http://www.alcmtjuliet.com Weekly sermons from the Sunday service of Abundant Life Church in Mt Juliet, TN en Weekly sermons from the Sunday service of Abundant Life Church in Mt Juliet, TN Abundant Life Church no Abundant Life Church alcmtjuliet@comcast.net ℗ & © 2012 Abundant Life Church 720 Jonah ran from the purpose of God. Many people today are doing the same. You may be one of those people. This message deals with the attitude of Jonah and how it affects all those around him. http://www.sermoncloud.com/abundant-life-church-mt-juliet/you-can-run-but-you-cant-hide http://sermoncloud.monkserve.com/EKK/2113/the-story-of-jonah.mp3 Sun, 29 Jan 2012 20:11:48 GMT Gary Browning Guest Speaker escape,running,co-dependency Continuing with our topic of what the Bible says about how we should act and be towards one another, Romans 12:10 instructs us first of all to have a brotherly, or family affection for other brothers and sisters in Christ. It also talks about how we should lead the way in showing honor to God's children. And the question will be asked, "Who is your Dorothy?" http://www.sermoncloud.com/abundant-life-church-mt-juliet/brotherly-affectionshowing-honor http://sermoncloud.monkserve.com/EKK/2113/brotherly-affectionshowing-honor.mp3 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 18:09:42 GMT Larry Grainger The Year of Community honor,preference,affection,brotherly_love The man beside the pool at Bethesda had been there for 38 years waiting for someone to assist him into the water to be healed. Do you think complacency might have set in? Is complacency in believers possible? Is it possible a large number of Christians have summarily given up the fight because they have quit? Pastor James Hambrick addresses this problem when "I've been down so long, getting up isn't even on my mind." http://www.sermoncloud.com/abundant-life-church-mt-juliet/ive-been-down-so-long-getting-up-aint-even-on-my-mind http://sermoncloud.monkserve.com/EKK/2113/ive-been-down-so-long-getting-up-aint-even-on-my-mind.mp3 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 22:37:46 GMT James Hambrick Guest Speaker complacency,despondency,depression,discouragement Why are we instructed to love one another? How do we find the ability to love like God loves? What might that look like? This message attempts to answer these questions and more concerning Jesus' command to us to love one another. http://www.sermoncloud.com/abundant-life-church-mt-juliet/love-one-another http://sermoncloud.monkserve.com/EKK/2113/love-one-another.mp3 Sun, 08 Jan 2012 21:09:39 GMT Larry Grainger The Year of Community love,community,sacrifice 2012 will be a year when we focus on the community of believers and the instruction of the Scriptures as to how we are to participate together in the extension of God's kingdom in the earth. This message deals with a private/secret conversation Jesus had with His disciples just prior to His trial and execution. Learn the lessons He was giving His disciples from the message. http://www.sermoncloud.com/abundant-life-church-mt-juliet/evangelism-through-community http://sermoncloud.monkserve.com/EKK/2113/evangelism-through-community.mp3 Sun, 01 Jan 2012 22:30:26 GMT Larry Grainger The Year of Community community,love,new_commandment,evangelism What is the Christmas message? This message deals with this question according to Isaiah chapter 9. Why does the prophet declare "a child is born" and also "a Son is given?" Is God being redundant? What are the implications and impact of Christ's birth? This message attempts to answer these and other questions and to identify the content of the Christmas message. http://www.sermoncloud.com/abundant-life-church-mt-juliet/the-righter-of-the-wrong http://sermoncloud.monkserve.com/EKK/2113/the-righter-of-the-wrong.mp3 Sun, 11 Dec 2011 18:50:58 GMT Larry Grainger Christmas christmas,sonship,darkness,light This conclusion of the study of the Book of Amos brings us to the Christmas story. God promises