Author Archives: Jonathan Spencer

I’m excited to see how God is going to shine through our church this coming weekend.   This Sunday is a milestone moment at ABC as we Light the Way forward together.  We have spent the month of October exploring our generosity initiative by examining the Scriptures and uniting our hearts around three shared objectives: eliminateContinue reading “Light the Way: Commitment Sunday”

The apostle Paul testified, “I have become all things to all people, that by all means I might save some” (1 Corinthians 9:22).  Paul was extraordinarily flexible in his approach to evangelism. He was willing to do just about anything other than sin for the sake of reaching the lost.  He laid aside personal preferencesContinue reading “Methods Change, The Message Doesn’t”

Jesus said, “In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven” (Matthew 5:16).  I am looking forward to seeing the good works that will be accomplished through our Light the Way generosity initiative.  I believe ABCContinue reading “Light the Way: “Expand our Mission””

Joshua 1:9 says, “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”  This Sunday we are taking our next courageous step as a church family through the Light The Way initiative.   Light the Way is a two-year generosity initiativeContinue reading “Light The Way”

Proverbs 28:1 says, “The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are bold as a lion.”  Last Sunday we learned the Holy Spirit makes us courageous in our witness of Jesus Christ.  God wants his people to be bold like lions, so I encourage you to exercise courage this week in three ways. Continue reading “Take Courage”

Romans 15:7 says, “Therefore welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God.”  One of the greatest ways to measure a church’s health is by how it welcomes new people.  I was reminded of this fact last week when a new member shared his recent experience.  When visiting ABC for theContinue reading “Welcome One Another”

1 Peter 4:10 says, “As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace.”  The Bible teaches every born-again believer has been given at least one spiritual gift by the Holy Spirit for the purpose of building up Jesus’ church.  Peter says we are called toContinue reading “The Helper helps us serve one another”

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”