Sovereign Grace Abingdon

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Sovereign Grace Church of Abingdon is located in Harford County, Maryland. We are a joyful, multigenerational church family centered on Jesus Christ and shaped by His grace. We exist to treasure Jesus, proclaim His gospel, and love life together in Him. Rooted in God’s Word, we preach the Bible verse by verse so that we might know Christ more deeply and follow Him more faithfully. We are a church of imperfect people who have found hope and rest in Jesus. We meet every Sunday at 10:00 AM in Harford County, Maryland.

  1. 5d ago

    Clothed by Grace, Strengthened by the Spirit

    What does God do with guilty people who cannot cleanse themselves—and how does He strengthen them to live faithfully? In Zechariah 3–4, two vivid visions answer those questions by pointing us to Christ. Joshua the high priest stands before God in filthy garments while Satan accuses him. Yet God removes his iniquity, clothes him in purity, and promises the coming Branch who will deal with sin in a single day. The vision finds its fulfillment in Jesus, who bears our guilt and clothes believers in His righteousness. Then Zechariah sees a golden lampstand continually supplied with oil. God’s work will not be accomplished by human might or power, but by His Spirit. The same grace that cleanses God’s people also strengthens them for ordinary faithfulness. No prayer, act of service, word of encouragement, or unseen labor done for the Lord is wasted. Christians are called to live as people cleansed by grace, strengthened by the Spirit, and faithful in the small things as Christ builds His church. *This media description was generated with AI assistance and edited for accuracy and clarity.* Speaker: Pastor Ethan Prouse Text: Zechariah 3-4 Series: His Promised Presence Location: Sovereign Grace Church, Abingdon, Maryland⁠⁠⁠ sgcabg.org⁠⁠

    Clothed by Grace, Strengthened by the Spirit

  2. Aug 16

    A Promise Too Big to Measure | Zechariah 1:18-2:13 | August 16, 2026

    How big are your expectations for what God can do? In Zechariah 1:18–2:13, God gives His discouraged people three visions that challenge the limits of what they can see. Hostile powers have scattered them, Jerusalem lies in ruins, and a young man sets out with a measuring line to determine the size of the rebuilt city. But God’s promise is larger than the line in his hand. The Lord promises to defeat every enemy, summon His scattered people home, surround them as a wall of fire, and dwell among them as their glory. These promises ultimately lead us to Jesus Christ—Immanuel, God with us—who bore our abandonment at the cross so that His people would never be cast away. And God’s purpose reaches far beyond ancient Jerusalem: He is gathering people from every nation to Himself. This passage calls us to lay down our measuring lines, trust the promises of God, and behold the Savior who protects, gathers, and dwells with His people. *This media description was generated with AI assistance and edited for accuracy and clarity.* Speaker: Pastor Jimmy Cannon Text: Zechariah 1:18-2:13 Series: His Promised Presence Location: Sovereign Grace Church, Abingdon, Maryland⁠⁠⁠ sgcabg.org⁠⁠

    A Promise Too Big to Measure | Zechariah 1:18-2:13 | August 16, 2026

  3. Aug 9

    When God's Promises Meet Our Problems | Zechariah 1:1-17 | August 9, 2026

    Zechariah begins with a gracious but urgent call: “Return to me, says the LORD of hosts, and I will return to you.” God’s people had returned to Jerusalem, but they still needed to return to the Lord in repentance and faith. In Zechariah 1:1–17, we see both the seriousness of ignoring God’s Word and the mercy God extends to those who turn to Him. The first of Zechariah’s visions then speaks directly into the tension between God’s promises and our present problems. Though the nations seemed at ease while God’s people suffered, the Lord had not forgotten them. He saw their pain, heard their cries, and promised restoration. Ultimately, God’s promised presence is fulfilled in Jesus Christ, our intercessor, who bore our sin and sorrow and opened the way for us to draw near to God. Because His steadfast love holds us, we can repent freely, trust Him in suffering, and live with confidence that His promises will have the final word. *This media description was generated with AI assistance and edited for accuracy and clarity.* Speaker: Pastor Ethan Prouse Text: Zechariah 1:1-17 Series: His Promised Presence Location: Sovereign Grace Church, Abingdon, Maryland⁠⁠⁠ sgcabg.org⁠⁠

    When God's Promises Meet Our Problems | Zechariah 1:1-17 | August 9, 2026

  4. Aug 2

    The God Who Makes Us Holy | Haggai 2:10-23 | August 2, 2026

    The greatest problems are often the ones we don't realize we have. In Haggai 2:10–23, God's people were rebuilding the temple and making visible progress, yet God revealed that the deeper problem remained: the temple was being restored, but the people themselves were still unclean. This sermon shows why religion, good works, and outward obedience can never make sinful people holy. The clean and unclean laws of the Old Testament were never merely about food or ritual—they pointed to humanity's deepest need for cleansing. That need is fulfilled only in Jesus Christ, who does what religion never could: He makes unclean sinners clean. Through Christ's death and resurrection, God not only forgives our sin but begins transforming us into a holy people by His Spirit. As our church continues its multiplication, this passage reminds us that God's greatest concern is not simply building churches, but building a people who reflect His holiness and display His glory to the world. Our confidence rests not in ourselves, but in the God who makes us holy. *This media description was generated with AI assistance and edited for accuracy and clarity.* Speaker: Pastor Ken Strayer Text: Haggai 2:10-23 Series: His Promised Presence Location: Sovereign Grace Church, Abingdon, Maryland⁠⁠⁠ sgcabg.org⁠⁠

