Welcome to Abounding Joy!

Welcome to Abounding Joy!


Latest Episodes

CCCS Chapel–The Gospel–Part 1 (EE) (Podcast)
December 07, 2018

This is a chapel service at Cross Creek Christian School  on December 6, 2018 in which I began to share with the students some details about the Gospel of Jesus Christ.  My purpose was to help any of the students who might be confused about these thing...

Genesis 25-28 Jacob’s Marvelous Ladder (Podcast)
December 07, 2018

In this study: How did God supernaturally protect both Sarah and Rebekah from nature and from their foolish husbands? How did God show that He is Sovereign over human traditions or logic? How did Isaac’s family demonstrate that they were dysfunctional ...

John 12:4-11 Judas (Podcast)
November 26, 2018

In this study: Why did Judas try to shame Mary? What was Judas’ true motive? How have unbelievers tried to rehabilitate Judas? What is the evidence that we might not recognize those with the spirit of Judas in our own midst?

James 4:11-17 Your Life is a Vapor (Podcast)
November 23, 2018

In this study: How “bad mouthing” and gossip usurps God’s authority The foolishness of presuming on the future The importance of internalizing the brevity of life The danger of saying “Amen” and then forgetting Stay in the battle!

James 3 & 4 Pursuing Humility & Practicing the Presence of God (Podcast)
November 23, 2018

In this study: Pursuing meekness Godly wisdom vs. earthly wisdom The problem with some prayer requests How our attraction to the world looks from God’s perspective When and why God opposes us How to pursue humility How to resist the devil How to draw n...

CCCS–Building Momentum… Building the Kingdom (podcast)
November 16, 2018

In this podcast: Steve’s comments on the importance of Christian Education in the current culture given on November 15, 2018  at the Cross Creek Christian School Building Momentum… Building the Kingdom Launch Event. Please check it out,

CCCS Chapel–5 Reasons to Memorize Scripture (Podcasts)
November 16, 2018

Brief comments during CCCS Chapel service on November 15, 2018 encouraging students to memorize Scripture. Stay in the battle! Steve Please check out our YouTube Playlists: “Nana & Grandpa Conversations” “A Bible Verse with Grandpa” “Veritas Series” Yo...

James 2:14-26 The Danger of Antinomianism (Podcast)
November 04, 2018

In this study: What Greek words are translated “faith” and “to believe?” What are some places in the Bible where “faith” is clearly not saving faith? What kind of faith do demons have? What parables did Jesus use to communicate that not all who have fa...

John 12:1-3 Lavishing Love on Jesus (Podcast)
October 29, 2018

In this study: Why was the resurrection of Lazarus  so highly significant in Jesus’ ministry? Out of 21 chapters in John’s Gospel, which Chapter begins Jesus’ final week? How did Mary, Martha, and Lazarus say “Thank you” to Jesus?

John 10:19-42 Jesus Really is God (Podcast)
October 29, 2018

In this study: Why did Jesus get the reputation of being “divisive?” What is the history behind the Jewish celebration of the “Feast of Dedication” or “Hanukkah?” What was the reason Jesus gave the people for why they did not believe in Him?