Anthology Church

In our new summer series "Fit For Life: Spiritual Practices for Summer and Beyond, Chael dives in to the practice of worship. Worship is not FOR us, but it FORMS us. It's unnatural for us to not worship. So how do we live a life of worshp, of "living sacrifices" as Romans 12:1 tells us to? 

What does family look like in the Kingdom of God? How can we be healed from our own family stories? Chael examines Matthew 12:46-50.

Reading out of the Gospel of Matthew 12:15-37, we learn about 'the unforgivable sin.' This is a passage that many Christians have widely feared due to a lack of understanding, but context and proper interpretation are key.

Today's teaching text is Matthew 12:1-8, when Jesus is accused of breaking the sabbath. He establishes that he is Lord of the sabbath, and Chael invites us to examine our own lives to find out if he is also Lord over the things we value most. 

Based in Matthew 11:28-30, Chael shares how Jesus' yoke is easy and his burden is light, and it's good news for our weary souls.

What forms your beliefs? Who forms your beliefs? Katie shares a word from Matthew 11:16-26 on allowing Jesus to shape us and what we think about him.

Was John the Baptist offended by Jesus? Based on Matthew 11:1-6, Chael take s a unique look at Jesus' mysterious instructions for John the Baptist, and what implications that has for us as his followers.

Chael shares a messages based on Matthew 10:22 and standing firm to the end.

Conforming can have a negative connotation, but Scripture guides us to conform to Jesus, but resist the pattern on this world. Based off Matthew 10:21-25, and 35-36, we learn directly from Jesus what this may look like.

Dave Herrick shares a unique message with us about serving from a place of hope, and giving hope to the world.

Mark shares with us from Matthew 10:11, about finding 'the worthy person' with whom to share the Good News.

Katie shares about disciples going, based on Matthew 10:5-8

Focusing on Matthew 10:38-39, we explored what a 'yielded' disciple looks in relationship to Jesus.

Take a closer look at Matthew 10:37-39. Disciples are marked by their growing love for God, and ones who receive love from God.

Kicking off a new series based out of Matthew 10. What does Jesus say a disciple looks like? This first installment will have us explore how disciples are learners.

Taking a look into Matthew 9:14-17, Chael focuses on Jesus' teaching about new wine and new wineskins. When listening, take some time to consider these questions for yourself and what God may be saying to you: My Plan to be with Jesus is: What is the New Wine? The new thing I think Jesus wants to cultivate in me and/or through me is: What are the old and new wineskins? The practices or habits...

Dave Herrick shares a word about our longing for a shepherd, based in Matthew 9:35-38

Chael looks at Matthew 9:1-8 when Jesus heals the paralytic, but talks about our great need for forgiveness.

Katie shares from Matthew 8:23-27, when Jesus speaks to the wind and waves and calms the storm.

In Matthew 8:5-13, Jesus commends the Roman Centurion for his amazing faith.

Chael and Susan Jomantas have a discussion about healing, inspired by Matthew 8:1-4. Is supernatural healing for today? Susan encourages us to expect healing as believers, and to pray for each other.

Jen teaches about the house built on the rock and the house built on the sand from Matthew 7:24-29

Examining Jesus' teaching on false prophecy and miracles in Matthew 7:15-23, Chael teases out the meaning of this important passage.

Katie shares from Matthew 7:13-14

In Matthew 7:7-12, we learn about a generous God who wants to bless His children, and wants us to bless others.