Abundant Life Church Podcast

The World says, “Immorality is freedom.” But God says, “Faithfulness is freedom.” The Song of Songs is a wisdom book that portrays human love and passion as good gifts from God. Join us as we hear from Pastor Gary Jacabella on how God calls us to Love Differently. Support the show

Faith comes naturally when we can see the path ahead and understand what God is doing. But what happens when life feels uncertain, prayers seem unanswered, and we can’t see what comes next? In this message from our Don’t Be Normal series, we explore what it means to trust God differently, not with blind optimism, but with a deeper confidence in who Jesus is, even in seasons of waiting, questions,...

In a world where parenting is often guided by culture, comparison, and convenience, God's Word calls us to something different. In this message, Pastor Scott challenges parents, grandparents, and spiritual mentors to stop measuring themselves against the world and start measuring themselves against Christ. Discover what it means to parent differently by embracing repentance, learning from Jes...

The world teaches us to focus on what we can see, touch, achieve, and control—but Jesus continually called people to see beyond what was right in front of them. When Jesus said, “Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is near,” He was inviting people into a completely different way of thinking and living. Following Jesus means allowing Him to reshape our perspective so we stop viewing life only through...

Money is one of the most talked about, pursued, worried over, and misunderstood parts of life—and Jesus had a lot to say about it. In this message from our “DON’T BE NORMAL” series, we explore how following Jesus changes the way we view our finances and resources. While culture tells us to accumulate more, protect more, and trust in what we have, Jesus invites us into a different way of living—one...

In a world filled with anger, division, revenge, and broken relationships, Jesus calls His followers to live differently. In this message from our “Don’t Be Normal” series, we explore how the love of Jesus is anything but normal—and how His grace transforms the way we treat the people around us. Following Jesus doesn’t just change what we believe; it changes how we love, forgive, respond, and live...

In a world that constantly pressures us to blend in, follow trends, and rely on our own strength, Jesus calls His followers to live differently. In week two of “DON’T BE NORMAL,” we explore what it means to live a Spirit-filled life in a spiritually empty world. The Holy Spirit was never meant to be a distant idea or a theological concept, but the very presence of God living within us—bringing new...

In a world where everyone is trying to fit in, follow trends, and chase what culture says will bring happiness, Jesus calls us to something completely different. In this brand-new series, Don’t Be Normal, we’ll explore how following Jesus has never been about blending in with the crowd. Through the powerful words of Jesus in Matthew 5, we’ll discover that God’s definition of blessing, purpose, and...

What does it look like to actually live like you believe who God says you are? In this closing message of the Known series, we meet Rebekah - an ordinary girl whose unshakeable sense of identity led her to one of the boldest moments in all of Scripture. Her story is your invitation: Know it. Believe it. Live it. Your adventure awaits. Support the show

As we continue in our Known series, we go back to Genesis 3 to uncover the root of our identity struggle. What began with a single lie in the Garden still impacts us today—shaping how we see ourselves, leading us away from God’s best, and leaving us carrying shame we were never meant to bear. But the story doesn’t end there. Through Jesus, what was broken is restored. He didn’t just come to forgiv...

In this message from our Known series, Designed for Purpose, we explore the truth that God created each of us on purpose and for a purpose. While purpose is given by God, it can be easily distracted by regret, fear, and comparison if we are not careful. Scripture calls us not just to discover our purpose, but to develop it through faithful obedience and growth. Ultimately, we are responsible for w...

This message in the series Known continues the journey of understanding who we are by looking beyond comparison, insecurity, and the pressure to measure ourselves against others. It explores the truth that your life is not random or accidental, but carefully and intentionally formed by God, even when it doesn’t always feel that way. And when our view of ourselves gets distorted, Jesus steps in to...

In a world where identity is constantly shaped by culture, comparison, and past experiences, it’s easy to lose sight of who we really are. In this opening message of our series Known , we explore how the way we view ourselves influences the direction of our lives and why so many people feel unstable or uncertain about who they are. Instead of looking inward or outward for answers, we’re invited to...

