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In Mark 5 we see Jesus heals a demon-possessed man but it results in the pigs, a great resource for the town, being drowned. This causes the people to reject Jesus. In this passage we see Jesus confirm His identity, reveal His authority but the question remains: How will we respond?

In this message from James 5:13–20, Matt Sparks calls our church to renewed confidence in the power of prayer—especially prayer for healing. With honesty about unanswered prayers and hope in God’s promises, this sermon invites us to pray boldly, persistently, and faithfully.

How do we endure seasons of suffering and continue to trust in God? James 5 gives us a pathway for doing so.

How can we face the future free of anxiety? James explores how faith transforms our outlook, frees us from anxiety, and re-centres us on what truly matters: God’s will over our own.

How do we experience true friendship with God and resist the pull of friendship with the world? In James 4 we're encouraged to take three specific actions and receive three beautiful promises in return.

What does true wisdom look like? An in an age of endless information and opinions, how do we become people who are wise and understanding? The words of James 3:13-18 provide a pathway for living wisely.

How do we tame our tongues? James 3:1-12 offers us a strong warning and a pathway to living like Jesus

Today was an exciting day as Anchor's four churches gathered together to comission Anchor North Shore. Join us as we explore the future of the Church, and what sustains us as God's people. Pastor Arnaldo takes us through Revelations 19:1-10 - a story about a cosmic battle that the church is experiencing this very day.

Faith is never invisible. There is no such thing as 'word-only' or 'belief-only' Christianity. True faith always transforms our lives.

How do we become people who love others without favouritism? James 2:1-13 invites us to consider this question

What is the mark of a genuine faith? How can you tell if you really know Jesus? James says that the one who has true faith listens and obeys, but the one who doesn't is like someone who looks into a mirror and forgets what he looks like.... Hear from James how to be one who hears, listens, and obeys.

Our Lead Pastor Matt Sparks kicks off a new series in the book of James called Horses, Fire & Ships. In this message he unpacks James' counter-cultural wisdom for seasons of trial and temptation. Will the challenges we face in life make us bitter or better?

Why do we long for more than this life? Why does death feel like an intruder? This Easter message explores how the resurrection of Jesus answers our deepest desires—with a hope that’s alive, a home that lasts, and a reason to keep going through our trials. 1 Pet 1:3, 4, 6.

How do we become people who are devoted to prayer? We consider the pattern of Jesus' prayer life and the pattern of the early church and how this should inform the way we devote ourselves to prayer today.

Our future reality directly informs our present perspective. James Wong gives us two glimpses of the future of the church from the book of Revelation; before explaining how that ought to shape our perspective and mindset in this life.

Sermon Description for Podcast: What happens when the church loses her sense of purpose and role in the world? We are called to be a worshipping, counter-cultural community that both declares and demonstrates the love of God in the world. Exod 19:5-6, Is 2:2-3, Is 56:7, 1 Pet 2:9, Matt 5:14-16, Tit 2:9-10, John 20:21

What makes a church healthy? What are the foundations and makers of a Spirit-filled, Gospel-centered community? Pastor James Wong unpacks a description of the early church for us to aspire to from Acts 2:42-47.

The Lord’s Supper is more than a ritual—it’s a profound encounter with Christ. In this sermon, Matt Sparks explores how communion is a moment of remembrance, proclamation, participation, anticipation, and sustenance. In it he unpacks the rich meaning of this sacred meal and its power to shape our faith, identity, and community.

In part two of our series called (re)discovering church, we're considering the question 'why do I need the church?'

Matt Sparks opens a new series called Rediscovering Church, in it we (re)discover the biblical nature of the church as the people of God, called to follow Jesus, worship him and serve him as heralds of the good news.

A rule of life is a set of intentional rhythms and relationships that form us into the image of Christ, by becoming people who love God and others in increasing measure. This teaching explores how to build your own rule of life.

Fishing off the other side of the boat is part 3 of our 2025 vision series.

Still Setting the Sail is part 2 of our 2025 vision series. Our Lead Pastor Matt Sparks, calls on our church to be a people of prayer because we have a Father who hears, a God who is able, we know our need, and we're hungry for more. The church moves forward on its knees. Ps 116:1-2, Eph 3:20-21, Ps 127:1, Hab 3:1-2

Our Lead Pastor Matt Sparks casts vision for the year ahead, calling us to draw near to God with renewed devotion. Preaching from James 4:8, he challenges us to pursue deeper intimacy with God, knowing that as we seek Him, He meets us with His transforming presence.

We all know what it's like to hunger; not only physically but also more deeply. Every man and woman alive knows what it's like to experience a deep 'hunger' of the soul, which we all seek to satisfy with various pursuits, people and pleasures. What is the solution to this hungering? Where can true and lasting satisfaction be found? This is precisely the question Jesus addresses in the miracle of f...