restoration for Israel and ultimately that comes through the arrival of "God with Us." This message deals with God's promise to rebuild the house of David and raise it up from the ruins. http://www.sermoncloud.com/abundant-life-church-mt-juliet/lessons-from-the-sheepherder-12 http://sermoncloud.monkserve.com/EKK/2113/lessons-from-the-sheepherder-12.mp3 Sun, 04 Dec 2011 21:43:38 GMT Larry Grainger Lessons from the Sheepherder restoration,redemption,king_of_kings The 9th chapter of Amos deals largely with the Sovereignty and vastness of God. After 8 chapters of types, symbols, and emblems, God Himself shows up on the scene with an intentionality. God deals with the pretense with His people. This is a good picture of God dealing with His people and His ultimate goal. http://www.sermoncloud.com/abundant-life-church-mt-juliet/lessons-from-the-sheepherder-11 http://sermoncloud.monkserve.com/EKK/2113/lessons-from-the-sheepherder-11.mp3 Sun, 27 Nov 2011 17:19:14 GMT Larry Grainger Lessons from the Sheepherder sovereign,pretense,mercy,sifting The 8th chapter of the Book of Amos re-addresses the plight of the poor as it relates to Israel's dealings with them and also reveals a famine from God that is not one of food, but a famine of hearing the words of the Lord. Listen to this message and determine if the message to Israel is not apropos to the church in America today. http://www.sermoncloud.com/abundant-life-church-mt-juliet/lessons-from-the-sheepherder-10 http://sermoncloud.monkserve.com/EKK/2113/lessons-from-the-sheepherder-10.mp3 Sun, 20 Nov 2011 20:44:06 GMT Larry Grainger Lessons from the Sheepherder poor,needy,voice_of_god,hearing The gospel isn't just something we verbalize; it is part of who we are. This message examines this truth and the value of our lives being the communication of that gospel, which is the power of God unto salvation. http://www.sermoncloud.com/abundant-life-church-mt-juliet/finding-your-identification-in-the-gospel http://sermoncloud.monkserve.com/EKK/2113/finding-your-identification-in-the-gospel.mp3 Sun, 13 Nov 2011 17:40:15 GMT Kevin Donovan Guest Speaker gospel,message,identity God's grace is supplied to each believer to become saved and to maintain their Christian walk. What about cheap grace? What about costly grace? This message deals with this topic and much more. http://www.sermoncloud.com/abundant-life-church-mt-juliet/gods-grace http://sermoncloud.monkserve.com/EKK/2113/gods-grace.mp3 Sun, 06 Nov 2011 14:56:35 GMT Adam Grainger Guest Speaker grace,cheap_grace,obedience This teaching from the 7th chapter of the Book of Amos focuses on Amos the man. It deals with his calling, his commission, and the temptations he had to endure that tested his fortitude. Lessons we can all benefit from are found in these verses. http://www.sermoncloud.com/abundant-life-church-mt-juliet/lessons-from-the-sheepherder-9 http://sermoncloud.monkserve.com/EKK/2113/lessons-from-the-sheepherder-9.mp3 Sun, 30 Oct 2011 22:51:02 GMT Larry Grainger Lessons from the Sheepherder calling,commission,authority,testing,fortitude Chapter 7 of The Book of Amos largely deals with Amos interceding for Israel. This brings up questions when the account says "God relented" and withheld judgment. Did God change His mind? Did He give in to Amos? And this passage also deals with Israel being measured by the Lord and what that results in. http://www.sermoncloud.com/abundant-life-church-mt-juliet/lessons-from-the-sheepherder-8 http://sermoncloud.monkserve.com/EKK/2113/lessons-from-the-sheepherder-8.mp3 Sun, 23 Oct 2011 21:28:20 GMT Larry Grainger Lessons from the Sheepherder amos,intercession,testing,plumbline The story of Jonah identifies for us some reasons we may not be affecting the world around us for the kingdom of God. Listen to the what hampers our mission mindedness and application of what we know we should do. http://www.sermoncloud.com/abundant-life-church-mt-juliet/jonah-and-the-city-of-nineveh