Abundant Life Sermons

Freedom in Christ is a gift you can’t afford to waste. In this message from Galatians 5:13–15, Pastor Chad Glover shows how our liberties in Jesus are meant to lead us to love God and serve others, not indulge the flesh.

You’ll learn the call of liberty—Jesus sets captives free from sin, shame, and fear—and the danger of corrupting that liberty by taking grace for granted. The sermon walks you through ...

Are you exhausted from trying to earn God's approval? In this sermon, Pastor Phil Hopper unpacks what it truly means to stand fast in the liberty Christ has given us. Religion tells you transformation happens when you do more, behave better, and check off a list — but the Bible tells a radically different story. Real, lasting life change doesn't come from outward rule-keeping. It comes from an inner crucifixion and giving Jes...

Blake Brewer joins Abundant Life Church this Father’s Day with a powerful message that calls dads to lead, love, and leave a legacy that outlives them. In this special sermon, Blake shares how a letter he discovered from his dad after a tragic accident in Hawaii became a lifeline of love, truth, and direction.

Blake encourages every father to see his words as a God-given superpower and to use them to speak identity, blessing,...

You don’t have to strive for acceptance when you already are fully loved in Christ. In this sermon, Pastor Chad Glover looks at how our culture disciples us to constantly strive for acceptance—and how Jesus has already finished that striving at the cross. We unpack what it means to live as God’s beloved sons and daughters, moving from proving ourselves to resting in Christ’s unshakable love. 

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Discover how God has redeemed you from the bondage of religion and adopted you as His child. In this sermon from Galatians 4, Pastor Phil Hopper shares how to allow Christ to be formed in you. The message unpacks the difference between serving God out of duty and serving Him out of relationship, revealing that God doesn’t just want servants—He wants sons and daughters who know His heart.

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Is your Christian life driven by trying harder, doing more, and keeping all the rules—yet still wondering if you’re truly accepted by God? In this message from Galatians 3:15‑29, Pastor Phil explains why godliness never comes through the law but only through faith in Jesus, Abraham’s promised Seed. You’ll see that the law can point out your sin, but only Christ can change your heart and make you new.

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Your acceptance with God is not earned by your works but rests entirely on Christ’s finished work on the cross. In this sermon on Galatians 3:1-14, Pastor Phil Hopper discusses how true acceptance by God comes through grace, not works. He unpacks the difference between justification and sanctification and reminds us that our faith is the only way we receive God’s grace. 

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Jesus leaves the ninety-nine to go after the one. In this powerful sermon on Luke 15, guest speaker Vance Pitman unpacks the heart of Jesus for the lost, reminding us that every number in the global population represents a soul God loves.

Discover why every person on earth is either lost or found, what it really means to be spiritually lost, and how Jesus relentlessly pursues those far from God. You’ll see how His love moves ...

Discover the power of biblical motherhood through the story of Lois, Eunice, and Timothy in 2 Timothy 1:5. In this sermon, Pastor Phil Hopper explores how a praying mom shapes a child’s faith, teaches Scripture from an early age, and leaves a legacy of faith that impacts generations. Be encouraged to raise godly children in an ungodly world and to trust that your prayers reach where you cannot.

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What does it mean to say, “I have been crucified with Christ?” In this sermon, Pastor Chad walks through Galatians 2:20 and reveals that the only way to real freedom and joy is through being crucified with Christ.

We will explore why many believers are comfortable with Jesus on the cross but hesitant to join Him there, staying stuck in legalism, shame, and “favorite sins.” Paul declares, “I have been c...

Religious legalism says, “If I do enough good things, then God will finally accept me.” But the gospel says something completely different. In this message from Galatians 2:1–16, we see Paul confront a false gospel that added Old Testament law—specifically circumcision—to faith in Christ, and we discover why God hates that kind of religion.

You’ll learn three reasons God opposes religious legalis...

What is the true gospel—and how do you know you are saved through it? In this sermon, Pastor Phil Hopper continue our series through Galatians and reminds us that Jesus plus nothing equals everything. 

Walking through Galatians 1, Pastor Phil unpacks Paul’s bold claim that the gospel does not include works of man and gives five questions that point to the evidence of salvation in a person’s life. If you&rsquo...

Is the gospel you believe really the good news—or a counterfeit? In his sermon, Pastor Phil Hopper shares how easy it is to trade the freedom of Christ for the bondage of religion. 

In his letter to the Galatians, the apostle Paul confronted false teachers who twisted the gospel from “grace through faith” to “Jesus plus works,” turning good news into bad news. His letter unpacks what the true gosp...

Step into Easter through the eyes of Peter, the fisherman who walked with Jesus, denied Him in His darkest hour, and found grace on the other side of the resurrection. In this Easter sermon from Pastor Phil Hopper, you’ll hear an eyewitness perspective of Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection—from the man who followed Him up close, watched Him die, and then met the risen King on the shore of Galilee. 

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What are you doing with what God has given you? In this sermon from Pastor Phil Hopper, we explore the parable of the talents and what it means to live a life of eternal impact.

Jesus’ Parable of the Talents (Matthew 25:14–30) reminds us that we are not owners—we are stewards. God has uniquely entrusted each of us with time, resources, and abilities to advance His kingdom. The question isn’t how much you&rsq...

Discover how 1 Timothy 6 calls believers to godliness with contentment and warns us about trusting in riches more than the living God. In this message from Pastor Chad Glover, we walk through 1 Timothy 6:6–10 and 17–19 to see why godliness with contentment is great gain, and how to enjoy what God provides, do good, and invest in eternity.

If you struggle with the love of money or finding contentment in Christ, this teac...

Are you stressed about money, debt, and your financial future? In this sermon, Pastor Phil Hopper walks through Matthew 6:19–33 to discover how to move from financial anxiety to trusting God with your money. Jesus teaches us not to chase earthly treasures but to seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness. When we put God first, He promises to provide everything we need.

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In his sermon, “Small Things, Big Difference,” Pastor Phil Hopper studies the example of the ant and the sluggard in Proverbs 6:6-11. This practical sermon examines biblical principles about hard work, wisdom, and financial freedom. 

God calls us not just to be dreamers, but doers who work diligently, prepare for the future, and wake up spiritually before it’s too late. You’ll see how every spending dec...

When you realize that everything you have belongs to God, it changes the way you live, give, and trust Him. In Pastor Phil Hopper’s message, “Exchange Self for Sacrifice” from 1 Chronicles 29, we look at how King David led God’s people to give willingly and joyfully because they understood the temple was for the Lord, not for man. Just like Israel was called to build a house for God’s presence, the New...