Ashworth Church - West Des Moines

Humility

podcast@asworthroad.com (Ashworth Road Baptist Church) — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 19:06:40 +0000

How many of us can say that we have a proper view of ourselves? Humility begins with an understanding of who you are and who God says you are. Humility also knows who God is.

Listen as Pastor Brent concludes our Playing With Fire series, exploring a virtue that’s vital to walking with Jesus and often misunderstood in the Christian community.

Perseverance

podcast@asworthroad.com (Ashworth Road Baptist Church) — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:53:52 +0000

Following the way of Jesus is not about intensity; it’s about consistency. We trust in the slow work of God — in our instability, in our trials, in our heartaches. We patiently persevere with Jesus (and in community!), knowing that He is with us and for us in the race of life.

Listen as Pastor Amy continues our Playing with Fire series, focusing on a life of perseverance!

Courage

podcast@asworthroad.com (Ashworth Road Baptist Church) — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 19:06:25 +0000

In a world full of hate, destruction, and loss, one of the most repeated commands in Scripture is “do not fear.” But, courage isn’t something we manufacture. It’s something we receive after spending time with the Trinity: Father, Son, and Spirit.

Listen as Pastor Brent continues our series on the virtues and disordered passions of life, focusing on what it means to have courage from the Lord.

Self-Control

podcast@asworthroad.com (Ashworth Road Baptist Church) — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 17:29:16 +0000

Self-control in a culture of indulgence doesn’t mean we say no to everything — it’s about having the inner strength and desire to say yes to the right things. It’s the fruit of spiritual formation and ultimately one of the ways to true freedom.

Wisdom

podcast@asworthroad.com (Ashworth Road Baptist Church) — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 15:18:39 +0000

Wisdom is more than a way of thinking. It’s demonstrated in how we live. In a world inundated with information and knowledge, wisdom tends to take a backseat to selfish ambition and boasting. Listen as we explore what Godly wisdom looks like and its importance in our communities.

When God is Silent

podcast@asworthroad.com (Ashworth Road Baptist Church) — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 15:45:14 +0000

Over the past few weeks, we’ve explored the ways God speaks to His people. But, what do we do when God doesn’t speak? When He doesn’t answer a prayer? Listen as Pastor Amy looks at examples of God’s silence in Scripture, both dismantling the falsehoods we believe about silence and teaching us how to engage with God in the midst of it.

Responding to the Voice of God

podcast@asworthroad.com (Ashworth Road Baptist Church) — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 21:40:11 +0000

What if God speaks, and we don’t respond? Our response to God’s voice is just as important as our ability to listen to Him. It’s the difference between admiring what Jesus says and actually doing something about it. Responding to God’s voice can be risky, but it’s always worth it.

Discerning the Voice of God Together

podcast@asworthroad.com (Ashworth Road Baptist Church) — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 20:31:03 +0000

As we continue learning how to tune ourselves to God’s voice, we also grow in discerning what is true. When it comes to our decisions, beliefs, and purpose, we need to rely on Scripture, the Holy Spirit, and our community for discernment.

Listen as Pastor Amy and Pastor Brent explore what Godly discernment looks like in everyday life.

The Speaking Spirit

podcast@asworthroad.com (Ashworth Road Baptist Church) — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 21:19:44 +0000

What could happen if we had the same discipline in our lives for listening to the Spirit as we do for prayer and Bible study? The truth is, we can’t have life without the Spirit. We cannot hear God without the Spirit. We cannot come to God without the Spirit, and the Spirit of God is who ties it all together.

The Words of God

podcast@asworthroad.com (Ashworth Road Baptist Church) — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 15:26:44 +0000

The Bible is God’s Word in print. When it’s difficult to hear God, it’s one of the best places we can turn. Listen as Pastor Brent continues our series about hearing God speak – specifically through His written Word.

Learning to Listen

podcast@asworthroad.com (Ashworth Road Baptist Church) — Tue, 13 Jan 2026 15:43:57 +0000

Despite our best intentions, learning to listen to God can be difficult. The noise of life — busyness, information overload, anxiety, and even algorithms — can drown out the voice of a God who often speaks in the silence. What voices are speaking loudest in your life?

Does God Still Speak?

podcast@asworthroad.com (Ashworth Road Baptist Church) — Mon, 05 Jan 2026 18:47:27 +0000

God has always been speaking — whether it was to prophets in the Old Testament or ordinary people of today. But, you may find yourself asking: Will God still speak to me?

Listen as Pastor Brent kicks off a new sermon series entitled Is This Thing On?.

Soul Check Sunday

podcast@asworthroad.com (Ashworth Road Baptist Church) — Mon, 29 Dec 2025 18:28:49 +0000

As we conclude 2025, take a moment to pause and reflect. What did God do in you this year? What might He do in the you next year?

