Messages 2023
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Advent * Christmas 2023
John's Prologue & Topical Messages * December 2023
Glorifying God & Treasuring the Good News of Great Joy (starts at 30:03)
Luke 2:8-20 * Topical Message * Sermon Notes * 12-31-23
The First & Second Coming of Christ (starts at 50:10)
Luke 2 * Topical Message by Elder Kurt Anderson * 12-22-23
The Word Incarnate - God's Glorious Self-Revelation in Jesus Christ
John 1:14-18 * Message #3/3 * Sermon Notes * 12-17-23
Jesus Christ - the True Light
John 1:6-13 * Message #2/3 * Sermon Notes * 12-10-23
Jesus Christ: the Word, the Creator & the Light
John 1:1-5 * Message #1/3 * Sermon Notes * 12-03-23
Giving Thanks to the Lord
Topical Messages for Thanksgiving 2023
Giving Thanks to the LORD & Seeking His Presence
1 Chronicles 16:8-13 * Message #2/2 * Sermon Notes * 11-26-23
Rejoicing, Praying & Giving Thanks to the Lord
1 Thessalonians 5:18 * Message #1/2 * Sermon Notes * 11-19-23
The Teachings of Jesus Christ
Some Highlights from the Five Discourses in Matthew * October to November 2023
The Gospel of the Kingdom & Faithfully Enduring to the End
Matthew 24:1-14 * Message #5/5 * Sermon Notes * 11-12-23
The Greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven
Matthew 18:1-4 * Message #4/5 * Sermon Notes * 11-05-23
The Kingdom of Heaven: Inconspicuous & Triumphant
Matthew 13:31-33 * Message #3/5 * Sermon Notes * 10-29-23
Psalm 8 (starts at 39:45)
Psalm 8 * by Elder Kurt Anderson * 10-22-23
Disciples who are "Worthy" of Jesus Christ
Matthew 10:34-39 * Message #2/5 * Sermon Notes * 10-15-23
Building Our House on the Rock
Matthew 7:24-29 * Message #1/5 * Sermon Notes * 10-01-23
John's Prologue & Topical Messages * December 2023
Glorifying God & Treasuring the Good News of Great Joy (starts at 30:03)
Luke 2:8-20 * Topical Message * Sermon Notes * 12-31-23
The First & Second Coming of Christ (starts at 50:10)
Luke 2 * Topical Message by Elder Kurt Anderson * 12-22-23
The Word Incarnate - God's Glorious Self-Revelation in Jesus Christ
John 1:14-18 * Message #3/3 * Sermon Notes * 12-17-23
Jesus Christ - the True Light
John 1:6-13 * Message #2/3 * Sermon Notes * 12-10-23
Jesus Christ: the Word, the Creator & the Light
John 1:1-5 * Message #1/3 * Sermon Notes * 12-03-23
Giving Thanks to the Lord
Topical Messages for Thanksgiving 2023
Giving Thanks to the LORD & Seeking His Presence
1 Chronicles 16:8-13 * Message #2/2 * Sermon Notes * 11-26-23
Rejoicing, Praying & Giving Thanks to the Lord
1 Thessalonians 5:18 * Message #1/2 * Sermon Notes * 11-19-23
The Teachings of Jesus Christ
Some Highlights from the Five Discourses in Matthew * October to November 2023
The Gospel of the Kingdom & Faithfully Enduring to the End
Matthew 24:1-14 * Message #5/5 * Sermon Notes * 11-12-23
The Greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven
Matthew 18:1-4 * Message #4/5 * Sermon Notes * 11-05-23
The Kingdom of Heaven: Inconspicuous & Triumphant
Matthew 13:31-33 * Message #3/5 * Sermon Notes * 10-29-23
Psalm 8 (starts at 39:45)
Psalm 8 * by Elder Kurt Anderson * 10-22-23
Disciples who are "Worthy" of Jesus Christ
Matthew 10:34-39 * Message #2/5 * Sermon Notes * 10-15-23
Building Our House on the Rock
Matthew 7:24-29 * Message #1/5 * Sermon Notes * 10-01-23
Seeking & Praising the LORD thru the Psalms
