Abundant Life Church Podcast

This message explores 1 Peter 2, revealing that under the New Covenant God no longer dwells in physical temples but in His redeemed people. Believers are described as living stones, a royal priesthood, and a holy nation, individually and collectively forming God's dwelling place on earth through the local church. In this message, Pastor John Carter emphasizes the importance of the gathered church,...

Peter reminds believers that they have been called to much more than simply escaping judgment—they have been called into God's eternal purpose. Centered on 1 Peter 2:4–10, Pastor John Carter reveals in this message, Jesus as the rejected yet chosen Chief Cornerstone and explains how every believer has become a living stone in God's spiritual temple, called to proclaim His glory and build their liv...

Peter reminds believers that salvation is an event accomplished entirely by God's grace through faith, resulting in a genuine new birth into the family of God. In this message, Pastor John Carter reminds us that being born again is only the beginning of our salvation; spiritual maturity requires continually feeding on the living and powerful Word of God. As believers lay aside sinful attitudes and...

What does it mean to know God as both a loving Father and a righteous Judge? In this message, Pastor John Carter helps us to discover how the precious blood of Christ has redeemed us, how our lives carry eternal significance, and how holy reverence leads to a life of joy, purpose, and wholehearted devotion.

What if holiness isn't a burden to carry, but an invitation to become fully alive? In this powerful message from 1 Peter 1, Pastor Jordan Carter helps us to discover how God's grace empowers us to leave behind old patterns, embrace our identity as His children, and grow into the people He created us to be. Learn how holiness leads not to restriction, but to freedom, purpose, and lasting transforma...

What if joy and grief could exist in the same heart at the same time? In this message, Pastor Jordan Carter helps us to explore how God meets us in suffering—not to destroy us, but to refine, strengthen, and anchor us in something eternal. If you’ve walked through loss, disappointment, anxiety, betrayal, or pain, this message will remind you that the fire may touch your circumstances, but it canno...

In this powerful message from 1 Peter and Hebrews, Pastor John Carter helps us discover how God’s salvation is more than a moment—it’s a lifelong work of grace, transformation, and restoration. Through biblical teaching and honest truth, this message reveals how the Father’s love not only saves His children, but also disciplines, strengthens, and keeps them so they can finish strong in faith.

What happens when salvation is more than a second chance—but a brand-new beginning? In this powerful study through 1 Peter 1:3–5, discover the living hope found through the resurrection of Jesus Christ and the abundant mercy of God that regenerates, keeps, and secures the believer. In this message, Pastor John Carter unpacks the miracle of the new birth, the assurance of salvation, and the unshaka...

Discover the powerful truth that your salvation isn’t rooted in your performance—but in God’s eternal plan, Christ’s finished work, and the Spirit’s transforming power. In this message, Pastor John Carter unpacks how God draws, saves, and keeps every believer, offering unshakable assurance and lasting peace. When you understand who you are in Christ, you’ll finally have the strength to live it out...

What if your faith didn’t begin with your decision—but with God’s? In this message, Pastor John Carter unpacks the powerful truth that you were chosen, known, and loved by God long before you ever called on Him, bringing a deeper sense of peace and security in your salvation. Discover how grace, not performance, anchors your life—even in seasons of struggle.

What if feeling out of place isn’t a problem—but your true identity? In this powerful message, Pastor John Carter shows us how the apostle Peter reframes the Christian life as purposeful exile, calling believers to live with clarity, courage, and eternal perspective in a world that was never meant to be home. Discover how to stand firm, live differently, and shine as a witness right where you are.

Failure isn’t the end of your story—it’s often where God does His deepest work. Peter’s journey shows how denial, regret, and brokenness can become the very ground where restoration begins. In this message, Pastor John Carter will challenge you to stop looking back and step boldly into the calling God never withdrew.

