The Anchor Bible Church

The Generations of Nations: Shem, Ham, and Japheth

Nash Quintans — Sun, 10 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000

In this passage, three sons of Noah reveal three dimensions of the nations, so that we would be prepared to understand the kingdoms of this world have always belonged to our Lord.

The More Things Change, The More They Stay the Same

Erick Puentez — Sun, 03 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000

In this passage, we must deal with two realities that the severe judgement of God in the flood did not fully deal with, so that we might look to the blessed One, Jesus, who covers our sin instead of the cursed world that arrogantly uncovers their sin.

The Noahic Covenant

Nash Quintans — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000

This passage shows God’s escalating acts of grace, so that we would remember that God remembers sinners and meets them with mercy.

Our God Remembers Us

Erick Puentez — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000

This morning we will see that our God remembers Noah and us in three ways, so that we might rest in God’s good and wise plans in our afflictions.

Noah’s Ark, the Flood, and the Ignorant

Nash Quintans — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000

This passage records the first three events around Noah’s Ark, so that we would understand that God saves the righteous, but blots out those who ignore His warning.

Jesus is Calling

Erick Puentez — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Jesus reveals three essential truths about Himself and His mission so that we may be blessed by His person, saved through His purpose, and steadfast in expectation of His return after His resurrection.

Good Friday Service

Nash Quintans — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Comfort in Corruption

Erick Puentez — Sun, 29 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000

In this passage, we see three of God’s providential and perfect purposes that highlight His character, so that we might righteously walk with Him in a dark world to carry out his purposes as we grow in knowledge and grace.

Obituaries: The Generations of Adam

Nash Quintans — Sun, 22 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000

In this passage, three memoirs of man reveal our own deep need and ruin, but God threads hope through Adam’s generations so that we would learn to long for and walk with God.

Scaling the Secular City?

Erick Puentez — Sun, 15 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Despite our sin and society’s rejection of God and the godly, we proclaim that God sovereignly and patiently fulfills His promise to renew creation through the Seed of Eve.

Cain Wasn’t Abel

Erick Puentez — Sun, 08 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000

In God remains sovereign and long-suffering, confronting our sin with patient mercy despite our pride and accusations, so we recognize our need, repent, and cry out for His promised provision in Christ—the Seed of the woman. Here we learn three aspects of how God compassionately instructs blind sinners to overcome sin and makes provision through his merciful judgment to redeem His creation through His gracious provision and rule.

Gospel Truth for All Peoples

Kellen Hiroto — Sun, 01 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000

In this passage, we see two contrasting truths of the Gospel message that should lead us to evangelism and missions.

The Day Everything Broke . . . Except God’s Word

Nash Quintans — Sun, 22 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000

In this passage, Moses reveals how sin entered the world and how God encounters fallen man with both judgment and mercy, so that we would grasp the depth of our brokenness and the sufficiency of His redeeming grace.

Marriage and Creation: The Pinnacle of God’s Blessing to be a Blessing

Erick Puentez — Sun, 15 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000

God discloses His good design for creation to expose sin’s ruin and draw us back to Himself for renewal through His word and redemptive work culminating in Christ.

A Beginning of All Beginnings: Believe Him or Not

Nash Quintans — Sun, 08 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000

In this passage, God reveals three foundational truths about Himself in the beginning of all beginnings, so that we would know Him and take Him at His word.

Deacon Qualifications: Faithful Living and Servant-leadership that Leads to Blessing

Erick Puentez — Sun, 01 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000

In the local church, God calls leaders to selfless, sacrificial service that is authentic, affirmed by the church, and tested for the blessing of both the servant and the community. In this passage, we see three marks of faithful deacon ministry, blessing both deacons and the congregation as they serve Christ’s body with integrity.

Servants of the Word: The Men God Sets Over His House

Nash Quintans — Sun, 25 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000

In this passage, Paul lists sixteen character-qualifications for overseers of God’s household, so that Christians can recognize those called to lead and examine their own integrity as children of God.

Saints and Slaves

Erick Puentez — Sun, 18 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000

This passage reminds us that we belong to Christ as slaves and saints, serving Him, the preeminent Slave, under the servant leadership of overseers and deacons for our unity in Christ and the gospel.

Quiet Disputes, and The Deacons of God’s Word

Nash Quintans — Sun, 11 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000

In this passage, we read three phases of the church’s responsibility to organize itself, so that it guards unity, prayer, and the service of God’s Word

Communion: A Hope-Filled Proclamation of Death and Life

Erick Puentez — Sun, 04 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000

The Lord’s Supper (Communion) is a temporary but powerful display of the permanent good news: Jesus died for sinners, rose in victory, and will come again so that, by eating and drinking, we actively preach to one another and to the watching world as those who trust Him and expect Him to return and reign.

Put Your Money Where Your Heart Is

Erick Puentez — Sun, 28 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Today we will look at 4 aspects of our stewardship of God’s grace and His gifts, so that we might be faithful and joyful managers of that which belongs to Him, since we will both give an account to Him for what He has entrusted to us and joyfully give back to Him for eternity.

Christmas Future: The Glorious Exultation of the Coming King

Nash Quintans — Sun, 21 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000

In Psalm 110, the Holy Spirit moves David to record two important prophecies about the Christ, so that God’s people would eagerly wait for Christmas Future.

Lift Your Hearts and Your Heads to the King of Glory

Erick Puentez — Sun, 14 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000

God is the sovereign ruler over all the earth and commands His people to walk in His ways, preparing their hearts, homes, communities, cities, and nations to lift up their countenance to receive the mighty warrior and King of glory. In Psalm 24 Yahweh is the mighty warrior King and Creator who established the lands and peoples, culminating in His earthly reign and all creations praise as Jesus, the Messiah and King of Glory! Here we learn three truths about the character of Yahweh and our relationship to Him.

Majesty In Weakness

Nash Quintans — Sun, 07 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000

In Psalm 8, David writes of two pairs of radical contrast showing God’s majesty in weakness, so that personal and corporate praises burst forth to God.

God’s Appointed Eternal King

Erick Puentez — Sun, 30 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000

The nations and rulers of the world will not submit to the authority of their Creator but instead they plot against Him, resisting Him and His appointed ruler. However, God makes a mockery of their resistance by His unyielding installation of His Messiah and Son, His world ruler who will dash the unrepentant to pieces but bless those who take refuge in Him, ensuring that both justice and blessing are the certain outcomes of God’s rule through His Son. In this Psalm we will learn four truths about God’s response to wickedness that should comfort believers and terrify unbelievers, so that we might take refuge in Jesus, the Son of God and promised Messiah and with urgency warn the nations.

