Abundant Life Sermons

What does it look like to experience freedom in Christ? In this sermon, Pastor Phil Hopper uses the crossing of the Red Sea in Exodus 14 to reveal how God brings deliverance from sin. When the Israelites felt trapped between an impossible sea and an imposing enemy, God showed His power and promise to save by parting the sea.  This sermon will help you see how God will make a way in your own Red Se...

What if the Exodus story is not just ancient history, but a picture of your own journey from bondage to abundance in Christ? In this message from Abundant Life Church, we open Exodus 12 to see how God delivered Israel from slavery in Egypt and how Jesus, our Passover Lamb, delivers us from the penalty and power of sin. Discover how the blood of the Lamb over the doorposts points to the cross, wher...

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Merry Christmas, Abundant Life! Join us as Pastor Phil Hopper concludes “The Gifts We Bring Series” by examining the heart of Christmas. It’s not just about celebrating Jesus’ birth. Christmas is the fulfillment of God’s promise to redeem His people and give us a new identity in Christ.  The good news of the gospel is embedded in the symbolism of the gifts of the Magi:  Gold: The gold speaks of Ch...

Discover how to bring your worship as a living, holy sacrifice to God in part two of “The Gifts We Bring.” The second gift of the magi—frankincense—pointed to Jesus as our perfect High Priest, the only mediator and intercessor between God and humanity. He is deserving of our first and best when it comes to worship, and that often costs us something.  When we raise our hands in worship, we are ackn...

Wise men traveled far to worship Jesus with costly gifts—so what gifts are you bringing to Him today? In Pastor Phil’s sermon from Matthew 2:1-11, we learn how the Magi’s offering of gold reveals Jesus’ deity and royalty and how real worship always involves sacrifice.   Discover how worship is a lifestyle as we unpack Romans 12:1 and explore four practical ways to honor God every day. You’ll learn...

Like physical growth, spiritual growth is not something that happens instantly; it happens gradually. In 1 Peter 2, the Apostle Peter tells believers that they must put aside the food of the world and allow God’s Word to satisfy their souls. Spiritual growth happens over time as we consistently desire the pure milk of God’s Word. Peter lays out the process of moving from spiritual infancy to matur...

Pastor Joby Martin from Church of Eleven22 joins us to conclude the “NEXT” series with his sermon, “Tear the Roof Off.”  Discover the power of faith and friendship as Pastor Joby explores Mark 2:1-12, where four men overcome obstacles to bring their paralyzed friend to Jesus. Their story teaches us how desperation, boldness, and sacrificial friendship can lead to life-changing encounters with Jesu...

Discover the biblical foundation for Christian parenting in Pastor Chad’s sermon, “Home Work.” Rooted in Deuteronomy 6, this message explores how Christian parents can create strong families by establishing a foundation of the fear of God, cultivating love for God at home, and intentionally passing on faith to the next generation.  Join Pastor Chad as he shares wisdom and encouragement on how to b...

Are you looking for a breakthrough from the burdens weighing down your heart?  In his sermon, “Healthy and Healing,” Pastor Phil Hopper explores God’s power to restore our hearts and set us free from spiritual captivity. Uncover the hidden roots behind your struggles and discover how Jesus breaks every chain, restoring hope and an abundant life. Learn how the enemy’s lies and temptations lead to b...

Discover the steps to growing in Christlikeness as Pastor Phil Hopper dives into Matthew 10, where Jesus calls His disciples to grow in spiritual maturity. Although no believers today are called to be apostles, all believers are called to live sent.  Find encouragement and strength to face challenges as Jesus teaches about the cost of discipleship. Join Pastor Phil Hopper to learn what it truly me...

In his sermon, Pastor Chad Glover uses the Gospel Bridge to answer the question, “What is the gospel message?” He shares how to receive the gift of salvation and know that you are in a right relationship with God.  Salvation is a free gift from God. Because God’s standard is perfection, no one is good enough to get to Him on their own. But Jesus suffered and died and rose again so that you could h...

When Jesus told the story of the prodigal son in Luke 15 , He revealed the heart of God — a Father full of compassion, not condemnation . This week at Abundant Life Church , Pastor Phil Hopper teaches how both sons in the story were lost and how each of us can find our way home through Jesus Christ. The heart of God the Father is not condemnation but compassion! Join Pastor Phil as he unpacks the...