http://sermoncloud.monkserve.com/EKK/2113/jonah-and-the-city-of-nineveh.mp3 Sun, 16 Oct 2011 21:26:39 GMT Kevin Brummett Guest Speaker jonah,nineveh,compassion,mercy "God loves you too much to leave you the way you are." This sums up this message, as it deals with our metamorphosis into the image of Jesus by the working hand of God, with our submissive cooperation. Are you willing to be changed and do you have the courage to implement what is necessary? http://www.sermoncloud.com/abundant-life-church-mt-juliet/the-courage-to-change http://sermoncloud.monkserve.com/EKK/2113/the-courage-to-change.mp3 Sun, 09 Oct 2011 13:36:50 GMT Stephen Simpson Guest Speaker change,humble,yield Chapter 6 of the Book of Amos addresses the conditions of Israel that are identified as "at ease in Zion"; overcome with pride which God loathes; and the folly of relying upon their own strength. This message addresses the church today and our nation as well. http://www.sermoncloud.com/abundant-life-church-mt-juliet/lessons-from-the-sheepherder-7 http://sermoncloud.monkserve.com/EKK/2113/lessons-from-the-sheepherder-7.mp3 Sun, 02 Oct 2011 14:55:21 GMT Larry Grainger Lessons from the Sheepherder pride,strength,comfort Chapter 5 of the Book of Amos deals with the circumspect focus upon God Himself, without allowing the distraction from a single seeking of the Lord God. The key statement in this passage is "Seek Me and live." http://www.sermoncloud.com/abundant-life-church-mt-juliet/lessons-from-the-sheepherder-6 http://sermoncloud.monkserve.com/EKK/2113/lessons-from-the-sheepherder-6.mp3 Sun, 25 Sep 2011 21:55:06 GMT Larry Grainger Lessons from the Sheepherder religion,ritual,seeking This passage in Amos deals with three main topics: Not forgetting how to do what is right and the consequences thereof; the folly of materialism and the encouragement to not be caught in that web; and an invitation to a meeting with God (Prepare to meet your God) and how that is interspersed with mercy. http://www.sermoncloud.com/abundant-life-church-mt-juliet/lessons-from-the-sheepherder-5 http://sermoncloud.monkserve.com/EKK/2113/lessons-from-the-sheepherder-5.mp3 Sun, 18 Sep 2011 21:09:06 GMT Larry Grainger Lessons from the Sheepherder judgment,mercy,materialism In this study we see God making His proclamation against the sin of Israel, and at the same time reminding them of His salvation and deliverance of them as a nation. God then points out to Israel that they are a chosen and special family to Him and should respond accordingly. The Lion is roaring... http://www.sermoncloud.com/abundant-life-church-mt-juliet/lessons-from-the-sheepherder-4 http://sermoncloud.monkserve.com/EKK/2113/lessons-from-the-sheepherder-4.mp3 Sun, 04 Sep 2011 21:53:36 GMT Larry Grainger Lessons from the Sheepherder roar,lion,forgot,deliverance,judgment Amos addresses the sin of Judah, which was the departing from God's laws and statutes. It is still vital today that we embrace God's instruction to us and not be swayed by the philosophies and values of the dominant current culture. http://www.sermoncloud.com/abundant-life-church-mt-juliet/lessons-from-the-sheepherder-3 http://sermoncloud.monkserve.com/EKK/2113/lessons-from-the-sheepherder-3.mp3 Sun, 28 Aug 2011 16:40:31 GMT Larry Grainger Lessons from the Sheepherder laws,statutes,syncretism,scriptures The Book of Amos begins with God pronouncing judgment upon six of Israel's enemies. There are lessons to be learned from these proclamations. This lesson answers the question, "What Makes God Roar?" http://www.sermoncloud.com/abundant-life-church-mt-juliet/lessons-from-the-sheepherder-2 http://sermoncloud.monkserve.com/EKK/2113/lessons-from-the-sheepherder-2.mp3 Sun, 21 Aug 2011 23:24:37 GMT Larry Grainger Lessons from the Sheepherder judgment,slavery,hatred,vengeance This introduction and overview acquaints us with the Book of Amos, probably a little studied book. It seems this book is certainly applicable to the church and our nation in these times. This message gives us