that they are loved, valued, and believed in. We cannot wait to meet you, hear your story, and be on this journey of faith together.
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