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There are two brothers in the story of the prodigal son in the Bible. There is the disobedient and unappreciative son who prematurely takes his inheritance and leaves his father's home for a life of sin and excess in the big city. We have his father accepting him with love and forgiveness upon his return. But for his brother who considered himself okay, there was no forgiveness. No rejoicing...

The gospel message that we present weekly on Anchorpoint is really not a complicated one. The message can be expressed in just 25 words. Twenty-five words that can mean the difference between eternal life and eternal death. "This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief."       Yes, the Lord Jesus Christ...

There is quite a touching account in the Old Testament of the love story between Isaac and Rebekah. Abraham, Isaac's father, initiated a search throughout the land to find the perfect wife for his son. She believed the word that she heard from the seeking servant and left all that pertained to her old life behind. So, what will your answer be? Will you, like Rebekah, consider the offer? Will...

Today's story is all about being wise, not just for this life but for eternity. Do you have the only thing you need when it comes to your closing moments here on earth? When you think of it, what else really matters? What is it? Hear what the Lord Jesus Christ has to say about it in this parable.

Here's a personal question for you. What do you think of Christ? It's not really an unusual question. You see, it was asked over 2000 years ago. And do you know Who asked the question? The Lord Jesus Christ Himself! He asked the people who followed Him what they thought of Him? Notice He did not ask what they thought ABOUT Him. His question went much deeper than that. So, what if YOU wer...

How often we, as mere human beings, make our every day plans as is we are in total control of our lives. We forget the disclaimer often made in the Word of God - the little words "BUT GOD". Yes, God has the final word. Perhaps we face some very difficult circumstances in life, and there seems to be no way out. Or, worse still, we learn about our sinful condition before a holy God and com...

The Bible is quite clear on the true natural human condition. Indeed, the problem of sin troubled the Saviour very much. And we should be troubled by it as well. In fact, it must be faced if we are ever to appreciate the good news at all. Today's broadcast takes up the topic of a 'troubled Saviour', referring to instances in the Bible where it is stated that Christ was greatly troub...

The gospel message is full of superlatives. Its importance, its magnificence, its consequences are of an incomprehensible order of magnitude. It involves love's highest expression - the unbounded love of God shown to us in the person of His Son, the Lord Jesus Christ. And it is expressed most fully at the cross of Calvary where the Lord Jesus Christ suffered and died for the ungodly. But at C...

"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...

The well known story in the Bible of Zacchaeus is about much more than how a short man climbed a tree to see Jesus. It's all about a sinner who earnestly sought out the Saviour, an individual tired of his sins, a rich man sick of his money who wanted instead the true riches of God's salvation. And, yes, it's also about a seeking Saviour - one who came specifically to seek and to sav...

Did you know that the very first question asked by God in the Bible were the words, "Where are you"? He expects a response, you know. He wants us to get ourselves located in relation to Him. Another important question in the Bible was asked by a young man who was about to die. He was looking for hope. And a third? Well, it's a direct question aimed at our personal decision to receiv...

One of the most misunderstood concepts in religious circles is the actual definition of the word 'Christian'. Some countries are considered 'Christian' countries simply because Christianity is the belief system of most of its residents. Does being a Christian mean that you belong to a certain church or that you are a God-fearing, law-abiding citizen? No. The Bible's defini...

What is your world view? How do you interpret and make sense of how the world operates? How do you look at life and circumstances that come your way? We all have one – a perspective about the world – a world view. But what is the world view of the Bible believing Christian? How does a vital connection with the God of heaven influence our assessment of and interaction with the world around us?

Millions of individuals in our world have heard about the Lord Jesus Christ and His death on the cross. They know where it happened and a little of how it happened. But how many really understand what actually took place there outside the walls of Jerusalem 2000 years ago?

The term “born again” is well-known in our society today. It has unfortunately taken on a number of definitions and meanings, most of which have nothing to do with what the scriptures say. It was the Lord Jesus himself who gave the command. So, what does Jesus say? 

Would you like to hear some good news for a change? Well, it can be found in one verse - "This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief." This news is worthy to be accepted. It's reliable, beneficial, and accurate. It's of vital importance. And, importantly, it's personal. When are you goi...

God’s word tells us that everlasting life is something each of us can have right here and now in this life. And that everlasting life is found in the person of the Lord Jesus Christ, God’s Son. Listen to the words of John 3:36 – He that believeth on the Son has everlasting life; and he that believes not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abides on him”. Now ask yourself the question,...

Exactly who or what can we trust these days? Are there ANY faithful things, reliable things, things you can count on? Yes - the Word of God. 1 Timothy Chapter 1, verse 15 says, “This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptation that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners.” Starting with Paul’s conversion when he first received this faithful message, evangelist Bryan Funston explain...

A person needs a certain level of knowledge of what God is trying to communicate, but that knowledge itself will never provide the life that the sinner needs. For example, John 3:16 gives the gospel "in a nutshell" as some would say - but it will have no effect on the listener unless he or she actually hears what is being said in that verse - personally. Unless he or she individually com...

Today's message brings us back to the cross of Calvary - the place where God's love and God's justice met. It was there that God declared His supreme desire for mankind - their forgiveness. Listen to the words of Jesus when He said, "Father, forgive them." What gracious words in the face of abject hatred and cruelty! This message takes us back to that scene and the events...

This message is a 'bird's eye-view" of the basics of the gospel message. An answer to questions people often ask when they become concerned about spiritual things. Questions like - What has God done? And why did He do it? How much did it cost God? How much does it cost me? And who's included? We hope that the answers to these questions will open your understanding as to what Go...

There is not a philosophy, a religious doctrine, an educational treatise, a scientific theory that comes close to delivering the power that is found in the preaching of the Gospel. This week's message looks at the power of God in salvation as expressed at Calvary. There were three crosses there. One sufferer died with the assurance of eternal life; the other faced certain judgment as he rejec...

Today, we’ll be hearing about the wonderful love of God for us - this special love of God which was offered before we ever loved Him - love that was first in time, in degree, in grace, and finally in its claims upon us as believers to reach out to see others saved. What a marvellous love! We hope that if you’re not saved, that you’ll accept God’s priceless gift – His Only Son – as your Saviour tod...

Today’s message explains the truths of the gospel very simply using just 4 words, and they each begin with the letter “L”. The first one is "lost" - making the uncomfortable discovery that you don’t know where you are or where you are going. The truth is, you are actually ‘lost’ long before you make that realization! This is what God is trying to get us to acknowledge. The gospel message...

Something that unifies all of mankind is the most basic need of peace in our minds and in our souls. But how elusive it is - despite our many efforts to attain it! The problem is a simple one. We are all looking in the wrong places. The Bible says that we need to look to a person. There is only one 'Peace Giver' - the Lord Jesus Christ. He not only promises peace - peace that the world c...