Anchor Bible Church

This week as we begin our series on the sermon on the mount, we look at the Beatitudes and Jesus' instructions for the position of our hearts as His disciples.   Sermon: The Heart of Obedience  Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12  Speaker: Pastor Andrew Happ

The model for how to live as a disciple of Jesus is laid out for us when examining the life of Jesus and the early Church. This week we look specifically at the calling of Simon Peter and Andrew for insight as to how we are to live as Jesus followers.   Sermon: Walk the Walk  Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22, John 14:15, Luke 14:28, John 6:47-51, Ephesians 2:1-10, 2 Corinthians 3:18, Matthew 1...

In the parable of the sower, Jesus gives us 4 examples of heart positions as an illustration of how believers need to cultivate a heart position that leads to the growth of the Kingdom of God within our hearts.   Sermon: Soils of the Heart  Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23  Speaker: Pastor Andrew Happ

As we look forward to the New Year, we're reminded that resolutions tend to be for things that are fleeting, but fear of the Lord leads to fullness of life.   Sermon: New Year - New Submission  Scripture: James 4  Speaker: Pastor Andrew Happ

As we draw closer to Christmas we're drawn to show our adoration and trust for Jesus, we reflect on a couple of women who poured a year's worth of their salary on Jesus in adoration.  Sermon: Adoration Scripture: Mark 14:1-9 Speaker: Pastor Andrew Happ

As believers it's easy to be lulled into believing that surrendering everything to God was a one time occurrence, and now we can keep areas of our life from Him. Jesus' teaching in Mark 10 reminds us that we are called to continually surrender everything to Jesus. And in the great beauty of the upside down kingdom, only when you give everything away to God will you be truly rich.   Sermon: Su...

Where we place our faith matters. Jesus calls us to a life-changing relationship with Him through faith, and shows us that all things are possible with God.   Sermon: Help My Unbelief  Scripture: Mark 9:14-27  Preacher: Pastor Andrew Happ

Discipleship is not just a title or badge for churches to wear, but is a lifelong process of taking up our cross to follow Jesus daily.   Sermon: The Cost of Discipleship  Scripture: Mark 8:27-38  Speaker: Pastor Andrew Happ

Jesus is confronted by the Pharisees on an issue of ritual cleanliness that He uses to teach His followers that sin comes from the inside, the heart, and not external circumstances.   Sermon: The True Origin of Sinfulness  Scripture: Mark 7:1-23  Speaker: Tyler Hungate

As Jesus calls out to Peter, to step towards Him on the water, we're reminded of all the times throughout Scripture and our own lives that God strengthens our faith by testing us and calling us to trust Him.   Sermon: Testing Faith  Scripture: Exodus 34:4-10, Mark 6:45-52  Speaker: Pastor Andrew Happ

The power of Jesus to heal and save is as real now as it was then, are we willing to step forward and receive what only He can offer?   Sermon: Step Out In Faith  Scripture: Mark 5:21-43  Speaker: Pastor Andrew Happ

Life is full of storms, and in Mark 4 Jesus shows His disciples how even in the midst of the storm, He is there to calm and to quiet our hearts.   Sermon: Trust and Obey  Scripture: Mark 4:35-41  Speaker: Pastor Andrew Happ

The parable of the sower calls us to Bible engagement and growing as we allow the word of God to bear fruit in our lives.   Sermon: A Fruitful Harvest  Scripture: Mark 4:1-20  Speaker: Tyler Hungate

Mark 2 gives us a picture of Jesus' authority to heal and forgive, which should amaze us and draw us to worship of Him while also convicting us to do whatever is necessary to bring others to the feet of Jesus.   Sermon: Whatever it Takes  Scripture: Mark 2:1-12, Hebrews 4:15, Jeremiah 1:5  Speaker: Tyler Hungate

In our first week on the series of Mark we look at Jesus' compassionate healing of a man with leprosy and reflect on the times when we are called to compassion towards others in Jesus' name.   Sermon: Compassion  Scripture: Mark 1:40-45, Leviticus 13:45-46, Matthew 9:35-38   Speaker: Mike Sells

The story of Ruth is positioned during some of Israel's most difficult times, and yet it is out of this very chaotic period that God sovereignly continues forward His redemptive plan through some of the most unlikely characters.   Sermon: The Sovereignty of God in Ruth  Scripture: Ruth, Judges 2:11-12, Judges 17:6, Romans 8:28 Speaker: Tyler Hungate

This week, Pastor Andrew guided us through a reflection of what it means to cast our anxieties upon the Lord. Please note that due to technical difficulties, the first five minutes of this message is cut off.   Sermon: Trust  Scripture: Jeremiah 17:7-8, Proverbs 3:5, Isaiah 26:4, Matthew 6:25 -34  Speaker: Pastor Andrew Happ

What does it mean to stand for your faith? How do we as Christians interact with the world around us? Are we striving to blend in, not cause any commotion? These are among a few of the questions we will seek to answer in the Lords Word this week. Our goal is always to be rooted in the Word in how we live our lives. May we take to prayer as we prepare our hearts for worship.

This week we look at Colossians 1 and the supremacy of Christ. Despite our circumstances or the world around us, Jesus is enough.   Sermon: Jesus is Enough Scripture:  Colossians 1:15 -20, John 1:1-5  Speaker: Tyler Hungate

This week we looked at Hebrews 6:19 and where we find our ultimate hope.   Sermon: Anchored Hope  Scripture: Hebrews 6:19 Speaker: Pastor Andrew Happ

In our final week studying Ephesians we dive into the various pieces of the armor of God and how we can go into our spiritual battles equipped with the power of God!   Sermon: The Full Armor of God  Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18  Speaker: Mike Sells

This week we dive into Ephesians 6 and the beauty of the relationships between parents and children, and the freedom that comes ultimately through obedience to the Lord.   Sermon: Joyful Obedience  Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-9, Philippians 2:5-8  Speaker: Tyler Hungate

Pastor Andrew discusses Ephesians 5, one of the Bible's flagship passages on Christian marriage.   Sermon: Spirit Filled Marriage  Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33  Speaker: Pastor Andrew Happ

Sermon: Walk in Love  Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-20  Speaker: Pastor Andrew Happ

Hear the testimonies from our students that attended Summer Games, and a message from Tyler on how God moves in and through our stories.