
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
98 episodes
Worth the Wait
It can be hard to wait for what God has promised. We can: LOOK UP and prayLOOK BACK to see God's faithfulness & LOOK FORWARD to the future with hope.
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40:34

I Will Make You
Guest speaker, Will Jones talks about how nobody likes to be told what they have to do. It's not in our nature. When Jesus told his followers - "I will make you fishers of men." He wasn't commanding them, he saw their potential and transformed ...
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44:29

Warning Flags
The book of Hebrews is like a warning flag that God is sending to us. Sometimes the warnings are loud and abrupt to get our attention so that we can prepare ourselves. It's time to examine where we are in our faith and listen to the warnings.
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37:35

Confidence
There is peace of mind that comes from talking with someone who has experienced challenges. We can take comfort in Jesus who suffered intensely and yet never sinned. Jesus can help us navigate our faith and find understanding and confidence thr...
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40:32

Resting
Pastor Jarrod Six talks to us from Hebrews 4 about how our faith in Jesus removes the unbelief that keeps us from entering God’s rest.
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43:01

Jesus is Greater
What is the most important thing in your life? Is it your family, kids, job, money, control? In Hebrews chapter 3 we see that Jesus is greater than Moses and all other standards that we might build our lives upon.
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40:15

Shame on Who?
When we face storms, suffering, and temptations- we need to know God. You can find stability and identity in Christ. There is a purpose for the pain that you experience. We learn and grow from it.
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41:05

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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39:15

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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46:52

Wrestling with Imperfection
We are not perfect. Only Jesus can bring purification and salvation.
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32:26

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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39:12

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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46:29

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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45:14

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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