Anthem Church

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In Exodus 6, a discouraged Israel hears the promises of God spoken by Moses, but does not listen. Why? They were suffering from a broken spirit due to their harsh circumstances. Pastor Nick Sweerin unpacked this more yesterday as we considered the ways we can be held captive by the burden of a broken spirit and how we can begin to let God restore that brokenness with the hope of His Word. --- For...

As the Israelites are enslaved in Egypt in Exodus 5, Pharaoh responds to Moses’ pleas for their release by eliminating their resources and imposing greater burdens on their labor. They find themselves charged to make bricks from straw - overwhelmed, anxious, and left with no time or energy to clearly remember or reflect on the promises of God. In our day, we are similarly told to make bricks witho...

As Moses is called by God to confront Pharaoh in order to liberate a captive Israel in Exodus 4, he grapples with his insecurities and self-reliance. Just as Moses faced tangible costs in responding to God’s call, we too encounter real cost in obeying His call. However, embracing a radical dependence on the Lord and committing ourselves to His call ultimately liberates us for a profound purpose. J...

In the story of the burning bush in Exodus 3, we see God reveal His holy, compassionate, and faithful character to Moses in the midst of his day-to-day responsibilities and hardships. Often, we walk through our days with assumptions about God that hold us captive, but He sets us free as we look to Him and learn His unchanging character. Listen as Matt Dennings shares three liberating truths that a...

As we seek comfort for our captive, guilt-ridden souls, there are cultural assumptions and myths about where and what freedom is that exist everywhere we look. Egypt, in Moses’ day was no different. As the story of Moses in Exodus 2 confronted Egyptian myths, so also we see how Christ offers a countercultural liberation and comfort for our captive souls today. Listen as Matt Dennings explores the...

Matt Dennings kicks off our series in Exodus 1, drawing parallels between the oppression faced by the Israelites and the need for liberation in our lives today. Emphasizing the midwives' courage and the theme of eternal liberation through Jesus, he highlighted the transformative power of allegiance to a true Savior. As we start our series, we are encouraged to consider the relevance of the Exodus...

As we approach the new year, many of us have a desire to increase our Bible reading. However, our New Year's resolutions often fall short of our intentions, leaving us frustrated with our lack of progress by mid-January. How can we prepare for the upcoming year and be determined to know and love God's Word more than ever before? Salt Director Zach Everly shares three resolutions from Psalm 119 to...

There are experiences in our lives that can appear too good to be true. When we contemplate the idea of God taking pleasure in us, like a father cherishing his child, we may dismiss it as impossible, disqualifying ourselves due to our sin or weakness. However, even though we have done nothing to earn or deserve God's tender mercy and affection, we can find assurance in the fact that this unimagina...

Is joy a realistic expectation for our daily lives, or is it a sentimental idea we reserve for the holiday season? In Luke 1:39-56, we see that joy truly has entered into our stories in the person of Jesus Christ and that we always have access to that joy through the promises of God. Listen to Matt’s sermon to hear him unpack three promises of God we see outlined in the passage and how those promi...

In our constant war for peace, we can take comfort in that true peace is found through God’s promises, which don’t change or depend on us. Mary experienced this peace as she submitted to God’s plan for her life in light of His favor towards her. This peace is not an abstract concept, but a tangible reality we have access to in Jesus by the grace of God. Yesterday, Brandon Moore delved into the the...

We kick off our Advent series, “Prepare Him Room”, with a sermon delivered by Nick Sweerin from Luke 1:1-25 on what it looks like to embrace hope through the promises of God. Throughout history, we have experienced a world full of turbulence that tempts us to turn to hopelessness. However, we see in the story of Zechariah and Elizabeth how God breaks into our lives with the hope of Jesus precisely...

We know we should have grateful hearts, but we are forgetful and it can be easy to lose sight of the many reasons we have to be thankful. As we posture our hearts towards thanksgiving this week, Chris Kurtz reminded us yesterday from Deuteronomy 4:1-14 of where our gratitude as believers flows from: remembering Christ’s past work, obeying His commands, and looking forward to His future promise. --...

