Anchor Church IL

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.

Adam and Eve were naked and unashamed. But, we often feel embarrassed by our bodies. This week, Charity offers seven tips toward physical and spiritual fitness and self-acceptance.

Everyone Jesus touches gets healed. But, what is God up to when the doctors are stumped, my prayers go unanswered, and I'm not so fit?

When it comes to fitness, knowing what to do is easy. Doing it, not so much. This week, we will develop the fitness mindset to keep ourselves motivated.

Food means a lot of things to us all: fuel, entertainment, relief, holidays. But, what is the meaning of food to God?

You will spend 25 years of your life sleeping and nearly a million dollars on healthcare. In this sermon, we explore what the Bible has to say about something we care very much about: our bodies.

In this one-off sermon at Anchor Church, Bryan Moak takes us back to the basics with a powerful reminder: This is the Gospel. Just as Vince Lombardi began with “This is a football,” Bryan re-centers us on the simple, life-changing story of God’s love, our need, and Christ’s redemption.

If you feel disillusioned with the American Church, you won't want to miss this sermon where we travel in time through the last 70 years of drifting and see how we can find our way back to a purer faith.

"Trust is a right; you owe it to me because of who I am." If you've ever felt this unspoken pressure, you're not alone. This sermon, inspired by The Speed of Trust, will dismantle that myth. We'll explore why trust is always earned, never simply given, and how understanding this empowers you to build stronger, more authentic relationships.

How do you trust a book that is used as a tool of oppression? In this sermon at Anchor Church in Champaign, IL, Charity uncovers what the Bible really says about slavery and what that means for us today.

Did your parents write a book telling you everything you needed to know and do exactly how to do it? Neither did God. In this sermon, Dave helps us discover the do's and don'ts of reading the Bible.

Would Jesus celebrate Juneteenth? Watch as James shares how following Jesus looks like embracing unity and freedom!