Renewal Church of Anderson Sermon Archive

There is nothing more unlike Christ than sin. Listen as Pastor Stephen Watson exhorts God’s people unto Christ-likeness by taking sin seriously. This sermon was preached by Stephen Watson on 9/28/25.

The sinful nature of man is to reach for status God's kingdom. Jesus preaches a kingdom of humble service, not haughty status. Listen as Pastor Robert Cross shows how our King is pleased with even the smallest acts of service that seek to advance God's kingdom. This sermon was preached by Stephen Watson on 9/21/25.

The world gives many definitions of greatness. Everyone pursues greatness, but that word means different things to different people. Listen as Pastor Stephen Watson shows us Jesus’s lesson on greatness. This sermon was preached by Stephen Watson on 9/14/25.

The central issue of all humanity is a lack of faith in God. Jesus Christ is our only hope. Listen as Pastor Stephen Watson gives us three lessons on faith from the Valley of Unbelief. This sermon was preached by Stephen Watson on 9/7/25.

It can be easy to become tangled up in the sufferings of this world and forget about the glory that awaits us. Listen as Pastor Stephen Watson reminds us where this path of suffering leads if we are in Christ. This sermon was preached by Stephen Watson on 8/31/25.

We cannot properly follow Jesus without a right understanding of who he is and what he came to do. Peter confesses Jesus as Christ, but what does that really mean? Listen as Pastor Stephen Watson exposits Christ’s words about his mission and our call. This sermon was preached by Stephen Watson on 8/24/25.

What we think about Jesus Christ is a matter of life and death. He is a great teacher, miracle-worker, and example, but if we only see him as these things, we have missed the gospel entirely. Listen as Pastor Stephen Watson shows the importance of God’s grace working in our lives to see Jesus as the Christ. This sermon was preached by Stephen Watson on 8/17/25.

We often do not realize how hopeless we are without Christ. In order to see our true condition and identity, we need the God-man to open our hearts and minds. Listen as Pastor Caleb Cash explains how Jesus shines light on our own identity as we understand his. This sermon was preached by Caleb Cash on 8/10/25.

It is easy to grow weary in the Christian life. It is easy to drift away from seeing Jesus as supreme. The author of Hebrews knows this, and he instructs the church on how to persevere. Listen as Generation LINK Resident Nathan Pettit shares how we can run with endurance. This sermon was preached by Nathan Pettit on 8/3/25.

A Holy God offers us an invitation to come. The most unrighteous people can enjoy the Father by the blood of Christ. What good news! Listen as Pastor Zack Little explains what kind of invitation this is. This sermon was preached by Zack Little on 7/27/25.

As Christ-followers, we have been justified by grace. However, we live in an “already, not yet” reality. We still sin, yet God declares us righteous through His Son Jesus. Listen as Pastor Chris Johnson elaborates on this tension and provides timely application to it. This sermon was preached by Chris Johnson on 7/20/25.

God has graciously revealed His words to us so that we might clearly see and know Him. However, we are not quick to see Jesus as he has clearly revealed himself. Listen as Pastor Stephen Watson preaches of a compassionate Jesus and slow-to-understand disciples. This sermon was preached by Stephen Watson on 7/13/25.

Sin permeates this fallen world. We know by God's word that we have all sinned and are spiritually broken. We know by sight that sin rears its ugly face as our bodies decay day by day. Listen as Pastor Stephen Watson gives hope to a broken world through the message of our Lord and Redeemer, Jesus Christ. This sermon was preached by Stephen Watson on 7/6/25.

With his departure at hand, Jesus encourages his disciples to abide in him. Though he will not remain with them physically, he will give them his Spirit which will abide and bear fruit in their lives. Listen as Pastor Robert Cross ruminates on some of Christ’s final words to them. This sermon was preached by Robert Cross on 6/29/25.

While the disciples were charged with sharing the gospel among the Gentiles, Jesus’s mission on earth was to spread the good news among Jews. However, when interrupted by a faithful Gentile, his heart was drawn to show grace to her. Listen as Pastor Stephen Watson breaks down the story of Jesus and the Syrophoenician woman. This sermon was preached by Stephen Watson on 6/22/25.

Christianity is not primarily concerned about man’s traditions. It is primarily concerned about obedience to God. God commands obedience from our hearts. Listen as Pastor Stephen Watson explains Christ’s command to be clean in heart. This sermon was preached by Stephen Watson on 6/15/25.

Unlike other theistic religions, Christianity confesses that Jesus Christ is the Son of God. This truth fuels are hope. Listen as Pastor Stephen Watson shows how Jesus displays his humanity, divinity, and redemptive purposes. This sermon was preached by Stephen Watson on 6/8/25.

The book of Hebrews ends with a doxology, encouraging us in the Gospel and exhorting us to faithful living. Listen as one of Crosspoint Church’s pastors, Ken Lewis, encourages the body to remember their salvation and move forward in grace. This sermon was preached by Ken Lewis on 5/25/25.

Without God, we are all like sheep without a shepherd. We roam aimlessly, lacking purpose and direction. Listen as Pastor Stephen Watson shows us the Shepherd King who shepherds and satisfies. This sermon was preached by Stephen Watson on 5/25/25.

Mark’s account of the disciples' ministry is seemingly interrupted by a disheartening description of John the Baptist’s death. Listen as Pastor Stephen Watson shows us the danger and deadliness of the call to follow Jesus. This sermon was preached by Stephen Watson on 5/18/25.

Jesus graciously allows us to participate in the spread of his gospel. When he sends us, he does not leave us without power or instruction. Listen as Pastor Stephen Watson helps us see what kinds of beliefs and attitudes we should have towards evangelism. This sermon was preached by Stephen Watson on 5/11/25.

Sometimes, knowing what not to do can be just as helpful as knowing what to do. As Jesus returns to Nazareth, those who knew him as a child cannot accept his status as the Son of God. Listen as Pastor Stephen Watson provides three observations about the Nazarenes that we should avoid. This sermon was preached by Stephen Watson on 5/4/25.

Life is full of change. As college students graduate, they are faced with the uncharted territory of adult living, a mission field to which they are called. Though change may be necessary, the Bible calls us to remain constant in certain ways. Listen as Pastor Zack Little offers three “stays” for us from Psalm 1. This sermon was preached by Zack Little on 4/27/25.

The prophet Jonah had a mission to carry good news for salvation to the pagans in Nineveh. Like Jonah, Jesus took on that same mission for us. Unlike Jonah, Jesus was unflinchingly committed to the Father’s will. God the Father and God the Son have an unwavering commitment to save a people unto eternal life. Listen as Pastor Stephen Watson explains this through Jonah the prophet. This sermon was p...

The Bible describes God’s people as a valley of dry bones without the saving work of Jesus. God covenanted with His people, offering grand promises, and we messed it up. We have no hope, we have no life. But God, being rich in mercy, sent his Son to give us life.  This sermon was preached by Stephen Watson on 4/13/25.