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Abundant Life Church Podcast
Hosted by Abundant Life Church · EN
Welcome to the Abundant Life podcast. This podcast features messages, devotionals, and other content from Abundant Life from located in Syracuse, NY. Our mission is to empower people to live life more abundantly. This vision is led by Pastors John and Lisa Carter, you can learn more about us at abundantlife.church.
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Living Stones
4d ago00:43:10Tap to summarizePeter reminds believers that they have been called to much more than simply escaping judgment—they have been called into God's eternal purpose. Centered on 1 Peter 2:4–10, Pastor John Carter reveals in this message, Jesus as the rejected yet chosen Chief Cornerstone and explains how every believer has become a living stone in God's spiritual temple, called to proclaim His glory and build their lives upon Christ alone.
Transcribe →The Seed and the Milk
3w ago00:54:01Tap to summarizePeter reminds believers that salvation is an event accomplished entirely by God's grace through faith, resulting in a genuine new birth into the family of God. In this message, Pastor John Carter reminds us that being born again is only the beginning of our salvation; spiritual maturity requires continually feeding on the living and powerful Word of God. As believers lay aside sinful attitudes and habits, they are called to crave the pure milk of Scripture so that they may grow into the fullness of who God has already declared them to be.
Transcribe →The Fear of the Lord and the Hope of the Gospel
4w ago00:42:33Tap to summarizeWhat does it mean to know God as both a loving Father and a righteous Judge? In this message, Pastor John Carter helps us to discover how the precious blood of Christ has redeemed us, how our lives carry eternal significance, and how holy reverence leads to a life of joy, purpose, and wholehearted devotion.
Transcribe →Be Holy as God is Holy
May 3100:51:39Tap to summarizeWhat if holiness isn't a burden to carry, but an invitation to become fully alive? In this powerful message from 1 Peter 1, Pastor Jordan Carter helps us to discover how God's grace empowers us to leave behind old patterns, embrace our identity as His children, and grow into the people He created us to be. Learn how holiness leads not to restriction, but to freedom, purpose, and lasting transformation.
Transcribe →Joy in the Fire
May 2400:52:37Tap to summarizeWhat if joy and grief could exist in the same heart at the same time? In this message, Pastor Jordan Carter helps us to explore how God meets us in suffering—not to destroy us, but to refine, strengthen, and anchor us in something eternal. If you’ve walked through loss, disappointment, anxiety, betrayal, or pain, this message will remind you that the fire may touch your circumstances, but it cannot touch the Spirit of God within you.
Transcribe →How God Keeps Us
May 1700:51:47Tap to summarizeIn this powerful message from 1 Peter and Hebrews, Pastor John Carter helps us discover how God’s salvation is more than a moment—it’s a lifelong work of grace, transformation, and restoration. Through biblical teaching and honest truth, this message reveals how the Father’s love not only saves His children, but also disciplines, strengthens, and keeps them so they can finish strong in faith.
Transcribe →Born Again to a Living Hope
May 1000:51:04Tap to summarizeWhat happens when salvation is more than a second chance—but a brand-new beginning? In this powerful study through 1 Peter 1:3–5, discover the living hope found through the resurrection of Jesus Christ and the abundant mercy of God that regenerates, keeps, and secures the believer. In this message, Pastor John Carter unpacks the miracle of the new birth, the assurance of salvation, and the unshakable inheritance reserved in heaven for every child of God.
Transcribe →Who the Father Gives to Jesus
May 300:46:34Tap to summarizeDiscover the powerful truth that your salvation isn’t rooted in your performance—but in God’s eternal plan, Christ’s finished work, and the Spirit’s transforming power. In this message, Pastor John Carter unpacks how God draws, saves, and keeps every believer, offering unshakable assurance and lasting peace. When you understand who you are in Christ, you’ll finally have the strength to live it out.
Transcribe →Chosen By God
Apr 2600:50:21Tap to summarizeWhat if your faith didn’t begin with your decision—but with God’s? In this message, Pastor John Carter unpacks the powerful truth that you were chosen, known, and loved by God long before you ever called on Him, bringing a deeper sense of peace and security in your salvation. Discover how grace, not performance, anchors your life—even in seasons of struggle.
Transcribe →Peter Writes a Letter
Apr 1901:01:44Tap to summarizeWhat if feeling out of place isn’t a problem—but your true identity? In this powerful message, Pastor John Carter shows us how the apostle Peter reframes the Christian life as purposeful exile, calling believers to live with clarity, courage, and eternal perspective in a world that was never meant to be home. Discover how to stand firm, live differently, and shine as a witness right where you are.
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