Author Archives: Jonathan Spencer

Matthew 25:40 says, “Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.”  Jesus challenges his church to see the unseen.  It can be tempting to look past the needs that are around us each day. After all, life is busy, ourContinue reading “To the Least of These”

John 14:16, “And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Helper, to be with you forever.”  This Sunday I will begin a new sermon series focused on the work of the Holy Spirit.  Jesus promised his disciples he would not leave them abandoned, but instead he would send the Spirit ofContinue reading “The Helper”

Hebrews 10:24-25, “And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.”  God calls His people to gather.  The Christian life is not meantContinue reading “Church is a family, not a product”

The 2024-2025 school year is officially here!  I’m so thankful for the many teachers, coaches, and administrators who will invest into the next generation this academic year.  I hope you will join me in praying for our school leaders and our students who will return to classrooms this week.  I pray that God will growContinue reading “School is Back!”

Our mission is to lead people into a life-changing relationship with the Light of the World, Jesus Christ.  I’m thankful for the many ways ABC has advanced this mission forward this summer.  We have reached the next generation through our Pre-Teen and Student Camps, VBS, and Creative Arts Camp.  We have reached our community throughContinue reading “Mission Focus”

Galatians 5:1 says, “For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery.”  Freedom is the most valuable gift we can ever receive.  Jesus Christ has purchased our freedom from sin and death.  Our debt has been paid, God lives in us, and we areContinue reading “Celebration of Freedom”

It’s VBS week and the church is filled with kids!  I thank God for the 500+ children and leaders that came through our doors this week.  Most importantly, I thank God for the 51 children who made first-time decisions to follow Jesus as Lord!  Thank you for being a church that loves kids so well. Continue reading “VBS Report”

VBS is just around the corner!  Decorations are going up, and ABC Kids staff and volunteers are working hard to get things ready for an amazing week of ministry.  Remember it is not too late to sign up your kids!  Go online today to register and come by the early check-in table this Sunday toContinue reading “Power of the Invite”

What an amazing Sunday!  I love my church, and I loved celebrating with you last weekend.  It was exciting to look back at all that God has done, and to look forward to the big things He has for us on the horizon.  I want to thank the hundreds of volunteers who made it suchContinue reading “Love My Church Sunday Recap”

“I was glad when they said to me, ‘Let us go to the house of the Lord!’” (Psalm 122:1).  I hope you are glad to be in the house of the Lord each Sunday.  There is something special that happens when God’s people come together to worship Him in Spirit and in truth.  I amContinue reading “I Love My Church Sunday”