Abundant Church - Alton

Jesus' friend Lazarus got sick and died. What we see in John 11, is that Jesus doesn't see death as we do. Death is not final. 3 Takeaways1. Jesus gives permission to grieve. 2. Jesus gives hope to see our loved ones again.3. Jesus gives us resurrection life now.Watch the message at: https://abundant.church/resources/sermons/

Today we are talking through John 10 where Jesus compares a hired hand to a good shepherd. A good shepherd has:1. Intimacy- know his sheep by name2. Commitment- when danger comes, he does not abandon the sheep3. Sacrifice- will lay down his life for his sheepThe desert is a desperate place. Having THE Good Shepherd as a guide helps us discern His voice from all of the noise.Watch the message at: https://abundant.church/resources/sermons/

Pastor Joe challenges us about cultural pressures that are contrary to biblical truth. After healing a young man on the Sabbath Jesus and the young man were pressured and persecuted for breaking with cultural norms. Jesus says in the book of John, that He is the Door. The Door that saves us, protects us, and brings us peace. Watch the message at: https://abundant.church/resources/sermons/

Pastor Joe Banks looks at the passage in John 8, where Jesus says, "I AM the Light of the world." What did Jesus mean? Light shines into the darkness and everything is seen.Watch the message at: https://abundant.church/resources/sermons/

Jesus fed 5,000+ people and they didn't understand that He came to give them a deeper satisfaction than just a full belly for a day. Our own immediate dissatisfaction with our job, our relationships, or our physical bodies become front and center. Jesus is the Bread of Life who satisfies all of our wants if we turn to Him.Watch the message at: https://abundant.church/resources/sermons/

Pastor Joe starts this new message series: I AM. Have you ever thought about the importance of knowing God's personal name? Would you even know what His personal name is if you were to asked?Watch the message at: https://abundant.church/resources/sermons/

Pastor Joe Banks shares the Good News that Jesus came to bring forgiveness and hope. Sin separated us from God. Jesus came to us to provide a way back to God.Watch the message at: https://abundant.church/resources/sermons/

People react all different ways when their favorite celebrity comes to town. People were lining up to see Jesus when he came to Jerusalem. They saw victory in a new King. Jesus wept because they didn't recognize that God was right there with them.Watch the message at: https://abundant.church/resources/sermons/

Pastor Joe concludes the Recall series on the book of James with a serious look at what happens when we wander away from God.Watch the message at: https://abundant.church/resources/sermons/

When change happens, relationships drift. We look today at our relationship with our holy, heavenly Father God.Watch the message at: https://abundant.church/resources/sermons/

We can find hope even in hardship. It can be so hard to be patient when things seem overwhelming.Watch the message at: https://abundant.church/resources/sermons/

Guest Speaker, Rev. Eric Hoffman shares his heart for the lost.Watch the message at: https://abundant.church/resources/sermons/

We are coming back to the book of James. It's not easy to hear the truth of the Gospel sometimes. Today, we are talking about money. James doesn't mince words when he is talking to those whose heart is all about their money.Watch the message at: https://abundant.church/resources/sermons/

Football players know that they have a contract where there are negotiated terms, a record of performance, and punishment for failure. God does not desire to establish a contract with you, but a covenant. Covenants are based on a personal relationship not a business transaction.Watch the message at: https://abundant.church/resources/sermons/

Pastor Jarrod Six talks about how we let things get in the way of serving God. In Matthew 19:16-22, Jesus talks to a young man who can't give up his status and possessions and misses out on what God had for his life.Watch the message at: https://abundant.church/resources/sermons/

There are SO MANY great things happening at Abundant Church that Pastor Joe wanted to take few minutes to share some of the incredible things that have happened in the last 6 months and where we are heading. The excitement and momentum moving us forward in 2024 is contagious because there is something for everyone.Watch the message at: https://abundant.church/resources/sermons/

The last two weeks we talked about finding stability in God's Word and Prayer.Today, we talking about the third and final piece, Redwood Faith. Redwood trees have shallow roots that intertwine with other redwoods to withstand fires, droughts, and storms. Here's the truth: in order for us to grow, thrive, and survive throughout a lifetime, we cannot do it alone!Watch the message at: https://abundant.church/resources/sermons/

In Part 1 we learned that God's Word brings stability to our lives through God's revelation and truth. This week we talk about how prayer brings stability to our lives through God's presence and power.Watch the message at: https://abundant.church/resources/sermons/

We sometimes feel like we are holding it all upright, but everything can shift quickly when we don't have a firm foundation.Watch the message at: https://abundant.church/resources/sermons/

The church was being persecuted in James 4:13-17. The passionate Christians were getting diluted by the worldly culture around them. Is there really a secular/sacred divide?Watch the message at: https://abundant.church/resources/sermons/