Credible Churches in a Corrupting Culture

Nash Quintans — Sun, 23 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000

In the letter to Titus, Paul communicates three essential qualities for the Cretan churches to have, so that they can maintain a compellingly credible witness in a corrupting world.

Fruit for the Mission

Erick Puentez — Sun, 16 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000

The Apostle Paul expresses practical matters in his missionary plan to reach the nations by instructing Titus and the church at Crete to lead in provision for missionaries and in good works, so that the missionaries’ needs are met and the church is not unfruitful as they labor together for the gospel.

Detour Signs: A Church That Profits All People

Nash Quintans — Sun, 09 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000

In this passage, Paul wants Titus to speak confidently to Cretan believers about three safeguards for the church, so that all people might profit from the lives of Christians.

Reflecting the Love of Our Missionary God

Erick Puentez — Sun, 02 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000

We are called to focus on our participation in God’s love demonstrated to a world of needy sinners, saved and changed by His Spirit through Jesus, so that by His eternally transforming grace we might join Him in His worldwide mission. Today we will see five features of our Triune God’s saving missionary work in the world that He purposes us to reflect and proclaim.

Visible Grace: Seven Marks of a Gospel Witness

Nash Quintans — Sun, 26 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000

In our passage, Paul exhorts Titus to help the Cretan Christians remember that God saved them to live with seven Christ-like qualities in a pagan world, so that they would be compassionate and gentle to unbelievers.

Grace that Teaches

Erick Puentez — Sun, 19 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000

The appearance of God’s grace in Christ transforms our lives by instructing us how to live in this present world as we eagerly wait for the appearance of Christ’s future glory, remembering His life-changing salvation for us.

Adorning or Tarnishing Our Savior’s Name: Young Men and Slaves in God’s Household

Nash Quintans — Sun, 12 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000

In this passage, Paul exhorts younger men and slaves to live in a way that adorns the doctrine of God our Savior, so that Christ’s name is honored in every station of our lives.

Older Women: The Heartbeat of the Church

Erick Puentez — Sun, 05 Oct 2025 19:32:25 +0000

Paul commands Titus to continue to teach the things which accord with godliness and healthy doctrine, opposed to the toxic teaching of the false teachers in Crete which led to ungodliness and ruin in whole families (1:11, 16). The second of five groups addressed in 2:2-10 were “older women” (cf. Luke 2:36), those of about 50 and over who were to be the examples of godliness in their local churches and to younger women, so that the word of God might be honored (cf. 1 Tim 5:2).

The Healthy Character of Old Men

Keith Essex — Sun, 28 Sep 2025 20:35:46 +0000

Old Christian men are exhorted by God’s messengers to be models of godly virtues so that the Word of God will not be maligned in a depraved culture. Spiritually heathy old men bringstability to the local church.

The Rubble and the Remedy: When Elders Reprove

Nash Quintans — Sun, 21 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0000

In this passage, Paul reveals Titus’s urgent need for faithful elders who can help the Cretans grasp three truths about reproving those who contradict sound doctrine, so that we might understand the vital role of elders in protecting, purifying, and pastoring the church.

Elders: God’s House Managers

Erick Puentez — Sun, 14 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Paul left Titus on the island of Crete so that he might set in place what was undone in the churches and appoint new elders, overseers, as God’s stewards for their growth and protection.

Truth That Transforms a World of Liars

Nash Quintans — Sun, 07 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0000

In this passage, we encounter three divine instruments bearing God’s pure and eternal message, a truth that saves, sanctifies, and stands firm in a world of lies, passed on to Titus so that we might learn how to continue the ministry for the next generation.

Reflections on Revelation

Keith Essex — Sun, 31 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Revelation assures local churches that God the Father is still on the throne, Jesus Christ is still walking among His churches, and the Holy Spirit is still communicating the trustworthy Word of God to those churches. This fundamental reality has sustained Anchor Bible Church in its past challenges, sustains it in the present challenging season, and will sustain it in future challenges until the Lord returns!

His Coming and Ours: An Invitation to Jesus and to the Thirsty

Nash Quintans — Sun, 24 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0000

In this passage, three final witnesses speak, so that believers and unbelievers may respond rightly to the quick return of Jesus.

As Far as the Curse is Found

Erick Puentez — Sun, 17 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0000

The new heaven and new earth will reflect the glory of God in fullness as the city He has made, the temple He reflects and the throne He rules from, bringing provision and healing to His slaves who serve and rule with Him for eternity as our true and eternal purpose is finally realized in our full communion with our Triune God.

A New Heaven, a New Earth, and the New Jerusalem

Keith Essex — Sun, 10 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0000

God gave Christians through John visions of our eternal sinless worldly existence so that we would reject the contemporary seductions of “Babylon” and conquer through Christ as we live in our present sinful worldly existence (Review Revelation 2:1-3:22).

The Dominion of the Savior

Nash Quintans — Sun, 03 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0000

In this passage, three movements of final judgement are revealed, so that we would see our desperate need for the Savior who reigns and also redeems.

The Heavenly Warrior’s Triumphant Warfare

Keith Essex — Sun, 27 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0000

John gave a clear description of the powerful triumph of the heavenly warrior over his assembled adversaries so that his hearers would have hope during their earthly trials. Christians will be delivered from a gloom and doom attitude when they reflect upon the coming triumph of their King of Kings and Lord of Lords.

Four Heavenly Hallelujahs

Keith Essex — Sun, 20 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0000

John recorded these four heavenly hallelujahs so that the seven churches and all the church-age saints would worship God alone as they heard of the future praise of God for His judgment and punishment of the earth’s evil-doers and the future praise of God for the establishment of Christ’s Kingdom. May reflecting on God’s justice and salvation provoke us to praise of our God and to the worship of Him alone.

Babylon is Gonna’ Fall

Erick Puentez — Sun, 13 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0000

God’s judgement of the future “great” city of Babylon reminds us that our worldly societies are destined for ultimate destruction, so that we might not be deceived into buying their false version of purpose and happiness leading to our own destruction with them. In this passage, we learn 3 truths about the coming judgement of the ultimate expression of worldly influence in future Babylon, so that we might be sober in our following of Jesus, the Servant-King, rather than being enticed by the world to follow our own pleasures.

The Fall of False Glory

Nash Quintans — Sun, 06 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0000

In this passage, we see three phases to religious Babylon’s destruction, so that we would be warned against our own attempts to dethrone Christ through false personal religions.

