Anderson Sermons

We are rich! Of course, we normally don't think of ourselves as rich because we measure our wealth only in comparison to people who have more than we have. But compared to the rest of the world, we are rich, both materially and spiritually. And because we are rich, we are also responsible to share from the blessings that God has given to us.

Some investments simply don't work out - they decline in value or disappear altogether. In fact, from the Bible's point of view, all earthly wealth will ultimately lose all of its value unless it is converted into something of eternal value - PEOPLE. God loves people because people are made in His image, and they will all live forever, with Him or apart from Him. So invest your life - your treasur...

God is worthy of our worship. He is matchless. There is no one and nothing to compare with Him. And one of the most transforming ways we worship God is through becoming generous and joyful givers.

God is worthy of our worship. He is matchless. There is no one and nothing to compare with Him. And one of the most transforming ways we worship God is through becoming generous and joyful givers.

God is worthy of our worship. He is matchless. There is no one and nothing to compare with Him. And one of the most transforming ways we worship God is through becoming generous and joyful givers.

The Bible says that somewhere around 2000 years ago a man named Jesus Christ died and then came back to life. Is it true? And if so, why does it matter? According to 1 Corinthians 15, it is both true and the most important truth in all of human history.

In just a few short days the people in Jesus' day moved from welcoming Him to demanding His crucifixion. What caused their radical change of heart, and what purpose did it serve in God's eternal plan?

Church, this present world is a spiritual battleground. Our adversary continuously seeks to destroy us and to render us ineffective for Jesus. But Spirit-directed and empowered prayer aligns us with the will of God and empowers us for battle. Let's get busy praying!

Seeking and experience and forgiveness from our heavenly Father opens the door for deep fellowship, but withholding forgiveness from others disrupts our intimacy with both God and man. Receive forgiveness, learn to forgive and live in freedom!

Some things matter to God more than other things. Learning to communicate well with our heavenly Father includes discovering what matters most to Him.

Prayer is like a foreign language. We don't instinctively know how to speak with God, but deep inside us we need to, and we long to, communicate with our heavenly Father. For this reason, one of Jesus' highest priorities in transforming His followers into His image is to teach us to pray. Are you ready to learn?

God is with us. He will never leave us or forsake us. He is present in our immediate, daily needs - physical, emotional, spiritual - and also in our ultimate need of life that overcomes the grave. May we celebrate during this season that God is with us.

God is with us. He will never leave us or forsake us. He is present in our immediate, daily needs - physical, emotional, spiritual - and also in our ultimate need of life that overcomes the grave. May we celebrate during this season that God is with us.

Perfect parenting is a fantasy! So is being the perfect son or daughter! Forget about it. Think progress, not perfection. Kids learn to trust that your parents genuinely want God's best for your life. Parents, focus your efforts on training your children to build their lives around a love for Jesus - in their thoughts, words, deeds and affections - and entrust the final outcome to God.

Marriage is one of God's greatest gifts, but it can also be very challenging. Often the challenges emerge because we fail to pursue God's purpose or follow His design. God's intention for our marriages is that we become a reflection of the relationship between Jesus Christ and the Church. As both husband and wife each fulfill his or her role in marriage, loving and respecting one another, the worl...

Who, or what, is in control of your life? If our affections are dominated by darkness, we cannot be the light of the world. But if we are continually conquered by the Spirit of God, we will fulfill God's will for our lives - we will shine and others will be drawn to Jesus' light.

We are new in Christ, so let's live new in Christ. Put off our old sinful patterns and put on our new patterns made possible through His transforming power.

Because of what Jesus Christ has done for us, not just individually but also corporately, we are one. That's a fact. Now our task is to learn to live as one! Each of us can help by discovering our unique design from God, and then putting to use all of His gifts for His glory and for the good of others.

2nd service with special guest Bishop Maurice Green: The Church is on display. The world is watching. Heaven is watching. What will we do with this mystery, this treasure of the gospel? Having been reconciled to God through Jesus Christ, will we take up our calling to become reconcilers?

1st service with special guest Bishop Maurice Green: The Church is on display. The world is watching. Heaven is watching. What will we do with this mystery, this treasure of the gospel? Having been reconciled to God through Jesus Christ, will we take up our calling to become reconcilers? Special guest: Bishop Maurice Green.

Before Christ we were alienated, estranged, separated - separated from God, and separated from other people. But now in Christ we are not only reconciled to God, we can also become reconciled to one another in one new family. As this reconciliation arises, the Church will shine as a beautiful foreshadowing of the Kingdom of God for a broken world, with men and women from every tribe, tongue, peopl...

"But God..." These are two of the best words in the entire Bible. We were in a state of separation from God and rebellion against God, destined for an eternity apart from God, "But God...." God intervened! God rescued us from death and created life within us freely by His grace. Now we live in newness of life, empowered to fulfill God's original design for us.

We are rich, but we often live as if we are poor. We allow life's circumstances to make us feel hopeless, worthless and weak, when in fact, because of God's work through His Son we have everlasting hope, value and strength. So let's learn to live rich in Christ!

God has given us greater spiritual blessings than we can imagine! And everyone is in on the blessing - Father, Son and Spirit all working together to enrich our lives now and for eternity. How could we possibly be anything but grateful to God and eager to share with others?!

What is our purpose in life as individuals and as a church? Stated as simply as possible: we help people FIND and FOLLOW Jesus. Discover how to do that in your own life, and hear about how God is calling Grace Bible Church to do that in our community and our world.