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You've probably heard people say that they have 'great faith'. But surely, that is can be very deceptive. A vague, undefined notion of 'having faith' or 'being spiritual' or 'believing in a higher power' has no substance. It is merely a state of mind. Or you may have great faith in an unworthy object - for example, a boat that is filled with holes. Will...

The main way that God speaks to us is through the Bible. So, if you want to hear what God has to say - well, read the Bible. It is the most enduring book ever written. But there are many other ways that God can communicate Himself to man - in creation itself - the beauty and order of the universe and world around us. Another way is through His goodness - those good things in your life for which yo...

The clear and simple Gospel message embraces two opposing realities - judgment for sin or an eternal blessed future in heaven. For the Christian, judgment is passed already - we are set free by the blood of Christ. But this is only the beginning of a an eternal lifetime of discovery - of learning more about Christ and the ‘great salvation’ that was obtained for us on the cross of Calvary. 

"While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks by Night" is one of the most familiar Christmas carols we hear at this time of year. How simply and beautifully it retells the amazing Christmas story to us! A 400 year silence was broken with those wonderful words, 'FEAR NOT'! And what was their glorious and urgent announcement? The promised child had been born! The Son had been sent! The...

Isaiah wrote over 700 years ago in Chapter 9 and Verse 6 the following words: “For unto us a child is born; unto us a Son is given." We know that this child, this Son, was the Lord Jesus Christ Himself who was born in Bethlehem over 2000 years ago. But He didn’t begin his life there. The Bible says that He was the Creator of all things, the eternal Son of God. He was really born. He really di...

The Bible has a wonderful theme throughout it - JOY! This week's message takes a look at the familiar Christmas carol "Joy to the World" and explains how it is that people like you and me can enter into a secure, meaningful, and everlasting relationship with the God of heaven - through our Lord Jesus Christ - and come to know the joy that He wants us to have. 

For the last 2 weeks, we have been looking at 14 so-called proofs of evolution and basically dismissing each one of them in the face of closer examination. These included the three ‘great facts’ upon which Darwin rested his theory. In today’s part 3 of our series we will look at 8 problems that evolutionary theory faces in its attempt to explain the processes by which all the life around us origin...

Last week, we looked at 14 so-called proofs of evolution and the problems that they entail. Today’s broadcast is a continuation of this presentation where the supposed 3 ‘great facts’ that prove evolution are taken up  explaining the difficulties with each one. Unfortunately, many people don’t realize that such problems exist. God’s Word never contradicts the realities revealed by honest science....

Evolutionary theory is the assertion that all living things have a common ancestor from which they evolved through numerous successive changes over billions of years to produce the complexity of all life that we see today - a ‘bacterium to Beethoven’ concept. It is widely accepted, but not by all scientists. In fact, there are many, many problems with the claims of evolution. Today's message...

The book of Psalms is one which Christians love to turn to for comfort, strength, and encouragement. Every human condition from despair and failure to joy and adoration can be found there. What a solace the psalms have been to Christians down through the ages! I’m sure that every Christian is familiar with David’s word in Psalm 23, “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.” As familiar as we are...

The Bible's message of the gospel basically contains two fundamental truths. First, it involves a warning - a very strong imperative for listeners to take stock of their lives and acknowledge their great need before God. Yes, it's about facing your sin and the consequences of it. Secondly, there is the gracious invitation of God to sinners to trust Christ to put away their sin. The Lord...

   One of the most well-known miracles of the Lord Jesus Christ is the feeding of the multitude – the 5000 men, plus women and children, with only 5 barley loaves and 2 small fish. It is interesting that this miracle is the only one which is recorded in all four of the gospels, so it is an event in the life of Christ that we would do well to learn more about. Today's broadcast examines this m...

The Lord Jesus Christ gives us an unmistakable imperative in Matthew Chapter 7. He says, "Enter ye in at the narrow gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leads to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leads unto life, and few there be that find it." It is difficult to miss the two roads and the two de...