Trusting God in Trials: Fix Your Eyes

Erick Puentez — Sun, 29 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0000

We are called to meditate on the character and plan of God in and for our trials with Jesus as our model, so that we might be encouraged to trust and obey Him rather than lose heart.

The Seven Final Plagues

Keith Essex — Sun, 22 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Do not have a heart of defiance, but a heart ready for Christ’s return.

The Overcomers’ Praise of the Lamb

Keith Essex — Sun, 15 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0000

John recorded this three-scene heavenly vision for the benefit of church-age saints so that we also would praise the Lamb for His deliverance(s) and His making us overcomers of the agents of Satan. Our present worship should anticipate and reflect our future praise of the Lamb.

The Triumph of the Lamb and the Final Harvest

Nash Quintans — Sun, 08 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0000

In Revelation 14, we see three pictures of the hour of judgment, revealing both the blessings of redemption and the certainty of divine wrath, so that we may be faithful to the only one worthy of enduring worship.

Two Diabolical Beasts

Keith Essex — Sun, 01 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0000

John exhorted his hearers to perceive the character of Satan’s agents in their own day through their understanding of his future political and religious agents so that they might exercise preserving conviction in Christ. As church-age saints, these same exhortations are given for our benefit. “He who has an ear, let him hear what [Christ through] the Spirit says to the churches.

Two Heavenly Signs: A Woman and a Dragon

Keith Essex — Sun, 25 May 2025 12:00:00 +0000

The Christian believer (you and me!) must be knowledgeable of Satan’s schemes. A knowledge of Satan’s past and future conflicts reminds us that our present Christian experience is also one of conflict with Satan so that we will be aware of his hostile persecutions, temptations, deceit, and accusations against us that can only be overcome through the blood of the Lamb, our faithful testimony, and our willingness to die for Christ.

Faithful to Judge

Erick Puentez — Sun, 18 May 2025 12:00:00 +0000

In this text we will see that God shows Himself faithful to His word to redeem the world through grace and judgement, protect His people, judge unrighteousness, and rule and reign over all creation as He set out to do.

No More Delay: A Bittersweet Judgement

Nash Quintans — Sun, 11 May 2025 12:00:00 +0000

In this passage, God reveals three divine markers that His final judgment is imminent, and His long-awaited plan for justice and redemption will no longer be delayed, so that we would remember our hope and evangelistic duties.

The Future Demonic Tormenting and Killing of Mankind

Keith Essex — Sun, 04 May 2025 12:00:00 +0000

John recorded the future warnings the Lord will give to earth-dwellers during the Tribulation era noting the consequences of their lack of repentance in greater judgments so that Church Age saints would take seriously the warnings of Christ to them and repent (2:5, 16; 3:3, 19).

The Unfolding Judgement

Erick Puentez — Sun, 27 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0000

When the final seal of the Lamb’s scroll is opened, the judgement is so ominous that heaven is silenced and prepares for the continued judgment of the unbelieving world from the throne of God, motivated by the prayers and cries of His people.

Disciples, Guards, Women, and the Resurrection of Jesus

Keith Essex — Sun, 20 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0000

No one can be neutral or apathetic when confronted with the resurrected, living Jesus. You must either bow down and worship Him as your God and obey Him as your Master like the women and disciples or explain the facts of the Resurrection away like the guards. Being neutral to the reality of the Resurrection is not an option!

Great Revival Within the Great Tribulation

Nash Quintans — Sun, 13 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0000

In this passage, God’s judgements are suddenly paused by three interventions so that we would understand God’s salvation is greater than our sins.

A Panorama of Coming Judgment

Keith Essex — Sun, 06 Apr 2025 19:23:26 +0000

This panorama of coming judgment was presented so that Christian believers could be assured that the only place of deliverance from God’s judgment is in the slain Lamb, the very one Who will open the sealed document.

Everything - Jesus = Nothing

Erick Puentez — Sun, 30 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0000

In this passage, we see that Jesus is the only one worthy and able to execute God’s plan and purposes in our lives and for the world, so that like all heaven and earth we might join in the eternal praise of the Lamb!

A Vision of the Heavenly Throne

Keith Essex — Sun, 23 Mar 2025 19:40:41 +0000

The churches were given a revelation of God’s eternal sovereign authority over all His creation so that they would submit to His authority, trust Him in their trials, and worship Him in all their life circumstances. God’s rule from heaven will result in all things ultimately being put right upon the earth after His judgments are completed.

Models for the Mission

Nash Quintans — Sun, 16 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0000

In this passage, we examine three lives to understand the types of examples that advance or hinder gospel partnership, so we can discern between friend and foe in the ministry.

For the Sake of the Name

Nash Quintans — Sun, 09 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0000

In this passage, we will examine three exemplary signs of a hospitable man which will help us understand what it means to be fellow workers with the truth.

Christ’s Message to His Churches

Keith Essex — Sun, 02 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Christ desires that His local churches would love Him, cling to Him even in difficult circumstances, resist false teachers, and give faithful testimony to Him. In short, The Anchor Bible Church of Redlands is to be a lampstand that faithfully shines the light of Christ in a dark world as we respond with repentance to His challenges to our sinful tendencies

The Self-Sufficient Church

Keith Essex — Sun, 23 Feb 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Christ confronted the spiritual self-sufficiency and self-deception of the Laodicean church so that Anchor Bible Church will purchase from Him what we are lacking as we respond to His loving appeal for corporate zeal and repentance and individual fellowship with Him.

Kept from the Hour of Testing

Keith Essex — Sun, 16 Feb 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Christ commended the church in Philadelphia for fidelity despite weakness, and He pledged to vindicate them against their enemies and keep them out of the unprecedented testing that will fall upon the whole world so that The Anchor Bible Church would also hold fast its confession in Christ assured that He will deliver us from the Great Tribulation and give us future stability and a new identity.

Mostly Dead

Erick Puentez — Sun, 09 Feb 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Christ’s message to the Church at Sardis, unlike His previous messages, has no commendation, but instead He warns them as a spiritually dying church to wake up, repent and to strengthen what little life remains there, for their eternal security is dependent on their lively relationship to Him.

Growing, But Vulnerable

Keith Essex — Sun, 02 Feb 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Christ’s message calls all churches to continued growth in Christlikeness while rejecting the allurements to immorality and idolatry so that we will be a church faithful to Jesus Christ until the end.

