Renewal Church of Anderson Sermon Archive

All have sinned, choosing to be their own king instead of humbly submitting to God as King. In His justice, God wages war against his enemies. In His grace, God provides refuge from His wrath. This sermon was preached by Zack Little on 12/28/25.

God ordained that wise men from the east visit Jesus so that we might know Christ came to save all people. Listen as Pastor Stephen unpacks the coming of the wise men. This sermon was preached by Stephen Watson on 12/14/25.

God’s plan of redemption is worked in unexpected people and through unexpected ways. Listen as Pastor Stephen Watson recounts the story of Christ’s birth through Mary and Joseph. This sermon was preached by Stephen Watson on 12/7/25.

One of the marks of a Christian is a thankful heart. Our response to Christ’s grace should be bowing at his feet in gratefulness. Listen as Pastor Stephen Watson teaches us the proper way to respond to Jesus. This sermon was preached by Stephen Watson on 11/30/25.

It is not enough to say you have faith. Real, authentic, saving faith works. Listen as Pastor Robert Cross shows how faith works in trials. This sermon was preached by Robert Cross on 11/23/25.

Superficiality is antithetical to the gospel. Christ calls us to see our sin for what it really is and put our faith in Someone outside ourselves. Listen as Pastor Stephen Watson unpacks the visible parable of the fig tree. This sermon was preached by Stephen Watson on 11/16/25.

The long-awaited Messiah has finally arrived to Jerusalem. Even now, Jesus is defying Messianic expectation. Listen as Pastor Stephen Watson shows us what type of Messiah Jesus is. This sermon was preached by Stephen Watson on 11/9/25.

Although we cannot physically see Jesus today, we are called to see him with eyes of faith. Listen as Pastor Zack Little shows us how seeing Jesus with eyes of faith changes everything. This sermon was preached by Zack Little on 11/2/25.

When it comes to leadership and status, the mindset of the world is completely at odds with the kingdom of God. Rather than clawing and scratching for places of honor, Christ teaches us to lead by serving. Listen as Pastor Stephen Watson explains Jesus’s words on servant leadership in the kingdom of God. This sermon was preached by Stephen Watson on 10/26/25.

The fleeting pleasures of this world compete with Jesus for the throne of our hearts. In order to enter the kingdom of God, we must treasure Jesus above all else. Listen as Pastor Stephen Watson preaches of Jesus’s hard but helpful word. This sermon was preached by Stephen Watson on 10/19/25.

There is nothing we can do to become citizens of the kingdom of God. The only way we come is in the arms of Jesus. Listen as Pastor Zack Little exhorts us to child-like faith. This sermon was preached by Zack Little on 10/12/25.

Christ shows the real intent of marriage and divorce. Listen as Pastor Stephen Watson contrasts a worldly thinking of marriage with a godly one. This sermon was preached by Stephen Watson on 10/5/25.

There is nothing more unlike Christ than sin. Listen as Pastor Stephen Watson exhorts God’s people unto Christ-likeness by taking sin seriously. This sermon was preached by Stephen Watson on 9/28/25.

The sinful nature of man is to reach for status God's kingdom. Jesus preaches a kingdom of humble service, not haughty status. Listen as Pastor Robert Cross shows how our King is pleased with even the smallest acts of service that seek to advance God's kingdom. This sermon was preached by Stephen Watson on 9/21/25.

The world gives many definitions of greatness. Everyone pursues greatness, but that word means different things to different people. Listen as Pastor Stephen Watson shows us Jesus’s lesson on greatness. This sermon was preached by Stephen Watson on 9/14/25.

The central issue of all humanity is a lack of faith in God. Jesus Christ is our only hope. Listen as Pastor Stephen Watson gives us three lessons on faith from the Valley of Unbelief. This sermon was preached by Stephen Watson on 9/7/25.

It can be easy to become tangled up in the sufferings of this world and forget about the glory that awaits us. Listen as Pastor Stephen Watson reminds us where this path of suffering leads if we are in Christ. This sermon was preached by Stephen Watson on 8/31/25.

We cannot properly follow Jesus without a right understanding of who he is and what he came to do. Peter confesses Jesus as Christ, but what does that really mean? Listen as Pastor Stephen Watson exposits Christ’s words about his mission and our call. This sermon was preached by Stephen Watson on 8/24/25.

What we think about Jesus Christ is a matter of life and death. He is a great teacher, miracle-worker, and example, but if we only see him as these things, we have missed the gospel entirely. Listen as Pastor Stephen Watson shows the importance of God’s grace working in our lives to see Jesus as the Christ. This sermon was preached by Stephen Watson on 8/17/25.

We often do not realize how hopeless we are without Christ. In order to see our true condition and identity, we need the God-man to open our hearts and minds. Listen as Pastor Caleb Cash explains how Jesus shines light on our own identity as we understand his. This sermon was preached by Caleb Cash on 8/10/25.

It is easy to grow weary in the Christian life. It is easy to drift away from seeing Jesus as supreme. The author of Hebrews knows this, and he instructs the church on how to persevere. Listen as Generation LINK Resident Nathan Pettit shares how we can run with endurance. This sermon was preached by Nathan Pettit on 8/3/25.

A Holy God offers us an invitation to come. The most unrighteous people can enjoy the Father by the blood of Christ. What good news! Listen as Pastor Zack Little explains what kind of invitation this is. This sermon was preached by Zack Little on 7/27/25.

As Christ-followers, we have been justified by grace. However, we live in an “already, not yet” reality. We still sin, yet God declares us righteous through His Son Jesus. Listen as Pastor Chris Johnson elaborates on this tension and provides timely application to it. This sermon was preached by Chris Johnson on 7/20/25.

God has graciously revealed His words to us so that we might clearly see and know Him. However, we are not quick to see Jesus as he has clearly revealed himself. Listen as Pastor Stephen Watson preaches of a compassionate Jesus and slow-to-understand disciples. This sermon was preached by Stephen Watson on 7/13/25.

Sin permeates this fallen world. We know by God's word that we have all sinned and are spiritually broken. We know by sight that sin rears its ugly face as our bodies decay day by day. Listen as Pastor Stephen Watson gives hope to a broken world through the message of our Lord and Redeemer, Jesus Christ. This sermon was preached by Stephen Watson on 7/6/25.