Sermons on The Anchor:

God Of The Shakedown

Contributed by Chad Garrison on Aug 3, 2009

We will all encounter struggle and pain in our lives, but God is still GOD in these things, and will use them for growth in you and ultimately His glory!

God of the Shakedown 1 Kings 19 We’ve all had moments where the world seems to fall down around us don’t we? Some of us may be walking through a season like this right now. I want to thank Geri for her message last week again on the victory that we have in our savior. But why is it that as soon as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:8-18

Denomination: Foursquare

How Do You View The Cross?

Contributed by Allan Kircher on May 31, 2009

You may be have been foolish at the cross by the mockery of your life and lips and your actions. These people get so close to the cross but choose to deny the blood it shed.

How do you view the Cross? It is the grandest single chapter in the entire Bible. And at the center of the Christian faith stands the resurrection of Jesus Christ. We sometimes think that Easter should be celebrated only once a year. But actually every Sunday—the first day of each ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

"Full Life" Investment (1 Of 4, Stewardship)

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Mar 30, 2008

Stewardship is God’s invitation to us to experience freedom rather than live as slaves. Are you ready to take a journey of faith and liberation?

Church Humor (from The Daily Dilly, 1/6/03) as cited at http://bible.christianity.com/SermonHelps/11546199/ “Here are some comments you’ll probably never hear at church: 1.Hey! It’s my turn to sit in the front pew. 2.I was so enthralled, I never noticed your sermon went 25 minutes over time. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-21

Denomination: Salvation Army

You Can Make A Difference!

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Aug 1, 2008

A sermon devoted to encouraging hearers to believe that God can use them right where they are to touch others for the kingdom.

You Can Make a Difference! Col 1:3-6 Intro. Of the three network news cast, I prefer NBC because there is a segment at the end of the broadcast called “Making a Difference.” They report stories of individuals who have done just that—amazing stories of those who were not satisfied with the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:3-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

When I Am Weak Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 22, 2013

Sometimes trouble just overwhelms you. You feel vulnerable, weak, unstable. If you ever feel this way, you are in good company. David felt that way too. He poured his heart out to God and depended on the Lord in a way that will help you in times of troubl

As with some of our most recent psalms, Psalm 59 was written by David during a particularly difficult time in his life. In 1 Samuel 19 David has a death sentence on his head from jealous King Saul. In verse 9 we learn that one day an evil spirit entered Saul and he threw a spear at David, trying ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Walking On Water- Sink Or Swim Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 1, 2017

Jesus and Peter walk on water, what can we learn from this event concerning our own life?

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Today as we continue on with our series Deep Thoughts With Jesus, we are going to examine an interesting event in the life of Jesus as well as in the life of Peter and the other disciples. • As we dig into the event of Jesus and Peter walking on water, I want us to look at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The True Vine Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Dec 23, 2013

Jesus is the True Vine, not traditions, rituals, or sacrifices.

Two hunters were out hunting and come upon what appeared at first as an abandoned farm. The barn was sagging, the house was in disrepair, and there were junk cars and car parts lying around. The only thing that made it a working farm was a few chickens pecking away and a goat wandering around. As ...read more

Scripture: John 15:5

Denomination: Foursquare

"The Perfect Storm"

Contributed by Tamela Walker on Aug 23, 2014

Teaches the importance in completely trusting in Christ as the calmer of all storms in our lives. Yet we must not be afraid and have no doubt. Knowing that he is the Great I Am.

“The Perfect Storm” Mark 4:35-41 (KJV) And the same day, when the even was come, he saith unto them, Let us pass over unto the other side. 36 And when they had sent away the multitude, they took him even as he was in the ship. And there were also with him other little ships. 37 And ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Speaks To Our Hearts Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jul 16, 2018

When one becomes too busy to read the Bible, meditate and pray; business becomes the unrivaled archenemy of spiritual authenticity and a god to that person! To find out how to slow down to hear the voice of God please read this sermon

God Speaks to our Hearts Psalms 46:10 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 God is speaking but are you listening? While we would all like to say, “if God spoke to me I would hear Him,” how often does the noise of this high paced, frantic world we live in drown out the gentle ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Beauty In The Gospel Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Feb 4, 2018

Paul's life was shaped by the Gospel. Even in the face of an uncertain future and difficulty, he embraced change in life through the power of the Gospel. That is the beauty in the Gospel.

The Beauty in the Gospel Acts 20: 24-27 Our text today finds the apostle Paul on his way to Jerusalem. He is well aware of the animosity of the Jews toward him, and quite uncertain what his future will hold once he arrives. One would expect him to be very nervous and apprehensive about returning, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

Isaiah 51-52 Series

Contributed by Chuck Musselwhite on Feb 29, 2016

Exposition of Isaiah 51-52

Isaiah 51-52 Anchored to the Rock Vs. 1-8 Filled with Joy Vs. 9-23 Put on Your Strength Vs. 1-12 Intro: Happy Mothers Day Cartoon of Motherhood Inc To those who gave birth this year to their first child—we celebrate with you To those who lost a child this year – we mourn with you To ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Mass Is What We Miss

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Apr 18, 2020

How can we re-imagine worship in this time of Corona Virus? Looking at the earliest Christians and how they invented their worship from scratch, what can we learn? What do we look at and go "I miss that", and what do we look at and go "we could learn from that"?

A sermon for the Second Sunday of Easter on Acts 2:42-47 ............................................................... There’s so many different varieties of Christian worship - A mass in Mozambique with clapping and colourful robes and when people come to give their donation they dance up to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Anglican

The God Of Hope

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jul 12, 2022

Even though the English word “hope’ may have an element of uncertainty in it, the Greek word in the New Testament always speaks of a sure expectation of some good outcome or positive result. There is a certainty in the hope given in the biblical record.

Alba 7-10-2022 THE GOD OF HOPE Romans 15:7-13 In one of Charles Shulz's Peanut’s cartoons, Lucy and Linus are sitting in front of the television set when Lucy says to Linus, “Go get me a glass of water.” Linus looks surprised, “Why should I do anything for you? You never do anything for me.” ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:7-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thomas The Doubter Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on May 5, 2019

To find out how to overcome our doubts as to what God wants us to do for Him please read this sermon on Apostle Thomas.

Thomas the Doubter John 11:1-16, 14:1-7, 20:24-29, 21:1-25 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 When we walk into a church building and sing the hymns and worship songs, pray, and have conversations concerning our walk with Jesus we try our very best to give the impression ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-16, John 14:1-7, John 20:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

Perfect Peace.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Dec 9, 2022

Myles Donnelly, who escaped from the 78th floor of the South Tower during the 9/11 tragedy, said, “It sounds and awful thing for a grown man to say, but I think I am afraid of the dark again.”If there is one word that could be s tamped over our times, it is the word, fear.

Perfect Peace. Isaiah 26:3-4NIV Myles Donnelly, who escaped from the 78th floor of the South Tower during the 9/11 tragedy, said, “It sounds and awful thing for a grown man to say, but I think I am afraid of the dark again.” If there is one word that could be stamped over our times, it is the ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 6:22, Isaiah 26:3-4

Denomination: Pentecostal