Abundant Life Sermons

What does the Bible say about the sanctity of human life? In this message, Pastor Phil Hopper opens Psalm 139:13–16 to reveal that every person is fearfully and wonderfully made by God. No human life is an accident in the eyes of our Creator.  Pastor Phil explains two foundational biblical truths: every unborn child is a whole person in the eyes of God, and every human life has a God-given pu...

Can God redeem even the most painful parts of your story? Melissa Ohden was the baby who survived an attempted abortion. In this powerful Christian testimony, she shares how she learned the truth about her birth at age 14—and how God has redeemed her story.  Today, Melissa Ohden is an author, speaker, advocate, and the founder and CEO of The Abortion Survivors Network. Her story is a moving r...

God’s love is not something you earn—it is a gift demonstrated through Jesus Christ. In this message from Romans 5:1–11, Pastor Chad Glover explains what it means that Christ died for us while we were still sinners. Discover how faith in Jesus brings peace with God, access to His grace, and hope that does not disappoint. Pastor Chad also connects this truth to 1 Corinthians 13:13, reminding us tha...

Biblical hope isn't wishful thinking or optimism about your circumstances. In this Ask Anything message, Pastor Phil Hopper opens Romans 5 to explain why real hope never disappoints. Biblical hope is confident expectation grounded in God's faithfulness. Our circumstances, whether good or bad, will not last forever, but God's unchanging, eternal promises will.  Scripture in this message: &nbsp...

What is faith? Faith isn't a feeling, and it isn't wishful thinking — it's trusting in divine facts about who Jesus is and what He has done. In this message from 1 Corinthians 13:13, Pastor Phil Hopper explains how faith, hope, and love form the foundation of the A-Life, the abundant life Jesus promised in John 10:10.  You'll hear why every person is a person of faith, and why the real questi...

When revival feels delayed, how do you keep believing God will move again? In this message from Psalm 126, Pastor Phil Hopper unpacks this ancient song about revival, celebrating God’s deliverance of His people and His power to restore what was lost. You’ll discover how remembering God’s past faithfulness strengthens your faith when revival feels delayed. Psalm 126:5–6 assures God’s people that th...

What does true revival look like—and how can you experience it personally? In this message from Nehemiah 8, Pastor Chad Glover explores five marks of a life renewed by God. As Israel gathers at the Water Gate after rebuilding Jerusalem’s walls, they ask Ezra to read the Book of the Law of Moses. They listen attentively as it is explained, respond in worship, and move from mourning to great joy as...

Praying with power isn't about saying the right words; it's about praying according to who God is and what He has promised. In this message from Nehemiah 1, Pastor Phil Hopper explains how Nehemiah prayed and fasted for four months before ever approaching the king, appealing first to God's character and then to God's promises. You'll see how true revival always begins with repentance, and how Nehe...

What does it look like to truly draw near to God? In this message from Ezra 8, Pastor Phil Hopper points to the river of Ahava, where God’s people prepared for an uncertain journey through prayer and fasting. You’ll discover how dependence on God positions us for His protection and guidance. This message reminds us that before every significant move of God, His people seek Him first. Be challenged...

To God, the greatest tragedy isn't giving your life for others; it's a life lived only for yourself. In this episode, Pastor Phil Hopper unpacks Galatians 6:10-18 and what it means to follow Jesus and bear His marks in a world that avoids suffering. You'll learn why the Apostle Paul pointed to his scars from persecution as evidence of authentic faith, and why we're consecrated to whatever we're wi...

Christian community is God’s antidote to the loneliness epidemic, offering the connection our hearts were made for. In this message from Galatians 6:1–10, Pastor Chad Glover shows how a healthy church family gently restores the broken, carries the burdens of the hurting, invests in the body of Christ, and stays committed to genuine, ongoing connection.  Discover how being part of a Christian commu...

Walking in the Spirit isn’t about perfection; it’s about letting Jesus have possession of your heart and your everyday decisions. In this message from Galatians 5:16–26, Pastor Phil Hopper explains how believers live with two natures, the flesh and the Spirit, and how every choice we make feeds one or the other.  You’ll see the contrast between the works of the flesh and the fruit of the Spirit, a...

