Anthem Church

The gospel informs our response to betrayal, even at the hands of our closest friends or against the people we love most. In John 18:1-14, we see how Jesus Himself responds to both the betrayer and the betrayed. Yesterday, Matt Dennings spoke on how God’s complete justice meets His lavish mercy at the cross. --- For more resources and information from Anthem Church, visit us at https://www.anthemc...

In Jesus’ High Priestly Prayer, we see God’s desire for His people to be unified. As a choir sings in harmony under the leadership of a conductor, so we, as the church, can sing God’s song in unity with one another and under submission to the Lord’s leadership. Yesterday, Nick Sweerin taught through John 17:20-26 on how to live harmoniously in the relationships God has called us to so that we may...

We are energized and driven by the ‘soundtracks’ that play in the backgrounds of our lives. Yesterday, Matt Dennings preached on John 17:1-5 and explained how when we turn up the volume on God’s voice in our lives through His Word, we live an abundant life in tune with our Creator. --- For more resources and information from Anthem Church, visit us at https://www.anthemcolumbia.com/

When difficult times hit, we often distract, distance ourselves, and desensitize ourselves from our pain. This runs counter to the way of Jesus, who calls us to pursue a lasting joy amid suffering. Yesterday, Brandon Moore walked through John 16:4b-33 on embracing death as gain as we suffer well in light of eternity. --- For more resources and information from Anthem Church, visit us at https://ww...

We are not placed in our workplaces, schools, neighborhoods, or cities by accident. What if speaking the truths of the Gospel had the potential to gain not only the souls of those around us, but also our own? Yesterday, Matt Dennings walked through John 15:18-16:4 on speaking by the Spirit as we bear witness to Christ. --- For more resources and information from Anthem Church, visit us at https://...

When we attach ourselves to counterfeit sources of life, we find ourselves sapped of spiritual vitality and separated from God. When we abide in Christ, we live lives of eternal significance, producing spiritual fruit as we are cared for and pruned by a loving Father. Matt Dennings walks through John 15:1-17 on how and why we abide in Christ. --- For more resources and information from Anthem Chur...

The Holy Spirit is God’s plan to commune with us, cultivate our personal growth, and conquer the chaos in our lives. Nick Sweerin teaches on the importance of the Holy Spirit as we continued our sermon series in John 14:15-31. --- For more resources and information from Anthem Church, visit us at https://www.anthemcolumbia.com/

When navigating our daily troubles, we can look to Jesus to learn where we are going and how we get there. Listen as Matt Dennings teaches through John 14:1-14 on Jesus as the Way, the Truth, and the Life. --- For more resources and information from Anthem Church, visit us at https://www.anthemcolumbia.com/

How do we know what God really desires? As we open God's unchanging Word, we learn His unchanging character and standard for our lives.  Listen as Toby Neal teaches through 2 Timothy 3:1-17 on the power of rooting our lives in the words of Scripture. --- For more resources and information from Anthem Church, visit us at https://www.anthemcolumbia.com/

After following the star to Jesus, we see the wisemen in Matthew 2:7-12 falling down in worship.  Why? Because we have a God who came as a child so that we may commune with Him forever.  Listen as Chris Kurtz closes our Advent series on stewarding the love of Christ as we worship Him and help others do the same. --- For more resources and information from Anthem Church, visit us at https://www.ant...

Where do you find affirmation? As evidenced by the brilliant star that appeared at Christ's birth, we have a God who delights in and affirms His Son. When we become children of God, we gain an affirmation we could never earn or achieve as we stand justified in Christ. Listen as Matt Dennings teaches through Matthew 2:1-6 on finding the the affirmation we seek in the loving gaze of God our Father....

In a weary world where we often find ourselves waiting for future satisfaction or fulfillment of our desires, God offers us hope we can cling to in the present. Listen as Brandon Moore teaches through Matthew 1:18-25 on the weariness of waiting and the promise of God's presence with us and work for us. --- For more resources and information from Anthem Church, visit us at https://www.anthemcolumbi...

