Abundant Life Church Brookings

What do you believe about speaking in tongues or praying in the Spirit? Has your experience, tradition, and preference been negative or positive? What does God say? This message will clear up a lot of confusion about the gift of speaking in tongues and show you clear biblical evidence that God wants all believers to operate in this gift. It will also outline several of the blessings of praying in the Spirit. It's just too good to miss if you want to experience more victories over the devil in this lifetime.

Is there more than one baptism in the bible? How many are there? What is the baptism that saves you? What is the baptism that identifies you? What is the baptism that empowers you? Come join us as Pastor Joe explores the Power of Three of the baptisms that we find in the bible.

What path are you walking on in life? Is it leading you to life or death? There's a way that leads to life and a way that leads to death. It's up to you. Come join us as Pastor Joe explores the Walk of Life and find out what path God wants you walking on that will lead you to life and prosperity, not death and adversity.

If you believe the internet, you would think that hyper-grace is unbiblical and leads to sin. But is it? Join us as Pastor Joe unpacks the doctrine of hyper grace from the letters of Paul and shows us just how biblical and amazing hyper-grace is and how it is the only power to help us avoid sin and live righteous and godly lives.

How important are letters? Do you like a letter or an email? Join us as we explore the eternal impact of the Apostle Paul's letters to the church. Pastor Joe will open the series with a deep look into what the good news of the Gospel is and what it reveals.

How long does the Bible say we should live? What if that is a choice? How would that change the way you live life? Don't let your experience, tradition, and preference keep you from the abundant life that God has for you. Join us as Pastor Joe opens the Word to see what God says about life and death... both physical and spiritual... and how you have a choice in both.

What do we do when we're desperate and in need of rescue? Our first response should be to call our Daddy. God has promised that when we call, He will answer. He will rescue. He will be with us in the middle of that trouble. What's better than being rescued from trouble? Not getting into trouble in the first place! Come join us as Pastor Joe opens God's Word and shows us how to listen to the wisdom of the Holy Spirit and live a life of peace and victory. Don't miss this!

Can we compare ourselves to Job? Did God give Satan permission to harm him? Explore these key questions and more from the book of Job, with this sermon by Jayson Webster.

What do we have to do in order to qualify for God's protection? Is that protection based on what we do... or what God does? Is protection based on our love for God... or His love for us? The name of God protects us... but which name? Come find freedom as Pastor Joe explores the promise of protection that is found in God's love for us and find out which of His names guarantees that protection.

Does God's protection extend even to emotional harm? Does satan really have any power over you?Do you know that you have the authority to fight back when the devil attacks. How do you do that? This message will give you the tools and the weapons necessary to be victorious in all the battles, physical and emotional, that you face. Don't miss it as Pastor Joe opens the Word and explores the truth behind our authority in Christ.

If you get sick or hurt, does that mean God's word doesn't work? How important is it to believe the word of God? God has given His angels orders to protect us in all our ways. How does that work? What do angels do and how can we activate them in our lives? Join us as Pastor Joe explores how God uses angels to protect us, keep us safe, and even fight for us.

Is God's protection guaranteed? Is it the state of not being sure... or is it something else? The OT had cities of refuge where the Israelites could go and be safe if they committed an unintentional sin. Are there cities of refuge for us today? Yes. And in this timely message, Pastor Joe will explore what the New Covenant Cities of refuge are and where we can find protection from all harm and deadly plagues. Don't miss this.

You are in a spiritual battle daily. How do you fight a spiritual enemy? God has provided us all we need to be victorious in any battle we're in. But, what weapons has He given you and how do you use them? This is another great piece of the puzzle as we continue to hear, believe, and receive God's promise of protection found in Psalm 91. Don't miss it!!

A scared world needs a fearless church. What does that mean and how can the church impact the world around us? How do we be fearless in a scary world? Come join us as Pastor Joe opens the word and shows us how the God of Peace protects us 24/7/365. If you are interested in being fearless and not being ashamed of sharing the Gospel... this is the message for you!

How well do you keep your promises? How well does God keep His promises? What is our armor and protection in this world? Come join us as Pastor Joe shows us how the promises of God can bring us hope, confidence, and the assurance of protection as we choose to find shelter under His wings.

