Author Archives: Jonathan Spencer

Mark 11:9, “And those who went before and those who followed were shouting, ‘Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord’!”  Holy Week is quickly approaching, and the world will soon be reminded that salvation has come to the world through Jesus Christ.  I’m looking forward to worshipping with you thisContinue reading “Hosanna in the Highest!”

Mark 10:45 says, “For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”  Jesus Christ is the ultimate example of a true servant’s heart.  The Son of God stepped off a throne, put on flesh, and served us through His life,Continue reading “Serve Like Jesus”

Last October we launched a two-year generosity initiative called, Light the Way.  As you may remember, our goal was to raise $5 million above our regular tithes and offerings to help us eliminate our debt, expand our mission, and extend the message of Jesus Christ (learn more HERE). God is doing an amazing work atContinue reading “Light the Way Update”

Matthew 28:19 says, “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them inthe name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” Jesus loves the nations, so we should too.  The Great Commission commands us to not only make disciples in Austin, but also to make disciples across our nation and world.  That isContinue reading “Jesus Loves the Nations”

The apostle Paul reminds us, “for we walk by faith, not by sight” (2 Corinthians 5:7).  The day will come where we see Jesus face-to-face.  But as for this moment in time, we do not walk by sight but rather by faith.  Our walk of faith is not a lonesome journey because the Holy SpiritContinue reading “Walking by Faith, Not by Sight”

Our mission at ABC is to lead people into a life-changing relationship with the Light of the World, Jesus Christ.  We advance this mission locally but also globally through strategic partnerships.  For the past three years, one of these partners has been TC Egypt.  Because of your generosity, we are able to help fund aContinue reading “Pray for Egypt”

1 Corinthians 12:27, “Now you are the body of Christ and individually members of it.”  The apostle Paul explains the church can be rightly understood as one body.  We have one head, Jesus Christ, and as members of His body, we are connected to Him and to each other.  And just as God designed aContinue reading “Participating vs. Partnering”

1 John 1:7,” But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another.”  One of the greatest blessings of church is fellowship.  God wants us to be known by Him, but also known by others.  This is why one of our core values at ABC isContinue reading “Be Authentically Known”

“Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock” (Matthew 7:24).  Jesus Christ wants every person to build a home that lasts.  This is why our church offers many life-giving ministries for families.  We want married couples to have healthy marriages,Continue reading “Invest In Your Home”