Bathsheba

podcast@asworthroad.com (Ashworth Road Baptist Church) — Tue, 23 Dec 2025 15:30:56 +0000

In the lineage of Jesus, we find yet another unexpected woman with a story of redemption. Bathsheba may be a victim of King David’s sinful desires, but God still uses her to bring Salvation to the world. Listen as Pastor Brent and Pastor Amy dive into our final story in these sermon series.

Ruth

podcast@asworthroad.com (Ashworth Road Baptist Church) — Mon, 15 Dec 2025 18:48:43 +0000

As we continue exploring the stories of women in the genealogy of Jesus, we find Ruth. A widow and outsider, she commits herself to her mother-in-law, Naomi, and ultimately demonstrates great faith and courage in orchestrating her marriage to Boaz, her guardian-redeemer. Ruth shows us God’s providential care and His ongoing work of redemption in our lives.

Rahab

podcast@asworthroad.com (Ashworth Road Baptist Church) — Mon, 08 Dec 2025 19:56:46 +0000

God often uses the people one would least expect, and that was certainly the case for Rahab. Despite being a non-Jewish woman of a scandalous profession, Rahab is known as a woman of great faith in Scripture. Explore her story in the book of Joshua as we continue taking a look at some of the women in the genealogy of Jesus.

Tamar

podcast@asworthroad.com (Ashworth Road Baptist Church) — Mon, 01 Dec 2025 18:14:24 +0000

The genealogy of Jesus doesn’t include who one might expect. In fact, the stories of women like Tamar in the Old Testament are some of the messiest we find in Scripture. Yet, God can still work through the mess of Tamar’s story and bring the Messiah and redemption to the world. And if that’s the case, is there anything in your life He cannot redeem, including you?

A Season of Gratitude

podcast@asworthroad.com (Ashworth Road Baptist Church) — Mon, 24 Nov 2025 17:37:51 +0000

Gratitude begins with an awareness of God. So often, busyness, distraction, entitlement, and even forgetfulness prevent us not only from being grateful people — but from experiencing the presence of God.

A Season to Weep & Laugh

podcast@asworthroad.com (Ashworth Road Baptist Church) — Tue, 18 Nov 2025 19:24:25 +0000

As followers of Christ, we hold both joy and sorrow at once. Weeping is an acknowledgement that things are not the way God intended them to be, and laughter and dancing are an acknowledgement that the resurrection has the last word. God abides in both of these seasons of life, encouraging us to allow ourselves to feel the joys and pains of each authentically.

A Season to Persevere

podcast@asworthroad.com (Ashworth Road Baptist Church) — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 17:38:01 +0000

Following Jesus isn’t always easy. In life, we’re constantly faced with struggles, discouragement, and despair. Jesus invites us to keep going.

Listen as Pastor Brent shares about the hope we can find in Jesus as we persevere.

Recognizing My Season

podcast@asworthroad.com (Ashworth Road Baptist Church) — Mon, 03 Nov 2025 18:36:34 +0000

Ecclesiastes teaches us that “there is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.” The seasons we experience in life, whether joyful or difficult, teach us Who is in control and how to respond to the larger story God is writing in our lives.

Follow along for the next few weeks as we learn how to find God in the midst of every season!

We Blow It, God Stays

podcast@asworthroad.com (Ashworth Road Baptist Church) — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 17:37:26 +0000

In the end of the book of Exodus, we find a spiritually restless group of Israelites impatiently waiting for Moses to return from the mountain. They abandon their trust in the Lord, instead creating a golden calf to worship in His place. God is furious with their actions, telling Moses He plans to destroy them. Moses pleads for God to relent, and He does.

This passage of Scripture reveals a part of God’s character that we often like to ignore. But, we also find that He’s not just a God who punishes — He’s a God who forgives.

2025 India Trip Report

podcast@asworthroad.com (Ashworth Road Baptist Church) — Tue, 21 Oct 2025 18:16:04 +0000

Hear how God’s moving in India through our mission partners, Vishwa Vani! Listen as our team shares stories and testimonies from their time in India this fall.

The Sinai Clash

podcast@asworthroad.com (Ashworth Road Baptist Church) — Tue, 14 Oct 2025 18:54:06 +0000

As the Israelites journey through the wilderness, God goes with them. Listen as Pastor Steve continues our dive into the book of Exodus, focusing on the tabernacle and ways God continues to reintroduce Himself to His people after their time in Egypt.

The Law

podcast@asworthroad.com (Ashworth Road Baptist Church) — Mon, 06 Oct 2025 15:37:26 +0000

The next few chapters of Exodus bring us to the Ten Commandments. Rules and laws from the Lord may feel restrictive or even cruel. In reality, God gave these laws to the Israelites as a gift — a way to provide structure and peace to the chaos of God’s people as they wandered in the desert.

Whining & Dining

podcast@asworthroad.com (Ashworth Road Baptist Church) — Mon, 29 Sep 2025 14:45:21 +0000

The next few chapters of Exodus are full of both praise and grumbling. The Israelites are quick to forget God’s goodness and faithfulness, and yet, He still provides each time they’re in need. Even when man grumbles and panics, God gives and provides.

