The Anchor Sunday Sermons Podcast

In this message, Pastor Brandon breaks down Jesus’ powerful teaching in Matthew 6:1–18 — exposing the difference between doing the right thing for the wrong reason and living for the audience of One.   Jesus warned that even good spiritual disciplines — giving, praying, and fasting — can be corrupted by pride when our goal is to be seen by men. The question isn’t just what we do for God… it’s why...

In this message, Pastor Brandon unpacks Matthew 5:33–48 and shows how kingdom living sometimes looks like losing now—but it’s actually trading up forever. Jesus calls us to radical honesty, refusal to retaliate, open-handed generosity, and love for enemies. Each choice may seem like a worldly disadvantage, yet heaven’s ledger records it as eternal gain (Matthew 5:12; 6:19–21). Key Points • Truthfu...

In this message, Pastor Brandon continues our study in the Gospel of Matthew—focusing on the **Sermon on the Mount**, where the Messiah reveals His divine authority to correctly interpret the Law of Moses.   Jesus contrasts His interpretation with that of the Pharisees, exposing the difference between **external religion** and **internal righteousness**. He reveals that true righteousness comes fr...

Jesus didn’t call us to be a condiment; He called us to be a covenant presence—salt that preserves and light that exposes. This message lays out a practical, biblical game plan for engaging culture, confronting lies, pushing back evil, and preserving what’s good in our cities, schools, and public square. What you’ll learn Salt ≠ seasoning: it’s about permeation & preservation, not making sin p...

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https://tipofthespear.ticketspice.com/livestream-awakening-the-church Join us as we dive into the Sermon on the Mount and unpack the Beatitudes one by one. Far from being a “works-based salvation,” the Beatitudes reveal how believers can cultivate virtues that not only bring blessing in this life but also eternal rewards in the Messianic Kingdom. In thi...

📖 Revelation 6:9–11   Beloved, we live in sobering times. The assassination of Charlie Kirk reminds us that attacks on truth-tellers are not new. ✝️ Scripture reveals the pattern: persecution, the cry for justice, the rage of God’s enemies, the reward for faithfulness, and God’s providential control.   Charlie was not silenced because of violence or dishonesty—he was silenced because he boldly st...

🔥 Rock Harbor Prophecy Conference — October 4, 2025 🔥   📍 Bakersfield, CA | 🕘 In-person + Livestream   ➡️ **Get Your Tickets Now:** https://tipofthespearministry.com/prophecy-conference-information/ In Matthew 4:18-22 and Luke 5:1–11, Jesus steps into Simon Peter’s boat, turns a night of failure into a miraculous catch, and then calls His disciples to leave everything behind and follow Him. Th...

**When God Turns Disgrace into Glory — Matthew 4 Explained** In Matthew 4, Jesus relocates His headquarters to **Capernaum** in **Galilee**—a region many considered disgraced and unlikely for the Messiah. Yet this is exactly where the Light dawns. In this message we unpack why Jesus chose Galilee, what “**Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand**” truly means, and why pastors must serve as **...

Before Jesus began His ministry, He faced the full force of Satan’s temptations. In Part 3 of our Matthew study, we look at the third temptation—how the enemy uses doubt, distortion, and deception, and how Jesus shows us the way to overcome.   [Full Description Below ⬇️] Description (Full): In this week’s message, *Messiah’s Temptation from the Father of Lies | Part 3*, we continue our deep study...

In this powerful and heartfelt service, Rabbi Jonathan Klein from Temple Beth El joins Pastor Brandon at Rock Harbor Church for a moving time of unity, gratitude, and shared faith.  Rabbi Klein shares his deep appreciation for the Christian community’s support of Israel — from providing security to raising funds — and reflects on the biblical and spiritual connections between the Jewish and Christ...

In this teaching, we dive into the epic showdown between Jesus and Satan in the wilderness—and why it matters for YOU today!   ✡️ Jesus as Israel’s Representative – For 40 years, Israel failed in the wilderness. But in 40 days, Jesus perfectly obeyed the Father, proving He is the faithful Servant who will one day restore Israel.   👤 Jesus as the Second Adam – Adam failed in a perfect garden, brin...

Jesus’ baptism was not for repentance but for identification. Through His baptism, Jesus deliberately identified Himself with key truths and people, laying the foundation for His public ministry and ultimate mission. As Jesus identified publicly with God’s plan, we must identify with Him publicly—refusing to compromise, even in a world that rejects Him (Luke 9:23–26; 1 John 2:28).  Identity is the...

