Author Archives: Jonathan Spencer

“You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore” (Psalm 16:11).  David contends there is a fullness of joy to be found in the presence of God.  The scriptures teach us that were made for relationship with our Creator.  He desires this relationshipContinue reading “The Purpose of Pathways”

We had a remarkable Easter Sunday at ABC!  Thank you to everyone who invited their friends for Easter.  It was a record setting day, as we welcomed 2,160 people to our three Easter worship services.  An additional 675 people joined us on Good Friday.  Special thanks to our amazing staff and volunteers who made itContinue reading “New Sermon Series”

Christ is risen!  Holy Week is here, and I’m looking forward to celebrating the greatest day in history alongside you.  The significance of the resurrection cannot be overstated as Paul explained “if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile, and you are still in your sins” (1 Corinthians 15:17 ESV).  If Jesus did notContinue reading “Christ is Risen!”

“Hosanna!  Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!” (John 12:13).  Holy Week is upon us, and I hope you praying expectantly for a special week of ministry at ABC.  It kicks off this Palm Sunday, as we celebrate Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem.  Our children’s choir will be singing, and itContinue reading “Big Week @ ABC”

I saw it happening months ago.  James Talarico, a young, articulate, reasonable sounding politician, began making waves in the Democratic party.  He was a rising star, serving in the state House of Representatives and garnering the praise of top Democratic leaders including former President Barack Obama.  But he wasn’t just turning politicians’ heads.  I sawContinue reading “Why I’m Out on James Talarico”

The Men’s Steak Dinner is coming up on Thursday April 16th from 6-8pm.  I am excited to see our church take this next step in building a vibrant men’s ministry at ABC.  I believe it is imperative for men in our church to build community, accountability, and discipleship with one another.  Proverbs 27:17 reminds us,Continue reading “Sign Up – ABC Men’s Event”

I find it interesting as I write this on March 3, 2026, it happens to be the Jewish holiday of Purim.  Purim is a joyous, Jewish festival celebrating the ending of an evil Persian plot to annihilate the Jews nearly five centuries before the first coming of Jesus Christ.  This ancient genocidal plot was foiledContinue reading “My Thoughts On The War”

Genesis 2:18 says, “Then the Lord God said, ‘It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper fit for him’.”  Everything God created was good, however man’s initial experience in that creation was not good.  God saw it was not good for man to be alone, so heContinue reading “The Joy of Marriage”

“Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and they shall become one flesh. And the man and his wife were both naked and were not ashamed” (Genesis 2:24-25).  For the next two weeks, we are going to study the foundation of marriage in Genesis chapter two. Continue reading “Foundation of Marriage”

Jesus said, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it bears much fruit” (John 12:24).  Jesus explained that farmers have to make a decision about their seed.  They can hold on to their seed and preserve it, butContinue reading “The Fruit of Generosity”