Hope is real! But it must be attached to a truth... otherwise, it's just a wish. Christians ought to be the most hope-filled people on earth. Here are a few reasons why our hope is restored: 1) We have been ADOPTED into God's family. 2) We are fully PERSUADED that God loves us. 3) We are certain that we are in a UNION with Christ. 4) God has an OBL…

Hope is a powerful weapon. It gives us the strength and courage to endure. Hope brings freedom. That's why religion destroys hope. But don't lose hope. Be sure to come back next week to hear the hopeful conclusion to this hopeless message.By Joe Ganahl

Jesus paid the ultimate price for us. What did His death do for us? Expiation - removal of sin and guilt Propitiation - removal of wrath Reconciliation - removal of separation Redemption - removal of chains Destruction of Darkness - removal of satan's weapon Substitution - removal of death sentenceBy Joe Ganahl

This new sermon series will not follow a linear theme. It will be a surprize each week! Do you remember the game show "Let's Make a Deal"? Behind each door was a prize, and prizes could be traded, but you never got to know what was behind the door. With Jesus, we always get to trade up for something of greater value. We trade lack for provision, si…

Jayson Webster delivers an encouraging message about living in a state of forgiveness. What if we didn't have to rely on the approval of other people, especially after we have made a mistake?By Jayson Webster

"Communion is not a ritual to be observed, but a blessing to be received." - Pastor Joseph Prince Review the who, what, when, where, and why of communion. Don't complicate the blessing of communion!By Joe Ganahl

Why is blood so important in the Bible? Because without it, there is no forgiveness of sins. In the Old Covenant, the blood of animals covered people's sins for a year, but Jesus' blood takes away sin forever. And, as always with God, there is so much more...By Joe Ganahl

Why do we take communion? This message examines God's name of Jehovah Jireh - The Lord Will Provide. We look back at Exodus and see God's provision in the wilderness through manna and how it is a shadow of the substance found in Jesus - the Bread of Life.By Joe Ganahl

We have discussed the WHO and the WHAT of communion - join us in discussing the WHEN and the WHERE of communion as well!By Joe Ganahl

Guest Speaker Jayson Webster challenges us to ask God to reveal to us the areas in our lives where we are settling or getting complacent.By Jayson Webster

Bob illustrates the theme of sheep as a metaphor and what it means for Jesus to be our good shepherd.By Bob Fry

Sermons about a topic (money, thankfulness, etc.) will impact us temporarily. Only a revelation of Jesus can transform our hearts and lives permanently. Trusting God in other areas of life starts with trusting Him with money.By Joe Ganahl

What does the Bible say about tithing? What role does tithing play for the New Covenant believer? What happens if you tithe? What happens if you don't tithe? What is tithing? These questions and more are answered in today's message.By Joe Ganahl

Very few people would question what God's Word says about how to get saved. Why don't we trust His words in the area of money? Come with us as we explore the story in 1 Kings 17:10-16 and how a step of faith in the area of money unlocked the supply needed.

If you stress and worry about money, you're not alone. However, being stressed about money comes down to a trust issue - not trusting that God will take care of you. What does trusting God with your finances look like? Here's a glimpse.By Joe Ganahl

What is one thing that affects the whole world? Kids, teens, young adults, singles, couples, widows, single parents, believers, and non-believers? Money. There is a way that works and it's found in God's Word. Join us as Pastor Joe introduces a series that will benefit everyone!By Joe Ganahl

Ephesians 6 tells us that our last piece of spiritual armor is praying in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion. What is praying in tongues/praying in the spirit? Why would a Christian do it? What benefits does it have?By Joe Ganahl

Did you know that the Bible outlines three different types of baptisms? 1. Baptism by the Holy Spirit into God's family 2. Baptism by a leader into water 3. Baptism by Jesus into the Holy Spirit What role do each of these baptisms play? What are the benefits of spiritual baptism? You might need to put your experience, tradition, and preference asid…

On Sanctity of Human Life Sunday 2024, Pastor Joe delivered a message about a topic that is (or should not be) political - Abortion. Touching on topics such as sin, forgiveness, personhood, God's creative work, purpose, science, and more. Finally, we answered the question: What is the Christian's role in this issue? This is a must-listen.…

This sermon follows up "Call me AL", where Pastor Joe discusses the purpose, mission, and vision of Abundant Life Church. In this sermon, we explore the foundation on which this church is built - The Word of God.By Joe Ganahl

What is Abundant Life all about? Hear about Abundant Life Church's purpose, mission, and vision.By Joe Ganahl

Are you familiar with Charles Dickens' 1843 book, Christmas Carol? It's an amazing story of salvation, transformation, redemption, and restoration? Even more, what can we learn from our past, present, and future?By Joe Ganahl

As humans, we have always been searching for meaning and purpose. God left heaven and became like us so we could understand Him. Our search for rest, love, forgiveness, hope, joy, peace, family, mercy, grace, purpose, and meaning is over. Christmas whispers that the answer to all we need is in Jesus. Merry Christmas!…

Christmas is about the return of a King who came to set His people free. Why did Jesus have to come? How did the shepherds know where to find Him? Scripture reveals some incredible truths!By Joe Ganahl

If we're looking for truth, where do we find it? What is the true story of Jesus coming? What did He come to do?By Joe Ganahl

What does the Bible tell us about fear? What does fear to do us? What can we do to overcome it? Jesus came to end all fear. It is his perfect love that drives out fear from our lives!By Joe Ganahl

Feeling stuck in life? You don't have to. Our battles in life are not against our circumstances, but rather against what we think and what we say. This message explains how giving thanks affects the Devil, God, and ourselves.By Joe Ganahl

What role does Thanksgiving have in living by faith? When giving thanks is the engine and not the caboose of your life, you will find yourself getting unstuck from life's messes. True thanksgiving is not based on what you have, but on who God is. If you're not good at giving thanks, you can practice. Learn about these and more!…

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?By Joe Ganahl

Jayson offers encouragement to those who are running the race of faith. Many of us find ourselves no longer at the starting line and not yet in sight of the finish line, feeling a bit lost or lonely. We looked at the life of Moses and the "hall of faith" in Hebrews for insight into running this race well.…

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.By Joe Ganahl

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?By Joe Ganahl

"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…

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?By Joe Ganahl

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.By Joe Ganahl

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?By Joe Ganahl

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?By Joe Ganahl

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!By Joe Ganahl

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!By Joe Ganahl

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.By Joe Ganahl

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.By Joe Ganahl

Bryan Greenwood from Outbound Life shares on God's loving pursuit of Jonah and of us. Learn how to live your life influenced from the Holy Spirit inside of you that changes what happens on the outside in your life instead of the world influencing the outside to try and change the inside.By Bryan Greenwood

Guest speaker Bob Fry shares his testimony and how the Gospel of Grace changed his life.By Bob Fry

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.By Joe Ganahl

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

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

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.By Joe Ganahl

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

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.By Joe Ganahl

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?By Joe Ganahl