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”
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Facing Giants
1 Samuel 17:45, “Then David said to the Philistine, “You come to me with a sword and with a spear and with a javelin, but I come to you in the name of the Lord of hosts.” This Sunday we will return to our study of David through our new sermon series, “After God’s Heart.” We will examineContinue reading “Facing Giants”
Invest In Your Home
“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”
Hello From California
Greetings from California! I am currently in southern California to meet with our church planting partners at the North American Mission Board. As you know, part of our Light the Way generosity initiative includes a new mission’s partnership with the church planting movement that is happening in metropolitan Los Angeles. Over the next two years,Continue reading “Hello From California”
Chasing God’s Heart
I’m looking forward to being back with you this Sunday to kick off our new year sermon series, “After God’s Heart.” For the next several months, we’ll be examining the books of 1 and 2 Samuel to study the character of David. David is famously known in scripture as “a man after God’s own heart.” Continue reading “Chasing God’s Heart”
The Wonder of Christmas
The Sights and Sounds of Christmas was incredible! I was so proud of our church as we welcomed nearly 1,500 people to our Christmas presentations. I was especially proud of our members who took the challenge to heart and brought their friends to church. Thank you to Dr. Todd Stearns and our entire worship ministryContinue reading “The Wonder of Christmas”
Your Friends Might Surprise You
A Lifeway Research Poll discovered “82% of people would come to church if a friend invited them.” Some may be shocked by this statistic. Apparently 4 out of 5 of your friends would likely give church a chance if you simply invited them. The problem is research also found only 2% of Christians regularly inviteContinue reading “Your Friends Might Surprise You”
Christmas at ABC
Our mission at ABC is to lead people into a life-changing relationship with the Light of the World, Jesus Christ. As we enter this Christmas season, I encourage you to keep this mission at the forefront of your minds. I believe God is about to give us several opportunities to advance our mission forward duringContinue reading “Christmas at ABC”
Special Visitors from Bethlehem
It’s hard to believe but the holiday season is already upon us. If you are like me, you are making plans for Thanksgiving and already putting together your Christmas shopping lists. I’d like to invite you to take care of some of those shopping needs while you are at church on Sunday December 1st. ThatContinue reading “Special Visitors from Bethlehem”
Firstfruits Sunday
Proverbs 3:9-10 says, “Honor the Lord with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your produce; then your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will be bursting with wine.” Last Sunday was an incredible day in the life of our church! I am so humbled by what God has done through Light the Way. Thank youContinue reading “Firstfruits Sunday”
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