Anthem Church

We can get used to hearing the good news of Jesus, especially when it is contained within well-known verses like John 3:16-18. However, repetition is good for God’s people, and it is in fact necessary to remind ourselves of the beauty and power of what God has done for us in sending his Son.

Many people claim to be followers of Jesus, but what does his saving grace actually look like in our lives? In John 3, Jesus teaches Nicodemus what it means to be born again; it’s not just about what we know, but where are hearts and eyes are fixed.

How do we ensure that our lives are not “mis-lived?” Jesus, in his love, confronts our worship, our passion, and our hope; he shakes us up where needed to bring us back to a heart of worship and devotion, necessary for a true live lived as image-bearers of God.

Is Jesus big enough to worship as God and also close enough to care for the needs of my life? We wrestle with the reality of a God who can be both, but Jesus shows us in his life that he is able to usher in the kingdom of God and number the hairs on our head, all while loving and serving the people around him.

As Jesus begins his ministry on earth, he begins with the work of building relationships and drawing people to himself. In Jesus we see the power of redeemed relationship, and how God works through a number of means to bring people to himself in truth and love.

We have a deep need to be wanted and to be relevant, but the ways we try to satisfy this want typically bring more death than life. The account of John the Baptist shows us how we can embrace our identity, position, and the work before us, and in doing so we can prepare the way for Jesus to reign in our hearts and in the lives of others.

Jesus came to us, in the fullness and glory of God, to make God known to humanity. He dwells with us and welcomes us - will we heed the call to forgiveness and relationship?

The book of John masterfully weaves old testament themes into the portrait of Jesus' ministry. In John chapter 1, the Apostle picks up these old testament themes to show us one thing: from the very beginning, it's always been Jesus.

We begin our journey through the book of John by examining its chief subject: Jesus Christ. There is a difference between knowing about Jesus and beholding Jesus; it is good and right to know about our Savior, but what does it mean for us to behold him fully?

In order for church community to be good, pleasant, and glorifying to God, it needs to be submitted fully under the banner of Christ’s calling on each of our lives. True fellowship shares in God’s abundance, relief, and blessing as we pursue him together, loving one another as he has called us to in the gospel.

God's grace is a multifaceted characteristic. The Apostle Peter commands us to stand firm in the grace. God's grace invites and commands our obedience by reminding us who we are, what we should expect as Christians and what our responsibility is as the body of Christ.

Are we truly humble? Are we like Jesus? We have a choice before us: we can pursue to the hidden life of God, resting and waiting under his mighty hand, or we can pursue the outer life and all of the prestige the world offers. Only one leads to true life, but will we have the humility to follow Jesus and receive his rest?

All true leadership is about service to others, and in the church, this is the calling for those who shepherd God’s people as we imitate Jesus himself. Pastors are to submit themselves to the leadership of Christ first, and then steward the flock that belongs to God through their service. Finally, all of us are called to lead ourselves, clothing ourselves in humility towards one another as we pursue the way of Jesus together.

When we face trials, we have an invitation from God to let him use them for our growth and his glory. God does not delight in our suffering, but can use anything we have been through as an opportunity for growth, maturity, and a deepening of our faith and relationship with God.

The Scriptures do not command us to things arbitrarily. Instead, God has asked us to follow his way that we might experience and share the life that is attached to his promises. We should always be looking for signs of life in ourselves and in one another… how are things going for you?

One day, we will all be judged by a just and loving God, and for those in Christ we rejoice in the fact that we are hidden and secure in him. Will we live in light of that day with joy and expectation, or will we settle for the approval of those around us? One path leads to death, the other life. Which will you choose today?

What about Christ is compelling to you? He is gentle, kind, patient, and loving; these are all attributes we admire and desire to emulate with the Spirit’s power. But what about his obedience, his humility, and his submission to God the Father? Listen as we examine the power that the risen Christ holds over all creation and what that means for us as his followers.

How do we grow as a community in devotion, prayer, and the secret place of God? Our posture is of the utmost importance; do we see God as distant and demanding, or as a loving Father who desires to give his children good gifts?

If we suffer for doing good, we are blessed, but if we suffer for doing evil, we are burdened. How do we walk in light of God’s calling on our life when things get hard?