    The God Who Makes Us Holy | Haggai 2:10-23 | August 2, 2026

  5. Jul 26

    The God Who Keeps His Promises | Haggai 2:1-9 | July 26, 2026

    Discouragement comes to every believer. We compare the present to the past, wonder if our labor matters, and question whether God is still at work. That was exactly the situation God's people faced in Haggai 2. Although they had returned to rebuilding the temple, the work seemed small, unimpressive, and far removed from the glory of Solomon's day. But God met their discouragement with promises. He reminded them that He was still with them, that His covenant had not failed, and that a greater glory was still to come. In this sermon from Haggai 2:1–9, we see how every promise ultimately points to Jesus Christ—the true Temple, God's presence with His people, and the One through whom God is making all things new. Because God always keeps His promises, believers can persevere through disappointment, labor faithfully in ordinary obedience, and look beyond present struggles to the unshakable kingdom that is coming. No matter what season you're walking through today, this passage reminds us that our hope rests not in our circumstances, but in the God who keeps His promises. *This media description was generated with AI assistance and edited for accuracy and clarity.* Speaker: Pastor Ethan Prouse Text: Haggai 2:1-9 Series: His Promised Presence Location: Sovereign Grace Church, Abingdon, Maryland⁠⁠⁠ sgcabg.org⁠⁠

    The God Who Keeps His Promises | Haggai 2:1-9 | July 26, 2026

  6. Jul 19

    Mark 8:1-21 | July 19, 2026

    Mark 8 records two miraculous feedings, yet the real focus of the passage is not bread—it is the heart. After witnessing Christ's abundant provision, both the Pharisees and the disciples struggle to see Jesus for who He truly is. One group demands more proof; the other forgets what they have already experienced. In this sermon, we discover two dangers that can rob believers of their amazement in Christ: allowing the voices of unbelief to shape our thinking and allowing present circumstances to overshadow God's past faithfulness. Jesus repeatedly asks His disciples, "Do you not yet understand?" and "Do you not remember?" Those questions still confront us today. Ultimately, this passage points us to Jesus, the Bread of Life. He is more than the One who multiplies bread—He alone satisfies the deepest hunger of the human soul. As we remember His faithfulness and fix our eyes on His sufficiency, we learn to live with renewed confidence, joy, and amazement in our Savior. Speaker: Pastor Kyle Huber of Greentree Church, Eggharbor, NJ Text: Mark 8:1-21 Location: Sovereign Grace Church, Abingdon, Maryland⁠⁠⁠ sgcabg.org⁠⁠

    Mark 8:1-21 | July 19, 2026

  7. Jul 12

    The God Who is With Us | Haggai 1:12-15 | July 12, 2026

    After sixteen years of spiritual complacency, everything changed with just four words from God: "I am with you." Haggai 1:12–15 records one of Scripture's most remarkable moments of repentance and renewal. A people who had ignored God's house for years suddenly obeyed His voice, returned to Him, and joyfully resumed the work He had called them to do. What changed? Not a better plan, stronger leaders, or renewed determination. They were awakened by the promise of God's presence. This sermon explores how God graciously restores wandering hearts. He speaks through His Word, stirs His people by His Spirit, and empowers them to obey. Ultimately, Haggai points beyond the rebuilt temple to Jesus Christ—Immanuel, God with us. Through Christ's finished work, believers are brought near to God and assured of His abiding presence. Whether you've grown comfortable with spiritual "ruins" or need fresh encouragement to follow Christ, this passage reminds us that God's presence always comes before God's work. He is still calling His people back to Himself, and He is still saying, "I am with you." *This media description was generated with AI assistance and edited for accuracy and clarity.* Speaker: Pastor Jimmy Cannon Text: Haggai 1:12-15 Series: His Promised Presence Location: Sovereign Grace Church, Abingdon, Maryland⁠⁠⁠ sgcabg.org⁠⁠

    The God Who is With Us | Haggai 1:12-15 | July 12, 2026

  8. Jun 28

    The God Who Calls Us Back | Haggai 1:1-11 | June 28, 2026

    After returning from exile, God's people had rebuilt their homes—but God's house still lay in ruins. Outwardly they appeared settled and successful. Inwardly they were frustrated, restless, and never satisfied. Through the prophet Haggai, God lovingly confronts His people with a gracious invitation: "Consider your ways." This sermon explores how misplaced priorities always lead to futility, not because God delights in withholding blessing, but because He lovingly calls His people back to Himself. Haggai's message is far more than a call to rebuild a temple. It is God's call to turn from empty pursuits and find lasting satisfaction in His presence. Ultimately, Haggai points us to Jesus Christ—the true Prophet, Priest, King, Temple, and Sacrifice. Because Christ has made the way through His finished work, we no longer strive to earn God's favor. Instead, we joyfully respond to the God who has already drawn near to us in grace. Whatever burdens you carry today, this passage reminds us that God is faithful, God is not silent, and God still calls His people back to Himself. *This media description was generated with AI assistance and edited for accuracy and clarity.* Speaker: Pastor Ethan Prouse Text: Haggai 1:1-11 Series: His Promised Presence Location: Sovereign Grace Church, Abingdon, Maryland⁠⁠⁠ sgcabg.org⁠⁠

    The God Who Calls Us Back | Haggai 1:1-11 | June 28, 2026
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Sovereign Grace Church of Abingdon is located in Harford County, Maryland. We are a joyful, multigenerational church family centered on Jesus Christ and shaped by His grace. We exist to treasure Jesus, proclaim His gospel, and love life together in Him. Rooted in God’s Word, we preach the Bible verse by verse so that we might know Christ more deeply and follow Him more faithfully. We are a church of imperfect people who have found hope and rest in Jesus. We meet every Sunday at 10:00 AM in Harford County, Maryland.

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    Expository Preaching Through the Bible
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
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