Through the Water

podcast@asworthroad.com (Ashworth Road Baptist Church) — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 16:29:25 +0000

As we continue exploring the book of Exodus, we learn that sometimes following God might not be in the direction we think or the time we think. However, there’s always a reason for the way God is leading us. In Exodus 13 and 14, we finally come to one of the most famous parts of this story. Just when the Israelites think all hope is lost, God uses Moses to part the Red Sea and escape the Egyptian army.

A New Tradition

podcast@asworthroad.com (Ashworth Road Baptist Church) — Sun, 14 Sep 2025 21:42:53 +0000

Traditions shape who we are. In Exodus, God established a new tradition through the Passover—a reminder of both His judgment and His mercy. In this sermon, Pastor Brent walks through the tenth plague, the institution of the Passover, and how this moment points directly to Jesus Christ, our true Passover Lamb.

Unstoppable God

podcast@asworthroad.com (Ashworth Road Baptist Church) — Tue, 09 Sep 2025 14:25:10 +0000

As we continue our journey through Exodus, we come to one of the most memorable parts of Moses’ journey. In Exodus 5 – 10, Moses and Aaron challenge Pharaoh to let the Israelites go free. God’s response to Pharaoh’s rejection of their pleas is revealing. God will stop at nothing to save, redeem, and restore.

The Reluctant Rescuer

podcast@asworthroad.com (Ashworth Road Baptist Church) — Tue, 02 Sep 2025 17:58:42 +0000

In the next few chapters of Exodus, Moses enters the scene. From his miraculous birth and discovery by Pharaoh’s daughter to his conversation with God through a burning bush, we find a reluctant rescuer sent to bring the Israelites out of Egypt. Here, we learn that deliverance may not come how or when we think it will.

Bitter Blessings

podcast@asworthroad.com (Ashworth Road Baptist Church) — Mon, 25 Aug 2025 20:13:54 +0000

Dive into the book of Exodus with us in our newest sermon series, exploring the work of God in an enslaved people known as the Israelites. Pastor Brent begins with the first chapter of the book, where we learn the way of blessing is not always easy. In fact, the real path of blessing might just be through hardship and bitterness.

Transformed from Orphan to Child

podcast@asworthroad.com (Ashworth Road Baptist Church) — Mon, 18 Aug 2025 20:27:08 +0000

God desires an intimate, personal relationship with you. And in order to get it, He wants to adopt you into His family. Listen as Pastor Brent intertwines his family’s story with the story of God in one of his favorite sermons. Jesus didn’t just come to redeem; He came to adopt.

The Rule-Breaking Jesus

podcast@asworthroad.com (Ashworth Road Baptist Church) — Mon, 11 Aug 2025 16:33:56 +0000

In a conversation filled with compassion and truth between Jesus and a Samaritan woman in the book of John, Jesus breaks all the rules. He doesn’t break them to rebel, however. He breaks them to redeem. This beautiful story gives us deeper insight into a rule-breaking God who sees His people, knows the depths of their hearts, and loves them anyway.

Irreplaceable Life

podcast@asworthroad.com (Ashworth Road Baptist Church) — Mon, 04 Aug 2025 16:38:37 +0000

Guest pastor Sherri Harder shares the beautiful story of Ruth, Naomi, and Boaz we find in the Old Testament. Ruth, a Moabite widow, demonstrates loyalty, bravery, and faith in God alongside her mother-in-law, Naomi, in a journey full of trials, hope, and ultimately redemption.

This message, a favorite of Pastor Sherri’s, kicks off our new series full of favorite sermons from our team!

Responding to the Snapshots of God

podcast@asworthroad.com (Ashworth Road Baptist Church) — Mon, 28 Jul 2025 16:32:27 +0000

As this sermon series comes to an end, we have the opportunity to ask ourselves more about how we see all the unique facets of God’s character. Which snapshot we’ve discussed over the past few weeks most resonated with you? What challenged you? Listen and reflect as Pastor Brent helps us come to a deeper understanding of who God is and how we perceive Him.

God as Potter

podcast@asworthroad.com (Ashworth Road Baptist Church) — Mon, 21 Jul 2025 20:24:43 +0000

God is a Potter, skillfully shaping us and applying pressure when necessary to make our lives as beautiful as they can be. This snapshot of God reveals His creativity, intimacy, intentionality, and sovereignty. How is the Potter shaping your life?

God as Rock

podcast@asworthroad.com (Ashworth Road Baptist Church) — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 17:25:20 +0000

We often picture God in warm, relational terms—a loving Father, a compassionate mother, a faithful friend. But throughout Scripture, another image appears again and again: God as a Rock.

In this message, we explore what it means to call God our Rock—and why this ancient image still speaks powerfully into our modern lives. Drawing from the Psalms of David and Jesus’ own words, we see how God offers us safety, strength, and stability when life feels chaotic or uncertain.

Whether you feel overwhelmed, under pressure, or just looking for something solid to stand on, this message is a reminder: God is your firm foundation.