the flavor and direction of this minor prophet, Amos. http://www.sermoncloud.com/abundant-life-church-mt-juliet/lessons-from-the-sheepherder-1 http://sermoncloud.monkserve.com/EKK/2113/lessons-from-the-sheepherder-1.mp3 Sun, 14 Aug 2011 22:21:43 GMT Larry Grainger Lessons from the Sheepherder amos,judgment,wrath,mercy Many Christians are breathing the air, but they are not experiencing the life. They are going through the motion, sometimes good motions, but not accessing the true life. This message exhorts and teaches about being able to live beyond where we currently dwell and to rise to a higher plane of life. http://www.sermoncloud.com/abundant-life-church-mt-juliet/obtaining-the-life http://sermoncloud.monkserve.com/EKK/2113/obtaining-the-life.mp3 Sun, 07 Aug 2011 19:57:45 GMT Ronald Gray Guest Speaker life,abundant,religion Are the Ten Commandments applicable to the New Testament Christian? How should we relate to the Law? This message seeks to answer these questions and give us a biblical perspective on the purpose and usefulness of the law in the Christian life. Come on in! http://www.sermoncloud.com/abundant-life-church-mt-juliet/proper-perspective-on-the-law http://sermoncloud.monkserve.com/EKK/2113/proper-perspective-on-the-law.mp3 Sun, 31 Jul 2011 22:24:04 GMT Rob Shearer Guest Speaker ten_commandments,law,covenant Why did Jesus walk on the water? Why did Peter get out of that boat and go to Him? This message addresses these and other questions surrounding the events immediately following the feeding of the 5000 with 5 loaves of bread and 2 fish. http://www.sermoncloud.com/abundant-life-church-mt-juliet/the-storm-the-sailor-and-the-savior http://sermoncloud.monkserve.com/EKK/2113/the-storm-the-sailor-and-the-savior.mp3 Sun, 24 Jul 2011 14:16:09 GMT Jim Newsom Guest Speaker storm,miracle,peace What was Jesus doing when He concluded the Passover Meal with the institution of the Lord's Supper? Why is Matthew 26:26 a pivotal verse in the Sovereign plan of God? This message deals with these questions and others like them in examining the Scriptures concerning communion. http://www.sermoncloud.com/abundant-life-church-mt-juliet/when-jesus-sang http://sermoncloud.monkserve.com/EKK/2113/when-jesus-sang.mp3 Sun, 17 Jul 2011 14:02:00 GMT Larry Grainger What was Jesus doing when He concluded the Passover Meal with the institution of the Lord's Supper? Why is Matthew 26:26 a pivotal verse in the Sovereign plan of God? This message deals with these questions and others like them in examining ... communion,lord's_supper,passover This message highlights the value of God's Word and the study thereof in our Christian life. The Word of God is living and active and performs that which it was sent forth to accomplish. Are you suffering a famine of the Word? http://www.sermoncloud.com/abundant-life-church-mt-juliet/the-missing-ingredient http://sermoncloud.monkserve.com/EKK/2113/the-missing-ingredient.mp3 Sun, 10 Jul 2011 02:11:39 GMT Phil Eakes Guest Speaker scriptures,word_of_god,bible If a tree falls on an uninhabited island, does it make a sound? Is our faith authentic or genuine if it has never been tested? This message deals with both of these questions - more with the latter than the former. It is the testing of our faith that produces in our lives and the refining fire from God that purifies and cleanses us for service in God's kingdom. This message is followed by several encouraging testimonies. http://www.sermoncloud.com/abundant-life-church-mt-juliet/the-testing-of-our-faith-in-the-classroom-of-life http://sermoncloud.monkserve.com/EKK/2113/the-testing-of-our-faith-in-the-classroom-of-life.mp3 Sun, 03 Jul 2011 22:58:23 GMT Larry Grainger Faith That Sustains testing,fire,refiner,trials We all have an adversary and he is identified in the Bible as Satan, the devil. We also learn from Revelation 12 that he is on a mission to "make war with the rest of her children, who keep the commandments of God and hold to the testimony