Anchor Church Missoula

Series: Sermon on the Mount Sermon Title: Light of the World Synopsis: This we look at the second metaphor Jesus uses to describe the impact His followers are to have on the world. We are not just the salt of the earth, but also the light of the world. We will look at the impact followers of Jesus are to have on the darkness around us as well as where our light comes from and how we are to display...

Jesus uses two metaphors to teach His followers the impact they are to have on the world. This week we look at the first of these metaphors, salt. We consider what salt is used for, how it loses its saltiness, and what this means for followers of Jesus today. Kyle Smith • August 27th, 2023 • • • • • • • •.• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Join us for service in person and online every Sunday...

Jesus is forward and honest enough to let His followers know that they will suffer persecution even when choosing to do what is right. He then goes on to say that we should be happy about it when it does happen! What?! This message considers the cost of following Jesus and how we can be happy about it. Kyle Smith • August 20th, 2023 • • • • • • • •.• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Join us f...

Jesus concludes the Beatitudes with perhaps the most tension filled statement yet - Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. How do we see persecution as an invitation into a life of blessedness? Join us for this message and find out. Tucker Parman • August 13th, 2023 • • • • • • • •.• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Join us for serv...

In this sermon, we take a look at what the reward system of heaven is and what it looks like to live a life in partnership with the kingdom of God. Spencer Powell • August 6th, 2023 • • • • • • • •.• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Join us for service in person and online every Sunday at 10am (MST) at the City Life Community Center in Missoula, MT. We believe that YOU matter. We would love t...

A life following Jesus is not a life free from conflict. Although conflict is to be expected, followers of Jesus are to work for peace. This week we consider how to grow into a life of peace internally and externally. Kyle Smith • July 23rd, 2023 • • • • • • • •.• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Join us for service in person and online every Sunday at 10am (MST) at the City Life Community Ce...

Jesus continues to teach how His followers reorient their lives with a pursuit of hearts that are pure rather than following the hearts desires. In this message, we will look at how to fight for purity and the grace of purification that is found in Jesus. Kyle Smith • July 9th, 2023 • • • • • • • •.• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Join us for service in person and online every Sunday at 10a...

This week, we look at the statement, “Blessed are the peacemakers, for the will be called the children of God”. What does being a peacemaker look like? In this message, we’ll answer that question and see how Jesus is our ultimate example of what it means to make peace. Tucker Parman • July 2nd, 2023 • • • • • • • •.• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Join us for service in person and online ev...

This message will lay out what Anchor Church believes about baptism and infant/child dedication and when someone should take those steps of identifying with Jesus. We will also teach on the importance of the participation of the rest of the church body when someone decides to get baptized or dedicate their child Kyle Smith • June 25th, 2023 • • • • • • • •.• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • J...

Series: Sermon on the Mount Sermon Title: Merciful & Pure Synopsis: This week we will discover that our souls flourish when we walk in mercy. What does mercy look like, and who do we extend it to? We will discover the grace of Jesus as we answer this question. Kyle Smith • June 18th, 2023 • • • • Join us for service in person and online every Sunday at 10am (MST) at the City Life Community Cen...

Series: Sermon on the Mount Sermon Title: Hunger Synopsis: The desires of our flesh can bring momentary pleasure, but ultimately leave our souls unsatisfied. As followers of Jesus, we should develop an appetite to live in accordance with His ways and desires. Our souls are most alive when the gospel cultivates a desire for right living. Kyle Smith • June 11th, 2023 • • • • Join us for service in p...

Series: Sermon on the Mount Sermon Title: Humble Synopsis: Jesus continues to reorient how His followers view a blessed life. When we live from approval, we live with humility.  Kyle Smith • June 4th, 2023 • • • • Join us for service in person and online every Sunday at 10am (MST) at the City Life Community Center in Missoula, MT. We believe that YOU matter. We would love to connect with you and h...

Series: Sermon on the Mount Sermon Title: Mourning & Comfort Synopsis: The first blessing Jesus spoke of belongs to those who recognize their spiritual bankruptcy and their need for Him. This week we look at the emotional counterpart of that first blessing. Jesus lets us know that the blessed life includes mourning over our sin, but that His comfort outweighs the grief. Kyle Smith • May 21th,...

