ASCEND Church Perth

God's Purpose in Singleness | Jason Staggers

Is singleness just a waiting room, or does God have a powerful, intentional purpose in it? In Part 3 of our Sacred Bonds series, Pastor Jason unpacks 1 Corinthians 7 and shows that both marriage and singleness are genuine gifts from God. Whether you’re young and desiring marriage, widowed and navigating loss, or called to a season (or lifetime) of singleness, this episode offers freedom, clarity, and hope. You’ll discover: * Why Christ must be our highest relational priority * How to embrace undistracted and undivided devotion to the Lord * Practical wisdom for sexual self-control, contentment, and intentional preparation for marriage (without settling)

When God Builds the House | Rick & Fiona Leeworthy

For Part 2 of our Sacred Bonds series, we have Rick & Fiona Leeworthy from Unbreakable Love joining us at Ascend Church for this powerful and practical message on God’s design for marriage and family. Drawing from Psalm 127:1, “Unless the LORD builds the house, those who build it labor in vain,” Rick and Fiona unpack how marriage is far more than romance. It’s a sacred covenant and a spiritual battlefield where God desires to build something lasting, beautiful, and impactful for His Kingdom. In this message you’ll discover: * God’s original blueprint for marriage (Genesis 2:18) * The true meaning of “suitable helper” (ezer), equal in value, complementary in design * How marriage reflects God’s image on the earth * The spiritual reality of marriage: Christ-like men, Spirit-led women, and God at the centre * Why the enemy attacks what God builds (Ephesians 6:12) * The three essential keys to a God-built home: Prayer, Gratitude, and Forgiveness Whether you’re married, engaged, or single and preparing for your future, this teaching will challenge and equip you to stop building in your own strength and invite God to build a house He can dwell in. You can learn more about Rick & Fiona’s ministry at: https://unbreakablelove.org/ [https://unbreakablelove.org/]

The Sanctity of the Marriage Covenant | Jason Staggers

In this foundational message, Pastor Jason opens the Sacred Bonds series by unpacking Ephesians 5:31–32 and revealing essential truths for every stage of life. Whether you’re married, single, divorced, widowed, or a parent, this message will help you see your relationships through the lens of the gospel and give you practical wisdom to honour the most important earthly covenant you’ll ever make. Listen now and discover how going all-in on your marriage covenant can bring healing, strengthen your family, and powerfully testify to the world of Christ’s faithful love.

The Baptism in the Holy Spirit | Phil Ayres

Special guest, Ps Phil Ayres, preaches a powerful Pentecost Sunday message on the Baptism in the Holy Spirit.

For Your Good: What Jesus Accomplished at the Ascension | Jason Staggers

In this powerful conclusion to our six-week Kingdom of God series, we celebrate Ascension Sunday and rediscover why Jesus’ departure from earth was actually the best thing that could have happened, for the disciples then and for us now. Most of us look back with longing at the days when Jesus walked the earth, but Scripture reveals something far greater: His ascension was not an ending, but the pinnacle of His work. In this message, Ps Jason unpacks four life-changing realities that unfolded when Jesus ascended back to heaven to be seated at the right hand of the Father.