Anchor Church IL

CS Lewis called the devil’s realm The Kingdom of Noise . If we are to escape hurry , become our true selves and receive God’s joy, we must learn the first and most important practice: silence and solitude.  

Did you know, most people can read 200 books in one year with just 417 hours? Most people also spend 705 hours on social media and 2,737.5 on TV a year. Jesus’ invitation to an easy yoke might take time, but it’s time you might already have! 

Could hurry be the one enemy stealing the life out of you? In the sermon today, we survey the history of speed and discover what hurry is doing to our souls. 

We live in a world full of injustices. People endure disadvantages and attacks for their race or gender. All too often, the bad guy gets away unscathed. This Easter Sunday, we explore Jesus’ solution to evil and injustice that no one was expecting.

Does loving people ever mean rejecting the Bible? When Jesus was presented with the puzzle (obey the Bible or show mercy), he broke the rules. If that’s what Jesus does, why should we even care about the Bible? This week, special guest preacher, Eben, shows how the Bible is a builder of love, not a barrier to it. 

If Jesus’ ministry was dominated by miraculous acts of healing, what does that mean for you?  How might God be calling you to transform lives as Jesus did? 

Discover an overlooked act of love! Join us this week as we delve into the depths of prayer through the longest prayer recorded in the New Testament.

Obey. The word itself might make you cringe. It might conjure up images of corrupt politicians, legalistic churches or abusive parents. So, what do we do with Jesus who said to his disciples: “If you love me, you will obey me.” Explore with us a text where Jesus raises the bar while revealing mysteries of the divine.

Imagine this. A national leader killed your former teacher while doing a party stunt. Now, full of grief, you and tens of thousands of others are looking for someone to retaliate. The question is: Will Jesus be that person? This week, we tell the next story of Jesus surprising everyone, this time with miraculous resourcefulness. For more about Anchor Church, go to anchorchurchil.com.

Who is someone unlike you? Who would you consider “other” or “them”? Who has hurt you? Who doesn’t want your good? In this sermon, we will address one of Jesus’ most difficult challenges yet. Loving like Jesus loves means praying for persecutors, embracing enemies and breaking barriers. Want to know more about Anchor? Go to anchorchurchil.com

Alan McGinnis once said that believing in someone is like giving them a platform on which to stand. From there, they can reach heights they never imagined. This week, we will discover four ways Jesus was a platform provider. For more about Anchor Church, go to anchorchurchil.com.

What would you do if the one time you invited your boss over, she pulled out her own toilet brush and went around cleaning every bathroom in the house? Loving like Jesus loves demands we break social norms and sacrifice status. In this episode, Hannah reveals what you didn’t know about Jesus’ washing his disciples’ feet. Are you looking for a church in Champaign-Urbana, IL? To find out more about...

What can a toddler, a painting and an Egyptian slave woman tell you about Anchor Church? Find out this week, as we celebrate another birthday.  To find out more about Anchor, go to anchorchurchil.com.

What if your doctor told you that you would not make it to your birthday in two weeks? This Sunday, Matt shares about his health journey and what kept him holding onto trust through one devastating trial after another. If you are interested in finding out more about Anchor, go to anchorchurchil.com.

What does it mean to be human? Most anthropologists wouldn’t begin a discussion on the nature of humanity by comparing us with the Evergreen, but that is exactly what we find in the first page of the Bible. Like trees, people are meant to grow and multiply and create abundance and life for others. This week, Sherena will show how bearing fruit is what it means to be human. For more on Anchor, go t...

What is the good life? Would you know if you had it? How is it that with all the knowledge and technology, we don’t seem to be much happier? How do you explain why people living in global poverty still have joy? The Bible uses a tree to represent life. Life is within reach. It is available for consumption — except if we are exiled from the garden! For more on Anchor, go to anchorchurchil.com

Why do people join cults? Why do so many successful pastors end up being moral failures? Why is it that there are so many people living paycheck to paycheck in the riches nation in history? How do we make sense of all the wars and violence and sex trafficking and murder today?  Surprisingly, trees offer us some insight into human failure. The Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil looked good and...

Imagine moving to a new country where no one spoke English. Even if you had the time and discipline to learn the local language, you would still miss hearing words in your native tongue. The tongue may be the most overlooked tool in our lives. And few people understand the power of words quite like Willie who is a literal expert in language! You won’t want to miss this week.

What do you do when the relationship is over? How do you rebuild your life? This week, Martha details the biggest challenges she faced after her divorce and how she emerged on the other side with a new path in life. Interested in coming in person? Plan your visit here: https://forms.wix.com/f/7114681531825652430

30-60% of marriages will involve at least one affair. Over half of men who commit affairs consider their marriage to be happy. So, why do people cheat? And should you stay in the relationship? And how can you find healing after infidelity? This week, we explored the pain of betrayal and bruised love. Want to know more about Anchor Church? You can check out our website here .

Fighting is a part of being in love. It’s a bummer but it’s true. But how do you love someone through the conflict? This week, Hannah shares the tools to help with tension in your relationship - whether that be with your spouse, partner, or even friends and family. Want to know more about Anchor Church? Check out our website here.

If you are a parent who loves your kids, but wonders if you are parenting the right way, you won't want to miss this week's service. This week, discover tips from experts in parenting. Case Studies mentioned into today’s episode: Your eight year old daughter is taking more interest in her faith. And she is asking you really complicated questions about God that you don’t understand yourself...

Most of us have felt the extra pinch from inflation these days. When basic expenses for food and housing go up, your relationship might be crumbling under the pressure. In this sermon, discover practical ways to stop worrying and start working together. Want to know more about Anchor Church? Plan your visit here!

We all know that love matters in relationships, but could we be downplaying the significance of liking your partner? This week, we will uncover the four areas of your relationship's Level of Like. Want to know more about Anchor Church? Check out www.anchorchurchil.com to plan your visit!

Some of the most iconic songs of recent history explore the powerful force of breakups. In this episode, we will explore why breakups hurt so deeply and what we can discover from Jesus' response to divorce. Plus, Nick attempts to sing Whitney Houston and Beyonce!  Want to know more about Anchor Church? Please go to: www.anchorchurchil.com