Anderson Sermons

Multiplying disciples, who in turn multiply even more disciples, is THE great task of the Church. Are you all in? In whom will you invest?

The treasure of the gospel of Jesus Christ, entrusted to us, is our most valuable possession. Proclaim it fearlessly and protect it courageously, because in it death is destroyed and life from God is imparted. Nowhere else but the gospel can we find such riches.

Are you controlled by courageous faith, or do you cower in fear? Do you pull back, or do you press on to fulfill God's calling on your life? Fear is the adversary of faithfulness, but God's Spirit can conquer all fear.

Some churches shrivel and die. Other churches thrive and flourish. What about your church? Will it fade, or will it flourish for generations to come? And more specifically, what can you do to help your church become or remain a vibrant, growing community of faith?

God has called us not just to eternal life, but also to a transformed life. And He has provided everything we need to become changed, godly, holy people - people who love Him most and love only the things that He loves.

You didn't earn eternal life, so you can't lose it. The greatest possession in the universe, life forever with God, is both free and secure. Can there be any greater motivation to live like Jesus and to live for Jesus?!

In the image of Himself, God made us to reflect His character and represent His authority on the earth. We are fearfully and wonderfully made, but we are also fatally flawed. Only the work of God's Son can restore in us God's beautiful design and purpose.

The Triune God is unlike any other god. He is personal; He is relational; He is giving, sacrificing, and serving. He is love. He is Father, Son and Spirit - three persons and One God, all delighting in one another, and loving their creation in a manner far beyond any love we have ever experienced in this world.

The Triune God is unlike any other god. He is personal; He is relational; He is giving, sacrificing, and serving. He is love. He is Father, Son and Spirit - three persons and One God, all delighting in one another, and loving their creation in a manner far beyond any love we have ever experienced in this world.

Good theology leads to true worship, and true worship changes our lives. To live well we must learn to think rightly about God and to love what He loves. The study of God (theology) is not dusty, dry and irrelevant; it is life-giving and life-changing.

Our response to unexpected, and often unwanted experiences shapes our souls toward wholeness or barrenness. How will you respond to each of the burdens God calls you to carry through life? Will you allow them to make you or to break you?

Just as a branch can only bear fruit when it remains attached to the vine, so we can only live in a way that pleases the Father when we remain closely connected to Jesus.

Follow Jesus! He is your Good Shepherd who knows you, cares for you, and protects you forever. He alone can direct your life and lead you into abundant and eternal life.

God the Father desires everyone to be with Him in His home, but there is only one way to get there - through His Son, Jesus Christ.

We all hunger. We all, at least from time to time, attempt to satiate that hunger with many things that can never satisfy. But our hunger is actually a gift from God. Our hunger is a reminder that what we really hunger for is God, who alone can give us the true food that can satisfy our deepest needs and longings forever.

When we perceive God's glory in the person of Jesus Christ, we can believe Him for anything, even eternal life. Do you believe in Jesus Christ for life that lasts forever? Do you live like a person who believes - fearless, bold, and courageous? Remember the resurrection of Jesus and be changed forever.

Death happens, and there is nothing under the sun that anyone can do about it. How then can we live useful lives, drawn forward by hope rather than discouraged by despair? Solomon exhorts us to remember our Creator, along with all of the gifts He has given, and will give, to His people.

Human government, like wisdom, wealth, and work, can be a good gift, but it fails miserably as a god. As citizens of both heaven and earth, it is our duty to work for government that fulfills our Creator's intended will, but we should never trust that any mere human efforts could put all things right under the sun. Instead, we are to live wisely in this current age, while waiting for God's chosen...

Work is a blessing, but it can feel like a curse. Our work is one of the primary arenas in which we reflect the nature of God and in which we are transformed into the character of God. But when we begin to despise work, or conversely worship work, it becomes a source of frustration rather than fulfillment. Is work, for you, a blessing or a curse?

Wisdom is a weak god, but a wonderful gift.

Even the best things in life are meaningless... if this life is all there is. Without God and without a clear vision of the life to come, cynicism and despair are inescapable. However, God is real, God is in charge, and God has promised us a life after this one that gives meaning to all of our activities "under the sun."

If you are reading this, it is safe to assume that you want to grow spiritually. But how do you do it, and how do you know that it is actually happening? This message will provide you with some thoughts on what maturity looks like, along with ideas on how to take your next big strides forward!

Everyone leaves a legacy. Yours may be lasting, enduring through many generations, or it may last only for a moment. Choose to live for a legacy that endures. For additional sermons in this series, click here .

Grace that isn't free isn't grace at all! For additional sermons in this series, click here .

The gospel of Jesus Christ is good news for all mankind - male, female, black, white, young, old. The gospel of Jesus Christ tears down barriers by reconciling man to God and man to man. And it is our calling, Church, to join with God in this ministry of reconciliation. For additional sermons in this series, click here .