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How to Trust God When Life Is Hard | Pastor Joby Martin at Abundant Life
What does it mean to say, "The Lord is my shepherd"? In this message from Psalm 23, Pastor Joby Martin of Church of Eleven22 joins us to walk through one of the most loved passages in the Bible and what it reveals about the God who leads, provides for, and protects His people. You'll see how the...
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We Need More Men of God | The Making of a Man (Part 5)
Man, where are you? At the dawn of humanity, God asked Adam that critical question, and it's the same question He asks every man today. In this message from Genesis 3:8–12, Pastor Phil Hopper explains why Adam hid among the trees, blamed his wife, and what God wanted instead: a man who would own...
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What Does It Mean to Be the King of Your Home? | The Making of a Man (Part 4)
Like Jesus, every man is called to be a pastor, priest, prophet, and king. In this message from Genesis 2:18–25, Pastor Phil Hopper explains that being a king like Jesus means being willing to serve and sacrifice for the people you lead. This episode will challenge you to bow the knee to the King...
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What Does It Mean to Be the Prophet of Your Home? | The Making of a Man (Part 3)
Your words have the power to build up or tear down the people you love. In this message from 1 Corinthians 14:3, Pastor Chad Glover explains what it means for a man to be the prophet in his home and relationships, speaking God's truth to family, friends, and community. You'll learn the three…
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What Does It Mean to Be the Priest of Your Home? | The Making of a Man (Part 2)
A man doesn't need a seminary degree to be the priest of his family. He needs a growing knowledge of God's Word and a heart for God. In this message from Genesis 3:6–10, Pastor Phil Hopper explains how God calls every man to worship Him, walk with Him, and lead spiritually at home. You'll hear…
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What Does It Mean to Be a Real Man? | The Making of a Man (Part 1)
What does it mean to be a real man biblically? In this message, Pastor Phil Hopper walks through Genesis 3:1–6 and explains how Adam chose passivity when he should have taken responsibility. You'll learn: Why a man's identity comes from whose he is, not what he does. What it means to be your...
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What Does the Bible Say About Life in the Womb? | The Sanctity of Human Life
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:...
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Hope After the Impossible | Melissa Ohden
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,...
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The Greatest Is Love | Ask Anything (Part 3)
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...
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What Is Biblical Hope? | Ask Anything (Part 2)
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…
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What is Faith Really? | Ask Anything (Part 1)
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...
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Don’t Forget, Stay Faithful, and Watch God Move | Reset: The Power of Prayer & Fasting (Part 4)
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...
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5 Marks of Revival Every Believer Needs | Reset: The Power of Prayer & Fasting (Part 3)
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....
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True Revival Starts with Repentance | Reset: The Power of Prayer & Fasting (Part 2)
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...
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Draw Near to God | Reset: The Power of Prayer & Fasting (Part 1)
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...
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The Marks of a Crucified Life | Galatians (Part 13)
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…
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Why You Can’t Grow Alone: The Power of Christian Community | Galatians (Part 12)
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...
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Walking in the Spirit | Galatians (Part 11)
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…
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How to Stop Abusing Your Freedom in Christ | Galatians (Part 10)
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…
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How to Walk in True Freedom in Christ | Galatians (Part 9)
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...
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How to Leave a Legacy Your Kids Won’t Forget | Father’s Day at Abundant Life
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,...
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Stuck in a Rut of Striving | Galatians (Part 8)
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...
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God’s Greatest Desire for You | Galatians (Part 7)
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,...
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Your Worth Is in Your Birth | Galatians (Part 6)
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…
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Not By Works | Galatians (Part 5)
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...
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The Mission of Jesus in a World of Billions | Vance Pitman
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…
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How a Praying Mom Leaves a Legacy of Faith | Mother’s Day at Abundant Life
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…
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Embracing the Crucified Life in Christ | Galatians (Part 4)
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...
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Why Legalism Distorts the Gospel | Galatians (Part 3)
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...
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How to Know You Are Saved | Galatians (Part 2)
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...
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When Good News Gets Twisted | Galatians (Part 1)
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…
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Easter Through Peter’s Eyes: From Denial to Undeserved Grace
Step into Easter through the eyes of Peter, the fisherman who walked with Jesus, denied Him in His darkest hour, and found grace on the other side of the resurrection. In this Easter sermon from Pastor Phil Hopper, you’ll hear an eyewitness perspective of Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection—from...