Sermon Series from Psalms * August & September 2023
Bless the LORD: & May the LORD Bless You (starts at 37:50)
Psalm 134 * Message #5 (from Book 5 of Psalms) * Sermon Notes * 09-24-23
The LORD Reigns - Rejoice! (starts at 41:10)
Psalm 97 * Message #4 (from Book 4 of Psalms) * Sermon Notes * 09-17-23
Biblical Lament: I Cry aloud to God - Who Will Hear Me (starts at 28:55)
Psalm 77 * Message #3 (from Book 3 of Psalms) * Sermon Notes * 09-10-23
"Clap Your Hands" & Sing Praises to God Our King! (starts at 34:50)
Psalm 47 * Message 2 (from Book 2 of Psalms) * Sermon Notes * 09-03-23
Blessed is the One who Delights in God's Word (starts at 35:55)
Psalm 1 * Message 1 (from Book 1 of Psalms) * Sermon Notes * 08-27-23
For more Sermons from Psalms see the links below
Messages 2018 (April-May) Worshiping the LORD thru the Psalms
Messages 2020 (September-October) Experiencing & Glorifying the LORD thru the Psalms
Messages 2022 (May) Trusting & Rejoicing in the LORD thru the Psalms
Topical Messages
July & August 2023
The "11th" Commandment (starts at 35:15)
Psalm 46:10 * by Elder Kurt Anderson * 08-20-23
Our Partnership in the Gospel * Nuestra Comunión en el Evangelio
Philippians (Filipenses) 1:3-6 * Translation by Iroel Velazquez * Sermon Notes * 08-13-23
Topic: What We Do As Missionaries (starts at 38:00)
1 Thessalonians 2:8 * by Missionary Jared Anderson * 08-06-23
Temptation: Hints for the Spiritual Battlefield (starts at 25:35)
Rom 6:23; Eph 6:12; Jm 1:14; Mt 4; 6:13; 1Co 10:13 * by Elder Kurt Anderson * 07-30-23
Kingdom Righteousness in Human Relationships (starts at 35:50)
Matthew 5:33-42 * by Pastor Roger Handyside * Sermon Notes * 07-23-23
Sermon Series from Psalms * August & September 2023
Bless the LORD: & May the LORD Bless You (starts at 37:50)
Psalm 134 * Message #5 (from Book 5 of Psalms) * Sermon Notes * 09-24-23
The LORD Reigns - Rejoice! (starts at 41:10)
Psalm 97 * Message #4 (from Book 4 of Psalms) * Sermon Notes * 09-17-23
Biblical Lament: I Cry aloud to God - Who Will Hear Me (starts at 28:55)
Psalm 77 * Message #3 (from Book 3 of Psalms) * Sermon Notes * 09-10-23
"Clap Your Hands" & Sing Praises to God Our King! (starts at 34:50)
Psalm 47 * Message 2 (from Book 2 of Psalms) * Sermon Notes * 09-03-23
Blessed is the One who Delights in God's Word (starts at 35:55)
Psalm 1 * Message 1 (from Book 1 of Psalms) * Sermon Notes * 08-27-23
For more Sermons from Psalms see the links below
Messages 2018 (April-May) Worshiping the LORD thru the Psalms
Messages 2020 (September-October) Experiencing & Glorifying the LORD thru the Psalms
Messages 2022 (May) Trusting & Rejoicing in the LORD thru the Psalms
Topical Messages
July & August 2023
The "11th" Commandment (starts at 35:15)
Psalm 46:10 * by Elder Kurt Anderson * 08-20-23
Our Partnership in the Gospel * Nuestra Comunión en el Evangelio
Philippians (Filipenses) 1:3-6 * Translation by Iroel Velazquez * Sermon Notes * 08-13-23
Topic: What We Do As Missionaries (starts at 38:00)
1 Thessalonians 2:8 * by Missionary Jared Anderson * 08-06-23
Temptation: Hints for the Spiritual Battlefield (starts at 25:35)
Rom 6:23; Eph 6:12; Jm 1:14; Mt 4; 6:13; 1Co 10:13 * by Elder Kurt Anderson * 07-30-23
Kingdom Righteousness in Human Relationships (starts at 35:50)
Matthew 5:33-42 * by Pastor Roger Handyside * Sermon Notes * 07-23-23
