Anderson Sermons

The world's economy runs on merit, but God's kingdom runs on grace - unexpected, undeserved and unlimited favor from the Creator and Redeemer of mankind. Thank God that He does not give us what we deserve, but instead provides us with eternal life and meaningful life because of the riches of His grace in Jesus Christ.

Follow Jesus, the humble, sacrificial Servant as you strive toward true greatness. Set aside the world's definition of a great life, along with it's scheming and it's pride. Trust Jesus. He will exalt you at the proper time.

Jesus is the glory of God; therefore, Jesus is all that God is. Though His glory overwhelms us, yet because of His abundant grace, He welcomes us into His presence. But come respectfully, reverently and in awe of His greatness. Come faithfully, unfailingly, and you will be changed into the likeness of His glory forever.

Wealth is a window to the soul. It can reveal what we value, what we love, what we worship. Because earthly wealth is fleeting, we are foolish to pursue it. However, wealth from God enriches us both now and forever.

The leaders of the nation of Israel rejected their Messiah, because He did not conform to their expectations and He threatened their way of life. Their way involved control, toil and fear. Jesus offered hope, peace and rest. They chose poorly. Which way will you choose?

Our Father's love knows no limits. As He has forgiven us, and because He has forgiven us, we can forgive others. And as we forgive, others experience the love of our Father through us. Let us then learn to forgive.

In Jesus' most famous discourse, the Sermon on the Mount, He explains the depth of God's righteousness as revealed in the Law. Here's the bad news: relative to the righteousness of God, you are more profoundly broken than you understand or care to admit. Ouch! And now for the good news: although you can never be good enough, but Jesus is more than enough.

In the face of withering temptation, Jesus' allegiance to His Father, and to His Father's will was unwavering. His steadfast endurance in His wilderness testing serves as an example for us to follow. Using only resources available to us -
God's Spirit and God's Word -
Jesus said "no" to temptation and "yes" to God. Imitate Jesus! Follow the King!

Matthew's gospel presents Jesus as the One True King, the Sovereign over all. Will you follow Him, or will you give your allegiance to another? Will you follow Him, or will you choose to rule over your own life? He promises us fullness of life, a life that can be found in no other.

The gift of eternal life outshines every other gift because it meets our most desperate needs, it satisfies us forever and came to us at infinite cost.