The joy of the Christmas season seems to give us a small glimpse of shalom - of things the way they are meant to be. While the season is fleeting, we can delight in the fact that God has brought a true and eternal shalom to us in Jesus Christ. Listen as Matt Dennings teaches through Matthew 1:1-17 on the lineage of Jesus, our long-awaited Prince of Peace. --- For more resources and information fro...

We have a high King who knelt low, washing the feet of those who would betray and deny Him. How do we love the people around our tables like Jesus does - to the very end? Nick Sweerin unpacks John 13:1-38 and explains how we love like Jesus by first letting the love of Jesus cleanse us. --- For more resources and information from Anthem Church, visit us at https://www.anthemcolumbia.com/

We are called to take hold of that which is truly satisfying, beautiful, and glorious - Christ Jesus. However, we must first let go of lesser things. Listen as Matt Dennings teaches through John 12:27-43 on letting go of the temporary kingdom of this world to take hold of the eternal Kingdom of our God. --- For more resources and information from Anthem Church, visit us at https://www.anthemcolumb...

If we lose our lives for the sake of Christ, we will truly find life the way it is meant to be. Listen as Matt Dennings teaches through John 12:1-36 on the countercultural Kingdom influence that Jesus calls us to pursue above all worldly influence. --- For more resources and information from Anthem Church, visit us at https://www.anthemcolumbia.com/

In the story of Lazarus, we see Jesus demonstrate His love for His people and His power over death. Listen as Matt Dennings teaches through John 11:1-54 on the resurrection of Lazarus and the life Jesus provides now and forevermore. --- For more resources and information from Anthem Church, visit us at https://www.anthemcolumbia.com/

When we pick up stones in our hearts to defend our agendas or ideologies, we forfeit the peace found when we pray for our enemies and allow God to enact His perfect justice and mercy. Listen as Matt Dennings teaches through John 10:22-42 about anchoring ourselves in the secure hands of a good Father as we trust His salvation and not our own. --- For more resources and information from Anthem Churc...

We live in a world full of imperfect shepherds that lead us astray or have wrong motives. We can look to Christ as the only perfect Shepherd who laid His life down for us, took it up again, and triumphantly leads us into good pasture. Listen as Nick Sweerin teaches through John 10:1-21 on Christ as our good Shepherd. --- For more resources and information from Anthem Church, visit us at https://ww...

The God who created us from the dust came to earth to dwell among us. Not only can we know of this God, but through Christ, we can walk with and enjoy Him. Listen as Brandon Moore teaches through John 9:1-41 on Jesus healing the man blind from birth and how abiding in His Word allows us to receive sight from Him as well. --- For more resources and information from Anthem Church, visit us at https:...

What characterizes those who truly belong to God's household? Jesus teaches that our relationship with the Word of God indicates whether we are His followers. Listen as Brandon Moore teaches through John 8:31-59 on how and why we  embrace the Word of God as our source of truth and freedom. --- For more resources and information from Anthem Church, visit us at https://www.anthemcolumbia.com/

When the darkness around us and within us is overwhelming, we can take comfort in God as the Light who came to penetrate the darkness. Listen as Matt Dennings teaches through John 8:12-30 on Jesus as the light of the world. --- For more resources and information from Anthem Church, visit us at https://www.anthemcolumbia.com/

We have a God who desires to draw near to us. What is it that prevents us from hearing His voice? Listen as Matt Dennings teaches through John 7:1-13 on Jesus at the Feast of Booths and what we learn from this passage about how to walk in greater awareness of God's presence. --- For more resources and information from Anthem Church, visit us at https://www.anthemcolumbia.com/

The words of Jesus have the power to govern reality. Our desires, on the other hand, make promises they have no power to keep. When we watch others walk away from following Christ and our desires wage war against us, how can we remain steadfast in following the One who truly holds life? Listen as Matt Dennings teaches through John 6:60-71 on seeking understanding in God's Word by faith. --- For mo...

How do you define Jesus? Our perspective of Jesus drives our life. Yesterday, Nick Sweerin continued our sermon series in John 6:22-59 about Jesus as our ultimate meaning and satisfaction. --- For more resources and information from Anthem Church, visit us at https://www.anthemcolumbia.com/