Abundant Life Sermons

Explore the transformative concept of adopting the mind of Christ through humility, servanthood, and sacrifice. Discover how these attitudes can align your mindset with Christ's example, especially during challenging times. The conversation dives into the relationship between faith and trials, arguing that true strength arises from hardship. Additionally, personal stories and insights emphasize embracing suffering as a path to spiritual growth, illustrating that resilience often stems from recognizing our dependence on divine grace.

Explore the essential role of humility in maintaining unity within the church. Discover how a united congregation acts as a powerful force for the Gospel, overcoming division fueled by insecurity and jealousy. Dive into personal stories of community action in Tanzania, demonstrating unity's strength in spreading faith. Reflect on embracing diversity while sharing core beliefs and push for mutual love and support amongst members. Finally, engage in prayers for collective strength to fulfill the mission of transforming lives through Jesus.

What are you living for? The answer to this question determines how you live your life and how you approach death. In Pastor Chad’s message, “The Joy of Knowing Your Purpose,” he unpacks four principles from the Apostle Paul about finding your life’s purpose. 4 Lessons from the Apostle Paul on How to Know Your Life’s Purpose: Our purpose informs our situation. Our purpose informs our joy. Our purpose informs our death. Our purpose informs our life. Join Pastor Chad Glover to discover how the Apostle Paul’s life demonstrates how salvation clarifies your life’s purpose. Connect with us on Social Media ↴ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abundantlifels/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abundantlifels Learn more about the A-Life Discipleship Journey: https://alife.livingproof.co/ More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/ Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website: https://livingproof.co/

Solomon’s covenant marriage to the Shulamite is a picture of God’s love for His Bride, the Church. God’s love is more than a commitment. It’s a covenant that is binding, unbreakable, irrevocable, and irreversible. 4 Things Covenant Love Is: Covenant love is providential. Covenant love is permanent. Covenant love is pure. Covenant love appreciates the past. Join Pastor Phil Hopper for the final sermon in the Living Your Love Story series through the Book of Song of Solomon. Be encouraged with biblical principles and learn about God’s vision for covenant marriage.

It takes years for a couple’s love to reach full maturity. After years together, Solomon’s love for his bride has fully matured, and the fruit of their love has fully bloomed. As their love matured, they began to see each other’s deepest beauty. Growing in the deepest bonds of intimacy takes time and intentionality for a couple. Solomon says that just as the best wine takes time, so does the deepest joy of marriage intimacy. The imagery in Song of Solomon 7 portrays marriage as a garden and the wife as a vineyard. If marriage is a garden, husbands are the lead gardeners. To pick the sweetest fruit in marriage is truly costly. Like any fruitful garden, it doesn’t come cheap, and it won’t come easy. It takes work, time, attention, and intention. How husbands can create the right climate for their wives to thrive: 1. Value her unconditionally. 2. Initiate intentional conversations. 3. Nurture trust and security. 4. Empty yourself into sacrificial service. You have to work in your garden, but you will be blessed and happy if you do it God’s way. The abundant life is found in working obediently, loving faithfully, and living in transparency. Join Pastor Phil Hopper as he walks through Song of Solomon 7 and teaches men how to be gardeners in their marriages to nurture a mature love.

Have you ever felt distant in your relationships or wondered how to reignite lost love? Discover how God’s love story for us transforms every relationship in our lives.1. Think Good ThoughtsWe’ll explore how seeing each other through God’s eyes—full of beauty, value, and purpose—changes everything. Just as Solomon admired his beloved, we’ll learn to speak life and encouragement over those we love.2. Admire One AnotherGod calls us to honor and celebrate each other, not just in romance but in every relationship. We’ll unpack how admiration builds trust, unity, and joy, making our connections stronger and more resilient.3. Recognize GrowthEvery journey has a season. We’ll talk about recognizing and celebrating the growth God brings in us and in others, even when it’s not always obvious. Like the Shulamite, sometimes we need to pause and see the beauty of what God is doing!4. Promote UnityFinally, we’ll discover the power of unity, and how being “one” in heart and spirit brings God’s blessing and favor. Whether in marriage, friendship, or church family, unity is where God commands His blessing!Join Pastor Chad Glover as he shares practical, biblical steps that bring hope and transformation to every relationship.

