Luke 11:1-13 with Joshua Lewis

Does prayer actually work? Jesus doesn’t answer that question with a technique, but with a relationship. In this teaching from Luke 11, we explore what prayer really is, why it matters, and how to keep praying even when it feels like nothing is happening. If you’ve ever wondered why your prayers seem unanswered, or if you’ve felt disappointed by prayer, this message is for you.

Matthew 6:9-13 with Joshua Lewis

Most of us think of prayer as bringing a list of needs to God. But in Matthew 6:9–13, Jesus shows us something very different. Before we ever ask for anything, Jesus reorients us to who we’re talking to: Our Father. In heaven. With a kingdom and a will. In this message, we look at how prayer begins with worship, how it reshapes our desires, and why starting in the right place changes everything about what we ask for.

Luke 11:1 with Joshua Lewis

The disciples saw everything Jesus did—His miracles, His teaching, His authority. But when they finally asked Him to teach them something, it wasn’t how to preach or heal. It was this: “Lord, teach us to pray.”

In this opening message of Teach Us To Pray, we begin with a simple question: why prayer? We explore our deep desire to know God, the confusion that often keeps us from it, and the invitation Jesus gives us to learn. This isn’t about mastering prayer—it’s about beginning.

Luke 23 & 24 with Joshua Lewis

On Easter, we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus—but not everyone responds to Him the same way. In Luke’s account, we see three types of people surrounding Jesus: observers who keep their distance, skeptics who demand proof, and seekers who are still trying to make sense of it all.

But the clearest picture of faith doesn’t come from the crowd—it comes from a criminal on a cross. This message explores what real faith actually looks like: humble honesty about ourselves and real trust in Jesus as King.

Joshua Lewis with Luke 19

As Jesus makes His way into Jerusalem, the crowds begin to wonder: Is this the moment? Palm Sunday is filled with excitement, prophecy, and praise—but also misunderstanding. In this message, we walk through Luke 19 and discover how easy it is to stand in the presence of God and still not recognize Him.

Matthew 16:13-28 with Shaun Garman

Many people misunderstand Jesus or claim to follow Him without true faith, but He calls each person to personally recognize and confess who He really is.

Jesus’ mission was to suffer, die, and rise again to bring salvation, and following Him requires surrender, sacrifice, and a transformed life. Confessing Christ alone does not shape your character, but carrying your cross does, true identity is formed through sacrificially following Him and living unashamed of the gospel.

Acts 20-28 with Joshua Lewis

Life can often feel hindered—stalled dreams, closed doors, and circumstances that seem to hold us back. But the book of Acts tells a surprising story. The apostle Paul faced opposition, imprisonment, false accusations, and years of delay, yet Luke ends the story with one remarkable word: unhindered. In this message, we explore how the gospel cannot be stopped and how a life centered on Christ can remain free even when circumstances feel restrictive.

Acts 6 with Sterling Copeland

This week at Anthem, we welcomed Sterling Copeland from Christ’s Body Ministries, a Denver nonprofit serving the homeless through meals, showers, clothing, and discipleship throughout the week. Teaching from Acts 6:1–7, Sterling highlighted how the early church responded to practical needs and reminded us that servanthood is at the heart of following Jesus. He challenged us to see meeting real needs as an essential part of faithful discipleship.

Acts 17-19 with Joshua Lewis

In Acts 17, Paul walks into a city overflowing with idols and spiritual curiosity. It looks a lot like Denver. People are searching, open, and hungry for something real. Paul does not mock their longing. He names it. The Unknown God they are reaching for has a name. He is Creator, risen King, and through the Holy Spirit He is personal and near. This sermon explores the difference between ambient spirituality and the living God, and asks a simple question. Have you received the Holy Spirit?

Phillip Kreis with Acts 16

In this teaching, we walk through Acts 16 as a masterclass in what happens when ordinary people stop playing it safe and small and start following the Holy Spirit.  We see the gospel advance through Spirit-empowered obedience from Timothy’s personal sacrifice to Lydia’s open home, from midnight worship in a prison to Paul’s strategic use of citizenship.  This message calls the church in Denver to refuse comfortable Christianity, listen to the Spirit, and obey with courage so the Jesus Movement can continue through us.