Series: Sermon on the Mount Sermon Title: Rags to Riches Synopsis: The first of the Beatitudes is a beautiful summary of the gospel. The Kingdom of Heaven belongs to those who recognize that they have no ability to qualify for it of their own merit and recognize their need for Jesus as their Savior. This first sentence in Jesus' sermon is one that we will need to come back to over and over in...

Series: Sermon on the Mount Sermon Title: Blessed Synopsis: Jesus begins The Sermon on the Mount with what has become known as The Beatitudes. This is a series of eight qualities that are commended and the blessing that accompanies those qualities. Before we do a deep dive on each of the Beatitudes, we spend some time defining what Jesus meant by "blessed" and how He is speaking to a res...

Series: Sermon on the Mount Sermon TItle: Set Apart Synopsis: The Sermon on the Mount is Jesus' most extensive teaching on what it means to be His followers. This is a teaching on group identity or the code of conduct for His people. We must approach this series with a posture of humility that is willing to let Him set the standard for how we live our lives. As we dig into Matthew 5-7 we will...

Series: Sermon on the Mount Sermon Title: Intro - Wise or Foolish We will spend the next several months walking through Jesus' longest single recorded sermon, The Sermon on the Mount. In this introductory message, we begin at the end of the sermon. Jesus' conclusion to His riveting teaching is challenging the listener with two options, wise or foolish. As we dig into Jesus' teaching, l...

The miracle of Easter is not just the resurrection of Jesus, but that His resurrection provided everything necessary for our resurrection as well. We all were dead in our sin without the victory Jesus provided on that Easter morning over 2,000 years ago. But God saved us and gave us purpose! Praise God that the resurrected King is resurrecting humanity still today! Kyle Smith • April 9th, 2023 • •...

The gospel does not just save us, but continues to grow righteous character in us until the day when we enter the presence of Christ for eternity. God does the heavy lifting of saving and maturing us, but we do get to participate by remaining in healthy connection to Jesus, our source of life.  Pastor Kyle Smith • April 2nd, 2023 • • • • Join us for service in person and online every Sunday at 10a...

Throughout this series, we’ve talked about how topics like budgeting, generosity, being aware of greed, and contentment are biblical practices of stewardship. There is one more topic that we believe reflects our call to be faithful stewards - work. In this message, we’ll examine why we believe work has value, how work is apart of stewardship, and how through our work we can witness to the goodness...

Humanity was created in the image and likeness of God. Amongst other characteristics, God is a giver. His generosity is the source of our very existence and all of creation. Jesus' incarnation itself is an expression of God's generosity. "For God so loved the world that He gave..." Our souls return to their created nature when we are generous, and growth in generosity is evidence...

There are many questions that arise when it comes to tithing. What is tithing? What does the Bible teach about tithing? Are we supposed to tithe still today? Where should our tithe be given? In this message, we will look at these questions and consider how tithing fits into our war to honor God with what He has entrusted to us.   Kyle Smith • March 13th, 2023 • • • • Join us for service in person...

There are many questions that arise when it comes to tithing. What is tithing? What does the Bible teach about tithing? Are we supposed to tithe still today? Where should our tithe be given? In this message, we will look at these questions and consider how tithing fits into our war to honor God with what He has entrusted to us. Kyle Smith • March 5th, 2023 • • • • Join us for service in person and...

God's principles of stewardship include planning ahead and living off of less that you make. Having a plan for the resources God has entrusted you is not just wise, it is biblical and spiritual. It takes consistency and faithfulness, but biblical stewardship is difficult if not impossible without a plan. Kyle Smith • February 28th, 2023 • • • • Join us for service in person and online every Sunday...

Contentment isn’t something that we come by without a great deal of effort. As Paul says, we must “learn to be content” in every situation. But how? the Bible has some powerful warnings about greed, and how contentment can be the antidote. Ultimately, it is in looking back to the Gospel that we find true contentment in our life and with our finances. Tucker Parman • February 19th, 2023 • • • • Joi...