Abundant Springs Sermons

The Gift of Glory: When Heaven Touches Earth

What does “glory” really mean—and why does it matter for your life today? In this Christmas message, we explore John 1:14 and discover that God’s glory isn’t distant or abstract. It came near in Jesus, transforming ordinary lives into radiant lives. Learn how Christ reveals God’s beauty and how you can reflect His glory in your home, workplace, and community. You can’t reflect what you haven’t received—so let’s start by embracing the glory of God in Christ.

 

The Fullness of Christ: Advent Hope and Freedom in the Manger

As we enter the season of Advent, we reflect on the incredible gift of the Christ child — not just a baby in a manger, but God in His fullness coming to dwell with us. This sermon explores how Jesus reveals God’s fullness, offering us freedom from emptiness and fuel for a life of love and mission. Join us as we discover the hope, peace, and transformation that come from being rooted in Christ’s love, and how this Advent season invites us to move from running on empty to living fully in God’s abundant grace.

Christmas and Humility: Why God Stooped Low for You

In this message, Pastor Stephen challenges us to shift from a “what can I get?” mindset to a Christ-like attitude of serving others. Discover why God opposes pride but exalts the humble, how Jesus’s incarnation proves your worth, and practical ways to live out humility in everyday life. Learn how lifting others can transform your relationships, your community, and your walk with God.

The Gift of Presence: When God Moved Into the Neighborhood

What does it mean that “the Word became flesh and made His home among us”? In this first message of our Christmas series God & Neighbour: Christ With Us, we explore the incredible gift of God’s presence through the incarnation of Jesus. Discover why presence changes everything—how Christ came near, invites us into relationship, and calls us to love God, love each other, and love our neighbours.

Come as You Are: The Power of Invitation in Jesus’ Love

In this heartfelt message, Pastor Stephen explores the beautiful truth that Jesus invites each of us to come just as we are—broken, weary, and searching—and offers us rest, healing, and transformation. Discover how experiencing Jesus personally and in community changes everything, and learn practical ways to invite others into your story, your faith community, and your journey with Christ. Whether you’re new to faith or have walked with Jesus for years, this sermon encourages us all to share the hope and love we’ve received, not out of obligation, but out of genuine love. Join us as we embrace God’s invitation and become invitational people who help fill His house with those seeking peace and purpose.

Listen in and be inspired to say, “Come and see” to those around you.

Freedom to Serve: Living Out God’s Purpose Through Love and Action

Pastor Stephen explores the heart of Christian service and the freedom we receive through Jesus Christ. This is a reminder that serving others is not just a good idea—it’s a calling.

Discover how God equips each of us with unique gifts and freedom, not for selfish gain, but to bless others and bring healing to a hurting world. Learn what true freedom means, how Jesus modelled servant leadership by washing His disciples’ feet, and why serving others is the key to finding purpose and connection in life. Whether you’re a longtime believer or just curious about faith, this episode invites you to step into God’s story and make a difference, one act of love at a time.

Join us as we reflect on how to serve in ways that make people feel truly seen, valued, and loved—just like Jesus did.

Love Wins: Living Out God’s Unfailing Love in a Broken World

In this powerful message from Pastor Stephen, we dive into what it truly means to love—beyond just feelings or comfort. We explore the radical, transformational love that God calls us to: loving God with all our heart, loving each other sacrificially, and loving the “other,” even our enemies. Discover how Jesus’ love on the cross sets the example for us to forgive, serve, and speak truth in love, even when it’s hard. Whether you’re seeking, struggling, or simply curious, this sermon invites you to experience God’s unending love and be part of a community that reflects it daily. Join us as we learn to love like Jesus and impact our world with grace and hope.

Listen and be encouraged to love God, love each other, and love the other because Christ first loved us.

Start, End, and Walk in Prayer: Living a Life Aligned with God

In this powerful kickoff to the Values series at Abundant Springs, Pastor Stephen Valcourt explores the foundational value of prayer—not just as a spiritual discipline, but as a lifestyle. Whether you're a seasoned believer or just curious about faith, this message invites you into the heart of authentic Christian living. Discover how prayer deepens intimacy with Jesus, strengthens community, and aligns us with God's mission. Learn why we start with prayer, end with prayer, and walk in prayer—every moment of every day. 

The Gratitude Shift: God's Secret Weapon Against Negativity and Anxiety

Do you ever feel like life just stinks? Are you tired of feeling stuck in a funk, battling a negative outlook, and waiting for the "next bad thing" to happen?

In this powerful message, "The Gratitude Shift," Pastor Stephen reveals the secret weapon God has given you to conquer negativity: Thankfulness.

This isn't just about trying to look on the bright side—it's about a fundamental heart-and-mind transformation. Pastor Stephen shares eye-opening insights into the spiritual and neurological power of gratitude, showing you how it can:

• Boost Your Resilience: Move from being a victim to a victor and cope better with life's storms.

• Heal Your Heart: Significantly reduce the symptoms of stress, anxiety, and depression.

• Change Your Focus: Learn why a wrong focus leads to wrong decisions and how a deliberate "gratitude shift" guards your heart against sin and leads you into the abundant life God intended.

Discover how cultivating thankfulness is the key to greater worship, deeper unity, and a powerful witness to the world. Your mind and your future depend on where you focus. Learn how to let gratitude become your daily response to God’s ultimate grace and goodness.

Outrageous Generosity: Trusting God with an Open Hand

In this heartfelt message, Pastor Stephen explores what it means to live with a heart of generosity—even in times of struggle. Drawing from Scripture and real-life stories, he reminds us that where our treasure is, there our heart will be. Generosity isn’t about guilt or formulas to get rich; it’s about trusting God to fill what we’re willing to empty. Whether you’re barely making ends meet or have much to give, this sermon encourages you to give joyfully, knowing that God provides and blesses both giver and receiver. Join us as we learn how generosity changes us, impacts others, and reflects the incredible grace of the God who gave everything for us.