Renewal Church of Anderson Sermon Archive

Jesus graciously allows us to participate in the spread of his gospel. When he sends us, he does not leave us without power or instruction. Listen as Pastor Stephen Watson helps us see what kinds of beliefs and attitudes we should have towards evangelism.

This sermon was preached by Stephen Watson on 5/11/25.

Sometimes, knowing what not to do can be just as helpful as knowing what to do. As Jesus returns to Nazareth, those who knew him as a child cannot accept his status as the Son of God. Listen as Pastor Stephen Watson provides three observations about the Nazarenes that we should avoid.

This sermon was preached by Stephen Watson on 5/4/25.

Life is full of change. As college students graduate, they are faced with the uncharted territory of adult living, a mission field to which they are called. Though change may be necessary, the Bible calls us to remain constant in certain ways. Listen as Pastor Zack Little offers three “stays” for us from Psalm 1.

This sermon was preached by Zack Little on 4/27/25.

The prophet Jonah had a mission to carry good news for salvation to the pagans in Nineveh. Like Jonah, Jesus took on that same mission for us. Unlike Jonah, Jesus was unflinchingly committed to the Father’s will. God the Father and God the Son have an unwavering commitment to save a people unto eternal life. Listen as Pastor Stephen Watson explains this through Jonah the prophet.

This sermon was preached by Stephen Watson on 4/20/25.

The Bible describes God’s people as a valley of dry bones without the saving work of Jesus. God covenanted with His people, offering grand promises, and we messed it up. We have no hope, we have no life. But God, being rich in mercy, sent his Son to give us life. 

This sermon was preached by Stephen Watson on 4/13/25.

Reading Proverbs can be hard. While it may be practical, it seems scattered and unstructured. This difficulty has less to do with the Bible and more to do with us. Listen as guest preacher Mason Watts explains how to read Proverbs wisely.

This sermon was preached by Mason Watts on 4/6/25.

One thing common to all is the inevitability of death. The weight that death brings on the world can leave us hopeless. Listen as Pastor Stephen Watson provides a sobering view of death as well as a person who has authority to command life in the face of death.

This sermon was preached by Stephen Watson on 3/30/25.

What do we do when we are out of options? When life feels hopeless? When you feel broken beyond repair? When this is so, know that Jesus invites you to come to him. Listen as Pastor Stephen Watson speaks on the restorative power of our Lord Jesus Christ.

This sermon was preached by Stephen Watson on 3/23/25.

Who then is this, that even the unclean spirits obey? Mark spends his entire gospel informing the reader of who Jesus is. In this passage, Mark emphasizes Jesus's authority over the most unclean of spirits and most hopeless of souls. Listen as Pastor Stephen Watson shares the hope of the gospel for wretched souls.

This sermon was preached by Stephen Watson on 3/16/25.

It is easy to overcomplicate the gospel with complex language and abstract thought. Our Lord Jesus graciously uses something as plain as agriculture to describe something as glorious as the kingdom of God. Listen as Pastor Stephen Watson explains Jesus’ parables.

This sermon was preached by Stephen Watson on 3/9/25.