God as Judge

podcast@asworthroad.com (Ashworth Road Baptist Church) — Mon, 07 Jul 2025 20:33:48 +0000

Why does thinking of God as a “judge” often make us uncomfortable? This important snapshot of God might not look like what we think it looks like. In Scripture, we find a Judge who is good—one who desires the restoration of all things, justice for the oppressed, and the final end to violence. God’s love and justice are not opposed to each other. They are intimately and integrally intertwined.

God as King

podcast@asworthroad.com (Ashworth Road Baptist Church) — Mon, 30 Jun 2025 18:12:01 +0000

God is King. We find this “snapshot” of God all over Scripture, but do we treat God with the awe and reverence that should be bestowed upon the King of Kings? To see God as King is an invitation to submission and surrender with reverence and a healthy fear and awe of who God really is.

God as Mother

podcast@asworthroad.com (Ashworth Road Baptist Church) — Mon, 23 Jun 2025 17:47:33 +0000

God is not a man. It’s a fact about God we often forget despite the many motherly and feminine portrayals of God we find in Scripture. When we avoid or omit these snapshots of God, we miss out on a God that loves and protects like a mother — with ferocity, compassion, and empathy.

God as Father

podcast@asworthroad.com (Ashworth Road Baptist Church) — Tue, 17 Jun 2025 14:25:44 +0000

The snapshots of God we find in Scripture provide glimpses of the complexity and beauty of our Creator, each portrayal or metaphor of God in the Bible revealing a unique aspect of His character. In this new sermon series, we begin by looking at God as Father. What we find in Scripture may surprise you. Jesus reveals the Father’s love as compelling rather than coercive, comforting rather than rigid, and celebratory rather than cold.

And Witness

podcast@asworthroad.com (Ashworth Road Baptist Church) — Tue, 10 Jun 2025 16:16:56 +0000

This Pentecost Sunday, we remember and celebrate the day the Holy Spirit descended upon Jesus’ first followers, fulfilling His promise to send the Spirit as a helper and comforter. Reflect, learn, and worship with us as we grow in our understanding of the Holy Spirit and His role in our witness to the people around us.

In the Church

podcast@asworthroad.com (Ashworth Road Baptist Church) — Mon, 02 Jun 2025 20:42:27 +0000

In Acts 2, we find a body of believers devoted to the apostles’ teaching, each other, the breaking of bread, and prayer. In a world of consumption, do those characteristics still define the Church today? The Church does not exist for itself – it exists to advance God’s Kingdom on Earth and to reveal His love to people who are not yet part of it.

Overcoming Sin

podcast@asworthroad.com (Ashworth Road Baptist Church) — Tue, 27 May 2025 15:14:16 +0000

Sin is a universal experience. It’s rooted in our very being and a key component of God’s story with humanity. However, viewing the gospel as simply a “sin-management” tool reduces the power and truth of the Good News. Listen as Pastor Brent shares a fresh perspective on sin, helping us understand its role in our story and how Christ teaches us to approach it.

With Spiritual Formation

podcast@asworthroad.com (Ashworth Road Baptist Church) — Tue, 20 May 2025 13:54:44 +0000

In spiritual formation, we trust in the slow work of God. It’s a process of being formed in the image of Christ for the sake of others, ultimately experiencing the fullness that He offers. Listen as Pastor Brent shares about the significance and beauty of being formed by Jesus daily.

With the Holy Spirit

podcast@asworthroad.com (Ashworth Road Baptist Church) — Mon, 12 May 2025 23:41:05 +0000

We continue our Start Here series, focusing on the person and presence of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit isn’t an optional add-on to the Christian life—he’s essential. He’s not a distant force or mysterious vibe; he’s the personal, powerful presence of God at work in us and in the world.

From the opening pages of Scripture to the birth of the Church at Pentecost, we see the Spirit bringing life, forming people, and leading them into the purposes of God. And today, that same Spirit invites us to pay attention, to make space, and to surrender.

In the Bible

podcast@asworthroad.com (Ashworth Road Baptist Church) — Mon, 05 May 2025 20:18:41 +0000

Listen as we continue our Start Here series, focusing on the ways the Bible teaches us to view God, ourselves, and the world around us. The Bible wasn’t written to form a new religion; it was written to help us know and understand God. In this beautiful, God-breathed set of books, we find the true story of God’s pursuit, interaction, and love for his world.

In Faith

podcast@asworthroad.com (Ashworth Road Baptist Church) — Mon, 28 Apr 2025 20:05:14 +0000

The foundation of a relationship with Jesus is faith. What does faith look like in daily life, though? Is it a belief, blind trust, or action? Learn more as Pastor Brent digs into what real faith looks like according to Scripture. It’s not about earning anything or proving yourself. It’s about giving up the idea that you can earn God’s favor and choosing to trust in what Jesus has done for you.

