Abundant Church - Alton Abundant Life Community Church

In the conclusion to our series studying the 7 I AM statements of Jesus, listen to learn just how Jesus is preparing the way to eternal life for those who choose to follow him. Watch the message at: https://abundant.church/resources/sermons/

The Old Testament talked about the Jewish people as the vine and God as the Vinedresser. They saw their connection to God in their identity, land, and function. Jesus shook the culture by calling himself the True Vine and only path to the Father God. We can't rely on our identity, someone else's beliefs, or where we come from to get us closer to God. Jesus is still the one True Vine.Watch the message at: https://abundant.church/resources/sermons/

Jesus' friend Lazarus got sick and died. What we see in John 11, is that Jesus doesn't see death as we do. Death is not final. 3 Takeaways1. Jesus gives permission to grieve. 2. Jesus gives hope to see our loved ones again.3. Jesus gives us resurrection life now.Watch the message at: https://abundant.church/resources/sermons/

Today we are talking through John 10 where Jesus compares a hired hand to a good shepherd. A good shepherd has:1. Intimacy- know his sheep by name2. Commitment- when danger comes, he does not abandon the sheep3. Sacrifice- will lay down his life for his sheepThe desert is a desperate place. Having THE Good Shepherd as a guide helps us discern His voice from all of the noise.Watch the message at: https://abundant.church/resources/sermons/

Pastor Joe challenges us about cultural pressures that are contrary to biblical truth. After healing a young man on the Sabbath Jesus and the young man were pressured and persecuted for breaking with cultural norms. Jesus says in the book of John, that He is the Door. The Door that saves us, protects us, and brings us peace. Watch the message at: https://abundant.church/resources/sermons/

Pastor Joe Banks looks at the passage in John 8, where Jesus says, "I AM the Light of the world." What did Jesus mean? Light shines into the darkness and everything is seen.Watch the message at: https://abundant.church/resources/sermons/