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Messages 2026
To access the recording of a sermon, click on the sermon title (some messages may not be available after 30 days). A pdf copy of sermon notes (if provided) can be accessed by clicking "Sermon Notes" under the title of the message. Sermons can be watched live on our Facebook page (Sundays 10am). Video recordings of worship services from the previous four weeks are also available. 
Embracing a Christ-centered Wisdom
Highlights from the Book of Proverbs * July to August 2026
Bold as a Lion or Living in Fear?
Proverbs 28:1 * Proverbs #5 * Sermon Notes * 08-09-26
The Safety of the Righteous vs the False Security of the Rich
Proverbs 18:10-11 * Proverbs #4 * Sermon Notes * 08-02-26
Fruitful Life & Ministry: Embracing the Messiness & the Investment Required 
Proverbs 14:4 * Proverbs #3 * Sermon Notes * 07-26-26
Wisdom is Calling - Who is Listening?
Proverbs 8:1-11 * Proverbs #2 * Sermon Notes * 07-19-26
Hearing the Call to Wisdom & Fearing the LORD
Proverbs 1:1-7 * Proverbs #1 * Sermon Notes * 07-12-26


Topical Messages
May to July 2026
From Independence to In Dependence (starts at 29:08)
John 15 * by Kurt Anderson * 07-05-26

Praying with Thanksgiving for All People - in an Ungrateful, Divided & Idolatrous Culture (starts at 28:53; continues at this link: 06-28-26 Message) * 1 Timothy 2:1-7 * Topical Message * Sermon Notes * 06-28-26
Abounding in Christ-centered Love - in an Increasingly Hostile Age
1 Thessalonians 3:11-13 * Topical Message * Sermon Notes * 06-21-28
Remembering the LORD - in a Prosperous & Technological Age
Deuteronomy 8:11-20 * Topical Message * Sermon Notes * 06-14-26
Loving the LORD - in a Cell Phone Dominated World
Deuteronomy 6:4-9 * Topical Message * Sermon Notes * 06-07-26
Summer Kick-off Gospel Message (starts at 21:10)
Romans 5:6-11 * by David McClellan (Trinity Christian Center, Zion, IL) * 05-30-26

Calling & Waiting on the LORD thru the Psalms
Sermon Series from the Book of Psalms * April & May 2026
Praise the LORD
Psalm 120:1-20 * Message #5 (from Book 5 of Psalms) * Sermon Notes * 05-24-26

The LORD Reigns
Psalm 93:1-5 * Message #4 (from Book 4 of Psalms) * Sermon Notes * 05-17-26
The Psalm 8 Experience (starts at 42:03)
Psalm 8:1-9 * by Kurt Anderson * Sermon Notes * 05-10-26

Knowing, Obeying & Calling on the God of Justice
Psalm 82:1-8 * Message #3 (from Book 3 of Psalms) * Sermon Notes *  05-03-26
Lamenting Humanity's Depravity & Longing for Our Salvation
Psalm 53:1-6 * Message #2 (from Book 2 of Psalms) * Sermon Notes * 04-26-26
The LORD is My Light & My Salvation - Whom shall I Fear?
Psalm 27:1-14 * Message #1 (from Book 1 of Psalms) * Sermon Notes * 04-19-26

For more Sermons from Psalms use the links below
Messages 2018 (April-May) Worshiping the L
ORD thru the Psalms
Messages 2020 (September-October) Experiencing & Glorifying the L
ORD thru the Psalms
Messages 2022 (May)
Trusting & Rejoicing in the LORD thru the Psalms
Messages 2023 (August-September) Seeking & Praising the L
ORD thru the Psalms
The Life & Mission of Jesus Christ
Sermon Series for March & April 2026
Worshiping the Resurrected Christ & Obeying His Great Commission
Matthew 28:16-20 * Message #5 * Sermon Notes * 04-12-26
We are Not to be Pitied (starts at 36:40)
1 Corinthians 15:1-19 * Easter Message by Kurt Anderson * Sermon Notes * 04-05-26
Embracing the Cross & Boasting in the Lord
1 Corinthians 1:18-31 * Good Friday Message * Sermon Notes * 04-03-26
The Transfiguration of Christ & His Transforming Presence
Matthew 17:1-8 * Message # 4 * Sermon Notes * 03-29-26
Christ's Ministry, Compassion & Call to Prayer
Matthew 9:35-38 * Message #3 * Sermon Notes * 03-22-26
Christ's Life-transforming Call: Following Jesus as His Disciples
Mark 1:14-20 * Message #2 * Sermon Notes * 03-15-26
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A Trophy Worth Dying For (starts at 38:10)
John 3:16 & 21:15ff * Topical Message by Kurt Anderson * Sermon Notes * 03-08-26
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The Baptism & Temptation of Jesus - the Beloved Son of God
Mark 1:9-13 * Message #1 * Sermon Notes * 03-01-26

Topical Messages
January & February 2026
Rejoicing in the Lord & Preparing for Our Week of Prayer & Fasting
Philippians 4:4-7 * Prayer #2 * Sermon Notes * 02-22-26
Asking, Seeking & Knocking: Praying Persistently & Expectantly to Our Heavenly Father
Matthew 7:7-11 * Prayer #1 * Sermon Notes * 02-15-26
Waiting for the LORD & Renewing Our Strength
Isaiah 40:27-31 * Sermon Notes * 02-08-26
Surrounded by God (starts at 44:10)
Psalm 139 * by Keith Anderson (Reach Global missionary) * 02-01-26 
Solid Ground in an Age of Shifting Sand (starts at 30:50)
1 Corinthians 15 * by Roger Handyside * Sermon Notes * 01-25-26 
(Pastor Emeritus, Cornerstone Community Church)
 
The Letters of John
Sermon Series on 1st, 2nd & 3rd John (continued from 2025)
Walking in the Truth amidst Our Devotion to Gospel Ministry
3 John 1:1-15 * Message #19 * Sermon Notes * 01-18-26
Walking in the Truth & Loving One Another
2 John 1:1-13 * Message #18 * Sermon Notes * 01-11-26
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Recognizing the Christ (starts at 41:10)
Luke 2:22-38 * by Kurt Anderson * Sermon Notes * 01-04-26
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Loving Jesus Christ & Loving People
Engaging the Culture & Embracing the Cross
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