With Jesus

podcast@asworthroad.com (Ashworth Road Baptist Church) — Mon, 21 Apr 2025 14:16:17 +0000

In Christianity, everything we do and say rises and falls on Jesus — who He was, what He did, and what we believe about Him. In this new series, we’ll go back to the basics. Who is Jesus? What does faith look like? How do we grow in our relationships with Jesus?

The Power of One

podcast@asworthroad.com (Ashworth Road Baptist Church) — Mon, 14 Apr 2025 19:48:16 +0000

In Jesus’ final prayer before His arrest, He intercedes on the behalf of His followers — that’s us! — praying that we would be one just as He is one with the Father. The unity of the body of Christ is crucial to our witness, but that doesn’t mean we agree on every theological issue or tradition. Our unity ultimately comes from our unity with God.

The Mission and the Message

podcast@asworthroad.com (Ashworth Road Baptist Church) — Mon, 07 Apr 2025 17:23:17 +0000

As Jesus continues his prayer in John 17:6-19, we find a message specifically for His disciples. Here, Jesus encourages His early followers that they belong to God, to one another, and in the world but not of the world. Listen as Pastor Brent explores the power this exhortation still holds for Christ’s people today.

The Glory of the Cross

podcast@asworthroad.com (Ashworth Road Baptist Church) — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 17:57:30 +0000

As Jesus turns from teaching to prayer in John 17, we see the defining moment of His mission unfold. The hour has come—everything in history has led to this point. Jesus’ life, prophecy, and God’s redemptive plan all converge as He prepares for the cross. But instead of seeking escape, he asks for one thing: glory—not through power, but through sacrifice.

The Cost of Discipleship

podcast@asworthroad.com (Ashworth Road Baptist Church) — Mon, 24 Mar 2025 16:37:02 +0000

In Jesus’ final moments with His disciples, He warns them of the difficulties to come. Following Jesus is not without cost, sacrifice, and even persecution for some across the world. What does it look like to follow Jesus when the world is against you?

The Command to Love

podcast@asworthroad.com (Ashworth Road Baptist Church) — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 15:01:25 +0000

In some of Jesus’ final words to His disciples in the book of John, He tells them to love each other. It feels like such a simple command, but it’s actually one of the hallmarks of a relationship with Jesus. Jesus’ love is sacrificial. It’s friendship, and it’s mission.

The Abiding Life

podcast@asworthroad.com (Ashworth Road Baptist Church) — Mon, 10 Mar 2025 16:14:55 +0000

Faith isn’t about production. It’s about remaining with Jesus — abiding with the True Vine — as Jesus teaches His disciples in John 15. Listen as Pastor Brent explores this famous passage, encouraging us to rest in Jesus in order to bear much fruit.

The Helper

podcast@asworthroad.com (Ashworth Road Baptist Church) — Mon, 03 Mar 2025 20:31:11 +0000

As Jesus shares with His disciples in the book of John, it’s better for Him to go so Christ-followers have access to the Holy Spirit. But, who is the Holy Spirit, and what does He do? Listen as Pastor Brent shares about the Spirit of God living in and working with and through us!

The God We Know

podcast@asworthroad.com (Ashworth Road Baptist Church) — Mon, 24 Feb 2025 21:18:00 +0000

In John 14, we read Jesus make some bold statements about His identity. When you see Jesus, you see God. Jesus actually reveals the Father to us, which begs the question: What will you do with Jesus?

The Way

podcast@asworthroad.com (Ashworth Road Baptist Church) — Mon, 17 Feb 2025 22:30:27 +0000

Our new sermon series explores the farewell discourse of Jesus: His final teachings to the disciples before His eventual death and resurrection. Pastor Brent begins by exploring the Way. Jesus says He’s “the way and the truth and the life,” but what does that mean? As we learn more about the Way, we also learn what true trust in God looks like.

The Idol of Family

podcast@asworthroad.com (Ashworth Road Baptist Church) — Mon, 10 Feb 2025 18:54:17 +0000

Family is a beautiful gift from God, but when we begin placing our families equal to or above God, we lose sight of the role God intended for family to have in our lives. As we conclude our Counterfeit Gods series, we take a look at the idolization of the American family. What if the solution to the idol of family is not thinking of our families less but integrating them into the Kingdom of God with others in true community?

The Idol of Control

podcast@asworthroad.com (Ashworth Road Baptist Church) — Mon, 03 Feb 2025 18:30:17 +0000

From the beginning of time, humans have confused humanity’s role with God’s role. We long to be in control of every aspect of our lives — our money, our families, our health, and our futures. In this message, Pastor Amy gives permission for you to be a child. More knowledge and control won’t quiet your soul, but trust in God will.

The Idol of Technology

podcast@asworthroad.com (Ashworth Road Baptist Church) — Mon, 27 Jan 2025 20:40:00 +0000

Technology surrounds us. It answers our questions, makes our lives easier, entertains us, allows us to communicate across the world, and so much more. Although technology can be used for good, it can also quickly distract, depress, and control us. In this message, Pastor Brent challenges us to return technology to its proper place and lift our eyes up to the Maker of heaven and earth.

