Abundant Life Brookings

As we reflect on the holiday season, we see how many of the holidays we celebrate have roots in Christianity, but society has deviated drastically from the original intentions. Pastor Joe points us to three tips for having your best Thanksgiving ever! Or does he?

The New Covenant teaches that complete forgiveness of sins is a gift. We see this in the words of Jesus before and after the cross. God's forgiveness is a gift only received by faith.

Is a little bit of fear really good for you? Doesn't the Bible say to fear God? Does perfect love really cast out fear? How can we better understand love?

"Jesus loves me this I know, for the Bible tells me so..." What if the Bible isn't true? This message seeks to answer the following questions: 1. Is there a God? 2. If there is a God, how do we know the one true God is the God of the Bible? Join us as we cover cosmological, teleological, moral, bibliographical, historical, scientific, archeological, and prophetic evidence that point...

What does the Bible say about eternal security? Why is it so important to know how secure your salvation is? What does it look like to stand on the promises of God?

Have you ever been confused about a passage in the Bible? Pastor Joe presents general principles to help us understand and interpret the scriptures. How do we rightly divide the Word? We use the cross as the dividing line. The whole Bible is either before or after the cross.

We make sense of life through our worldview, and a Biblical worldview is the only one that leads to life and prosperity. Where should we read our Bibles? Why should we read our Bibles? And finally, how does one read their Bible?

We are on the topic of reading our Bible, and this week we answer some very important questions: 1. What is a worldview? Why is a Biblical Worldview so important? 2. Who should read their Bible? 3. What exactly should we be reading? 4. When should we read our Bibles?

Why should I read the Bible? How do I study it? What am I looking for? Which translation is the best for me? Is it worth my time? Get these questions answered in this week's message!

Good questions promote love and confidence. Bad questions promote doubt and distrust. Learn the important difference between asking questions and questioning. It makes all the difference in seeking abundant life!

What is God's will for you? To live abundantly. In His Word we find the way to that life; we must protect it from being stolen from us.

Can you sum up Christianity in 12 words? We will be exploring to see if that's possible in the new Sermon Series 12 Words. Join us to discover what those words are.

In the final sermon in the "In His Name" series, Pastor Joe presents us with a final thought: We have a choice. We can choose who guides our life, whether we use the power and authority given to us, whether or not we combat the unbelief in our hearts, and whether or not we put on the armor of God.

The Name of Jesus works when we confess and agree with the Word, not the world. Who are you agreeing with?

We are meant to rule and reign. Learn what that means for your life and how to take hold of what's yours!

59% of American Christians believe satan is not a living being, but merely a symbol of evil. It's tough to take authority or the devil and demons when we don't even believe they exist! The Bible clearly says otherwise. Learn how to take authority over the devil and demons.

Happy Fourth of July! This week we learn about the significance of the Christian faith and the Bible in the creation of America.

You are not a victim. You are victorious in Christ! Power and authority are yours, but you have to use them. The most effective way to do that is by speaking the Word of God and using the power of praise.

Continuing last week's sermon, we learn more about the blessings available in the name of Jesus. The devil comes to steal, kill, and destroy... and it's time we use Jesus' name to demand what is ours. Some might hesitate and think they can't demand anything from God... Can we?

Eph 1… “blessed us with every blessing in Christ… chose us in Him… holy and blameless in Him… grace lavished on us in the Beloved… redemption thru His blood… forgiveness of sins… made known mystery of His will in Christ… in Him we have inheritance… works out everything in agreement with the purpose of His will… in Him you were sealed with HS…” What is God's will for your life? ...to bless you...

There are so many blessings in the name of Jesus! The best, most amazing blessing in the name of Jesus is salvation. If God gave his Son for us, is there anything he wouldn't give? We miss blessings that are already paid for because of ignorance and unbelief. One important blessing in Jesus' name is prayer!

I'm not sure we can ever figure out how many blessings are in His Name. To name a few: salvation, baptism (family, water, and Spirit), miracles, the Holy Spirit, and more!

There is power and authority in the name of Jesus. Did you know that you have permission to use that name? It's a lack of knowledge and unbelief that stops us from using it.

How did Jesus get such a great name? He inherited it. He was bestowed it. He won it by conquest. Why do we need to have these truths in our heart? Listen and find out!

Power of attorney: legally binding document that allows someone to act on your behalf as your agent, managing your property, medical, financial affairs, etc. Jesus has given us a legal right to use His name and conduct His business. We can use Jesus' name in prayer, in battle, and in healing. "Power of Attorney" preached by Pastor Joe Ganahl on 05/07/2023.