Anacortes Christian Church Podcast

In the parable of the prodigal son, the younger rebels by demanding his inheritance, wishing his father dead, squandering everything in reckless living far away until famine and pig-feeding desperation drive him to repent, recognizing his unworthiness. Yet the father runs to embrace him while still far off, interrupting his confession to restore him fully with the best robe, ring, sandals, and a f...

We explore Jesus's famous Parable of the Sower from Matthew 13. Jesus often speaks in cryptic parables that act as a filter, separating casual crowds from true disciples. By examining the four types of soil—the hard, shallow, divided, and receptive hearts—this message reveals how we respond to God's transformative word. Our spiritual growth ultimately depends on the condition of our hearts...

Elder Brian Burch concludes the series on the Christian life with a study of Romans 14 and 15, exploring "the path through the impasse." Believers often face deadlocks and divisions over secondary, disputable matters. True biblical acceptance, or  pros lambano , requires looking at others through the eyes of Jesus and bearing with one another's weaknesses. How can we maintain a spiri...

This Week, Pastor Mike explores Romans 13:11-14 to help us understand the present time. The Apostle Paul calls believers to wake up from slumber and cast off the deeds of darkness. Using a beautiful sunrise at Deception Pass as a metaphor, Mike illustrates how we must choose to dress for the dawning day rather than cling to the patterns of the night. This transition requires shifting our mindset a...

Join us this week as Mike explores the Sunday to Monday gap and how our faith connects to our daily work. He reminds us that work matters deeply to God as part of what it means to be human in His image, rooted in Genesis where God placed us in the garden to work it and keep it—words linked to worship, service, and cultivating creation for flourishing. Drawing from Colossians 3:22-4:1, Paul calls b...

Overview: Relationships built on fear damage everyone involved. Pastor Tyler, drawing from Ephesians 6, challenges both children and parents to transform their relationships by mirroring their connection with God. He explains that children are called to obey and honor their parents, not out of fear, but as an act of reverence for the Lord. Similarly, parents are urged to guide their children with...

Elder Russ explores Ephesians 5, revealing God's design for marriage as a powerful picture of Christ's relationship with the church. He emphasizes that marriage is the first institution God created, intended to be held in honor, and a primary context for learning to "walk in love." This divine blueprint offers a path to joy and blessing when respected, and sorrow when neglected....

Join us this week as Mike explores Romans 13:7-10, where Paul calls us to pay what is owed—taxes, revenue, respect, and honor—yet owe no one anything except the inexhaustible debt of love. Loving our neighbor as ourselves fulfills the entire law, summing up commands against adultery, murder, theft, and coveting, because love does no wrong to a neighbor. Rather than checklists that exhaust us, this...

Join us as we explore living the Christian life through Romans 13, where Paul calls every believer to be subject to governing authorities as part of our obedience of faith to King Jesus. This passage, set in the flow of loving enemies and overcoming evil with good, reminds us that God institutes authorities as His […]

Join us this week as Mike unpacks Romans 12:14-21, calling us to bless those who persecute us, rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep, and overcome evil with good rather than repay evil for evil. In view of God’s mercies, we are urged to stop conforming to the patterns of this age—pride […]

Join us this week as Pastor Mike explores Romans 12:9-13, calling us to live out genuine, transformative love in response to God’s mercies. Transformed minds create transformed communities marked by authentic agape love—self-sacrificial commitment to others’ good with no ulterior motives or masks—abhorring evil while holding fast to good, regarding one another as family with […]

Join us this week as we explore Romans 12:3-8, where Paul calls every believer not to think of themselves more highly than they ought, but to think with sober judgment according to the measure of faith God has assigned. We are many members in one body in Christ, each with differing gifts given by grace—prophecy […]

Join us this week as we explore Romans 12:1-2, where Paul urges us, in view of the mercies of God, to present our bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is our true worship. Do not be conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that […]

Join us this week as Mike opens 1 Corinthians 15 and shows that if Christ has not been raised, our preaching is in vain, our faith is futile, we remain trapped in our sins, and those who have fallen asleep in Christ have perished, leaving us most to be pitied. Yet in fact Christ has […]

Today on Palm Sunday, discover how Jesus, the humble King prophesied in Zechariah, deliberately led the way into Jerusalem on a donkey—not a warhorse—choosing peace, humility, and service over power. Watch as He walks ahead of His fearful disciples straight toward the cross, fulfilling every prophecy while teaching that His upside-down kingdom calls us to […]

Join us this week as we conclude our series on The Life of Joseph… for real this time! In this weeks message Mike discusses where, metaphorically, we want to plant our bones. Watch on Youtube, Our Website – or listen on your favorite podcast app.

Join us this week as Mike preaches on Genisis 50, and brings us to the conclusion of our journey through the life of Joseph. Watch on Youtube, Our Website – or listen on your favorite podcast app.

Join us this week as we continue our series through the Life of Joseph. Watch on Youtube, Our Website – or listen on your favorite podcast app.

Join us this week as we continue our series through the Life of Joseph. This week Mark discusses the “Silver Cup” That may be in our lives, and points us back at the cup Jesus shares with all of us. Watch on Youtube, Our Website – or listen on your favorite podcast app.

Join us this week as we continue our journey through the life of Joseph. This week we see how Jacob’s obsession with Benjamin creates obstacles in his relationships and hinders redemption. His sons must decide whether to return to Egypt with Benjamin. Judah’s change from selfishness to sacrificial love highlights the essence of true repentance. […]

Jump back into our “Life of Joseph” series as Mike takes us through Genesis 42: A key transition point in the story of Joseph. Watch or listen now to see how God uses “severe mercy” to awaken a dormant conscience and how that leads us to true restoration. Watch on Youtube, Our Website – or […]

Join us as we continue our series “The Life of Joseph”. This week Mike discusses how Joseph interprets Pharaoh’s dreams, foreseeing seven years of abundance followed by famine. He advises Pharaoh to store grain, which leads to his rise in power. The story highlights Joseph’s character as he faces challenges without bitterness, emphasizing the importance […]

Join us this week as Tyler continues our series “The Life of Joseph.” Joseph’s story highlights themes of favoritism, betrayal, and God’s presence during tough times. Sold into slavery and imprisoned, he stays faithful and recognizes God’s influence in his life. His ability to interpret dreams shows that success is from God, not personal ambition. […]

Join us this week as we continue our series “The Life of Joseph”. The message highlights themes of power, temptation, and stewardship, drawing connections to spiritual lessons about trust in God. Ultimately, it underscores the importance of God’s loyal love and faithfulness in navigating life’s challenges.

Join us this week as Mike begins our new series “The Life of Joseph.” This week he discusses how Joseph, Jacob’s favored son, faces jealousy and betrayal from his brothers due to his dreams of greatness. They throw him into a pit and sell him into slavery, highlighting themes of envy and family dysfunction. Despite […]