We go deeper into the heart of God by going outward into the harvest. We concluded our series on discipleship by discussing the importance of going as laborers and sharing the Gospel with those around us. Matt Dennings guided us through Matthew 9:35-38, helping us understand how engaging with our neighbors helps align our hearts with the Lord of the harvest. --- For more resources and information...

Have you found a pace with the Lord that enables you to run your race with endurance? Yesterday, lead pastor Matt Dennings guided us through Hebrews 12:1-2, emphasizing the significance of developing a training regimen as we run well. Take a listen as he unpacks the importance of doctrine, disciplines, and dominion as essential tools in our journey to thrive in the daily grind of an abundant life...

We were created to thrive in meaningful relationships that affirm the story of God’s grace in our lives. Sadly, we often settle for unhealthy relationships that lack the necessary balance of grace and truth. In yesterday's sermon, Matt walked us through Acts 2:42-47 and the importance of groups in discipleship. By committing ourselves to worship with one another, gather as family, and be on missio...

Why do we gather at church on Sundays? We gather every Sunday to remember the story of God’s grace to us in Christ and experience that grace through the fellowship of believers. Listen as Matt Dennings unpacks Hebrews 10:19-25 on how engaging in the church gathering helps emancipate us from the fictions in our lives. --- For more resources and information from Anthem Church, visit us at https://ww...

This week, we kicked off a new sermon series in Luke 24:13-35. As Jesus’ disciples process his death and resurrection, Jesus intercepts them and helps them rediscover the plot. Who gets to narrate your life? Matt Dennings encourages us to look to Scripture to anchor ourselves and be reminded of the greater storyline of God's redemption. --- For more resources and information from Anthem Church, vi...

Self-reliance tells us we have all that we need, and this prevents us from fervent commitment to Christ. However, when we invite Christ to meet our most vulnerable needs, we experience the true riches He offers. In the last week of our Revelation sermon series, Matt Dennings preaches through Revelation 3:14-22 on the letter to the church in Laodicea. --- For more resources and information from Ant...

What doors do you desire for God to open? In our pursuits, we can often miss the open doors Jesus has already set before us. He has placed people in our lives who we are not to see as inconveniences but as opportunities for Kingdom impact. Listen as Matt Dennings shares Christ’s intentional words to the church in Philadelphia in Revelation 3:7-13 and encourages us to focus on a legacy that truly m...

When we honestly assess our lives, are we spiritually alive or do we settle for dying to live? As Jesus calls the spiritually dying church in Sardis to wake up and strengthen what remains, He calls us today. Listen as Matt Dennings shares Christ’s intentional words to the church in Sardis in Revelation 3:1-6.  --- For more resources and information from Anthem Church, visit us at https://www.anthe...

When we are double-minded, assenting to some truths of Scripture while ignoring others, we forfeit freedom and intimacy with Christ. God confronts our double-minded lives with the double-edged sword of His Word - challenging us to repent, respond to His voice, and take hold of the gift of life with Him. Listen as Matt Dennings shares what Christ has to say to the church in Pergamum in Revelation 2...

God invites us to a life of joy and eternal impact. Sin, like the sirens in ancient mythology, fights for our attention and energy to divert us from this abundant life. What will it take to hold fast to Christ, being faithful in the small things and eventually in larger areas of Kingdom influence? Matt Dennings shares Christ’s intentional words to the church in Thyatira in Revelation 2:18-29. ---...

How do we know we are prepared to stand against pressure or even persecution for our faith in Christ? When trouble comes, we trust that God uses the resistance we experience to refine us, and we resolve to believe our true riches come from knowing God Himself. Listen as Matt Dennings shares the call to perseverance from the letter to Smyrna in Revelation 2:8-11. --- For more resources and informat...

In the letters to the seven churches in the book of Revelation, Jesus entrusts the believers of then and today with intentional words that form intentional people. This week, Matt Dennings kicked off our series in the seven letters of Revelation with the message to the church in Ephesus in Revelation 2:1-7. --- For more resources and information from Anthem Church, visit us at https://www.anthemco...