What happens when we get caught in a trap of the enemy? Is there any way out? Come join us as Pastor Joe shares how God has already provided us a key to escape any trap of the devil. We'll also learn that protection is a blessing and God is out to bless you in every area of your life. Protection is a choice. This message will help you choose it.

Are the promises of God working for you? If not, where is the disconnect? All His promises are yes in Christ. His promises are true and always work... so how do we activate those promises in our lives? Please join us as Pastor Joe takes us a little deeper into Psalm 91 and shows us how to get God's promises to work in our lives every time.

Is there any promise of protection in this evil world? Yes!! There is a secret place of shelter that the Word of God promises. Where is that shelter located and how do we find it? Listen as Pastor Joe explores the shelter and protection we find in the promises of God.

Our world is a mess. Natural disasters, diseases, murders, robberies. Is protection a reality or an illusion? Is there any way you can keep your family safe in an evil world? The answer is a resounding yes!! Please listen as Pastor Joe opens up the Word and shows us God's promises of protection.

What gifts does Pastor Joe have for you? What gifts does he have for AL? Come listen to a 20-year old promise he made to the church in 2004 that is still valid today. This is a great way to jump start your 2025!!

How good are you at sharing? Have you ever wondered how we share the gifts of God? This message may be the most significant message you've heard this year. Come find out how we can share the goodness of God with others in 2025

Faith and Belief are so important. How do they fit in with the gift for life that God wants to give us at Christmas? Don't miss out on any of the gifts that God has given us thru His Son Jesus. Come find out how to redeem the blessings and enjoy abundant life.

What is the gift for the heart that God has for you this Christmas? Why does God want our hearts so much? How do we give our hearts to Him? Come find out how much power there is in your heart and how God wants to change, restore, heal and repair your broken heart.

Does God want a gift for Christmas? What would He enjoy more than anything else? Join us as we listen to Pastor Joe explore the best gift that you can get for God this Christmas.

Is there a Gift that God has for you this Christmas? It may be more than what you think it is. Come listen as Pastor Joe unveils what extra blessings God has for you this Christmas.

What does being thankful really do in our lives? Is it important to be thankful for the what or the who? Thankfulness is the answer out of difficult situations and it is the weapon which destroys your enemy. Make thanks a lifestyle and you'll start to enjoy great victory and peace in your life.

Is it important whether or not we are thankful or unthankful? How does thankfulness fit in with being a fool or being wise? If you're looking to turn your life around, this is the message to start with. Listen as Pastor Joe simply explains why it's important to be thankful, even when our lives look like they are falling apart.

In a world full of anxiety, how do we find peace? In a society that constantly adds more and more stress to our lives, how can we possibly thrive and not live a life full of fear. Pete Shore points us to the answers that are only found in the Prince of Peace.

How should a Christian respond to an election that hasn't happened yet? What is the biblical response no matter who wins? But, even more important, what is our response when we're faced with situations, and we don't know what to do? All of us will experience difficult times and it's critical we know how to make good, biblical choices so we know what God wants us to do. This is much, much more than a political message and it's worth your time if you're looking for hope.

With November elections on the way... what is the Christian's duty in regard to voting? How can you know who and how to vote? Does God even care about voting? Come find out from a biblical perspective what God says about the Christian's duty to vote.

How do you grow in the grace and knowledge of Jesus? A teachable heart is critical to growing in our relationship with God. What does that look like? How does a teachable heart help us understand difficult passages? A listening, open, thankful, teachable heart leads to a greater revelation of Jesus.

Is God in control? Is He the source of sickness, disease, death? Is God sovereign? What does that truly mean? Come listen as Pastor Joe reveals the biblical truth about God's sovereignty and whether or not He is in control of our world. It may not be what you think. But, the truth always sets you free.

What's it like to really know who you are and who God is in you? What does it free you to do when you can find out the purpose that God has designed for you? Come find freedom in this amazing message from Bryan Greenwood about why finding your identity in Christ is a key to restoring families in our country.

