Anderson Sermons

Our identity is gift from our Creator, and that identity includes the gift of our sexuality – male and female. But the blessings of this gift can only be fully enjoyed inside the boundaries established by God. Therefore, God's word prohibits homosexual behavior, along with every other form of sexual sin. For those who struggle with attractions and behaviors outside of those boundaries, is real change even possible? The answer is absolutely yes! Our Creator offers us hope and healing through His power that raised Jesus from the dead.

In the beginning, God created us in His image, male and female. His image is reflected in and through our bodies, male and female. His original design and intent remain unchanged, and reflect His desire for men and women to experience the most fulfilling life possible. Knowing God's word on the subjects of sexuality, gender and identity will guide us to accept ourselves and to respond with both truth and love to others living alongside us in a fallen world.

We are fearfully and wonderfully made in the image of God, but we are also fatally flawed. Only the work of God's Son can restore in us God's beautiful design and purpose – physically and spiritually – both now and forever.

What are the marks of a healthy church? We drive by big, shiny buildings with a cross on top and assume they must be the home of a healthy church. But the New Testament says nothing about buildings, budgets or even the size of churches. Instead the focus is on things like serving together, guarding the truth and relying actively and humbly on God's power. So the question for us is simple? Are we a healthy church? And are you investing in the health of your church?

All people could be characterized as falling in one of two categories: the self-indulgent, and the self-righteous. Both are lost and need to be found by a gracious heavenly Father. Which of the two are you? Will you allow yourself to be found? Will you receive God's extravagant grace extended to you through His Son, Jesus?

Our identity, our purpose and our destiny are all determined by the gospel. Until Jesus returns, our mission remains the same: live out and live for the gospel – the good news of forgiveness of sins and eternal life through Jesus Christ for everyone who believes.