Faithful, But Tolerant

Keith Essex — Sun, 26 Jan 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Christ’s third message to one of the seven churches built upon the first two messages recorded. Christ had already affirmed His hatred of the deeds of the Nicolaitans [see 2:6] and had called for believers to not fear suffering, but to be faithful until death [see 2:10]. The message to the angel of the church of Pergamum warned of the danger of tolerating false teaching in an otherwise faithful church.

Even Unto Death

Erick Puentez — Sun, 19 Jan 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Jesus, the resurrected One, knows the plight of His suffering people and calls them to courageous faithfulness under persecution, even unto death, since He will give them the crown of life and keep them from the second death.

The First Love

Keith Essex — Sun, 12 Jan 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Christ’s messages to the seven churches were applicable to the individual church addressed, the other six churches who received the letter, and all churches throughout the Church Age.

A Chip Off the Old Block

Nash Quintans — Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:00:00 +0000

In this passage, we witness three heart-breaking consequences of unchecked sin within David’s family so that we would not ignore God’s prophetic word.

Christ, the Lord of All

Erick Puentez — Sun, 22 Dec 2024 12:00:00 +0000

The Ruler of all has revealed through His prophetic word His unalterable plan for the world and His all-powerful care for His Church through His Spirit, so that we would be blessed through our hearing and obeying Him.

To Be Forgiven

Nash Quintans — Sun, 15 Dec 2024 23:04:21 +0000

12/15/2024

In this passage, David skillfully shares three patterns of confession so that you can enjoy the riches of forgiveness.

The Reign of the Savior

Nash Quintans — Sun, 24 Nov 2024 20:17:20 +0000

11/24/2024

In this passage, we read about three movements of the millennial kingdom, so that we would see our need for a savior.

Why God’s Face Shines with Us

Nash Quintans — Mon, 18 Nov 2024 20:45:09 +0000

11/18/2024

In Psalm 67, we read a prayer for three blessings, so that the whole world will rejoice in the Lord.

Constructing Christ’s Community

Nash Quintans — Sun, 29 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +0000

In this passage, we read three grand designs for the church so that we might mature.

Heaven: A Place on Earth

Erick Puentez — Sun, 01 Sep 2024 20:06:47 +0000

09/01/2024

In this passage, we focus on three portraits of Heaven that should stir us up to holy conduct and godliness now, in anticipation of the eternal life that awaits us according to God’s promise.

Hell: Divine Justice, Destruction, and Horror

Erick Puentez — Sun, 25 Aug 2024 20:19:51 +0000

08/25/2024

In this passage, we focus our gaze on three distinct pictures of Hell that should motivate us to repent of our sin together, preach the gospel to the lost, and give glory to God.

The Throne Room of Heaven

Nash Quintans — Sun, 18 Aug 2024 12:00:00 +0000

08/18/2024

In this passage, we make three observations of heaven that reveal God’s worth.

A Tale of Two Deaths

Nash Quintans — Sun, 11 Aug 2024 22:55:58 +0000

08/11/2024

What are four of the worst calamities to avoid according to this passage?

How the Knowledge of God Shapes the Mission of the Church

Lojza Klepáček — Sun, 04 Aug 2024 12:00:00 +0000

08/04/2024

The church sometimes derives motivations for its mission from pity for the world, building moral influence, or growing mega-churches. While these are not inherently bad, there is a danger in making our mission man-centered. The center and reason for everything, including our mission, must always be God Himself.

Striving with God: The Breaking of Jacob & the Making of Israel

Matt Floreen — Sun, 28 Jul 2024 12:00:00 +0000

07/28/2024

In this passage we see how God broke Jacob’s self-reliance, so that we could learn to humble ourselves and strive for God rather than against Him.

Godly Growth in the Church

Kellen Hiroto — Sun, 26 May 2024 12:00:00 +0000

05/26/2024

In this passage, we find three characteristics of growth in the body of Christ that will motivate us to service and maturity.

Assured of Perseverance

Tony McCracken — Sun, 28 Apr 2024 12:00:00 +0000

04/28/2024

John examines two groups of professing Christians to show why some forsake Christ and some remain faithful.

Signs of False Shepherds

Lojza Klepáček — Sun, 10 Mar 2024 12:00:00 +0000

03/10/2024

We all have celebrities, politicians, or leaders who influence our lives. If we use biblical terminology, they are a form of “shepherds.” They influence how we think, live, and what we desire. As Christians, we must remember who should have the greatest influence on our lives and why. Our true Shepherd is Christ. He laid down His life for us, so He, exclusively, should influence how we live.

Keeping One Eye on Heaven

Kris Brackett — Sun, 03 Mar 2024 12:00:00 +0000

03/03/2024

Living with an eager and expectant attitude that Jesus can come at any moment is important and critical for our Christian life and mission. The Thessalonian church was known for its reception of the truth (9), radical transformation (9), reverent toil (9), reoriented trajectory (10).

Friendly Persuasion

Keith Essex — Sun, 26 Nov 2023 12:00:00 +0000

11/26/2023

A Beloved Brother and Fellow Worker

Keith Essex — Sun, 19 Nov 2023 12:00:00 +0000

11/19/2023

Built Different

Erick Puentez — Sun, 12 Nov 2023 12:00:00 +0000

11/12/2023

The Church has been born out of God’s plan in ages past to reveal and to exalt His Son in all creation through the proclamation of Christ, so that we might become fully complete and built up in Him by resisting present heresy as we hope in Him for future glory.

Christ’s Supremacy

Erick Puentez — Sun, 05 Nov 2023 12:00:00 +0000

11/05/2023

The supremacy of the Son of God, the Lord Jesus Christ, as the Creator, Restorer, and Reconciler of all things has everything to do with our salvation, our growth in holiness, and the gospel.

Israel: Past, Present, and Future

Keith Essex — Sun, 29 Oct 2023 12:00:00 +0000

As God’s adopted sons, we as Christians are assured that nothing will separate us from the love of God in Christ because the same God who was, is, and will be faithful to national Israel is the same God who was, is, and will be faithful to us.

Leadership’s First Love

Jerry Wragg — Sun, 22 Oct 2023 12:00:00 +0000

10/22/2023

Doing God’s Business God’s Way

Erick Puentez — Sun, 15 Oct 2023 12:00:00 +0000

10/15/2023

The gospel is not just a message, but the power of God that displays itself in a changed life that empowers us to fully depend on God and His ways, so that we might be pleasing to Him as the truth of the gospel of grace increases in us and in the world.

The Flawed and the Faithful

Erick Puentez — Sun, 08 Oct 2023 12:00:00 +0000

In this final chapter of Colossians, we are reminded that through servant-leadership, we have received loving pastoral care directed by God through His word, so that we might partner in that ministry to other believers.

