Sunday Sermons

Jesus teaches that God's kingdom often begins in ways that seem small and insignificant but grows through His power to transform lives and impact the world. In this message from Matthew 13:31–33, discover why faithfulness matters more than visibility, why God's work is often hidden, and how the gospel changes us from the inside out.

Money promises happiness and security, but Jesus warns that life is about far more than possessions. In this message from Luke 12:13–21, we explore the Parable of the Rich Fool and discover how an eternal perspective transforms the way we view wealth, generosity, and our relationship with God.

In the Parable of the Good Samaritan, Jesus challenges our desire to limit who deserves our love. True mercy does not stay distant; it moves toward people in need because Christ first moved toward us.

Why did Jesus teach in parables? In Matthew 13, Jesus begins teaching through parables, but these stories are not just simple illustrations or moral lessons. Jesus uses parables to reveal the kingdom of God and expose the condition of the human heart. In this message from Matthew 13:1-23, Pastor Peter Anderson opens our series on the parables by looking at the Parable of the Sower. Jesus shows us...

In a culture that tells us to build our identity around our feelings and desires, Jesus offers something deeper and more secure. This message explores why God cares about our sexuality, our bodies, and our identity—and why true freedom is found when Jesus, not our desires, defines who we are. Through Scripture, we discover that God loves us too much to let anything smaller than Christ become our i...

Life's trials often make us question whether God is trustworthy. In James 1, we learn that God uses difficulties to strengthen our faith, develop perseverance, and help us become more like Christ. Even when we cannot see the purpose, we can trust that God is working through every challenge for our spiritual growth.

In Luke 16:19 to 31, Jesus tells one of the most sobering stories in Scripture: the rich man and Lazarus. This message looks at what Jesus teaches about hell, eternity, judgment, and the urgency of responding to the gospel. Hell is not a doctrine we should talk about lightly, but it is a doctrine we cannot ignore if we are going to take Jesus seriously. In this sermon, we look at the background of...

A lot of people have been told that faith and science cannot live in the same house. Maybe they heard it in a classroom, during conversations about creation, or during COVID when “trust the science” became political, emotional, and tribal. But is Christianity actually against science? In this message, Pastor Peter Anderson looks at Genesis 1, Psalm 19, Romans 1, John 1, and the resurrection of Jes...

Why don’t we see miracles like we do in the Bible? Does God still heal, answer prayers, and move in supernatural ways today? In this message from First Baptist Hanford, we explore what the Bible actually says about miracles, signs and wonders, suffering, faith, and the resurrection of Jesus. This sermon walks through miracles like Jonah, the Red Sea, Joshua’s long day, the ministry of Jesus, and t...

Can the Bible really be trusted in a world full of competing truths? This message explores the reliability, authority, and purpose of Scripture, showing how God’s Word reveals truth and transforms lives. Discover why the Bible isn’t just information—it’s an invitation to know God personally.

This is one of the hardest questions people wrestle with: If God is good, why would He send people to hell? And what happens to people who are good… but don’t follow Jesus? In this message, we walk through what the Bible actually says about heaven, hell, and salvation. Not based on opinion, not based on culture, but based on Scripture.

Why doesn’t God make Himself more obvious? This message explores how God has already revealed Himself through creation and through Jesus, yet many still struggle to see Him. It challenges us to consider whether the issue is God’s clarity—or our willingness to respond.

Why does God allow suffering?  If God is good, why does life hurt so much? In this message, we wrestle honestly with pain, suffering, and the goodness of God, and what the Bible actually says about it. If you’ve ever asked: Why does God allow pain? Why do bad things happen? Where is God when life hurts? This message is for you. We walk through: What the Bible teaches about suffering Why the world...

What if the resurrection of Jesus isn’t just something to believe… but something that changes everything? In this Easter message, we walk through the reality of the cross, the empty tomb, and the undeniable evidence of changed lives like Thomas in John 20. If Jesus really rose from the dead, then your past, your identity, your purpose, and your future are all impacted. The resurrection isn’t just...

What does it really mean when Jesus said “It is finished”? In this message, we walk through Palm Sunday to the crucifixion and uncover why belief in God is not the same as standing right before Him. From the crowd shouting “Hosanna” to choosing Barabbas, to Peter’s denial, this sermon reveals a hard truth: we cannot stand before God on our own. The cross is not just a moment in history. It is wher...

Struggling to live what you believe? Discover how Jesus closes the gap between knowing truth and real life change.

The Bible tells one powerful story: God’s plan to redeem a broken world. From the promise given to Abraham to the sacrifice of Jesus, Scripture reveals how God pursues and restores His people. This message explores how Jesus fulfills God’s promise and invites us to live as part of His redemption story.