Tri-State Community Church - Sermons

Psalm 3 is a classic example of why the psalms are so loved - they provide comfort for the faithful. In this message, Pastor Rick Anderson first explains the psalm in its historical context and then shows how we can apply it today to find help in time of need.

In the first message of this two part series we saw that the welfare of the people are tied to the welfare of their king. Furthermore, all of the earthly kings of Judah point to Jesus who is the King forever and ever triumphant, therefore, the welfare of the true believer is as certain as Jesus is victorious. In this message, Pastor Rick Anderson continues to show what kind of King Christ is and w...

In this first part of a two message series, Pastor Rick Anderson explains that Psalm 20 is not a wish or a desire, but when properly understood, it is a certainty for every believer in Christ.

Praying through the Psalms is a well known spiritual discipline. In practice, some of the psalms seem to be for a time and place that is foreign to us. For example, Psalm 74 is a community lament in the aftermath of the complete destruction of the Temple. How does the 21st century Christian apply such a lament to his or her personal prayer life? In this message, Pastor Rick Anderson shows this psa...

In the scriptures God promises to meet oppression, injustice, and wickedness with judgment. But as we watch the news we see people escaping justice, boasting proudly, committing lawless acts and prospering. It has been a perennial and powerful temptation to abandon God in chase of these perceived blessings. Is this wise? That is the question Psalm 73 takes up. Listen in as Rick Anderson explains.

Psalm 75 is not only a perfect blueprint for what worship is but also a strong statement concerning God’s sovereignty. It is God who lifts up and it is God who judges. At His appointed time He will bring this era of the gospel offer to a close. In short, God has the last word. It is time to quit playing games with God. These reflections bring us into the new year — 2023.

Listen in as Pastor Rick Anderson explains Luke 2:21-40.

This is now our third message for this advent season and we have been following the music. And as we turn to Luke chapter two the music gets louder as we are confronted by an army of angels forming a choir and singing what the church has historically called the “Gloria in Excelsis Deo.” In this message we follow this high song of praise straight to the source of this praise—Jesus Christ. And this...

As we continue through what the church has historically called “advent” we come to what many call “The Benedictus.” The Benedictus, named after the first word of Zechariah’s prophecy in the Latin translation, means Blessed. As we have said before, a few scholars have likened these addresses or songs as an aria in which the reader or hearer is enabled to bask in the significance of what has just ha...

As we continue through what the church has historically called “advent” we come to what many call “The Magnificat.” The Magnificat, named after the first word of Mary’s address in the Latin translation, means magnify. A few scholars have likened these addresses or songs, as an aria in which the reader or hearer is enabled to bask in the significance of what has just happened. In this message we jo...

With the season of Thanksgiving upon us we turn to a great Psalm of thanksgiving. In this message we focus on the Psalmists resolve to proclaim words of thanksgiving before the entire cosmos. And though the journey may seem at times like a rigorous hike the summit we reach will reward all who take the trek!

For decades the evangelical church has done evangelism around the question "Are you saved?" While this is a crucial question, it has had a tendency to eclipse and even extinguish discipleship. Peter's restoration provides a great corrective to this. As Peter is restored, he is at the same time called to serve the church. In this message we see this applies to all believers.

It is well known that Peter betrayed Jesus three times on that night Jesus was arrested. And often times we can be be very harsh in our estimate of Peter's conduct. In this message we look to the extended context of Peter's denial and restoration. As we do so, we see Jesus takes the initiative to explain, protect and restore His wayward disciple.

One of the great mysteries concerning Jesus' resurrection is at first even Jesus' closest disciples fail to recognize Him. Lots of complicated and sophisticated arguments have been put forward to why that is. In this message we discover that a very clear and life transforming truth is often missed in all of this, namely, that even though we don't recognize Him, Jesus is nevertheless present. From...

In this text Jesus Reveals Himself to His gathered disciples now for the third time. In this message we build on what we learned in part one to see how we know Christ to be present with us and how to anticipate His loving care.

This is now the third time the risen Savior has appeared to His disciples. In this message we look at the advantages of Jesus' departure for us today.

This passage is the text in which the famous phrase “doubting Thomas” originates: a phrase used to describe anything from skepticism to agnosticism and atheism. Because we are prone to read these ideas into the text, in this message we go back and retrace the footsteps of the disciples from the upper room to the cross and Jesus post resurrection appearances. We also look at Thomas’ world view in o...

When we think of the great themes of John's Gospel the word sent probably escapes us. But the fact that the Father has sent Jesus is a major theme in John. In this message we see the practical implications of this, namely, that it is an empowering truth.

In this passage there are things hard to understand. In this message we try to shine what light we can culminating in what is plain, namely, Jesus has brought abundant peace.

In this message we look at the wonder of the resurrection and its foundational role in our faith.

In this message we take a fresh look at the crucifixion of Jesus where we discover that in spite of all human opposition, God's plan of salvation moves perfectly forward. This is a comforting and strengthening truth for our present time.

John 19:1-16 by Tri-State Community Church

In this well known passage, we find the chief priests handing Jesus over to Pilate in hopes to have Him executed. This is truly the position of unbelief. Unbelief desires to do away with Jesus. It doesn't want Him interfering with our lives. In this message we see how the priests, Pilate, and the crowd all attempt to do away with Jesus. And in this we see a reflection of ourselves. What have you d...

In this passage, John weaves two scenes together: Jesus before Annas and Peter before those in the courtyard of the high priest. It is here where Peter falls, denying Jesus. In this message we look at what went wrong with Peter and how the Lord was nevertheless working to make him more Christlike.

In this message we look a John's account of Jesus' arrest in the Garden of Gethsemane where we observe a number of great lessons.