In this Easter message, we explore the powerful truth that when Jesus rose from the dead, it wasn’t a close battle—death was completely overmatched. Looking at Acts 2 and Jesus’ words in Mark 12, we confront both the reality of the resurrection and the doubts many people still carry today. This message invites you to see God more clearly—through His Word, His power, and His character—and to discov...

Welcome, and thank you for joining us for our Good Friday service. Wherever you’re listening from, we’re glad to have you with us as we pause to remember the sacrifice of Jesus and reflect on the hope we have because of the cross. Take a moment to quiet your heart and lean in - Let's worship the King together. Support the show

In this message, we explore how Jesus didn’t just teach truth—He gave us the ultimate proof of who He is through His death and resurrection. Looking at Matthew 16:13–27, we see how every step of following Jesus requires faith: faith to believe in Him, faith to trust God when the path doesn’t make sense, faith to surrender our own desires, and faith to live for what truly lasts. The journey with Je...

In this message from The Journey, we look at how Jesus never traveled alone—and how we’re not meant to either. As He moved through towns and cities, Jesus saw the crowds with compassion, called a group of ordinary people to walk closely with Him, and then sent them back out to make a difference. This message challenges us to step out of isolation, lean into authentic community, and live with the s...

Life is rarely a straight line; it’s a journey filled with unexpected turns, mountain-top views, and dry, lonely stretches. We all know what it’s like to have a "great day" followed immediately by a week where everything seems to go wrong. In this first part of our new series, "The Journey," we look at the start of Jesus’ public life. It began at a river—a moment of clarity, pu...

Life has a way of bringing us to moments where we stop and ask, “How did I get here?” Sometimes it’s the result of our own choices, sometimes the actions of others, and sometimes circumstances we never saw coming. In one of the lowest moments of David’s life, everything he and his men loved was suddenly gone and the future looked hopeless. Yet in the middle of devastation and uncertainty, God show...

Have you ever noticed that every time someone encounters God in Scripture, their life is never the same? Moses met God at a burning bush and was sent to Pharaoh. Isaiah saw the Lord high and lifted up and was commissioned to speak. Paul encountered Jesus on the road to Damascus and was given a mission that would change the world. In this final message of our Encounter series, we’ll discover that a...

If God is light, why does the Bible talk about His shadow? In Scripture, God's shadow isn't darkness - it's evidence of His nearness. A shadow only forms when something is close. Throughout the Psalms, we see that the shadow of the Almighty is a place of refuge, rest, and even joy. Today, we will learn how to dwell under God's shadow, which is the safest place to be! Support th...

What if encountering God isn’t about chasing a feeling—but about opening His Word? God is still speaking, and Scripture isn’t just something we read; it’s a place where we meet the living God. In this message, we explore how engaging with His Word positions us to truly hear Him, respond to Him, and experience the kind of life change that only comes from a real encounter with Him. Support the show

Pastor Devin continues the Encounter series by exploring how prayer is the foundation of a real relationship with God. Just like any healthy relationship grows through conversation and time together, our connection with God is built and deepened through prayer. In this message, you’ll discover practical, life-giving ways to pray—and the powerful impact prayer can have on your everyday life. Whethe...

In this message from the Encounter series, Pastor Devin explores Jesus’ story of the lost sheep from Luke 15 and what it reveals about God’s mercy and grace. It’s a reminder that even when we wander, God doesn’t give up on us—He comes looking for us with compassion and love. Whether you’ve felt close to God or far away, this message invites you to encounter a grace that meets you right where you a...

In Mark 5, we see that life without Jesus leaves us living among the tombs—dead, bound, and unable to free ourselves. But when we encounter Jesus, He steps into our darkest places, breaks the chains we could never break, and brings real freedom through His grace and mercy. That freedom is never the end of the story, because Jesus turns our tomb into a testimony, sending us back into our world so o...