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Welcome to Abounding Joy!


Latest Episodes

Revelation 1:5-17–Introduction (Part 2) (Podcast)
July 23, 2015

Our responsibility to function as priests. Using the book of Revelation to praise and worship the Lord. Those who will mourn as the return of Christ draws near because of their hatred for God. One of the reasons I became posttrib.

Revelation 1:1-5–Introduction (Part 1) (Podcast)
July 23, 2015

Introduction and background to the book of Revelation. Contrasts between Genesis and Revelation. Four basic ways that Revelation is interpreted. God's use of angels to give Revelation. God's perspective on "time.

1 John 2-4 Christians Don’t Continue in Sin (Part 2) (Podcast)
July 07, 2015

If our faith and salvation are genuine, we will show evidence of loving our brothers and sisters in Christ. Love is much more than just talk. "He is no fool who gives that which he cannot keep to gain that which he cannot lose." (Jim Elliot,

1 John 2-4 Christians Don’t Continue in Sin (Part 1) (Podcast)
July 07, 2015

Christians do not reach sinless perfection in this life. But Christians do walk in righteousness. According to John, those who claim the name of Christian but who continue to live a life of sin are lying. Christians have already experienced a radical i...

1 Peter 3:8-12 (Part 3) (Podcast)
June 26, 2015

In these verses, Peter, inspired by the Holy Spirit, quickly lists 13 commands that are important for all believers, especially when we are going through tough times (when it's easy for us to get too self-absorbed.

Jeremy’s Memorial Service–June 8, 2015 (Podcast)
June 22, 2015

Jeremy's Memorial Service. Ken Harrison, Chaplin of the Southern Dawgs MC, officiated. I added a few words directed toward Kaylee and Austin at the end of the service.

Steve’s Comments to Kaylee & Austin at Jeremy’s Memorial Service (Podcast)
June 22, 2015

These are words that I spoke  to Kaylee and Austin at the end of Jeremy's memorial service, on Monday evening, June 8, 2015.

1 Peter 3:8-12 Harmonious and Sympathetic (Podcast)
March 28, 2015

Topics: Don't neglect the motivation that comes from the fear of the Lord. The intertwining of the Old Testament with the New. The importance of keeping a submissive spirit. The importance and the true meaning of harmony and of sympathy within the body o

Zephaniah-God Has a Remnant (Podcast)
March 26, 2015

Topics: There is no escape from the Wrath of God except Christ. The "bunker mentality" that has swept the world (cf. Rev 6:15). The Biblical concept of a remnant.  How "Remnant Theology" might be more accurate than either "Replacement Theology" or "Separ

Nahum 1-The Fearsome Power of the Avenging God (Podcast)
March 04, 2015

An overview of the 12 Minor Prophets, focusing on Nahum 1. God is about to destroy the Assyrian Empire.  He wants them, and us, to understand the terrifying thought of falling into His Avenging hands. But there is safety when we take refuge in Him. Sta