Conflict is inevitable in every relationship, especially in marriage. In Song of Solomon 5, we see that even the most passionate love stories encounter moments of hurt and misunderstanding. The honeymoon phase fades, and real-life challenges arise. The bride’s initial rejection of Solomon’s romantic invitation creates a moment of offense and separation, a reminder that the ones we love most have the greatest power to wound us. What happens next is key, Solomon chooses forgiveness over offense. Instead of allowing hurt to build a fence between them, he tears it down with grace and love. This teaches us that the success of our marriages depends not on avoiding conflict, but on how we resolve it. Key Takeaways: 1). Conflict is inevitable: Every relationship will face moments of misunderstanding and hurt. 2). Offense builds fences: Unforgiveness creates barriers that separate people from each other. 3). Forgiveness tears down fences: Choosing to forgive restores intimacy and connection. 4). Thankfulness heals hearts: Reflecting on the good in others rekindles love and friendship. The way you tear down a fence is through forgiveness and thankfulness. Ephesians 4:32, “And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you.” This message isn’t just for married couples. Whether single, dating, or building friendships, these principles apply to every relationship. Forgiveness and thankfulness are keys to healing, restoring trust, and experiencing deeper connection. Join Pastor Phil Hopper as he shares lessons from the Song of Solomon on forgiveness and thankfulness in marriage.

God views sex in marriage as something sacred. Not only is sex in marriage sacred, but it’s something that should sizzle. The foundation for sacred sex that sizzles is friendship and trust. Four things every man wishes his wife knew: 1) My sex drive is powerful, persistent, and normal. 2) Sex is how I bond with my wife emotionally and feel intimacy. 3) Sizzling sex reassures me of my masculinity and gives me confidence in every area of life. 4) Real sexual fulfillment for me is impossible unless I can sexually fulfill you! Four things every woman wishes her husband knew: 1) The most powerful sexual organ in my body is my mind. Sex for a woman is 90% mental. 2) For you to satisfy me as my lover begins long before we get in bed. Being a great lover is a lifestyle! 3) I need time to warm up. 4) Affection is to me what sex is to you—and the one empowers the other. How to improve your sexual intimacy and experience sacred and sizzling sex in marriage… 1) Process - Talk openly, honestly, and compassionately as a couple. 2) Practice - Get lots of practice and have patience with each other. 3) Pray - Pray together for God to give you a satisfying sex life! Intimacy is born out of trust and transparency. When you foster these things with your spouse, you will experience sacred and sizzling sex! Join Pastor Phil Hopper as he shares lessons from the Song of Solomon on love and intimacy in marriage.

Looking for hope and clarity this Mother’s Day? Author and speaker Heidi St. John joins us to talk about the ministry of motherhood and God’s original blueprint for the family. Our world is in a battle over identity, family, and truth. But Scripture reminds us that children are a heritage and reward from the Lord (Psalm 127:3-5), and that motherhood is not secondary, but it is a sacred ministry, woven into God’s beautiful design for humanity. From the beginning, God created male and female in His image (Genesis 1:27), giving unique dignity and purpose to femininity and motherhood. In this message, Heidi St. John unpacks how God’s heart is to restore the joy, beauty, and strength of women, because femininity reflects His heart in a beautiful way. To God, the ministry of motherhood is sacred, not secondary. Heidi identifies how the enemy’s lies have distorted God’s design, but also how, through Christ, we can reclaim the narrative and build a generational legacy of faith, love, and truth (Psalm 145:4; Proverbs 17:6). The ministry of motherhood: Embrace God’s design Protect and defend the innocence of children Purpose to create a generational legacy You’ll be encouraged to embrace your God-given role, whether as a mother, grandmother, spiritual mentor, or supporter of families. Discover how to protect the innocence of children (Psalm 82:4), honor marriage, and stand firm in a culture at war with God’s design (Ephesians 6:12-13).

Vance Pitman, the president of the Send Network, joins us to share a message on the eternal Kingdom of God and how the church can prepare the way. The Kingdom of God is God’s sovereign activity in the world resulting in people being in right relationship with Himself. As we read about the early church, we see that church planting is a part of spreading the gospel. In the Book of Philippians, we read Paul’s letter to the Philippian church. Paul’s primary purpose for writing was to thank the Philippians for their ongoing support through prayers, finances, and encouragement. They were equipping him to advance the kingdom of God and plant churches through their support. The letter stands as both a personal thank-you and a call to live out the gospel with joy, humility, and unwavering faith. 3 Truths from Philippians about church planting and the Kingdom of God: Truth #1 – When God births a church, it’s always about something bigger. Truth #2 – When God births a church, He invites us to join in His kingdom activity. 1) Every church should cultivate a heart for the kingdom by praying. 2) Every church should prioritize the kingdom by sending. 3) Every church should invest in the kingdom by giving. Truth #3 – When God births a church, it’s for His glory. If you are a believer, you have a role to play in advancing the Kingdom of God! Learn how you can apply these truths from the Book of Philippians to your life today.