Are you following the Holy Spirit? How do you know what that looks like? How do you learn to hear His voice? How important is it to follow the Spirit? It's as important as life and death. Come find out how the Holy Spirit leads us to life.

Are you prospering and having good success? Is that even biblical? Come join us as Pastor Joe opens up the word and gives us a simple answer as to whether or not God wants you to prosper and shares exactly what that really means biblically.

Are you living a productive, useful life? That's a question that can take an entire lifetime to answer. The world will tell you lies when it comes to this issue. If you want to cut thru all the confusion, listen to this simple message and find out what God has to say about living a productive, fruitful, useful life. It will change yours.

When you start your day, do you sense demand or supply. God is a God of supply, not demand. And He has an unlimited supply for you in Christ. How does that supply come and how does grace and law fit in? This message will answer some important questions.

Faith is a rest. Unbelief is a work. Our main work is to enter rest, but in the middle of a busy world, how do we rest? And what does true biblical rest look like? True work and rest come from who you trust. This message will open the door to real rest.

Is there anything simple about confession and repentance? Yes. However, many Christians do not understand these concepts from a biblical perspective. If you want to find out how these difficult, confusing issues are made simple in Christ, listen to this message.

Have you ever been confused about forgiveness? Is there a difference between God's forgiveness and man's forgiveness? Biblical forgiveness is even greater than we can ask or imagine. Forgiveness is simple in Christ.

Have you ever been confused when reading your bible? You're not alone. Join us as Pastor Joe explains how and why Salvation is simple in Christ.

Guest Speaker Pete Shore gives us a new look at a well-known verse, John 3:16. Learn about the 10 "greatest"s we see in this one powerful verse!

There are no bad trades with God. We trade our sickness and disease for health; our lack for provision; our worry for peace; our death for life; our sin for His righteousness; and our curse for blessing. What will you get in return if you choose to be a part of Abundant Life?

How do we overcome today's loneliness epidemic? We must recognize that one of satan's greatest weapons is isolation. There is a difference between being alone, feeling lonely, and being overcome by loneliness. What does the Bible have to say about loneliness? What does God say to Elijah during his dark moments?

While the world exposes us to hopelessness, worry, and fear, the Bible exposes us to Jesus, joy, and peace. Some things in our life that may lead to hopelessness and depression are: prolonged sorrow, unfulfilled expectations, rejection, dead religious traditions, and sickness/illness/pain. The good news is that God has made a way out of the ashes. Steps we can take toward freedom are to start thanking God, to stop complaining, and to stop comparing.

Peace is security in the midst of trouble. Life, liberty, and happiness are gifts from our Creator. Peace is part of our inheritance. In whatever you're going through, go through it! Don't pitch a tent there. Expose yourself to truth and allow the Holy Spirit to renew your thoughts, feelings, and actions.

What you expose yourself to affects your life. Exposure leads to thoughts, thoughts lead to feelings, feelings lead to actions, and this chain reaction determines the course of our life. We can have a positive chain reaction, or a negative one. Listen to find out how to have chain reactions that lead to abundant life!

Do you believe God truly loves you...right now, just as you are? Everything in life is useless, even a sermon, if you don't know of God's love for you. How exciting life gets when you have the knowledge in your heart that God's goodness and faithful love are hunting you down all your life!

Who do you say Jesus is? Is He loving and accepting or harsh and demanding? Is He forgiving or unforgiving and condemning? Does He bring joy or take away fun? The only way to know the truth about someone is to get to truly know them. Find out more about Jesus to help you answer the truth about Who He is.

Hope is real! But it must be attached to a truth... otherwise, it's just a wish. Christians ought to be the most hope-filled people on earth. Here are a few reasons why our hope is restored: 1) We have been ADOPTED into God's family.2) We are fully PERSUADED that God loves us.3) We are certain that we are in a UNION with Christ.4) God has an OBLIGATION to keep His eternal promises.5) God PROTECTS us, our future, and our dreams.6) God BELIEVES in you!

Hope is a powerful weapon. It gives us the strength and courage to endure. Hope brings freedom. That's why religion destroys hope. But don't lose hope. Be sure to come back next week to hear the hopeful conclusion to this hopeless message.