Anderson Sermons

The story of Barabbas is also our story: we are guilty, and deserving of the consequences of our sin, but Jesus took the punishment that we earned. He became our substitute, standing in our place, and now believing in Him we have freedom forever.

What we most need, Jesus supplies. By sending the Holy Spirit to be with us and in us forever, Jesus has provided us with comfort for our loneliness, clarity for our confusion and courage for our calling.

Jesus rarely got angry and He never became physically aggressive, except for one notable event. When the worship of His Father was interrupted, Jesus pulled out a whip and turned over tables. Nothing mattered more to Him than His Father receiving the honor due to His name, and that everyone, without exception, had the opportunity to join in His worship. Do we share Jesus' zeal for God's worship? Do we share in His passion for all people to experience a way to the Father? Or are there tables in our lives that need to be overturned?

Follow Jesus! He is your Good Shepherd who knows you, cares for you, and protects you forever. He alone can direct your life and lead you into abundant and eternal life.

Why do the unrighteous prosper and the righteous suffer with no reward? Malachi's words are as timely today as they were 2400 years ago: Don't be deceived or discouraged by the delay. Live today in light of that day when God's Messenger will set all things right.

God loves marriage and hates divorce. After His Son, Jesus Christ, marriage is the greatest gift the Father has given to mankind. May we also learn to love, nurture and protect this wonderful gift.

There is no higher privilege or calling than to worship and serve the one, true God. Are we giving Him the honor due to His name?

God loves you! And He demonstrates this love not through pleasant circumstances, but through the extravagant provision of eternal life through the death of His Son.

Conflict is inevitable, but when we practice reconciliation, our unity is protected, our witness remains powerful, and we reflect the heart of God to a fractured world.

We are in this world, but not of this world. Our ultimate allegiance and hope is to the coming kingdom of Jesus Christ. Let us live every moment as citizens of heaven, and may we bring others with us.