Tri-State Community Church - Sermons

In John 3:22-30 we have one of the most important lessons in gospel ministry. John’s disciples become upset because more people are going to Jesus than John. John’s answer to his troubled disciples exhibits extraordinary humility. In this message, Rick explores this extraordinary humility to show that it is what he calls an “informed humility.” Listen in as Rick explains what he means by “informed...

John 3:16 is one of the most glorious passages in Scripture--at one time it could be seen on massive billboards all along our nation’s highways. Because of this, John 3:16 is often very isolated from its context. If you have memorized 3:16 ask yourself this question: what is said in John 3:14, 15, 17, 18, 19. Often our minds go blank. In this message, Rick develops John 3:16 from its context and g...

Jesus tells Nicodemus “Unless a man is born from above he cannot see the Kingdom of God” (John 3:3). Jesus’ words amount to this: unless God saves you, you cannot be saved. Should we share this with unbelievers? In this message, Rick answers yes, explains why and when we should share this, and what should follow this hard word, namely, Christ “lifted up” (John 3:14). Jesus is never more magnetic t...

In this message, Rick explores the mysterious wonder of Jesus’ words to Nicodemus, namely, “You must be born from again or born from above” (John 3:3). What does Jesus mean by this? What is the context of His words? What is it to be “born from above”? What are some of the practical implications of this? Listen in as we discuss this glorious truth.

Pastor Rick Anderson continues in our series on John's Gospel.

Pastor Rick Anderson continues in our series on John's Gospel.

Pastor Rick Anderson continues in our series on John's Gospel.

In this morning’s message we come to the end of this glorious chapter where we get a snapshot of the true nature of the Christian faith. Verse 37 tells us the disciples heard, followed, and were wonderfully received by Christ. In this message we explore this hearing, following and receiving. There is a lot of hearing but not much true hearing and there is a lot of claim to believe but not a lot of...

In John 1:6 we learn of a man sent by God who was given the charge to “Make straight the way of the Lord” (vs. 23). This man was John the Baptist and his assignment was to clear the obstacles from our hearts which stand in the way of our Savior. In this message, Rick shows us three of these obstacles: 1) constantly looking at self 2) failing to look to Christ 3) lack of repentance. While we are co...

In this message, Rick takes us through a number of opening themes that run throughout the gospel of John.

Death is one of those subjects we ignore and resist. It is often neglected in the pulpit because of its uncomfortable nature. But we must take it up and learn how we are to think about death. How are we to face death? God is far from silent on this subject and His instruction is very comforting. In this message, Rick takes up these issues in order to prepare us for this great enemy.

King Asa started out as a good and faithful king who once stood up to a one million man army by leaning wholeheartedly upon the Lord. But all that starts well does not necessarily end well. Asa’s later years as king were a disaster which brought his kingdom much suffering. In this message, Rick draws a number of lessons from this disastrous end, especially the danger of modern pragmatism in the ch...

In this message, Rick Anderson threads two points together. The first concerns how to interpret and apply Old Testament narratives. To illustrate this point, Rick deals with a common objection which skeptics often ask: “How can you believe in a Bible which calls for the death of those who will not seek the Lord?” The second and main point, building on the first, answers, how the believer is to cop...

A halfhearted devotion to the Lord is readily accepted as saving faith in many quadrants of the church today. But this is dangerous and to be vehemently rejected. In this message,after showing a halfhearted devotion to be unacceptable to God, Rick calls us to seek the Lord with the end of making Jesus our first love.

In Proverbs 9 we have two opposing voices, two opposing paths, two opposite roads. You cannot travel both. You must choose one or the other. In this message, Rick begins by explaining Proverbs 9 and from there goes to the New Testament parallels. As the light of the New Testament shines upon Proverbs 9 it reveals Christ’s presence all over it. Furthermore, we have a solemn warning, choosing wisdom...

We have all heard people say, “what is becoming of this world.” Where are things headed as we march toward what we are calling “a new normal”? Where is this world headed? How do we process all the radical changes that have taken place in the last two months? Think about how different this word was at Christmas time? In this message we find a solid footing to rest our confidence for the future--Chr...

The design of Psalm 147 is to stir our hearts to praise our Lord, In this message, Rick, identifies and briefly explains each of these. May the Lord use them to stir your heart to praise and thanksgiving.

Every believer should be a man or woman of prayer. But prayer is not always easy. Many times, we come to God with minds and hearts that are blank—we don’t know what to say or how to say it. Psalm 86 provides us with help in this. Listen in as Rick identifies and explains seven prayerful petitions to guide our prayers in the hour of trouble.

Every Lord’s Day is a celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. But on this particular Sunday we especially focus on this great historical event. As the eye of faith meets the risen Savior new life is breathed into our souls. In this message, Rick Anderson, shows us Jesus’ resurrection is the believer’s victory over the grave and death as well as the path of life.

This morning we come to what the church has historically called “Palm Sunday” named after the palm branches which were laid down on the road before Jesus as He traveled from the Mount of Olives into the city of Jerusalem. It was a moment of intense excitement. But at the same time, it was an hour of devastating confusion. While Jesus was right in front of them, they failed to see who He really is....

Out of deep anguish and life-threatening distress David famously cries out to the LORD: “Lead me to the Rock that is higher than I” (Psalm 61:2). Here David is showing us how to handle deep anguish and life-threatening distress. But a few questions must be answered: 1) what is the Rock of which David seeks safety? 2) where is this Rock? 3) How do I get to this Rock? In this message Rick Anderson a...

This morning we find ourselves in a new chapter where the Coronavirus has forced us to meet via distance. While the technology we are using may seem exciting there is an inherent danger in what we are doing. Online technology can never replace a physical meeting. Secondly, meeting this way increases our susceptibility to spectating. We cannot be a spectator and a worshiper. As a spectator we can b...

This past week we find ourselves seeing some of the sobering effects of the Coronavirus. School closings, work closings, grocery store shelves have all created an eerie atmosphere which has instilled great fear and anxiety. How long will this last? How dangerous will it be? What toll will it take on life as we know it? While these are important questions, without diminishing these questions in any...

Jesus said to Nicodemus, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God” (John 3:3). What does it look like to be born again? What does it look like to be converted? I plead with you to listen in as I take us through a living illustration of real, life-transforming conversion from Genesis. This is no academic triviality. What could be more important than lif...

We all long for success. If we desire to be a failure something is wrong. And the believer desires victory over sin, patience with difficult people, progress and growth in Christlikeness. We desire endurance in the storms the Lord brings into our life. We desire contentment in the most difficult circumstances and etc. How do we achieve this? Listen in as Rick shows us how our text not only takes u...