Abundant Life Church Podcast Abundant Life Church

In this message, Pastor John Carter talks about the two trees in the garden, the tree of life and the tree of knowledge of good and evil, and how God created boundaries in the garden and how Adam and Eve ignored them.

In this episode, Pastor John Carter and Pastor Chris Folwell discuss feeling lonely as a minister and how to create relationships, not associated with your church, that will benefit you and help you to grow and feel safe, and not feel isolated.

In this message, Pastor John Carter discusses the role that gender played in God creating humanity and how following our natural design allow us to fulfill the purpose God intends for our life.

In this message, Pastor John Carter tells us God’s word gives us the option to decide if we need God’s help, His salvation, or if we believe the lie that we don’t need God, we can do it all our selves.

In this insightful podcast episode, Pastor John and co-host Brandi Ginty delve into the critical role of Scripture in Christian faith and pastoral ministry. They discuss the distinction between intellectual belief and heartfelt revelation, emphasizing the need for pastors to articulate faith grounded in biblical truth. Highlighting challenges in contemporary pastoral training and sermon crafting, they offer encouragement for pastors to prioritize a deep understanding of Scripture, equipping both themselves and their congregations to live transformative lives rooted in God's Word. Join them for a thought-provoking discussion on the vital importance of the Bible in today's ministry landscape.

Key Highlights:
Understanding Belief: Genuine faith is not merely intellectual knowledge but a heart revelation in God, emphasizing the importance of articulating faith with both conviction and biblical grounding.

The Role of Scripture: The Bible is emphasized as the sole reliable source of information about Jesus, the Holy Spirit, and other foundational aspects of faith, with its transformative power highlighted when internalized and applied.

Challenges in Pastoral Training: Concerns are raised about the trend in some pastoral training institutions where biblical education takes a back seat to practical ministry skills, urging pastors to prioritize a deep understanding of Scripture in their ministry.

Crafting Faithful Messages: Discussion centers on the shift in sermon content towards topical messages that often avoid challenging or confrontational scriptures, encouraging pastors to craft messages that faithfully teach the whole counsel of God.

Additional Resources:
https://theshepherdsnetwork.com/episodes/preaching-in-todays-culture

In this message, Pastor John Carter talks about God’s plan for His creation. He has a plan and a way that leads to life and not destruction and condemnation.