Encouraged by Suffering Slaves

Erick Puentez — Sun, 01 Oct 2023 12:00:00 +0000

God’s plan for the sanctification of believers is that they follow the example and benefit from the ministry of suffering and sacrificial leadership, being encouraged that it is the pathway to faithfulness in the Christian life and true church growth.

The Seasoned Christian

Erick Puentez — Sun, 13 Aug 2023 20:22:10 +0000

08/13/2023

We are called to devote ourselves to prayer and live wisely toward unbelievers, so that we might rely on God's power in our worldwide and personal gospel proclamation.

The Way of the Master

Erick Puentez — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 12:00:00 +0000

God has redeemed us and made us new in Christ so that we might obey Him and live under His lordship in our most intimate earthly relationships.

God’s Fashion Advice

Erick Puentez — Sun, 30 Jul 2023 12:00:00 +0000

07/30/2023

God has united us as His chosen in Jesus Christ, so that in all our relationships, we might clothe ourselves with Him, singing to Him, and living under His lordship to grow as one new people.

The Sufficiency of Scripture

Nash Quintans — Sun, 02 Jul 2023 12:00:00 +0000

07/02/2023

In Psalm 19, David contemplates three witnesses to the sufficiency of Scripture so that you would trust Yahweh by cherishing your Bible above all.

We Want to Strengthen Your Faith

Johnny Gravino — Sun, 25 Jun 2023 12:00:00 +0000

06/25/2023

In this passage, we examine two essential motivations presented by Paul, so that our faith will be true, fortified, and steadfast.

Restored to God’s Own Heart

Nash Quintans — Sun, 21 May 2023 12:00:00 +0000

In this passage, we observe three graces God gives to restore the wayward back to His heart.

Known at the Gates

Nash Quintans — Sun, 14 May 2023 12:00:00 +0000

We will look at three results of God’s providence in Ruth chapter 4, so that we will remain faithful.

Cold Feet

Nash Quintans — Sun, 07 May 2023 12:00:00 +0000

In Ruth chapter 3, we witness three perfections of God that tie together His providence and our decisions.

Under the Wings of God

Nash Quintans — Sun, 30 Apr 2023 12:00:00 +0000

In Ruth 2, we will examine three facets of God's providence which will help us enjoy God everyday.

Providence, From Moab to Bethlehem

Nash Quintans — Sun, 23 Apr 2023 21:23:30 +0000

Naomi experiences providential tragedy and clings to God Almighty leading others to follow her so that you and I will also become examples of faithfulness to God.

What's So Amazing About Grace?

Lojza Klepáček — Sun, 12 Mar 2023 12:00:00 +0000

In this passage, we see why the grace of God is most amazing. What is most valuable to us influences our motives and desires and shapes us. We need to understand grace more so that it forms the pillar of our holiness and gives us the correct view of this world's greatest need.

Worthy is the Lamb!

Aaron Shryock — Sun, 05 Mar 2023 12:00:00 +0000

In this passage, we see three reasons to declare “Worthy is the Lamb” and three things Christ accomplished for the redeemed so that we will live in light of these truths.

The Highest Calling Demands the Wisest Care of Time

Nash Quintans — Sun, 08 Jan 2023 12:00:00 +0000

In this passage, Paul explains that saints are wise with their time because they live by three creed...

Power of Corporate Purity

George Crawford — Sun, 23 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000

This morning we will observe the Holy Spirit’s faithfulness to purify the Church, so that we as believers will understand the great need for Church discipline individually and corporately.

Serving God or Mammon?

Keith Essex — Sun, 25 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Jesus challenged his disciples to store their treasures in heaven, to give generously to the needy, and to serve God with loving devotion so that they would live without worry.

Identity Wars

Erick Puentez — Sun, 18 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000

In this passage, we see that God commands us to earnestly take hold of that which Christ has won: the death of sin in every one of us to unite His people.

Great is Our God

Michael Perkins — Sun, 28 Aug 2022 00:00:00 +0000

In this passage, we consider three aspects of David’s life so that we will be better able to glorify the sovereign God of the universe.

Looking to Jesus

Michael Perkins — Sun, 21 Aug 2022 00:00:00 +0000

In this passage, we consider three points that will help us cling to Christ so that we will live lives that are pleasing to Him.

Christ's Sufficiency in Our Sanctification, Pt 2

Erick Puentez — Sun, 31 Jul 2022 00:00:00 +0000

We are commanded to avoid the imprisonment of worldly thinking and remember our only sufficient rescue by Jesus Christ, so that He alone will be the foundation of our holy devotion and zealous obedience.

Praying to Our Heavenly Father

Keith Essex — Sun, 19 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0000

1. The Cautions Concerning Prayer (6:5-8)
Prayer must not be Showy (5-6).
Prayer must not be Wordy (7-8).

2. The Content of Prayer (6:9-13)
The Person Addressed: “Our Father in Heaven” (9b)
The Petitions Commanded (9c-13)

Three Petitions for God’s Glory (9c-10)
- “May your name be hallowed” [honor] (9c)
- “May your kingdom come” [respect] (10a)
- “May your will be done [obedience] (10b)
“as in heaven, so also on earth” (10c)

Three Petitions for the Disciples’ Good (11-13)
- “Give us the bread for today [provision] (11)
- “and forgive us our debts [forgiveness] (12a)
“as we too have forgiven our debtors” (12b)
- “and do not lead us into temptation . . .
but deliver us from the evil one” [rescue] (13)

3. The Further Comment Concerning Prayer (14-15)
Your forgiveness will result in your Father forgiving you (14).
Your unforgiveness will result in your Father not forgiving you (15).

So, When Did the Church Begin?

Erick Puentez — Sun, 12 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0000

In this passage morning we see three essential truths from the book of Acts about the beginning of the church as a fulfillment of God’s ancient promises to Israel, proclaimed by His followers for the eternal blessing of the nations.

The Light of the World

Chris Hamilton — Sun, 22 May 2022 00:00:00 +0000

In a dark world, Christ made the shocking claim that He was the Light. That statement has profound implications on our everyday life.

New Heart, New Lifestyle

Brad Graber — Sun, 27 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0000

This passage displays the transformational power of God in salvation so that we can flee our former passions and let our new hearts delight in Him - WATCH THE VIDEO

What We Do Because of What We Know

Faly Ravoahangy — Sun, 20 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0000

In this passage we look at the statements Paul makes with certainty in this passage in the face of death, so that we would have the same confidence in divine promises for the future and the same strength to face present circumstances.

