Abundant Springs Sermons

The Treasured Tenant: Why God Picks the Weak

Have you ever felt like you didn't have enough "spiritual credits" to get God’s attention? In a world that obsessed with resumes and performance, we often carry that same pressure into our faith, assuming God only wants the "flagship tenants" who have their lives perfectly together.

In this episode, we continue our series The Grand Story by looking at the Mosaic Promise. We explore a surprising truth from Deuteronomy 7: God didn't choose His people because they were the biggest, smartest, or most righteous. He chose them simply because He loved them.

Join us as we break down the difference between the Abrahamic Deed (our permanent status as heirs) and the Mosaic House Rules (our stewardship as priests). We’ll discover how Jesus, the perfect Tenant, fulfilled the rules we couldn't keep so that we could live in the freedom of an unconditional inheritance. Whether you’ve been following Jesus for years or you’re just starting to ask questions, this message is a reminder that God doesn’t call the equipped—He equips the called.

Building a Spiritual Fortress: From Freedom to Character

In this powerful message, Pastor Stephen takes us beyond just breaking free from spiritual strongholds to building a fortress of godly character. Using the metaphor of a house with faulty wiring, he explains how Jesus is the true owner who wants to renovate our hearts—not just to remove the enemy, but to keep him out for good. Learn how salvation is a gift, not a wage, and why growing in character is a lifelong journey of partnership with God. Discover three practical tools God gives us to grow: His guidance, opportunities, and challenges. Be encouraged to invite Jesus in, swing the hammer with Him, and build a life that reflects His love and strength. Whether you’re seeking freedom or ready to grow deeper, this message will inspire you to take the next step in your spiritual apprenticeship.

Bondage Breakers

In this powerful message, Pastor Stephen invites us to imagine our hearts as a house: beautiful but with hidden wiring problems and even squatters.

Salvation means Jesus owns the deed to our lives, but healing and wholeness come as we invite Him to fix the broken places and evict the enemy squatting in the basement. We explore the difference between peace as a feeling and shalom (the deep, complete wholeness God offers).

Learn how Jesus transforms our brokenness into something beautiful, and why it’s time to stop hiding the rooms in our hearts and let Him bring freedom and restoration. Whether you’re new to faith or have been walking with Jesus for years, this message challenges us to become true bondage breakers through the power of Christ.

Unlock Spiritual Victory in 2026: The Power of Prayer & Fasting

Discover how prayer and fasting become our strongest weapons in the unseen spiritual battle we all face. Let’s start the year relying on God’s strength, not our own.

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.