Jonathan Spencer

Prepare Your Heart For Easter

Temperatures are beginning to rise, the grass is turning green again, and Spring is right around the corner. Of course, this also means Easter is almost here. I hope you are looking forward to celebrating the resurrection of our Lord on Sunday April 9th. We only have six Sundays before that big day, so weContinue reading “Prepare Your Heart For Easter”

Shine Your Light

Here at ABC we desire to see God light up your life, your home, your neighborhood, and the world. Jesus Christ is the light of the world (John 8:12), and He has commissioned His church to shine for Him: “Let your light shine before others, so that, they may see your good works and giveContinue reading “Shine Your Light”

What if we viewed church like the Super Bowl?

This weekend is Super Bowl Sunday, and as always, there is great anticipation leading up to the big game. As a Cowboys fan, I must admit that my passion for this game already departed three weeks ago when the San Francisco 49ers crushed my hopes and dreams. Nonetheless, millions of other Americans are intently preparingContinue reading “What if we viewed church like the Super Bowl?”

Don’t Grow Weary

I hope you are staying warm and safe this week. It’s amazing how unpredictable the weather can be in central Texas. Sunday afternoon felt like a warm spring day. My kids were in shorts and riding on their bikes with friends in the neighborhood. Then Tuesday came and the schools were shut down, and nowContinue reading “Don’t Grow Weary”

What is the church to you?

The church is more than just a building. Church is more than an hour of worship or a class that you attend. The church is more than a ministry or program that you serve in. All of those things are wonderful functions and byproducts of the church, but they are not the church itself. TheContinue reading “What is the church to you?”

What is your ministry?

It was great to kick off our “More Than Conquerors” series with you last Sunday. I hope you have spent the week walking in the new freedom that Jesus Christ has purchased for you. As we learned last weekend, we have been freed from our condemnation, but we were also freed for a specific purpose. Continue reading “What is your ministry?”

New Year, New Sermon Series

I missed seeing you last Sunday, but I want to thank you for helping me welcome Dr. Alex Himaya to Austin, Texas. I hope you are as excited as I am about our new partnership with TC Egypt. I encourage you to specifically begin praying for the people of Fayoum as our church is inContinue reading “New Year, New Sermon Series”

New Year, New Goals

Happy new year! 2023 is upon us, and I hope you had a wonderful holiday season with your loved ones. Looking back at 2022, I am grateful for all the amazing things that God did through ABC, but I’m also excited to see how He will work through this family of faith in the newContinue reading “New Year, New Goals”

White Christmas is Here

I hope you enjoyed The Sights and Sounds of Christmas! Last Sunday was an incredible day in the life of our church, and I’m thankful for what God did through our special Christmas event. Over 1,000 people joined us for one of the two concerts, and many more came for just the festival. The musicContinue reading “White Christmas is Here”

Christmas is Here!

I’m looking forward to being back with you in worship this weekend. I’m currently wrapping up my Israel trip and looking forward to telling you more about it in Austin. It has been a phenomenal experience, and I’m looking forward to experiencing it once again with many of you next year. A trip like thisContinue reading “Christmas is Here!”