What really happened between the cross and the resurrection? In this powerful message, Pastor John Carter uncovers how Jesus didn’t just die—He invaded death itself, broke its power, and opened a direct way into God’s presence for you. If fear, guilt, or uncertainty have been holding you back, this truth will anchor your faith and remind you: the grave is not the end—it’s the doorway to victory.

Good Friday reveals a powerful truth: what looked like defeat was actually God’s finished masterpiece of redemption. Through the cross, Jesus didn’t just endure—He completed the work that breaks fear, restores hope, and forgives sin once and for all. This message will challenge you to keep your eyes on Him and discover a faith that truly finishes.

Faith isn’t proven in what you believe—it’s revealed in the step you’re willing to take. In this message, Pastor John Carter challenges you to move beyond hesitation and into action, trusting God even when the path isn’t clear. Your breakthrough may be waiting on one simple step of obedience. 

What if the greatest threat to your future isn’t failure—but quitting too soon? In this message, Pastor John Carter calls you to press through the middle, where pressure is highest and purpose is refined, reminding you that endurance is the pathway to God’s promises. If you’ve been tempted to give up, this is your moment to stay the course and finish strong. 

Faith doesn’t begin with what your eyes can see—it begins with what your spirit perceives. In this message, discover how Elijah heard the sound of rain while the sky was still empty and why persistence is the bridge between God’s promise and your breakthrough. When believers learn to see with the eyes of the heart, they gain the courage to keep moving forward until the promise becomes reality.

Faith doesn’t stop at what we believe in our hearts—it must also be spoken with our mouths. In this message, Pastor John Carter helps us to discover how bold declarations rooted in God’s Word can release courage, strengthen your faith, and shift the atmosphere in the middle of life’s battles. When believers learn to give voice to what God has promised, impossible situations begin to move and victo...

Ever hit “halftime” in life—when the excitement fades, the obstacles get louder, and you start looking backward? In this message, Pastor John Carter reminds us to lift your eyes to the Lord again, because God does some of His best leading in the middle—making a way where you can’t, and giving fresh vision to finish strong.

Ever hit “halftime” in life—when the excitement fades, the obstacles get louder, and you start looking backward? In this message, Pastor John Carter reminds us to lift your eyes to the Lord again, because God does some of His best leading in the middle—making a way where you can’t, and giving fresh vision to finish strong.

What you give your attention to will shape your emotions, your decisions, and your spiritual direction. In this message, Pastor Ken Chapman teaches us how to break negative loops, refocus on what matters most, and build daily habits that align your mind and heart with God’s Word. If you’re tired of anxiety, doomscrolling, or drifting, this is a practical reset with real hope.

Two farmers can stand in the same field and see two completely different futures—and the difference isn’t the soil, it’s the lens. In this message, Pastor John Carter challenges you to examine the emotional climate shaping your decisions and shows how your attitude quietly sets the course of your destiny. It’s time to stop letting fear, outrage, or doubt control the thermostat and start cultivatin...

Your mood isn’t random—it’s the atmosphere shaping your thoughts, words, and decisions. In this message, Pastor John Carter teaches you how Scripture reveals the hidden power of emotional “temperature” and why unmanaged moods quietly steer lives off course. Discover how to recognize the soundtrack behind your thinking and reclaim wise, Spirit-led control before emotions decide for you.

Your life follows the direction of your thinking—and God never intended fear, anxiety, or old mindsets to run the show. In this message, Pastor John Carter teaches how to intentionally retrain your mind with biblical truth, replacing worry with faith, insecurity with sonship, and hesitation with forward movement. Learn how to build faith-filled mental habits that anchor you in peace and position y...

Most of life isn’t lost in big moments—it drifts in unattended thoughts. In Taking Control of Your Mind , Pastor John Carter calls believers to stop living on mental autopilot and start partnering with God in disciplined, Spirit-led thinking that reshapes words, reactions, and ultimately direction. When the mind comes under Christ’s authority, lasting change isn’t far behind.