God, Our Steady Anchor

Pius Muzingu — Sun, 13 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Psalm 124 points you to three reasons why you should trust God, so that, His readiness is your Ancho...

Loving the Unlovely

John Street — Sun, 13 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Jesus went to great lengths to demonstrate the depths of His love, so that all believers will know what He meant when He said, “By this all men will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.” - WATCH THE VIDEO

Christ's Sufficiency in Our Sanctification

Erick Puentez — Sun, 21 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +0000

God's Hidden Activity

Albert Cisneros — Sun, 29 Aug 2021 00:00:00 +0000

During this time we will trace the theme in the book of Esther so that you might be compelled to worship the Hero in the book who is also actively working in your life.

Eternal Tables Turned

Michael Perkins — Sun, 15 Aug 2021 00:00:00 +0000

in this passage we will look at the life, death, and afterlife of two men so that we will be better prepared to properly number our days.

Jonah's Short-term Mission Trip

Tony McCracken — Sun, 25 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +0000

The Book of Jonah contrasts God’s gracious, evangelistic heart with the compassionless, hard heart of Jonah - WATCH THE VIDEO

Short-term Missions and the Local Church

Lance Roberts — Sun, 27 Jun 2021 00:00:00 +0000

During this message we will consider three reasons why you should either go on a short-term mission trip, or get behind those who are going.

The Death of the Messiah

Erick Puentez — Sun, 06 Jun 2021 00:00:00 +0000

The death of the Messiah, Jesus, fully pays the penalty sinners owe to God, cancels the power of sin and death, and completely accomplishes salvation for those who trust Him.

Linger at the Mirror

Matt Floreen — Sun, 16 May 2021 00:00:00 +0000

James will show us three audiences to compel us to be hearers AND doers of God’s Word.

Q & A with Phil Johnson

Phil Johnson — Sun, 14 Feb 2021 00:00:00 +0000

The Evil of Virtue Signaling

Phil Johnson — Sun, 14 Feb 2021 00:00:00 +0000

One of the ugliest trends in culture at large is the hypocritical sin of broadcasting one’s own virtue—and the practice is quickly becoming commonplace in the church. Here's how to be on guard against it.

First Love

Phil Johnson — Sun, 14 Feb 2021 00:00:00 +0000

If your spiritual health seems to be weakened or failing, Jesus describes the way back.

God's Design for Communication

John Street — Sun, 25 Oct 2020 00:00:00 +0000

In this message we will study Ephesians 4 so that we will learn how to communicate in a God-honoring way.

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Free to Be Holy

Lance Roberts — Sun, 11 Oct 2020 00:00:00 +0000

In these verses we find three principles to practice, that when applied, will grant you success in your pursuit of holiness.

Such a Great Salvation, Pt. 2

Rick Hinshaw — Sat, 15 Aug 2020 00:00:00 +0000

See the supremacy of God's Son and the greatness of the salvation that is offered so that we might remain sober-minded and persevere to the end.

Such a Great Salvation, Pt. 1

Rick Hinshaw — Sat, 08 Aug 2020 00:00:00 +0000

See the supremacy of God’s Son and the greatness of the salvation that is offered so that you might remain sober-minded and persevere to the end.

The Benefit and Danger of Trial and Temptation, Pt. 2

Erick Puentez — Sat, 01 Aug 2020 00:00:00 +0000

God designs trials to produce joy-filled holiness and eternal blessing when you depend on God’s wisdom through His word, so that you might not be self-deceived about your devotion to Him in your thinking, doing, and speaking.

The Benefit and Danger of Trial and Temptation, Pt. 1

Erick Puentez — Sat, 25 Jul 2020 00:00:00 +0000

God designs trials to produce joy-filled holiness and eternal blessing for you, the Christian, who depends on God and seeks His wisdom through His word.

Shine!

Michael Perkins — Sat, 18 Jul 2020 00:00:00 +0000

Do all things without grumbling or disputing so that you can shine as lights in the world.

Unity Via Humility

Michael Perkins — Sun, 12 Jul 2020 00:00:00 +0000

That your love may abound more and more, with knowledge and all discernment, so that you may approve what is excellent, and so be pure and blameless for the day of Christ, filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.

Be Who You Are

Rick Hinshaw — Sun, 07 Jun 2020 00:00:00 +0000

Look closely at what God's word says about our union with Christ and the believer's new nature, so that we would have victory over sin.

A Call to Action

Pius Muzingu — Sun, 08 Mar 2020 00:00:00 +0000

Pius Muzingu, missionary to Uganda, Africa, exhorts us to rekindle our calling to participate in God's ministry of reconciliation.

Fulfilling Your God-given Ministry

Tony McCracken — Sun, 01 Mar 2020 00:00:00 +0000

Tony McCracken, missionary to Malawi, Africa, underscores three key motivations for fulfilling your God-given ministry.

How to Live a Victorious Christian Life

Gideon Manda — Sun, 12 Jan 2020 00:00:00 +0000

In 1 John 2:15-17, there are two facts concerning the world that you
need to know so that you can live a victorious Christian life.

The LORD is our Righteousness

Michael Perkins — Sun, 27 Oct 2019 00:00:00 +0000

Look closely at these three attributes of God, so that you many better glorify the One who is truly worthy of glory.

Remember Hell

Rick Hinshaw — Sun, 11 Aug 2019 00:00:00 +0000

Scripture describes the gravity of hell for us, so that our understanding of the great magnitude of God's grace in salvation will powerfully motivate us to share the hope of the gospel with those who are facing eternal punishment.

Living to Make an Impact

Tony McCracken — Sun, 21 Jul 2019 00:00:00 +0000

Paul says to rejoice always, pray without ceasing, and give thanks in all circumstances. How is that possible? Listen as our missionary to Malawi, Africa, Tony McCracken, explains so that you may make an impact for Christ.

The Peculiar Glory of God in the Face of Jesus Christ

Michael Perkins — Sun, 14 Jul 2019 00:00:00 +0000

In this passage we look at the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ so that God, who alone gives spiritual life, will receive all glory, honor and praise.

How to Overcome Trials

Gideon Manda — Sun, 07 Jul 2019 00:00:00 +0000

James points to two truths about the Word of God that help the Church to stand firm in times of tria...

The Mission of the Church

Lance Roberts — Sun, 07 Jul 2019 00:00:00 +0000

These verses, the "Great Commission", are Christ's mandate to His church, to every local body of believers, to remain steadfast in fulfilling the mission of spreading the Gospel to all the world.

