Jonathan Spencer

The Next Generation

Psalm 78:5-7, “He established a testimony in Jacob and appointed a law in Israel, which he commanded our fathers to teach to their children, that the next generation might know them, the children yet unborn, and arise and tell them to their children, so that they should set their hope in God and not forgetContinue reading “The Next Generation”

Easter is Here!

It is hard to believe, but we are only a few short weeks away from Easter Sunday! Easter sneaks up on us this year as the big day falls early on Sunday March 31st. The weekend of worship will begin at 6pm on Friday March 29th at our annual Good Friday service. Dr. Stearns andContinue reading “Easter is Here!”

God’s Love in Revelation

1 John 4:9, “In this the love of God was made manifest among us, that God sent his only Son into the world, so that we might live through him.” Valentine’s Day is this week, and the entire world will be focused on this topic of love. We will express our love by purchasing cards,Continue reading “God’s Love in Revelation”

Culture of Generosity

This past week you should have received your end of year contribution report from ABC’s Finance Office. We recently upgraded our church database system, and our new software now allows us to send those documents via email. If you did not receive your email, or if you need a hard copy, please email Jennifer KoretContinue reading “Culture of Generosity”

There is Joy in the House of the Lord

Psalm 122:1 says, “I was glad when they said to me, ’Let us go to the house of the Lord’!” There is supposed to be joy in the house of the Lord. Going to church is not something we have to do, it is something we get to do. There is joy in worshiping God withContinue reading “There is Joy in the House of the Lord”

Invest in your Marriage

Our vision at ABC is to see God light up your life, your home, your neighborhood, and the world. In pursuit of that vision, ABC works hard to equip every member to shine for Jesus Christ in their home life. We do this through community, counseling, prayer and support, and Biblical teaching. Whether you areContinue reading “Invest in your Marriage”

Follow the Footsteps of Paul

I hope you are staying warm this week, and I am looking forward to seeing you next weekend as we press on to the seven churches of Revelation. As we look ahead to 2024, I want to extend an invitation for you to join me on a special trip this upcoming summer. I am planningContinue reading “Follow the Footsteps of Paul”

New Series: The Book of Revelation

Happy new year! I hope you had a blessed Christmas, and I pray that you have hit the ground running for Jesus Christ in 2024. As I look back at 2023, I want to thank you for your generosity. Year end giving reports have come in, and I am grateful to announce that we haveContinue reading “New Series: The Book of Revelation”

The Light Has Come

Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life” (John 8:12). This Sunday, we are going to celebrate that the Light has come. Christmas Eve candlelight services provide the wonderful opportunity to bring the entire familyContinue reading “The Light Has Come”

Invite and Invest This Christmas

I hope you would agree that The Sights and Sounds of Christmas was incredible! We welcomed nearly 1,500 people to our campus for an amazing Christmas concert and festival. I want to thank Dr. Todd Stearns for his outstanding vision and leadership in our musical presentation. The entire team did a superb job, and IContinue reading “Invite and Invest This Christmas”