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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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