The Appointed Servant, Savior, and King

Faly Ravoahangy — Sun, 16 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0000

In this text we look at three titles of the One appointed by God, so that we will develop convictions about who He is and what He has done, and thus worship Him.

Generosity, Contentment, and Integrity

Jim Rickard — Sun, 19 May 2019 00:00:00 +0000

With several decades of ministering to churches and their pastors regarding finances from a biblical perspective, our guest speaker Jim Rickard explains, from Scripture, how to manage and enjoy the Lord's resources, so that true thankfulness will lead us to live in contentment, with integrity and generosity.

Notes: Convictions for Biblical Stewardship

He then explains the Fourteen Steps to Financial Freedom.

Notes: Fourteen Steps to Financial Freedom

Gospel-Centered Stewardship

Brad Graber — Sun, 05 May 2019 00:00:00 +0000

Embrace the biblical model of stewardship, so that you may faithfully manage your Master's resources for His glory and purposes, rather than your own.

What Only God Can Do

Rick Hinshaw — Sun, 10 Feb 2019 00:00:00 +0000

Abraham's example of unwavering faith in God's ability to keep His promise, will most certainly help you see how you may grow in greater faith in the God of our salvation.

The Supreme Value of Jesus Christ

Kurt Gebhards — Sun, 23 Dec 2018 00:00:00 +0000

Esteeming the value of Jesus Christ is man’s highest privilege. Let us live in light of His immense value.

The Gospel and Compassion

Carl Hargrove — Sun, 09 Dec 2018 00:00:00 +0000

The genuine gospel changes lives and creates compassion for your neighbor.

Skin Deep: Ethnicity and the Believer's Identity

Hohn Cho — Sun, 02 Dec 2018 00:00:00 +0000

How important is ethnicity? What is justice? What should Christians think and do about these things?

Americans are increasingly divided on the issue of "race." The debate is raging with terms like white privilege, intersectionality, identity politics, social justice, implicit bias, systemic racism and others. In this messsage, Hohn Cho, with clarity, grace and biblical fidelity, provides extremely helpful answers to these and other difficult questions.

The Q & A at the end is worth staying tuned for.

God's Provision in Our Poverty

Brad Klassen — Sun, 04 Nov 2018 00:00:00 +0000

The apostle Paul provides timely instruction about the ministry of the Holy Spirit to encourage us as we live life in a sin-cursed world.

Marks of a Genuine Believer: An Overview of 1 John

Michael Perkins — Sun, 14 Oct 2018 00:00:00 +0000

Today we will look at what the apostle John has to say about the marks of a genuine believer, so that we may know that we have eternal life.

Attributes of a True Disciple

Michael Perkins — Sun, 07 Oct 2018 00:00:00 +0000

Today we will look at three facts about a true disciple of Jesus Christ, so that we may know that we are in Christ, the true vine.

The Glory of Christ in His Humanity

Kris Brackett — Sun, 23 Sep 2018 00:00:00 +0000

If we do not read the gospels in light of what the epistles say about the humanity of Christ, we undermine our own spiritual growth.

Propitiation - God's Wrath Eternally Satisfied

Rick Hinshaw — Sun, 12 Aug 2018 00:00:00 +0000

As sinners, we stand before God guilty and are in great need of rescue from Him. In love, God provided a propitiation in Christ's substitutionary death resulting in God's justice being met and His freedom to grant forgiveness.

Stewarding God's Resources for Eternity

Brad Graber — Sun, 29 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0000

Be faithful in little, so that you may be equipped to make an eternal impact with the resources God has placed at our disposal.

A Tale of Two Sinners

Pius Muzingu — Sun, 11 Mar 2018 00:00:00 +0000

Pius Muzingu, our missionary partner to Kampala, Uganda, shows us from Luke 18:9-14 that Christ encourages us to overcome apathy by reaching out to all sinners, so that we can marvel in the joy of true repentance.

The Heart of a Hero

Dave Temple — Sun, 04 Mar 2018 00:00:00 +0000

Our missionary partner to Lilongwe, Malawi, Dave Temple, shows from Colossians 1:28-29 that the mature saint wants to proclaim Christ, edify Christians and honor Christ.

When People are Big and God is Small: Overcoming the Fear of Man in Evangelism

Lance Roberts — Sun, 11 Feb 2018 00:00:00 +0000

The fear of man hinders our evangelism, but the fear of God gives us the nerve to share the gospel with those the Lord puts in our path.

A Love Letter

Michael Perkins — Sun, 04 Feb 2018 00:00:00 +0000

We look at three essential truths about every Christian, so that we will be better equipped to effectively fight for our Christian faith.

A Righteousness from God

Rick Hinshaw — Sun, 28 Jan 2018 00:00:00 +0000

God is not unjust when He declares a sinner to be righteous. He is both just and the justifier, because Christ has been put forward as our propitiation for sin, to be received by faith.

Definite Atonement/John Knox

Michael Perkins — Sun, 15 Oct 2017 00:00:00 +0000

Three blessings the Good Shepherd graciously bestows on His elect will help you have a greater appreciation and understanding of how Christ lays down His life for His sheep.

Unconditional Election/John Calvin

Rick Hinshaw — Sun, 08 Oct 2017 00:00:00 +0000

In Romans 9, Paul glorifies the God who saves by revealing three essential attributes of His grace in election.

Total Depravity/Ulrich Zwingli

John Eggler — Sun, 01 Oct 2017 00:00:00 +0000

This morning we will examine Total Depravity – the doctrine that all men were once dead in their trespasses and sins, deserving of eternal punishment so that you may rest in the certainty that, by grace, you have been made alive by God in Christ and have received eternal life with Him.

Discipleship

Michael Perkins — Sun, 13 Aug 2017 00:00:00 +0000

This morning we will look at discipleship as prescribed in the Word of God, so that our discipling efforts would be biblically informed, produce spiritual maturity in Christ, and ultimately give God alone the glory.

Paul's Confidence in the Saving Power of the Gospel

Rick Hinshaw — Sun, 06 Aug 2017 00:00:00 +0000

Unashamed, Paul reveals four facts about the gospel and the character of God so that we may confidently show and proclaim that the just shall live by faith.

The Believer's Identity and Activity

Faly Ravoahangy — Sun, 18 Jun 2017 00:00:00 +0000

Peter draws our attention to two critical truths about the church of Jesus Christ so that we will strive to be faithful representatives of God in our daily lives.