The Idol of Money

podcast@asworthroad.com (Ashworth Road Baptist Church) — Mon, 20 Jan 2025 18:27:45 +0000

Our attitude towards money and possessions matters. Does your money and stuff control you, or do you control it? Jesus never said that money was bad, but our heart posture towards it can easily turn money from a tool to be used for the Kingdom into an idol that can destroy our lives and relationships with Jesus.

The Idol of Success

podcast@asworthroad.com (Ashworth Road Baptist Church) — Mon, 13 Jan 2025 15:41:02 +0000

We’ve created a system that teaches us that we are only as good as our last successes. Where does God say our value comes from, though? Follow along as we take a look at the idols of success and achievement, learning that God cares more about who we are than what we do.

First Things First

podcast@asworthroad.com (Ashworth Road Baptist Church) — Mon, 06 Jan 2025 20:32:29 +0000

What are you living for? Your career, money, achievements, or even your family? We center our lives around countless things and relationships that often take up more of our hearts and minds than our love for Jesus. Follow along as we explore the counterfeit gods of our age in hopes that we come closer to the one, true God.

A Time for Reflection

podcast@asworthroad.com (Ashworth Road Baptist Church) — Mon, 30 Dec 2024 16:07:30 +0000

As we look towards 2025, we also have the opportunity to look back at all God has done in and through us in 2024. Take a moment to reflect with us.

A Time for Wonder

podcast@asworthroad.com (Ashworth Road Baptist Church) — Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:16:22 +0000

Join us as we conclude the Advent series with A Time for Wonder. Reflect on how childlike awe can re-enchant our lives and draw us closer to God. From the extraordinary acts of Jesus to finding beauty in the ordinary, discover how wonder opens our hearts to God’s presence. Let’s cultivate curiosity, slow down, and marvel at the breathtaking work of our Creator this season.

A Time for Revelation

podcast@asworthroad.com (Ashworth Road Baptist Church) — Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:17:39 +0000

Who is God, and does He want to be known? The practice of revelation is a crucial part of faith that we often miss. In this message, Pastor Brent invites us to humbly seek Jesus and His Kingdom this Advent season and each day of the year.

A Time for Trials

podcast@asworthroad.com (Ashworth Road Baptist Church) — Mon, 09 Dec 2024 18:26:38 +0000

One would like to think the holiday season only brings merriment and joy, but most know that the Christmas season can also be full of trials. Listen as Pastor Brent shares a word of encouragement. Advent reminds us that in darkness and difficulty, we are not alone.

A Time for Renewal

podcast@asworthroad.com (Ashworth Road Baptist Church) — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 03:18:16 +0000

Join Pastor Brent for the first message in our new Advent series, Wonder, as we reflect on how God offers renewal during the Christmas season. Isaiah 40 reminds us that God brings strength to the weary and restoration to the brokenhearted.

As we enter this season of wonder, discover how waiting on the Lord and seeking His presence can bring true renewal to your life. Let this Christmas be a time of refreshing hope and transformation.

God’s Faithfulness in the Past and Provision for the Future

podcast@asworthroad.com (Ashworth Road Baptist Church) — Mon, 25 Nov 2024 19:03:09 +0000

Celebrate Thanksgiving by reflecting on God’s goodness in the past and His provision for the future. Both Pastor Brent and Pastor Amy help us reflect on how God is working in our lives and community in this special service.

Ghost Stories

podcast@asworthroad.com (Ashworth Road Baptist Church) — Mon, 18 Nov 2024 20:29:00 +0000

As followers of Christ, we become the dwelling place of God through the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. Pastor Amy concludes our series by exploring how the Holy Spirit both transforms and empowers us to live lives fully devoted to Jesus.

How We Fight

podcast@asworthroad.com (Ashworth Road Baptist Church) — Mon, 11 Nov 2024 17:29:37 +0000

The weapons of the world are powerless in our spiritual battle. So, how should we fight? Listen as Pastor Brent shares about the importance of prayer, Scripture, and more in spiritual warfare.

Who We Are Fighting

podcast@asworthroad.com (Ashworth Road Baptist Church) — Mon, 04 Nov 2024 21:30:00 +0000

The book of Ephesians tells us that “our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms” (Ephesians 6:12). What does that mean and look like in everyday life? Knowing who our enemy is and where the real battle takes place greatly shapes how we fight.

What You Cannot See

podcast@asworthroad.com (Ashworth Road Baptist Church) — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 17:57:05 +0000

Despite our rationalized, Western view of reasoning, there is more to the world than meets the eye. A spiritual battle rages around us; we choose how to respond to it.

Crossing the Starting & Finish Lines

podcast@asworthroad.com (Ashworth Road Baptist Church) — Mon, 21 Oct 2024 20:15:25 +0000

Throughout the last few weeks, we’ve learned what it means to cross the line — with ourselves, into community, during conflict resolution, and ultimately into the world. In the race of life, we will encounter sin and struggles that may entangle the race marked out for us. The journey into emotional health involves learning to notice and name our emotions in the presence of God. What could be hindering you from running the race? What baggage might you be carrying that needs to be set down to run freely?