Freedom in Christ is a gift you can’t afford to waste. In this message from Galatians 5:13–15, Pastor Chad Glover shows how our liberties in Jesus are meant to lead us to love God and serve others, not indulge the flesh. You’ll learn the call of liberty—Jesus sets captives free from sin, shame, and fear—and the danger of corrupting that liberty by taking grace for granted. The sermon walks you thr...

Are you exhausted from trying to earn God's approval? In this sermon, Pastor Phil Hopper unpacks what it truly means to stand fast in the liberty Christ has given us. Religion tells you transformation happens when you do more, behave better, and check off a list — but the Bible tells a radically different story. Real, lasting life change doesn't come from outward rule-keeping. It comes from an inn...

Blake Brewer joins Abundant Life Church this Father’s Day with a powerful message that calls dads to lead, love, and leave a legacy that outlives them. In this special sermon, Blake shares how a letter he discovered from his dad after a tragic accident in Hawaii became a lifeline of love, truth, and direction. Blake encourages every father to see his words as a God-given superpower and to use them...

You don’t have to strive for acceptance when you already are fully loved in Christ. In this sermon, Pastor Chad Glover looks at how our culture disciples us to constantly strive for acceptance—and how Jesus has already finished that striving at the cross. We unpack what it means to live as God’s beloved sons and daughters, moving from proving ourselves to resting in Christ’s unshakable love.    Ke...

Discover how God has redeemed you from the bondage of religion and adopted you as His child. In this sermon from Galatians 4, Pastor Phil Hopper shares how to allow Christ to be formed in you. The message unpacks the difference between serving God out of duty and serving Him out of relationship, revealing that God doesn’t just want servants—He wants sons and daughters who know His heart. Learn how...

Is your Christian life driven by trying harder, doing more, and keeping all the rules—yet still wondering if you’re truly accepted by God? In this message from Galatians 3:15‑29, Pastor Phil explains why godliness never comes through the law but only through faith in Jesus, Abraham’s promised Seed. You’ll see that the law can point out your sin, but only Christ can change your heart and make you n...

Your acceptance with God is not earned by your works but rests entirely on Christ’s finished work on the cross. In this sermon on Galatians 3:1-14, Pastor Phil Hopper discusses how true acceptance by God comes through grace, not works. He unpacks the difference between justification and sanctification and reminds us that our faith is the only way we receive God’s grace.  Christ died for us to brin...

Jesus leaves the ninety-nine to go after the one. In this powerful sermon on Luke 15, guest speaker Vance Pitman unpacks the heart of Jesus for the lost, reminding us that every number in the global population represents a soul God loves. Discover why every person on earth is either lost or found, what it really means to be spiritually lost, and how Jesus relentlessly pursues those far from God. Y...

Discover the power of biblical motherhood through the story of Lois, Eunice, and Timothy in 2 Timothy 1:5. In this sermon, Pastor Phil Hopper explores how a praying mom shapes a child’s faith, teaches Scripture from an early age, and leaves a legacy of faith that impacts generations. Be encouraged to raise godly children in an ungodly world and to trust that your prayers reach where you cannot.  ...

What does it mean to say, “I have been crucified with Christ?” In this sermon, Pastor Chad walks through Galatians 2:20 and reveals that the only way to real freedom and joy is through being crucified with Christ. We will explore why many believers are comfortable with Jesus on the cross but hesitant to join Him there, staying stuck in legalism, shame, and “favorite sins.” Paul declares, “I have b...

Religious legalism says, “If I do enough good things, then God will finally accept me.” But the gospel says something completely different. In this message from Galatians 2:1–16, we see Paul confront a false gospel that added Old Testament law—specifically circumcision—to faith in Christ, and we discover why God hates that kind of religion. You’ll learn three reasons God opposes religious legalism...

What is the true gospel—and how do you know you are saved through it? In this sermon, Pastor Phil Hopper continue our series through Galatians and reminds us that Jesus plus nothing equals everything.  Walking through Galatians 1, Pastor Phil unpacks Paul’s bold claim that the gospel does not include works of man and gives five questions that point to the evidence of salvation in a person’s life....

Is the gospel you believe really the good news—or a counterfeit? In his sermon, Pastor Phil Hopper shares how easy it is to trade the freedom of Christ for the bondage of religion.  In his letter to the Galatians, the apostle Paul confronted false teachers who twisted the gospel from “grace through faith” to “Jesus plus works,” turning good news into bad news. His letter unpacks what the true gosp...