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Are You Wasting What God Gave You? | The Exchange (Part 5)
What are you doing with what God has given you? In this sermon from Pastor Phil Hopper, we explore the parable of the talents and what it means to live a life of eternal impact. Jesus’ Parable of the Talents (Matthew 25:14–30) reminds us that we are not owners—we are stewards. God has uniquely...
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How to Trust God More Than Money | The Exchange (Part 4)
Discover how 1 Timothy 6 calls believers to godliness with contentment and warns us about trusting in riches more than the living God. In this message from Pastor Chad Glover, we walk through 1 Timothy 6:6–10 and 17–19 to see why godliness with contentment is great gain, and how to enjoy what God...
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The Key to Financial Freedom | The Exchange (Part 3)
Are you stressed about money, debt, and your financial future? In this sermon, Pastor Phil Hopper walks through Matthew 6:19–33 to discover how to move from financial anxiety to trusting God with your money. Jesus teaches us not to chase earthly treasures but to seek first the Kingdom of God and...
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Proverbs 6: Biblical Wisdom on Work and Money | The Exchange (Part 2)
In his sermon, “Small Things, Big Difference,” Pastor Phil Hopper studies the example of the ant and the sluggard in Proverbs 6:6-11. This practical sermon examines biblical principles about hard work, wisdom, and financial freedom. God calls us not just to be dreamers, but doers who work...
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How Generosity Grows Your Faith | The Exchange (Part 1)
When you realize that everything you have belongs to God, it changes the way you live, give, and trust Him. In Pastor Phil Hopper’s message, “Exchange Self for Sacrifice” from 1 Chronicles 29, we look at how King David led God’s people to give willingly and joyfully because they understood the...
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How to Break Spiritual Strongholds | Exodus: From Bondage to Abundance (Part 8)
In the final message of this series, Pastor Phil explores one of the most pivotal moments in Israel’s history—the fall of Jericho. reveals as a timeless lesson of faith, obedience, and divine authority. Just as Jericho’s walls represented Israel’s barrier to the Promised Land, our personal...
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Winning the War Within | Exodus: From Bondage to Abundance (Part 7)
In Part 7 of our “From Bondage to Abundance” series, Pastor Phil walks through Joshua 5:1-12 and shows how God leads His people from wilderness wandering into a life of victory in the Promised Land. Crossing the Jordan means advancing against the enemy and taking back stolen territory. But when…
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Trusting God When It’s Scary | Exodus: From Bondage to Abundance (Part 6)
Joshua 3 provides a powerful example of trusting God when your next step feels scary. In part six of this sermon series, Pastor Phil Hopper uses the story of the Israelites crossing the Jordan to illustrate dying to self, daily surrender, and bold obedience to God’s Word. As Israel’s priests step...
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How Fathers Shape Their Family’s Future | Exodus: From Bondage to Abundance (Part 5)
A father’s obedience or disobedience shapes generations—but God’s blessing is stronger than sin’s curse. Pastor Phil Hopper teaches from Exodus 20:4-6 about how to break generational curses and pass down a legacy of blessing. This powerful Christian sermon reveals how spiritual authority and...
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How Fear Keeps You from Your Promised Land | Exodus: From Bondage to Abundance (Part 4)
Decisions shape your destiny. In his sermon, “Unbelieving Believers,” Pastor Phil Hopper shares how the Israelites’ choice at Kadesh Barnea turned a short journey into forty years of wilderness wandering. It’s decisions, not good intentions, that define your destination. The example of the...
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Who Am I in Christ? | Exodus: From Bondage to Abundance (Part 3)
If you want to answer the question, “Who am I?” you must look at the character of God, because WHO you are is defined by WHOSE you are. In his sermon titled “When God Speaks,” Pastor Chad Glover preaches from Exodus 19, where God reveals Himself to the Israelites as awesome, amplified, available,...
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God Will Make a Way | Exodus: From Bondage to Abundance (Part 2)
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…
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Freedom in Christ & the Abundant Life | From Bondage to Abundance (Part 1)
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...
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Longing for Freedom | The Gifts We Bring (Part 4)
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What Myrrh Teaches Us About Jesus’ Sacrifice | The Gifts We Bring (Part 3 – Christmas Eve)
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...
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What Is a Sacrifice of Praise? | The Gifts We Bring (Part 2)
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…
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How to Truly Worship Jesus | The Gifts We Bring (Part 1)
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...
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What Are You Feeding Your Soul? | 1 Peter 2 | NEXT (Part 5)
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...
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