Sermons from Abundant Life Church in Brookings, South Dakota. Pastor Joe Ganahl Hear. Believe. Receive.
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"Communion is not a ritual to be observed, but a blessing to be received." - Pastor Joseph Prince Review the who, what, when, where, and why of communion. Don't complicate the blessing of communion!بقلم Joe Ganahl
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Why is blood so important in the Bible? Because without it, there is no forgiveness of sins. In the Old Covenant, the blood of animals covered people's sins for a year, but Jesus' blood takes away sin forever. And, as always with God, there is so much more...بقلم Joe Ganahl
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Why do we take communion? This message examines God's name of Jehovah Jireh - The Lord Will Provide. We look back at Exodus and see God's provision in the wilderness through manna and how it is a shadow of the substance found in Jesus - the Bread of Life.بقلم Joe Ganahl
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We have discussed the WHO and the WHAT of communion - join us in discussing the WHEN and the WHERE of communion as well!بقلم Joe Ganahl
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Guest Speaker Jayson Webster challenges us to ask God to reveal to us the areas in our lives where we are settling or getting complacent.بقلم Jayson Webster
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Bob illustrates the theme of sheep as a metaphor and what it means for Jesus to be our good shepherd.بقلم Bob Fry
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Sermons about a topic (money, thankfulness, etc.) will impact us temporarily. Only a revelation of Jesus can transform our hearts and lives permanently. Trusting God in other areas of life starts with trusting Him with money.بقلم Joe Ganahl
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What does the Bible say about tithing? What role does tithing play for the New Covenant believer? What happens if you tithe? What happens if you don't tithe? What is tithing? These questions and more are answered in today's message.بقلم Joe Ganahl
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Very few people would question what God's Word says about how to get saved. Why don't we trust His words in the area of money? Come with us as we explore the story in 1 Kings 17:10-16 and how a step of faith in the area of money unlocked the supply needed.
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If you stress and worry about money, you're not alone. However, being stressed about money comes down to a trust issue - not trusting that God will take care of you. What does trusting God with your finances look like? Here's a glimpse.بقلم Joe Ganahl
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What is one thing that affects the whole world? Kids, teens, young adults, singles, couples, widows, single parents, believers, and non-believers? Money. There is a way that works and it's found in God's Word. Join us as Pastor Joe introduces a series that will benefit everyone!بقلم Joe Ganahl
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Ephesians 6 tells us that our last piece of spiritual armor is praying in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion. What is praying in tongues/praying in the spirit? Why would a Christian do it? What benefits does it have?بقلم Joe Ganahl
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Did you know that the Bible outlines three different types of baptisms? 1. Baptism by the Holy Spirit into God's family 2. Baptism by a leader into water 3. Baptism by Jesus into the Holy Spirit What role do each of these baptisms play? What are the benefits of spiritual baptism? You might need to put your experience, tradition, and preference asid…
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On Sanctity of Human Life Sunday 2024, Pastor Joe delivered a message about a topic that is (or should not be) political - Abortion. Touching on topics such as sin, forgiveness, personhood, God's creative work, purpose, science, and more. Finally, we answered the question: What is the Christian's role in this issue? This is a must-listen.…
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This sermon follows up "Call me AL", where Pastor Joe discusses the purpose, mission, and vision of Abundant Life Church. In this sermon, we explore the foundation on which this church is built - The Word of God.بقلم Joe Ganahl
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What is Abundant Life all about? Hear about Abundant Life Church's purpose, mission, and vision.بقلم Joe Ganahl
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Are you familiar with Charles Dickens' 1843 book, Christmas Carol? It's an amazing story of salvation, transformation, redemption, and restoration? Even more, what can we learn from our past, present, and future?بقلم Joe Ganahl
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As humans, we have always been searching for meaning and purpose. God left heaven and became like us so we could understand Him. Our search for rest, love, forgiveness, hope, joy, peace, family, mercy, grace, purpose, and meaning is over. Christmas whispers that the answer to all we need is in Jesus. Merry Christmas!…
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Christmas is about the return of a King who came to set His people free. Why did Jesus have to come? How did the shepherds know where to find Him? Scripture reveals some incredible truths!بقلم Joe Ganahl
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If we're looking for truth, where do we find it? What is the true story of Jesus coming? What did He come to do?بقلم Joe Ganahl
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What does the Bible tell us about fear? What does fear to do us? What can we do to overcome it? Jesus came to end all fear. It is his perfect love that drives out fear from our lives!بقلم Joe Ganahl
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Feeling stuck in life? You don't have to. Our battles in life are not against our circumstances, but rather against what we think and what we say. This message explains how giving thanks affects the Devil, God, and ourselves.بقلم Joe Ganahl
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What role does Thanksgiving have in living by faith? When giving thanks is the engine and not the caboose of your life, you will find yourself getting unstuck from life's messes. True thanksgiving is not based on what you have, but on who God is. If you're not good at giving thanks, you can practice. Learn about these and more!…
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As we reflect on the holiday season, we see how many of the holidays we celebrate have roots in Christianity, but society has deviated drastically from the original intentions. Pastor Joe points us to three tips for having your best Thanksgiving ever! Or does he?بقلم Joe Ganahl
