Anchor Bible Church - Sermons

In this sermon on Hab. 3:16-19 we learn how to respond in a God glorifying way to very difficult foes, fears, and circumstances.

At one point or another, we have all wondered about the big questions of life: “Why do I exist? Is there real meaning to my life? Why is there evil in the world? What is the point of it all?” Far from shying away from such questions, God’s Word faces them head-on and provides answers that many might find surprising. In this sermon, we will join the author of Ecclesiastes on his quest for the answe...

The subject of sanctification often suffers either from neglect or from misuse. Some Christians have been taught that sanctification is optional. Others think that doctrines of justification and sanctification are pitted against one another as opposites. One is sweet and glorious – one is wearisome and laborious. What is the truth about our sanctification? How important is it? How does it work? Th...

In context, the danger is false teaching. Assuming you have received Christ Jesus as “the Lord,” the real thrust of this text is the stability of your walk in Him. Your thankfulness externally confirms God’s work internally.

We all often face times of trial and trouble in life. As believers we want to know, how does God want us to respond in the day of trouble? What does it look like to respond with faith even in the midst of difficult circumstances? From Psalm 86, as the king of Israel calls out to God in the day of his trouble, we learn five practical ways to demonstrate faith in the face of difficulty.

Jesus’ teaching on the Father’s perfect provision for His children liberates us from the shackles of anxiety about our lives. What are we to pursue with this new-found freedom from worry? What is to be the primary pursuit of the Christian? This sermon focuses on Jesus’ command for His disciples to seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness.

In this passage from the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus commands His disciples not to sin by worrying and being anxious about their lives on earth, but rather to focus on the Kingdom of God and His righteousness. Jesus exposes the foolishness and futility of worrying and reminds His followers that they can – and must – entrust themselves to the care of their heavenly Father while they set their sights...

In this sermon on Psalm 90:1-17 we are reminded of the eternity of God, the brevity of man, our need to be ready to meet our maker, and to seek the Lord’s blessing in prayer.

The promises of God anchor us during the storms of affliction, so that our hope is found in the Lord.

From 1 Peter 1:3-5 we are going to see Peter call on the Saints in Asia Minor to bless God because of the inheritance that God will give all Believers at the last time.

Paul calls us to follow his and others’ example of suffering loss for the sake of knowing Christ. So, when we feel the pain of loss, what is the hope that drives us on? It is primarily the eager expectation of a heavenly Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ. And along with His arrival, we look forward to transformed bodies and His omnipotent rule over all creation. This is how we must stand firm in the L...

In this sermon on Psa. 84 we see the worshiping pilgrim first desiring to worship in the temple, then traveling to Jerusalem for a pilgrim feast to worship in the temple, then arriving and being blessed with corporate worship in the temple.

In this sermon from Psalm 146 we are encouraged to praise the Lord and not trust in man, because God is our mighty helper.

From Psalm 54 we learn how to cope with hard trials, even life-threatening situations. David models for us a simple three step process for responding to trials in a God glorifying way.

In Psalm 13 we learn what to do when it seems the Lord has abandoned you, how we must think, what we must do, and how to give God glory even in the most painful and enduring trials.

Yahweh, the great Creator King, dramatically repulses the religious hypocrites, but then He promises to vindicate those who submit to His word. Our submission may incur earthly rejection, but we can trust that Yahweh will eventually prove us right for persevering in His promise. We will be satisfied by His justice and righteousness.

From Psalm 17 we learn how to pray with David in very hard and painful times, how to cast our cares upon the Lord, and have hope, no matter what happens to you in this life.

Sometimes we are shocked by the fruit of wickedness. Death, divorce, disease. What does faith look like during a crisis? Learn from Habakkuk how to meld human grief with godly hope. Recognize your weakness and be realistic. But also determine that you will rejoice in the God of your salvation. Proclaim that He is your strength.

In this sermon we consider what abortion is, learn that life begins in the womb, and examine Ex. 21:22-25 to see what biblical principles we can discover and apply to the holocaust of abortion.

Most every Christian would say that they understand the doctrine of justification by faith. It is, after all, one of the most important truths of our faith which gives us peace with God. However, many of the same Christians do not experience peace in their soul. Oftentimes, through lack of use and application of this truth, our faith comes in to a state of disrepair. By examining Romans 5:1-2, we...

In this sermon on Psalm 8 we learn about the majestic splendor of God as displayed in creation, and His superabundant grace towards Adam’s fallen race, which should move us to praise Him!

In Psalm 46 we learn to trust in and gain peace by reminding ourselves that the Lord is a refuge, strength, stronghold, and very present help in trouble to all who know and believe in Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior.