
Abundant Church - Alton
Abundant Church is located in Alton, IL. You will find the latest Sunday morning messages. Each message is Bible based and practical for everyday living with Jesus.
Episodes
91 episodes
Driving or Drifting
Pastor Joe uses the analogy of boats to describe our faith. Boats on the move are either driving or drifting with the currents. Are you passionate and driven in your faith or are you letting habits and pride drift you towards a shipwreck?
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Time to Grow Up
Pastor Joe Banks starts this new message series in Hebrews. The book of Hebrews is written to believers who have endured a pounding stormy season and did not fare well because their roots were shallow. How can we get grounded in our faith so th...
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Evidence for the Resurrection
Did Jesus really come back from the dead? You're not the only one who has struggled with this question. Today, Pastor Joe looks at the four E's: ExecutionEarly ReportingEmpty tombEye Witne...
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36:20

BeanBoozled
What happens when we have the appearance of one thing but don't have the character to back it up? Jesus flipped the tables in the temple when people were being dishonest and greedy. Today we look inward and see if our Christianity i...
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Finishing Well
We want finished products and well cooked food. Why would we hold ourselves to a different standard? To finish this life well we need to:1. Know our Divine Purpose - To Know God2. Live with Holy Spirit Empowerment3. Ser...
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Death Grip
What are we holding onto that holds us back from a close relationship with Jesus?
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Wrestling with Imperfection
We are not perfect. Only Jesus can bring purification and salvation.
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Doubt
Guest Pastor, Jimmy Banks shares what the Bible says about doubting our faith. Even one of Jesus' disciples doubted the resurrection, so what are we to do when we have questions?
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ATTACHED: Peace Through Suffering
In this final message on the book of Ephesians we look at how the writer, Paul found peace even though he had suffered beatings and imprisonment.
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ATTACHED: The Speech
When we put on God's armor we are able to fight off the spiritual attacks that come against us.
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ATTACHED: We Are All Slaves
All of us stand on equal footing with the same Lord, who cares deeply how we treat each other and will hold us accountable.
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Comparison Game
When we compare ourselves to others we lose every time. Jesus told several stories about how we get caught up in wanting something that others have and become discontent with who we are and what we are blessed with.
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ATTACHED: Detached Dads
Today we look at the tension that's created when families are stuck in a cycle of chaos and detachment. The level of rebellion, resentment, restlessness, and apathy becomes clear when we look at the break down of consistent nurturing and discip...
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ATTACHED: Husbands & Wives
What does mutual submission look like? We shouldn't think of ourselves as better than anyone else. We need to treat everyone with dignity and respect. This affects every relationship that we have, especially a marriage.
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ATTACHED: Walk Carefully
As we continue talking through the book of Ephesians we look at the behaviors that take us down selfish paths that distract and destroy. Are the things that we say and do reflect the light of Jesus or the darkness of evil?
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ATTACHED: Get the Hint
We live in a culture of hook up, shack up, and break up. We look at Ephesians 5 today and see that even the hint of immorality or greed is considered sin. God's grace enables us to not merely hide our sin, but to be renewed and ali...
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ATTACHED: Good Grief
Do you grieve God by the way you treat others? Do your words and actions lift others up and bless them? We are all called to extend grace and forgiveness with generosity. This relational and reflective ethic is how others see Chris...
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ATTACHED: Mind Control
Pastor Joe continues in the series ATTACHED where we look verse by verse through the book of Ephesians. We can't be conforming to the things of this world. It's imperative that we are renewing our minds with the characteristics and virtues that...
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Heaven Came Down: Wake Up Your Glory
The Bible talks about God's glory and human glory. What is your glory? It's a culmination of your interests, gifting, skills, time, lean, disposition, family, proclivity, schooling, discipline- all of these precious things intersec...
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Heaven Came Down: What's Going on Up There?
Jesus didn't just appear in a manger. Jesus has always been from the beginning. We dig into John 1:1 that echos Genesis 1:1. It's hard to get our head around the fact that Jesus is fully man and fully God. Our light and life is fou...
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ATTACHED: You've Got Something
We all love gifts! How are you using the gifts that Jesus gave to you?
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ATTACHED: Unity
Pastor Jarrod Six shares the message today. The world seems more divided than ever because people are more selfish than ever. We have an opportunity as Christians to set an example to the world around us by living out our calling t...
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