of Jesus." We needn't be afraid or timid of the devil as God has provided us ample weaponry and armor to defend ourselves against this deceiver. This message zones in on the shield of faith as our defense. http://www.sermoncloud.com/abundant-life-church-mt-juliet/gods-antihistamine http://sermoncloud.monkserve.com/EKK/2113/gods-antihistamine.mp3 Sun, 26 Jun 2011 21:35:59 GMT Larry Grainger Faith That Sustains satan,armor,accuser,victory Not often do we look at Noah as an example of a model father. This message does just that and identifies some traits of Noah that every father should emulate. http://www.sermoncloud.com/abundant-life-church-mt-juliet/noah-the-godly-father http://sermoncloud.monkserve.com/EKK/2113/noah-the-godly-father.mp3 Sun, 19 Jun 2011 13:53:21 GMT Larry Grainger Faith That Sustains fathers,faith,integrity,righteousness Most, if not all of the time, what God expects us to do is ridiculous to the human eye and mind. This message deals with Joshua and Gideon; two men who were faced with ridiculous propositions by the Lord and the lessons derived from these two accounts. http://www.sermoncloud.com/abundant-life-church-mt-juliet/walking-with-god-in-ridiculous-faith http://sermoncloud.monkserve.com/EKK/2113/walking-with-god-in-ridiculous-faith.mp3 Sun, 12 Jun 2011 13:57:24 GMT Larry Grainger Faith That Sustains faith,ridiculous,human_wisdom Take a journey through the life and times of King Saul and glean the lessons contained in this story. http://www.sermoncloud.com/abundant-life-church-mt-juliet/the-life-of-saul http://sermoncloud.monkserve.com/EKK/2113/the-life-of-saul.mp3 Sun, 05 Jun 2011 21:14:45 GMT Kevin Brummett Guest Speaker saul,samuel,donkeys,medium Without Faith....Faith Is....Faith Comes. This message deals with the source of faith; the Captain of faith; strong and weak faith, and it concludes with Romans 10:17 -"Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God." Let your faith grow in the Lord. http://www.sermoncloud.com/abundant-life-church-mt-juliet/faith-comes http://sermoncloud.monkserve.com/EKK/2113/faith-comes.mp3 Sun, 29 May 2011 21:02:38 GMT Larry Grainger Faith That Sustains faith,author,weak_faith Hebrews 11:1 is an often quoted verse dealing with faith being the substance of the things we hope for. This teaching attempts to expand the view and take in "Faith Is" in the context of the letter, including the latter part of chapter 10. Our faith in Jesus is the bedrock of our lives and that which keeps us in the way for our Lord. Come along and let's examine Hebrews 11:1-3. http://www.sermoncloud.com/abundant-life-church-mt-juliet/faith-is--- http://sermoncloud.monkserve.com/EKK/2113/faith-is---.mp3 Sun, 22 May 2011 21:40:36 GMT Larry Grainger Faith That Sustains faith,substance,support,rock This series on faith begins with a look at how we cannot please the Lord with our offerings or works, unless there is first of all faith towards God the Father. The story of Cain and Abel gives us good insight into what kind of faith pleases God. Adding in the examples of Enoch and Noah rounds out this lesson on "Without Faith. . ." http://www.sermoncloud.com/abundant-life-church-mt-juliet/without-faith--- http://sermoncloud.monkserve.com/EKK/2113/without-faith---.mp3 Sun, 15 May 2011 00:49:41 GMT Larry Grainger Faith That Sustains faith,pleasing,offerings This message examines the example of three mothers and what they do for their offspring. We look at Hannah, the Shunammite woman, and Eunice (the mother of Timothy). From these three accounts, we can derive a number of identifications of "what mother's do." http://www.sermoncloud.com/abundant-life-church-mt-juliet/the-influence-of-a-godly-mother http://sermoncloud.monkserve.com/EKK/2113/the-influence-of-a-godly-mother.mp3 Sun, 08 May 2011 01:02:21 GMT Larry Grainger Mother's Day mothers,mothers_day,instruction,counsel In the book of Jude, we are told to contend for the faith in the face of a myriad of voices that are counter to God's