Into the World

podcast@asworthroad.com (Ashworth Road Baptist Church) — Tue, 15 Oct 2024 17:17:07 +0000

What should the church’s relationship look like with the world? As individuals, how should we interact with the people around us? The world longs to be seen, heard, and loved. As followers of Jesus, we have an opportunity to engage in the ministry of reconciliation with our community.

Conflict Resolution

podcast@asworthroad.com (Ashworth Road Baptist Church) — Tue, 08 Oct 2024 15:38:38 +0000

Conflict is bound to happen, and how we deal with it matters. Listen as Pastor Brent shares what reconciliation can look like when we approach conflict with humility, love, vulnerability, and honesty. God doesn’t just want us to be reconciled with Himself; He also longs for reconciliation among His people.

Finding Jesus in Community

podcast@asworthroad.com (Ashworth Road Baptist Church) — Tue, 01 Oct 2024 16:55:33 +0000

It’s not easy to press into relationships. Whether people have hurt us or we just don’t have the energy or courage to find a healthy community, many of us find ourselves lonely. Listen as Pastor Amy shares how to build healthy relationships by leaning into vulnerability and even awkwardness! Here, we don’t just find community; we find Jesus.

How to Know Yourself

podcast@asworthroad.com (Ashworth Road Baptist Church) — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 16:45:29 +0000

How do you know yourself? It’s a question that has many different answers, but perhaps it begins with knowing who you are in Christ: a child of divine love. Listen as Pastor Brent guides us in exploring both false and true identities, ultimately helping us know ourselves more deeply so we can know God more deeply.

Asking the Experts

podcast@asworthroad.com (Ashworth Road Baptist Church) — Mon, 16 Sep 2024 20:01:21 +0000

As we learn what it means to pursue full mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical health, we decided to ask a few experts in the mental health field, Anna Keppen and Matthew Becker, to share their knowledge and experiences with us. How can we take steps towards wholeness? How can we support the people around us as we pursue emotionally healthy spirituality?

Honest to God

podcast@asworthroad.com (Ashworth Road Baptist Church) — Mon, 09 Sep 2024 14:39:29 +0000

To know God, we also have to know ourselves. Pastor Brent kicks off a new series that highlights the significance of honest, authentic relationships—the ones we have with ourselves, with others, with our community, and with God. As we learn more about who we are, we also learn more about who God is.

Celebration

podcast@asworthroad.com (Ashworth Road Baptist Church) — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 16:14:21 +0000

Celebration is a spiritual discipline. We have the opportunity to celebrate God’s goodness, even in the midst of life’s difficulties. Follow along as Pastor Amy, Pastor Brent, and our worship team share what true joy looks like in this final message of our sermon series.

Ain’t No Mountain High Enough

podcast@asworthroad.com (Ashworth Road Baptist Church) — Mon, 26 Aug 2024 20:33:39 +0000

Where am I? Where is God? Why am I here? We find honest emotions, thoughts, and prayers from the authors of the Psalms. In Psalms 42 and 43, the practice of lament takes center stage. Listen as Pastor Brent explores the importance of lament and grief in our walks with Jesus.

One Way or Another

podcast@asworthroad.com (Ashworth Road Baptist Church) — Tue, 20 Aug 2024 14:49:15 +0000

Psalm 58 brings out a lot of challenging emotions. Vengeance. Anger. Desperation. How should we approach a passage of Scripture so unlike the kind and compassionate Jesus we cling to? Pastor Brent explores how Christ-followers can deal with complex emotions like anger, ultimately inviting us to pray honestly and trust God to deal with injustice.

I Fought the Law

podcast@asworthroad.com (Ashworth Road Baptist Church) — Mon, 12 Aug 2024 19:30:09 +0000

God reveals Himself through His Word. However, God’s Word isn’t just meant to be studied. It’s meant to be a way of life that draws us closer in heart and mind to King Jesus. Pastor Brent takes a look at Psalm 119, which describes the beauty of God’s precepts and ultimately leads us to Jesus—the Word made flesh.

Imagine

podcast@asworthroad.com (Ashworth Road Baptist Church) — Mon, 05 Aug 2024 20:21:42 +0000

What would a world marked by real justice and righteousness look like? That was the author of Psalm 72’s prayer for their king. Pastor Amy explores the beautiful world described in this passage, as well as the only King who is making it come to fruition.

What a Wonderful World

podcast@asworthroad.com (Ashworth Road Baptist Church) — Mon, 29 Jul 2024 20:22:30 +0000

It’s easy to forget just how majestic and big God is. However, with just one look at His creation—from day-old infants to ducks to the ocean—we are reminded of the wonder of God as well as the vulnerability of humanity.