Standing Firm in the Grace of God
Sermon Series on the Book of 1 Peter * February to July 2023
Standing Firm in the True Grace of God
1 Peter 5:12-14 * Message #17 * Sermon Notes * 07-16-23
Humility, Battle Wounds & the God of All Grace
1 Peter 5:6-11 * Message #16 * Sermon Notes * 07-09-23
Shepherding the Flock & Clothing Ourselves with Humility
1 Peter 5:1-5 * Message #15 * Sermon Notes * 07-02-23
Rejoicing & Suffering as a Christian
1 Peter 4:12-19 * Message #14 * Sermon Notes * 06-25-23
Love Thoughts (begins at 32:40)
1 John 4:7-21 * by Elder Kurt Anderson * 06-18-23
Embracing Christ-centered Living with End-time Thinking
1 Peter 4:7-11 * Message #13 * Sermon Notes * 06-11-23
Arming Ourselves with Christ-centered Thinking
1 Peter 4:1-6 * Message #12 * Sermon Notes * 06-04-23
Worship (begins at 28:50)
by Elder Kurt Anderson * 05-21-23
The Victory of Jesus Christ: for Our Salvation & Our Faithful Witness (begins at 44:30)
1 Peter 3:18-22 * Message #11 * Sermon Notes * 05-14-23
Suffering for Righteousness' Sake: as Faithful Witnesses of Christ
1 Peter 3:13-17 * Message #10 * Sermon Notes * 05-07-23
Embracing Christlike Community & the Call to Bless Those Who Do Evil
1 Peter 3:8-12 * Message #9 * Sermon Notes * 04-30-23
Godly Wives, Godly Husbands & Gospel-centered Living
1 Peter 3:1-7 * Message #8 * Sermon Notes * 04-23-23
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Worshiping the Resurrected Christ & Making Disciples
Matthew 28:16-20 * Topical Message * Sermon Notes * 04-16-23
The Resurrection of Jesus Christ (starts at 44:50)
1 Corinthians 15 * Easter Message * by Elder Kurt Anderson * 04-09-23
The Death of Jesus Christ on the Cross
Luke 23:44-49 * Good Friday Message * Sermon Notes * 04-07-23
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Following in Christ's Footsteps - as Righteous-Suffering Servants
1 Peter 2:18-25 * Message #7 * Sermon Notes * 04-02-23
Gospel-Centered Christian Citizenship
1 Peter 2:13-17 * Message #6 * Sermon Notes * 03-26-23
Christ-centered Identity, Godly Living & Faithful Witness
1 Peter 2:9-12 * Message #5 * Sermon Notes * 03-19-23
Honor, Destiny & Christ the Living Cornerstone
1 Peter 2:4-8 * Message #4 * Sermon Notes * 03-12-23
Brotherly Love & the Living, Abiding Word of God
1 Peter 1:22 - 2:3 * Message #3 * Sermon Notes * 03-05-23
Dual Citizenship (Starts at 39:45)
Matthew 13:44-46 * by Elder Kurt Anderson * Sermon Notes * 02-26-23
Hope, Holiness & Our Holy-Heavenly Father
1 Peter 1:13-21 * Message #2 * Sermon Notes * 02-19-23
Rejoicing with Inexpressible & Glory-filled Joy
1 Peter 1:1-12 * Message #1 * Sermon Notes * 02-12-23
Topical Messages
January & February 2023
Running the Race with Our Eyes Fixed on Jesus
Hebrews 12:1-2 * Sermon Notes * 02-05-23
The Prophetic Word: a Lamp Shining in a Dark Place
2 Peter 1:16-21 * Sermon Notes * 01-29-23
The Life-transforming Power of the God-breathed Scriptures (starts at 44:10)
2 Timothy 3:16-17 * Sermon Notes * 01-22-23
The "GOAT" Prayer Request (starts at 34:15)
Colossians 1:9-10 * by Elder Kurt Anderson * 01-15-23
Taking Refuge in the LORD: thru Fear-crushing Faith
Psalm 11 * Sermon Notes * 01-08-23
Celebrating the 1st & 2nd Coming of Jesus Christ! (starts at 36:15)
Isaiah 9:6-7 * Sermon Notes * 01-01-23