What is true freedom—and how do we lose it? In this powerful Fourth of July message, Pastor Brandon Holthaus walks us through Exodus 1–20, revealing how the Bible—not human philosophy—is the true foundation of liberty. From Egypt’s tyranny to America's founding, from spiritual slavery to salvation in Christ, this message exposes the lies of modern culture and reminds us that *freedom must be fough...

In this sermon entitled "The Engine That Drives Behavior," Pastor Brandon unpacks the bold message  of John the Baptist in Matthew 3:5–12, calling the nation of Israel to genuine repentance. But repentance wasn’t just about sorrow or surface-level change—it was a radical call to change  their thinking about the deeply ingrained teachings of Rabbinic Judaism. John confronts the false assumptions th...

In this powerful message from Matthew 3:1–12, we unpack the real purpose behind John the Baptist’s ministry—and how it demanded a radical shift in Israel’s perspective. John wasn’t just calling for personal reflection—he was announcing the soon arrival of YHWH and the literal, physical, Messianic Kingdom promised to Israel. This wasn’t some vague Greco-Roman idea of an inner kingdom in the heart....

What sets apart those who truly make a difference in their generation? In this video, we explore powerful traits from Scripture—demonstrated by leaders like David, Nehemiah, Joseph, Paul, and Abraham—that show us how God uses ordinary people for extraordinary purposes. From facing the truth and mastering self-control to trusting God for the impossible, each principle is rooted in the lives of real...

In this powerful expositional teaching, Pastor Brandon dives deep into Matthew 2 and uncovers the profound Hebrew roots behind the visit of the Magi. Far from a typical Christmas message, this lesson reveals the rich prophetic and historical context of Jesus' birth, showing how His arrival was anything but mythical—it was calculated, confirmed, and foretold. Discover: The true timeline of Jesus’ b...

In this powerful Memorial Day message, Evangelist Tim Lee shares his life-altering story—from the battlefield in Vietnam to the pulpit as a preacher of the Gospel. After losing both legs in combat, Tim's journey took a radical turn when he surrendered to Jesus Christ. 🔥 21 people made a public decision for Christ during this service! 🙏 Many others recommitted their lives to the Lord. This unforg...

In this powerful and eye-opening message, we walk through the true significance of the Lord’s Supper by uncovering its roots in the Jewish Passover Seder. Far from being a casual tradition, Communion is a sacred symbol of our Messiah’s suffering, sacrifice, and the call to remain in deep fellowship with Him. Discover: The prophetic meaning behind each Passover element How Jesus modeled servant lea...

We are witnessing a global surge of antisemitism—disguised as a fight for “human rights” and cloaked in the language of anti-Zionism. Millions now believe the lie that Jews are colonial occupiers in their own ancestral homeland, ignoring international law and the historical record—including Israel’s defensive wars and 2005 withdrawal from Gaza. What most miss is that this hatred is not political—i...

In this Sunday message from Matthew 1:16–21, Pastor Brandon unpacks the powerful doctrine of the Virgin Conception—a truth that goes far beyond the miraculous. Learn how Jesus’ birth fulfills the Abrahamic and Davidic Covenants, affirms God's unwavering faithfulness, and establishes Christ’s legal and divine right to the throne of David. We’ll explore how this foundational event speaks to our live...

Welcome to Rock Harbor Church. In today's message, Pastor Brandon launches a deep new series through the Gospel of Matthew — but with a powerful difference: this journey is through a Jewish lens, uncovering rich layers often missed by Gentile readers. In this first session, "The Genealogy of the Messiah," Pastor Brandon shows how Matthew intentionally presents Jesus as the promised, Davidic Shephe...

Matthew 28:1–20  The evidence is in. The resurrection happened. Now comes the question every soul must answer. In this powerful message, we unpack the most historically credible and spiritually significant event in human history—the resurrection of Jesus the Messiah— Explore how rejection of the resurrection is often rooted not in lack of evidence, but in a refusal to surrender. The stone wasn’t r...

What if the last words of Jesus on the cross  were a blueprint for your spiritual journey back to God?   In this in-depth teaching, we explore the Seven Sayings of the Messiah on the Cross as a divine progression—from salvation offered, to salvation received, and ultimately, to the maturing of discipleship and restoration of fellowship with God. Each word is more than a statement—it’s a step.   📖...

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