It’s My Life

podcast@asworthroad.com (Ashworth Road Baptist Church) — Tue, 23 Jul 2024 16:39:39 +0000

God has invited us to join Him in the work of this world, but are we allowing Him to join us in the work of our life? Pastor Brent takes a look at Psalm 127, encouraging us to partner with God in all that we do. As we allow ourselves to partner with God, we start focusing less on doing the “right things” and more on being the “right people” that follow Jesus together.

Every Breath You Take

podcast@asworthroad.com (Ashworth Road Baptist Church) — Mon, 15 Jul 2024 18:03:29 +0000

Psalm 139 is a beautiful reminder of God’s nearness in both the joys and difficulties of life. Pastor Brent and Amy explore this famous passage, revealing what it means to be fully known by a good God.

I Heard It Through the Grapevine

podcast@asworthroad.com (Ashworth Road Baptist Church) — Mon, 08 Jul 2024 20:22:28 +0000

Stories are important, especially when it comes to remembering God’s work in our lives. Although we are quick to forget all God has done, psalms like Psalm 78 demonstrate the importance of sharing one’s story. This particular psalm tells a story of God’s people and His relationship with them, reminding the author of the passage and its readers of God’s faithfulness across generations. What is the story we are telling, and what is the story we are living?

You Can’t Always Get What You Want

podcast@asworthroad.com (Ashworth Road Baptist Church) — Mon, 01 Jul 2024 20:30:54 +0000

Why do bad things happen to good people, and why do good things tend to happen to bad people? It’s a fair question that the author of Psalm 73 considers in an authentic way. When we meet with God, however, He often gives us a new perspective on the circumstances of our lives, revealing who we are, who God is, and what it actually means to be prosperous.

Rescue Me

podcast@asworthroad.com (Ashworth Road Baptist Church) — Tue, 25 Jun 2024 16:46:04 +0000

We spend most of our day looking down, distracting ourselves with technology and the things of life that ultimately don’t satisfy us. Psalm 121 encourages us to lift our eyes to the Lord, the One who watches over us by day and by night. Listen as Pastor Steve explores this psalm and encourages us to look to Jesus!

If I Could Turn Back Time

podcast@asworthroad.com (Ashworth Road Baptist Church) — Mon, 17 Jun 2024 15:29:29 +0000

In Psalm 51, we find King David in a difficult season of life. He’s made mistakes, and he has regrets. Pastor Amy explores what he wrote in response to his sin, finding that God can forgive what seems unforgivable.

Lean on Me

podcast@asworthroad.com (Ashworth Road Baptist Church) — Mon, 10 Jun 2024 18:13:48 +0000

What does one of the most popular Psalms in Scripture tell us about God’s presence? Listen to guest preacher Mike Harder share about the Good Shepherd described in Psalm 23.

Walk This Way

podcast@asworthroad.com (Ashworth Road Baptist Church) — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 16:26:45 +0000

The book of Psalms teaches us how to walk with God in a broken world. As we explore this beautiful book of Scripture throughout the summer, Pastor Brent begins by looking at Psalm 1. Here, we ask ourselves what consumes our minds, hearts, and actions. Whatever shapes your thinking shapes your life and walk with God.

Our Response

podcast@asworthroad.com (Ashworth Road Baptist Church) — Tue, 28 May 2024 17:17:21 +0000

Now that we’ve explored who Jesus is, it’s time to respond. Pastor Brent and Pastor Amy dive into the various responses to Jesus we see in Scripture, encouraging us to follow Jesus in every facet of our lives.

Message

podcast@asworthroad.com (Ashworth Road Baptist Church) — Mon, 20 May 2024 20:14:43 +0000

As we rediscover who Jesus is, we may also need to rediscover what His message was. Jesus spoke about the Kingdom of God more than just about anything else. Pastor Brent explores His message, ultimately encouraging us to remember that Jesus does and will still move among us as we work to establish the Kingdom of God.

Politics

podcast@asworthroad.com (Ashworth Road Baptist Church) — Tue, 14 May 2024 17:15:50 +0000

Politics consume us. They tend to inform the way we see ourselves, our neighbors, and the world around us. What does Jesus have to say about our political leanings, though? Was Jesus even political? Listen as Pastor Brent shares about this divisive subject, teaching us that no political party or politician can save the world—only Jesus can do that.

Mission

podcast@asworthroad.com (Ashworth Road Baptist Church) — Mon, 06 May 2024 18:15:44 +0000

As we explore “the real Jesus” behind the many counterfeits we find in society, we are challenged to respond. Listen as Pastor Steve explores Christ’s mission on Earth, influencing how we engage with the people and world around us.

Jesus & the Outcasts

podcast@asworthroad.com (Ashworth Road Baptist Church) — Mon, 29 Apr 2024 20:12:34 +0000

Jesus loved the easiest people to hate, showed respect to the disrespected, and blessed those who could offer nothing in return. He championed the outcasts of society, demonstrating His incredible love and compassion to all who came near and challenging us to do the same.