Renewal Church of Anderson Sermon Archive

Jesus has the authority to forgive sins, something only God can do. Yet, due to our hardness of heart, we can sometimes fail to take him at his word. Listen as Pastor Stephen Watson begins the new year by showing us how Christ graciously reveals his divinity to us. This sermon was preached by Stephen Watson on 1/5/25.

“All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” Because of the Fall, every corner of the world has been touched by sin. Listen as Pastor Stephen Watson reveals how we share the same condemnation as the leper and are offered the same compassion from Christ. This sermon was preached by Stephen Watson on 12/29/24.

This Advent season, we remember the incredible sacrifice God made by sending His Son into the world. Listen as Pastor Stephen Watson preaches of Christ’s great humility for the sake of God’s people. This sermon was preached by Stephen Watson on 12/22/24.

Mark writes his Gospel so that his readers might know who Jesus is and what He came to do. Knowing Jesus as He has revealed Himself in the Bible will lead to service and dependence under the Servant King. Listen as Pastor Stephen Watson expounds on Mark's account of the true Jesus, who has authority over demons, illnesses, and sin. This sermon was preached by Stephen Watson on 12/15/24.

It is easy to construct a version of Jesus that is more like a teacher than the Son of God. Up to this point in Mark’s Gospel, the disciples only know Jesus as a great teacher. Listen as GenerationLINK Resident Nathan Pettit explains why we must view Jesus as the Son of God who has authority over creation to rescue the perishing. This sermon was preached by Nathan Pettit on 12/8/24.

Satan hates for us to know who Jesus is. Yet it is Christ who has victory over Satan and his demons, and it is Christ who graciously shows himself to us. The Word of Jesus is authoritative and demands obedience. Listen as Pastor Zack Little elaborates on this points, pointing us to the authoritative Christ who casts out demons. This sermon was preached by Stephen Watson on 12/1/24.

Early on in the Gospel of Mark, we see Jesus give his first sermon and call his first followers. The message is simple: repent, believe, and follow Jesus. Listen as Pastor Stephen Watson shows the simplicity and sweetness of the call to follow Jesus. This sermon was preached by Stephen Watson on 11/24/24.

Will the Church survive? Where will it find its strength? These questions believers ask today are the same questions Mark seeks to answer in his Gospel. The answer to both questions is found only in the life and works of Jesus Christ. Listen as Pastor Stephen Watson speaks on the identity and mission of Jesus. This sermon was preached by Stephen Watson on 11/17/24.

At the end of the Psalms of Ascent, we find journeying Jews who eagerly anticipate to bless the Lord. With Christ as our Great High Priest, we can now come directly into God’s presence to bless Him, knowing that He delights in blessing us with His Spirit. Listen as Pastor Stephen Watson recounts the Lord’s kindness to us, wrapping up the Psalms of Ascent. This sermon was preached by Stephen Watson...

Since the beginning of time, man was made to dwell in unity. The Fall brought along pride, selfishness, and individualism which results in misery and hurt. Listen in as Pastor Stephen Watson describes the scene of unity in Psalm 133 as well as the sweetness depicted in it. This sermon was preached by Stephen Watson on 11/3/24.

You don't have to look far to find problems with American politics (or any politics, for that matter). Every political system lacks one thing: a perfect, divine Ruler. Pastor Stephen Watson reminds us from Psalm 132 to look forward to a day when one King will rule in justice and righteousness. Until that day, may we strive to bring about His kingdom on earth. This sermon was preached by Stephen Wa...

As a result of the Fall, our hearts are noisy, always unsettled. Because our sinful nature that desires to be like God, our hearts tend to be preoccupied, anxious, prideful, and dissatisfied. Pastor Stephen Watson discusses both the problem and the cure of a noisy heart out of Psalm 131. This sermon was preached by Stephen Watson on 10/20/24.

What is the gospel? What must we do to be saved? How should we respond to the gospel call? What are the blessings we find in salvation? Pastor Zack Little answers these questions by looking at the Apostle Peter’s first sermon. This is the hope to which we are called. This sermon was preached by Zack Little on 10/13/24.

By the grace of God, His children are brought to an increasing recognition of their own sins. Our sins, however, are not the final thing upon which we gaze. Listen as Pastor Stephen Watson shows how the Psalmist responds to Israel’s sin in light God’s promise to redeem and forgive. This sermon was preached by Stephen Watson on 10/6/24.

As God's people, we are not removed from the suffering and brokenness we experience in this very world. Yet, we are victorious in the hope that is given to us through Jesus Christ, who rescues us from our sins. One day, he will fully rescue us from our suffering. Listen as Pastor Stephen Watson presents the gospel from Psalm 129:1-4. This sermon was preached by Stephen Watson on 9/29/24.

Any form of the prosperity gospel is a false gospel. True Christians do not live ultimately for material possessions, but in order to delight in God. Yet, the Bible tells us that those who consider God’s word and walk in His way will experience blessing. Listen as Pastor Stephen Watson shows us how God blesses those who fear Him. This sermon was preached by Stephen Watson on 9/22/24.

One of the wisest, most accomplished men in the history of Israel acknowledged that all is meaningless unless the Lord is present in it. Pastor Stephen Watson shows us valuable wisdom from Psalm 127 regarding God-given limits and rest. This sermon was preached by Stephen Watson on 9/15/24.

God deeply cares about the circumstances of His children. Yet, He is concerned with much more than circumstances alone. Our hearts are of greater concern to God, and the apostle Paul makes this clear in the content of his prayers. Listen as Pastor Robert Cross exposits Paul’s prayer for the Ephesian church. This sermon was preached by Robert Cross on 9/8/24.

At some point in the Christian journey, those scary warnings of suffering from the Bible finally catch up. Suffering and discouragement seem inevitable. How are we to respond when the novelty of the Christian walk wears off? Listen as Pastor Stephen Watson gives helpful responses to suffering and discouragement. This sermon was preached by Stephen Watson on 9/1/24.

The Christian journey is a long, sanctifying road to Jesus. There are many obstacles, including wrong ideas of God and faith. Yet, Psalm 125 gives us truths that can anchor us when the journey becomes challenging. Listen as Pastor Stephen Watson exposits these truths from God’s word. This sermon was preached by Stephen Watson on 8/25/24.

It can be easy for followers of Jesus to see all the brokenness of the world and wonder where God is. Is He there? Does He care? Is He on my side? Listen as Pastor Stephen Watson shows from Psalm 124 that the Lord is indeed on the side of His children. This sermon was preached by Stephen Watson on 8/18/24.

Last week, Pastor Zack Little explained the primary aim of godly parenting—training children to treasure God by treasuring His word and treasuring His grace. Listen in as Zack shows how we might train children to treasure God’s grace. This sermon was preached by Zack Little on 8/11/24.

Parenting is a monumental avenue of discipleship in the church. Ideally, godly parenting creates an environment where children can flourish in the Christian life. Listen as Pastor Zack Little shows two of three chief aims in godly parenting. This sermon was preached by Zack Little on 8/4/24.

Despite our glorious, powerful Lord, Christians are not immune to being mocked. The Christian life does not make sense to the world, and what cannot be understood often becomes mocked. Listen as Pastor Stephen Watson gives two simple, biblical responses to mocking. This sermon was preached by Stephen Watson on 7/29/24.

At any point in the Christian’s life, he has access to the most powerful and most caring Person in the universe. Yet, often we struggle to make prayer a regular habit. We lose focus, forget to do it, and in some cases we become bored. Listen as Pastor Robert Cross expounds on three reasons Jesus himself taught us to pray. This sermon was preached by Robert Cross on 7/22/24.