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Jayson offers encouragement to those who are running the race of faith. Many of us find ourselves no longer at the starting line and not yet in sight of the finish line, feeling a bit lost or lonely. We looked at the life of Moses and the "hall of faith" in Hebrews for insight into running this race well.…
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The New Covenant teaches that complete forgiveness of sins is a gift. We see this in the words of Jesus before and after the cross. God's forgiveness is a gift only received by faith.بقلم Joe Ganahl
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Is a little bit of fear really good for you? Doesn't the Bible say to fear God? Does perfect love really cast out fear? How can we better understand love?بقلم Joe Ganahl
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"Jesus loves me this I know, for the Bible tells me so..." What if the Bible isn't true? This message seeks to answer the following questions: 1. Is there a God? 2. If there is a God, how do we know the one true God is the God of the Bible? Join us as we cover cosmological, teleological, moral, bibliographical, historical, scientific, archeological…
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What does the Bible say about eternal security? Why is it so important to know how secure your salvation is? What does it look like to stand on the promises of God?بقلم Joe Ganahl
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Have you ever been confused about a passage in the Bible? Pastor Joe presents general principles to help us understand and interpret the scriptures. How do we rightly divide the Word? We use the cross as the dividing line. The whole Bible is either before or after the cross.بقلم Joe Ganahl
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We make sense of life through our worldview, and a Biblical worldview is the only one that leads to life and prosperity. Where should we read our Bibles? Why should we read our Bibles? And finally, how does one read their Bible?بقلم Joe Ganahl
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We are on the topic of reading our Bible, and this week we answer some very important questions: 1. What is a worldview? Why is a Biblical Worldview so important? 2. Who should read their Bible? 3. What exactly should we be reading? 4. When should we read our Bibles?بقلم Joe Ganahl
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Why should I read the Bible? How do I study it? What am I looking for? Which translation is the best for me? Is it worth my time? Get these questions answered in this week's message!بقلم Joe Ganahl
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Good questions promote love and confidence. Bad questions promote doubt and distrust. Learn the important difference between asking questions and questioning. It makes all the difference in seeking abundant life!بقلم Joe Ganahl
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What is God's will for you? To live abundantly. In His Word we find the way to that life; we must protect it from being stolen from us.بقلم Joe Ganahl
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Can you sum up Christianity in 12 words? We will be exploring to see if that's possible in the new Sermon Series 12 Words. Join us to discover what those words are.بقلم Joe Ganahl
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Bryan Greenwood from Outbound Life shares on God's loving pursuit of Jonah and of us. Learn how to live your life influenced from the Holy Spirit inside of you that changes what happens on the outside in your life instead of the world influencing the outside to try and change the inside.بقلم Bryan Greenwood
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Guest speaker Bob Fry shares his testimony and how the Gospel of Grace changed his life.بقلم Bob Fry
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In the final sermon in the "In His Name" series, Pastor Joe presents us with a final thought: We have a choice. We can choose who guides our life, whether we use the power and authority given to us, whether or not we combat the unbelief in our hearts, and whether or not we put on the armor of God.بقلم Joe Ganahl
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The Name of Jesus works when we confess and agree with the Word, not the world. Who are you agreeing with?بقلم Joe Ganahl
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We are meant to rule and reign. Learn what that means for your life and how to take hold of what's yours!بقلم Joe Ganahl
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59% of American Christians believe satan is not a living being, but merely a symbol of evil. It's tough to take authority or the devil and demons when we don't even believe they exist! The Bible clearly says otherwise. Learn how to take authority over the devil and demons.بقلم Joe Ganahl
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Happy Fourth of July! This week we learn about the significance of the Christian faith and the Bible in the creation of America.بقلم Joe Ganahl
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You are not a victim. You are victorious in Christ! Power and authority are yours, but you have to use them. The most effective way to do that is by speaking the Word of God and using the power of praise.بقلم Joe Ganahl
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Continuing last week's sermon, we learn more about the blessings available in the name of Jesus. The devil comes to steal, kill, and destroy... and it's time we use Jesus' name to demand what is ours. Some might hesitate and think they can't demand anything from God... Can we?بقلم Joe Ganahl
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Eph 1… “blessed us with every blessing in Christ… chose us in Him… holy and blameless in Him… grace lavished on us in the Beloved… redemption thru His blood… forgiveness of sins… made known mystery of His will in Christ… in Him we have inheritance… works out everything in agreement with the purpose of His will… in Him you were sealed with HS…” What…
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There are so many blessings in the name of Jesus! The best, most amazing blessing in the name of Jesus is salvation. If God gave his Son for us, is there anything he wouldn't give? We miss blessings that are already paid for because of ignorance and unbelief. One important blessing in Jesus' name is prayer!…
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I'm not sure we can ever figure out how many blessings are in His Name. To name a few: salvation, baptism (family, water, and Spirit), miracles, the Holy Spirit, and more!بقلم Joe Ganahl
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There is power and authority in the name of Jesus. Did you know that you have permission to use that name? It's a lack of knowledge and unbelief that stops us from using it.بقلم Joe Ganahl
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How did Jesus get such a great name? He inherited it. He was bestowed it. He won it by conquest. Why do we need to have these truths in our heart? Listen and find out!بقلم Joe Ganahl
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