In Luke 15, Jesus tells three stories to illustrate God’s heart to seek and to save the lost. In the parable of the lost coin, the woman represents the bride of Christ. To find the lost coin, the woman lights an oil lamp to light up the darkness. Oil is a picture of God’s Spirit, and the lamp is a picture of God’s Son! The gospel shines in the darkness but never hides from it. NOW is the time to s...

The Parable of the Lost Sheep contains a powerful message about how Jesus is willing to stop at nothing to redeem one lost sheep.  How are people like sheep? Like sheep, people stink.  Like sheep, people get lost without intending to get lost. Like sheep, people are defenseless apart from a Shepherd. The Parable of the Lost Sheep shows how Jesus felt compassion, not condemnation, for the worst of...

The day of salvation is now , and it is not something to put off for tomorrow. God calls each of us to reach one person for Christ, but to do this, we need three things: To reach your ONE, you need three things: An uncommon concern An uncommon connection An uncommon calling This sermon challenges you to act today, recognizing that now is the time of salvation. Learn about Jesus’ uncommon concern f...

What is Jesus looking for when He examines your life? In Mark 11:11-26, we see Jesus confront a fig tree that had leaves but no fruit, a powerful illustration of how God views our spiritual fruitfulness. Just like physical fruit satisfies and nourishes people, spiritual fruit glorifies and satisfies God (John 15:8). In this sermon, “ What Is Jesus Looking for in You?” missionary Steve Kern explore...

Jesus’ command to “Follow Me” is found 21 times in the gospels. Being a disciple means learning to follow Christ. As disciples, we are greatly committed to what God is greatly committed to: the Great Commission and the Great Commandment. Join Pastor Phil Hopper as he answers the question, “What does it mean to be a disciple?” by unpacking the call of a believer.  Connect with us on Social Media ↴...

God promises to renew, reenergize, and revive His people when they have grown weary. Isaiah 40:28-31 uses a similitude to describe the people of God. He says that they shall mount up with “wings like eagles.” To wait upon the Lord means to spread your wings of faith and obedience. And the Holy Spirit, like the wind beneath your wings, will carry you high and far, even above the storms.  The abunda...

The battle for your mind is waging every day. Do you know how to defend against it? Although we live in the physical world, we must remember that there is a real battle waging in the spiritual realm for our minds. As believers, we are not waging war for victory, but rather from victory. Stand fast on divine facts, and don’t be lured down off the high ground. 5 Weapons of Our Spiritual Warfare: Uni...

Living with an eternal perspective changes how you live and how you give. In his letter to the Philippians, the Apostle Paul encouraged the believers to keep their eyes fixed on Jesus and invest in things that will last for eternity.  A focus on eternity is reflected in two ways: The way you LIVE and the way you GIVE! Money is necessary, but it is never the ultimate priority when you have an etern...

Living the abundant life in Jesus requires a kingdom mindset. As kingdom citizens, we navigate life differently because we know this world isn’t our home. Keeping our eyes on the prize of Christ allows us to grow through life. 3 Ways to Cultivate a Kingdom Mindset: Walk in maturity Imitate godly examples Navigate life with a heavenly perspective. Join Pastor Toshaun Avery as he teaches us how to d...

Are you struggling to find hope in suffering? In Philippians, Paul gives us an example of how to rejoice through trials. He tells us that pain is God’s present to help us grow in God’s presence. Three reasons to rejoice in the Lord even when you suffer… It’s through suffering faithfully that we grow in our dependency. It’s through suffering faithfully that we bring God glory. It’s through sufferin...

How does the Bible define redemption, and is it the same as religion? The A-Life demands a redemption mentality, not a “religion” mentality. Biblical redemption is not the same as religion. We are saved only by Christ’s work for us, and not by our work for Christ. Our work, no matter how righteous or religious, has no power to save us! Join Pastor Phil Hopper as he shares how biblical redemption l...

The A-Life means living with a mentality of living “sent.” Jesus commissioned us to go into the world and preach the gospel. Part of living the abundant life in Jesus involves living on mission. Three qualities of those with a “live sent” mentality… A focus on eternity. Personal character that is godly. A life lived selflessly. Connect with us on Social Media ↴ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/...