unadulterated truth of the Word; and that is just in the church! Jude identifies these "clouds without water", "caring for themselves" and "carried along by the winds" as those who are opposed to the purity of the faith and gospel. We must contend for the faith and not allow deceptive voices to stifle our effectiveness in the kingdom of God. http://www.sermoncloud.com/abundant-life-church-mt-juliet/contending-for-the-faith http://sermoncloud.monkserve.com/EKK/2113/contending-for-the-faith.mp3 Sun, 01 May 2011 21:27:17 GMT Larry Grainger In the book of Jude, we are told to contend for the faith in the face of a myriad of voices that are counter to God's unadulterated truth of the Word; and that is just in the church! Jude identifies these "clouds without water", ... truth,contending,new_age Jesus came to earth, and in His very being here, He was the Great Disruptor of religious systems and the power of darkness. He so threatened both of these realms, the Bible is full of examples of them attempting to remove Jesus from out of their way. This message deals with the efforts of the religious leaders of the day as well as the devil and minions to do away with this One who was confronting them with His very Presence. It is also the story of their failure to do so, because You Can't Remove Jesus. http://www.sermoncloud.com/abundant-life-church-mt-juliet/you-cant-remove-jesus http://sermoncloud.monkserve.com/EKK/2113/you-cant-remove-jesus.mp3 Sun, 24 Apr 2011 20:20:50 GMT Larry Grainger Easter easter,resurrection,sovereignty,pharisees This message deals with four main points. 1. Avoiding the trap of legalism without being disobedient to God. 2. Addressing some practical issues relating to tithes and offerings. 3. Responsibility with the balance. 4. Being challenged to offer a tangible evidence of our trust in the Lord our Provider. http://www.sermoncloud.com/abundant-life-church-mt-juliet/the-tithe-is-still-the-lords-part-2 http://sermoncloud.monkserve.com/EKK/2113/the-tithe-is-still-the-lords-part-2.mp3 Sun, 10 Apr 2011 21:21:46 GMT Larry Grainger Stewardship and Tithing tithe,stewardship,giving,blessing Perspective can be everything. Regardless of how our circumstances might appear, if we can see through God's eyes, we can endure the situation and allow the work of God to be completed in our lives. This message examines the stories of Joseph, Daniel, David, and Jesus. In each of these stories, things were certainly not as they first appeared. Things in your life are not as they appear either. http://www.sermoncloud.com/abundant-life-church-mt-juliet/things-are-not-always-as-they-appear http://sermoncloud.monkserve.com/EKK/2113/things-are-not-always-as-they-appear.mp3 Sun, 03 Apr 2011 19:43:48 GMT Tim Parish Guest Speaker perspective,appear,growth Understanding the principle of tithing as taught in the Scripture will liberate us and expose us to the blessing of the Lord. This message covers the arguments against tithing; the philosophy of tithing, as well as the blessing and curse spoken of in Malachi 3. A timely message for today's church. http://www.sermoncloud.com/abundant-life-church-mt-juliet/the-tithe-is-still-the-lords http://sermoncloud.monkserve.com/EKK/2113/the-tithe-is-still-the-lords.mp3 Sun, 27 Mar 2011 02:09:50 GMT Larry Grainger Stewardship and Tithing tithe,stewardship,giving,blessing God owns the earth and everything in it. As His kingdom agents, we are responsible to be good stewards over all that is His. This message attempts to align, or realign, our thinking in such a manner that we view everything the Father has put into our hands as His and treat it as such. This message is not primarily a message on giving, but rather a perspective of ownership and stewardship. http://www.sermoncloud.com/abundant-life-church-mt-juliet/stewarding-gods-resources http://sermoncloud.monkserve.com/EKK/2113/stewarding-gods-resources.mp3 Sun, 20 Mar 2011 22:30:38 GMT Larry Grainger Stewardship and Tithing stewardship,giving,ownership