Renewal Church of Anderson Sermon Archive

Even before hearing Jesus's testimony, the Pharisees and Sadducees are bent on condemning Jesus. The sentence to Jesus's death is the true, glorious testimony that he is the Son of God. Listen as Pastor Stephen Watson preaches on the good news of Christ's testimony. This sermon was preached by Stephen Watson on 4/5/26.

Jesus's arrest comes at the hand of a friend. In a moment of distress, Jesus is abandoned by his closest friends on earth. Listen as Pastor Stephen Watson narrows in on the unique suffering of betrayal and abandonment that Jesus experiences. This sermon was preached by Stephen Watson on 3/29/26.

Our salvation is sure because of a Savior who submitted to the Father’s will. Even in the face of terror and distress, Jesus endured the full weight of sin for the salvation of many. Listen as Pastor Stephen Watson discusses Jesus’s prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane. This sermon was preached by Stephen Watson on 3/22/26.

In Mark 14, Jesus knows that he is approaching his death. The passover he celebrates with them will be his last before the cross. Listen as Pastor Stephen Watson shows the willingness of Christ to lay down his life for the sheep. This sermon was preached by Stephen Watson on 3/15/26.

What does it mean to be wholeheartedly devoted to Jesus? In the midst of spiritual darkness, an unnamed woman shines light through her devotion to Jesus. Listen as Pastor Robert Cross shows us three aspects of wholehearted devotion. This sermon was preached by Robert Cross on 3/8/26.

Jesus gives us more instruction and warning concerning his second coming. Listen as Pastor Stephen Watson instructs us on how we are to live in light of Christ’s return. This sermon was preached by Stephen Watson on 3/1/26.

Are you ready for Christ's return? When will he come? How will it happen? Listen as Pastor Stephen Watson reorients our perspective through the words of Christ. This sermon was preached by Stephen Watson on 2/22/26.

Jesus continues his teaching while in the temple. He teaches on the divinity of the Messiah, the danger of hypocrisy, and blessedness of giving everything you have to follow him. Listen as Pastor Stephen Watson gives meaningful application concerning the words of Jesus. This sermon was preached by Stephen Watson on 2/15/26.

For those who are wearied by all the commandments in Scripture, Jesus sums it up in three verses. Listen as Pastor Stephen Watson shows the simplicity of God’s command for our lives. This sermon was preached by Stephen Watson on 2/8/26.

As Mark approaches the crucifixion in his Gospel narrative, the Sadducees get their turn trying to trap Jesus. In a futile effort to stump Jesus, we get a glimpse of the hope of the resurrection. Listen as Pastor Stephen Watson tells us about the glory and power of God who raises the dead. This sermon was preached by Stephen Watson on 1/30/26.

Political controversy is no new thing. In Mark 12:13-17, Jesus is cornered in a political conversation. Listen as Pastor Robert Cross shows the profundity and authority of Jesus’s response. This sermon was preached by Robert Cross on 1/18/26.

Everyone submits either to the authority of God of the authority of self. Jesus's life and teachings carry an ultimate weightiness about them . Listen as Pastor Stephen Watson shows the urgent need to submit to Christ.

As Christians, we are brought into a new people. As a new people of God, how do we relate to those of this world? Listen as Mason Watts shows us Paul's exhortation of how we should act toward unbelievers. This sermon was preached by Mason Watts on 1/4/26.

All have sinned, choosing to be their own king instead of humbly submitting to God as King. In His justice, God wages war against his enemies. In His grace, God provides refuge from His wrath. This sermon was preached by Zack Little on 12/28/25.

God ordained that wise men from the east visit Jesus so that we might know Christ came to save all people. Listen as Pastor Stephen unpacks the coming of the wise men. This sermon was preached by Stephen Watson on 12/14/25.

God’s plan of redemption is worked in unexpected people and through unexpected ways. Listen as Pastor Stephen Watson recounts the story of Christ’s birth through Mary and Joseph. This sermon was preached by Stephen Watson on 12/7/25.

One of the marks of a Christian is a thankful heart. Our response to Christ’s grace should be bowing at his feet in gratefulness. Listen as Pastor Stephen Watson teaches us the proper way to respond to Jesus. This sermon was preached by Stephen Watson on 11/30/25.

It is not enough to say you have faith. Real, authentic, saving faith works. Listen as Pastor Robert Cross shows how faith works in trials. This sermon was preached by Robert Cross on 11/23/25.

Superficiality is antithetical to the gospel. Christ calls us to see our sin for what it really is and put our faith in Someone outside ourselves. Listen as Pastor Stephen Watson unpacks the visible parable of the fig tree. This sermon was preached by Stephen Watson on 11/16/25.

The long-awaited Messiah has finally arrived to Jerusalem. Even now, Jesus is defying Messianic expectation. Listen as Pastor Stephen Watson shows us what type of Messiah Jesus is. This sermon was preached by Stephen Watson on 11/9/25.

Although we cannot physically see Jesus today, we are called to see him with eyes of faith. Listen as Pastor Zack Little shows us how seeing Jesus with eyes of faith changes everything. This sermon was preached by Zack Little on 11/2/25.

When it comes to leadership and status, the mindset of the world is completely at odds with the kingdom of God. Rather than clawing and scratching for places of honor, Christ teaches us to lead by serving. Listen as Pastor Stephen Watson explains Jesus’s words on servant leadership in the kingdom of God. This sermon was preached by Stephen Watson on 10/26/25.

The fleeting pleasures of this world compete with Jesus for the throne of our hearts. In order to enter the kingdom of God, we must treasure Jesus above all else. Listen as Pastor Stephen Watson preaches of Jesus’s hard but helpful word. This sermon was preached by Stephen Watson on 10/19/25.

There is nothing we can do to become citizens of the kingdom of God. The only way we come is in the arms of Jesus. Listen as Pastor Zack Little exhorts us to child-like faith. This sermon was preached by Zack Little on 10/12/25.

Christ shows the real intent of marriage and divorce. Listen as Pastor Stephen Watson contrasts a worldly thinking of marriage with a godly one. This sermon was preached by Stephen Watson on 10/5/25.