The Mind of Christ

Erick Puentez — Sun, 26 Mar 2017 00:00:00 +0000

We must endeavor to have the mind of Christ, who lowered Himself and humbly obeyed, resulting in His exaltation to the Father's glory, so that we might display Christ's lordship through our unity, humility and obedience to the glory of God.

Living the Christian Life: God's Role and Ours

Tony McCracken — Sun, 05 Mar 2017 00:00:00 +0000

Our missionary guest, Tony McCracken, pointed to three aspects of sanctification that will enable you to live the life God has called you to.

Too Small a Thing

Jim Ayres — Sun, 26 Feb 2017 00:00:00 +0000

In this message, Missionary Jim Ayres deals with three commitments of the Lord's Servant that should move us to fulfill the Great Commission.

Biblical Friendship from Proverbs

Hohn Cho — Sun, 29 Jan 2017 00:00:00 +0000

In Proverbs we see four characteristics of a true friend: character, consistency, counsel and correction. But you may be devoted to all four and still not be a good friend. Listen to this message for the foundation of all good friendships.

The Joy of Everlasting Life

Erick Puentez — Sun, 27 Nov 2016 00:00:00 +0000

Trust now in God's everlasting protective care, provision and pleasures found only in Him so that you might rejoice and rest in the certainty of His eternal presence.

The Five Solas of the Reformation, Pt 2

Michael Perkins — Sun, 30 Oct 2016 00:00:00 +0000

Sola Gratia and Sola Fide are the doctrines of justification by grace alone through faith alone destroying the false doctrine of salvation by works.

The Five Solas of the Reformation, Pt 1

Michael Perkins — Sun, 16 Oct 2016 00:00:00 +0000

These rich doctrines are foundational to the Christian faith and derived entirely from Scripture. They will help you have a better understanding of and greater appreciation for God's Word, His grace, our saving faith and our Savior, all to the glory of God.

This message addresses Sola Scriptura, Solus Christus and Soli Deo Gloria.

The Generosity of God in Missions

Kris Brackett — Sun, 07 Aug 2016 00:00:00 +0000

Two great gifts from God demonstrate His generosity, and evoke in us generosity toward Him and toward one another.

From Slavery to Sonship

Matt Kopp — Sun, 29 May 2016 00:00:00 +0000

Christians have been adopted from spiritual slavery to sonship which motivates us to show and share this truth through adoption/orphan care.

Our Faithful Shepherd

Erick Puentez — Sun, 15 May 2016 00:00:00 +0000

In Psalm 23 we see and must remember God's faithfulness and loyal love toward us so that we might praise Him and rest in Him in all circumstances.

The Marks of a True Christian

Rick Hinshaw — Sun, 17 Apr 2016 00:00:00 +0000

True Christians are indwelt by the Spirit of God so that they might live, not according to the flesh like they did before, but according to His Spirit as they are now God's children through Christ.

The Church, Pt 2

Michael Perkins — Sun, 10 Apr 2016 00:00:00 +0000

This message helps us see what the Scripture says about the church so that we will live our lives within our local church body in a way that honors and pleases God.

The Church, Pt 1

Michael Perkins — Sun, 03 Apr 2016 00:00:00 +0000

This message helps us see what the Scripture says about the church so that we will live our lives within our local church body in a way that honors and pleases God.

Remembering the Resurrection

Erick Puentez — Sun, 27 Mar 2016 00:00:00 +0000

We remember the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ and what it means in the gospel so that we will be encouraged daily and proclaim it faithfully.

The Faithful Departed

Erick Puentez — Sun, 20 Mar 2016 00:00:00 +0000

We must be informed by gospel truth and the coming of our Lord Jesus so that we might not grieve the deaths of fellow believers, but instead encourage one another.

Worthy is the Lamb

Matt Kopp — Sun, 13 Mar 2016 00:00:00 +0000

This morning we will examine five songs of praise that fill our hearts with a vision of the glory of Christ so that we might worship Him in humility and proclaim His salvation.

Cultivating Humility

Dave Temple — Sun, 06 Mar 2016 00:00:00 +0000

Our guest speaker, Dave Temple, will be moving with his family to Malawi in June to serve as a missionary, teaching in the Central African Preaching Academy. His message from Romans 12:3-5 is a call to cultivate humility by God's grace, trusting that He has assigned spiritual gifts and has designed the body to cooperate, not compete.

Hope for the Rebellious and Weary Idolater

Erick Puentez — Sun, 07 Feb 2016 00:00:00 +0000

Let's remember our incomparable God and His sovereign ways so that we might return to Him from the burden of powerless idols and stand firm in his prophetic word.

The Doctrines of Grace

Michael Perkins — Sun, 01 Nov 2015 00:00:00 +0000

This message will help us see that the "Doctrines of Grace" (a term that came out of the Reformation) faithfully represent God's sovereign plan of redemption, so that we will trust and worship Him faithfully.

Revelation's Three Portrayals of Christ

Matt McLain — Sun, 18 Oct 2015 00:00:00 +0000

Matt McLain helps us look at how the book of Revelation portrays our Lord Jesus Christ so that we might grow in our knowledge and love of Him.

A Theology of Nature

Matt McLain — Sun, 04 Oct 2015 00:00:00 +0000

We need a God-centered view nature rather than a man-centered view.

The Good, Acceptable, and Perfect Will of God

Lance Quinn — Sun, 28 Sep 2014 00:00:00 +0000

The good, acceptable and perfect will of God for Christians, is that they live their lives as a living sacrifice unto Him.

Who May Commune with the Lord?

Erick Puentez — Sun, 04 May 2014 00:00:00 +0000

We must live blameless and righteous lives, while confessing our sins, so that we might have secure fellowship with God.

Excelling in the Love of God

Erick Puentez — Sun, 27 Apr 2014 00:00:00 +0000

Since God Himself has taught us how to love one another, let us excel all the more by practically attending to our own lives so that we may live honorably among unbelievers and be self-supporting.

Shepherd the Flock of God

Lance Quinn — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000

This excellent challenge to "shepherd the flock of God" came from Pastor Lance Quinn to our pastor Todd Barnett during his commissioning and installation service at The Anchor Bible Church. Lance Quinn oversees Grace Advance, a ministry of Grace Community Church, committed to preparing men to shepherd developing churches.

Steadfast, Busy and Confident

Phil Johnson — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Phil Johnson, executive director of Grace to You (gty.org), charges The Anchor Bible Church to remain steadfast, busy and confident because of the bodily resurrection, made certain by Christ's resurrection.

Servant-leadership

Chris Hamilton — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Chris Hamilton, chairman of the Grace Community Church elder board, explains elder leadership from Acts 6.