Anchor Church IL

When Jesus taught about feeding the hungry and welcoming in the stranger, he must have had at least one person in mind. This week, Hannah shares about the life-transforming power of a simple meal. 

Telling the story of what Jesus did in your life could be far more transformational than you realize. Find out how the man born blind changes so much after the miracle happens. 

"Jesus died for my sins." If that is the full gospel, then how do we make sense of the gospel Jesus preached in Mark 1: the Kingdom of God is at hand? And how does Jesus preach the gospel before dying on the cross? And what about the resurrection? And the Old Testament?

When Charity asked her grandpa to tell her about himself, he took her to a gravesite. Find out why and how that tells us about our call to witness to others about Jesus. 

We are caught in a cosmic battle unlike any military conflict in history; it is a battle for the mind against the deceptive schemes of the "Old Age." Rather than fighting people, we stand together in the armor of the King to guard the victory Christ has already won.

In this sermon, we explore the crushing pressure of living under the constant surveillance of a world that demands perfection. If you're exhausted by the 24-hour shift of trying to stay "right" in everyone else's eyes, it’s time to discover a different way to be human.

What do the breakup of The Beatles and a plague-ravaged Rome have in common? Find out what in this message that covers the "why" behind unity in the church. If our growth is truly tethered to one another, then getting along is the only way we actually reach our destination.

Why do we keep dividing when we know we’re better together? From ancient rivalries to modern politics, division feels like our default setting. In this message, we explore how God is destroying the walls between us to create one multi-ethnic family. Peace is more possible than you think.

You might have more in common with a zombie than you think! But, don't worry. God raises the dead. In this message, Hannah shares how to break out of the shuffle and a surprising truth about grace.

The apostle Paul prays that our eyes would be opened, that we would have the power to step away from our 2D existence of gray skies and aimless days into a new dimension. Listen to find out more of what God has for you!

What if your faith wasn't just a list of beliefs, but a recruitment into a "rescue squad" designed to bring a new world to life? Discover the incredible identity you’ve been given in Ephesians—not just as a guest in God’s house, but as a fully resourced partner in His mission to heal the world.

The Magi searched for God's light in the capital, but found it in a cattle trough. Discover new surprises you didn't realize from the Christmas story.

We love our lights, but do they give us life? Discover why Joseph traded his safe plan for God's messy, glorious Light—and why you should too.

There are some stories you wouldn't expect to see in the Bible: the story of Hagar is one of them. Here, we see what happens when trauma goes unhealed.

It might surprise you to know that there is a good kind of worry. In her message, Harriet explores what makes worry good or bad and what we can do about it.

Where do you go to for hope when you are in darkness? Can an encouraging word really bring cheer?

What if anxiety wasn't a sin? What if it was a signal telling us it is time to do something?

When God saved you, did you immediately get a six pack of abs? Did you credit score transform in that instant? No? Then, why do you think your mental health will change overnight?

50% of adults are single. Yet, our churches sometimes feel like they are built for only couples and families. In this message, we explore the unique challenges and opportunities following Jesus as a single person.

According to the CDC, 40% of teens describe feeling persistent sadness or hopelessness this year. This week, we talk about what we can do to serve this next generation.

If you are looking at other people's relationships and think that the grass is greener on the other side, maybe start by watering your own lawn! And here is how!

Aristotle believed that the empire's wellbeing relied on the state of the household, and that the household must be ruled by a patriarch. That's why, what Paul says is so radical and dangerous: "submit to one another."

An 80 year study done on over 700 people suggests that the key to health and happiness is having a strong relationship with someone who is there when you need them. In other words, we all need a home. Today we begin with the most important relationship, the one we have with ourselves.

Shouldn't you read the Bible with precision? Shouldn't you be unbiased? In the attempt to be faithful to the Scriptures, we might be excluding people and missing what the Word is trying to tell us.

The need to belong is powerful. But, what do you do when being a Christian makes you an outsider? Nick offers fresh perspectives from Dr. Ok for how to read 1 Peter as an Asian American.