This week's message is all about the transforming power of the gospel - the power to transform lives as well as destinies. Micah Hackett, a young man who we featured last week on our broadcast, looks at this transforming power in three aspects – the power to change the sinner’s condition before God, to change the sinner’s relationship with God, and to change the sinner’s position in God’s rec...

This week we have the first of two special broadcasts which are featuring messages given by a young man, Micah Hackett, who went to be with his Lord and Saviour on July 17th, 2019 at the young age of 19. Micah accepted Jesus as his Saviour in his youth and never looked back in his devotion and service for the Lord he loved. Even in the face of death, he was sustained by the Word of God and desired...

Many people familiar with the Bible have heard the words of the Lord Jesus Christ – “Behold, I stand at the door and knock”. Why is He knocking? And why is He standing outside the door to begin with?“ In the Bible, the word 'door' is often used to express a separation – a barrier – but it also symbolizes an entrance, a way to enter, an opportunity. One thing is certain. The Lord Jesus Ch...

The Lord’s return has tremendous implications particularly for those who do not know Christ as Saviour. His coming can be at any moment, and for those not ready, they will be left for certain judgment. Yet, in a world that has lost all hope for this life and the next, there is a way back to true purpose and fulfilment. The Lord Jesus Christ came to this poor hopeless world to provide an incredible...

One of the most familiar verses in our Bible is John 3:16 has been rightly called the 'gospel in a nutshell' because the entire gospel message can be expressed in these 25 words alone. In today’s broadcast, evangelist Marvin Derksen takes up this wonderful verse in John’s gospel and focuses specifically on what he calls “Ten Golden Words”. From these ten words, we see the heart of God ex...

The pivotal point of all human history is an event that took place at a specific location here on earth - a place called Calvary. It is a place of contrasts. A place of decision. A place of destinies. This week's message will be looking at the two thieves there on either side of the Lord Jesus Christ. At first, united in their ridicule and hatred of Christ, they soon part ways. One, for the f...

Most tend to think of things related to God as being 'religion' and want to have nothing to do with it. We here at Anchorpoint don't want anything to do with religion either. You see, religion is just man's vain attempt to reach out to God - and is often very much mistaken about who God is and what He wants us to know about Him. The gospel is nothing like this. It is the simple...

Some people don’t want to hear any bad news. This can have serious consequences when it comes to spiritual matters. The Israelites also did this. They actually wanted their prophets to tell them only good things - or even lies - if it made them feel more comfortable. The true gospel message doesn’t necessarily make you feel good, but it is important to face facts. Only then will you enjoy the bles...

You know, some people have the notion that the God of the Old Testament is somehow different from the God of the New. Many characterize the Old Testament God as austere, judgmental - even severe and the God of the New Testament as loving, compassionate, and forgiving. Well, rest assured that both testaments speak of the same God - the only true and living God, the God of heaven and earth. A holy a...

If you're looking for good news, you've come to the right place. Just listen to what God wants YOU to know! How lost and guilty sinners can have their sins forgiven. How sad and weary souls can find rest. How confused and hurting people can come into contact to someone who REALLY cares. You'll hear the elements of the simple gospel message - God's immeasurable love for sinners...

One of the most popular parables told by the Lord Jesus Christ is known as the 'Parable of the Talents' where a nobleman goes on a journey to a far country to receive a kingdom, leaving his servants with different amounts of money to use while he was gone. There is an interesting detail that Jesus mentioned in this story - the citizens of the country REJECTED the nobleman saying, "W...

It was to be the most defining day in Pilate's life - the day that he had to make a choice. An unusual "criminal" stood before him. A prisoner whom he declared completely innocent. But in front of an angry mob an easy verdict turned into the greatest travesty of justice ever perpetrated. What were the factors that would enter into this catastrophic choice? And how many similar choic...