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Sermon Series on the Book of 1 Peter * February to July 2023
Standing Firm in the True Grace of God
1 Peter 5:12-14 * Message #17 * Sermon Notes * 07-16-23
Humility, Battle Wounds & the God of All Grace
1 Peter 5:6-11 * Message #16 * Sermon Notes * 07-09-23
Shepherding the Flock & Clothing Ourselves with Humility
1 Peter 5:1-5 * Message #15 * Sermon Notes * 07-02-23
Rejoicing & Suffering as a Christian
1 Peter 4:12-19 * Message #14 * Sermon Notes * 06-25-23
Love Thoughts (begins at 32:40)
1 John 4:7-21 * by Elder Kurt Anderson * 06-18-23
Embracing Christ-centered Living with End-time Thinking
1 Peter 4:7-11 * Message #13 * Sermon Notes * 06-11-23
Arming Ourselves with Christ-centered Thinking
1 Peter 4:1-6 * Message #12 * Sermon Notes * 06-04-23
Worship (begins at 28:50)
by Elder Kurt Anderson * 05-21-23
The Victory of Jesus Christ: for Our Salvation & Our Faithful Witness (begins at 44:30)
1 Peter 3:18-22 * Message #11 * Sermon Notes * 05-14-23
Suffering for Righteousness' Sake: as Faithful Witnesses of Christ
1 Peter 3:13-17 * Message #10 * Sermon Notes * 05-07-23
Embracing Christlike Community & the Call to Bless Those Who Do Evil
1 Peter 3:8-12 * Message #9 * Sermon Notes * 04-30-23
Godly Wives, Godly Husbands & Gospel-centered Living
1 Peter 3:1-7 * Message #8 * Sermon Notes * 04-23-23
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Worshiping the Resurrected Christ & Making Disciples
Matthew 28:16-20 * Topical Message * Sermon Notes * 04-16-23
The Resurrection of Jesus Christ (starts at 44:50)
1 Corinthians 15 * Easter Message * by Elder Kurt Anderson * 04-09-23
The Death of Jesus Christ on the Cross
Luke 23:44-49 * Good Friday Message * Sermon Notes * 04-07-23
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Following in Christ's Footsteps - as Righteous-Suffering Servants
1 Peter 2:18-25 * Message #7 * Sermon Notes * 04-02-23
Gospel-Centered Christian Citizenship
1 Peter 2:13-17 * Message #6 * Sermon Notes * 03-26-23
Christ-centered Identity, Godly Living & Faithful Witness
1 Peter 2:9-12 * Message #5 * Sermon Notes * 03-19-23
Honor, Destiny & Christ the Living Cornerstone
1 Peter 2:4-8 * Message #4 * Sermon Notes * 03-12-23
Brotherly Love & the Living, Abiding Word of God
1 Peter 1:22 - 2:3 * Message #3 * Sermon Notes * 03-05-23
Dual Citizenship (Starts at 39:45)
Matthew 13:44-46 * by Elder Kurt Anderson * Sermon Notes * 02-26-23
Hope, Holiness & Our Holy-Heavenly Father
1 Peter 1:13-21 * Message #2 * Sermon Notes * 02-19-23
Rejoicing with Inexpressible & Glory-filled Joy
1 Peter 1:1-12 * Message #1 * Sermon Notes * 02-12-23
Topical Messages
January & February 2023
Running the Race with Our Eyes Fixed on Jesus
Hebrews 12:1-2 * Sermon Notes * 02-05-23
The Prophetic Word: a Lamp Shining in a Dark Place
2 Peter 1:16-21 * Sermon Notes * 01-29-23
The Life-transforming Power of the God-breathed Scriptures (starts at 44:10)
2 Timothy 3:16-17 * Sermon Notes * 01-22-23
The "GOAT" Prayer Request (starts at 34:15)
Colossians 1:9-10 * by Elder Kurt Anderson * 01-15-23
Taking Refuge in the LORD: thru Fear-crushing Faith
Psalm 11 * Sermon Notes * 01-08-23
Celebrating the 1st & 2nd Coming of Jesus Christ! (starts at 36:15)
Isaiah 9:6-7 * Sermon Notes * 01-01-23
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