Anchor Church

09/01/2026

Before you did anything, before the world was even formed, God chose you. That is the message at the heart of this week's sermon from Ephesians 1:3-4, where Paul reminds us that God has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ, and that He chose us before the foundation of the world.

We often walk around asking God, "Are we good?" carrying the weight of our mistakes and our past. But the truth is, God did not wait for you to get your life together to love you. He has been loving you since before time began, and because of Jesus, you are chosen, holy, and blameless in His sight.

As Spurgeon once joked, it is a good thing God chose us before we were born. If He had waited until after, He might have changed His mind. But He did not. And He never will.

If you missed this message, come back and catch it. God has loved you a long, long time.

https://anchorchurchphl.org/media/gs4m5zt/god-has-loved-you-a-long-time

08/30/2026

08/29/2026

We’re out here! Come through and see us at Triangle Park Community Day!

08/26/2026

When life feels unfair and suffering seems relentless, it is easy to ask God "why is this happening to me?" But what if the better question is not "why" but "who"?

This week in our series "God, Just Tell Me," we explored 1 Peter 2:21-25 and discovered that Jesus is our ultimate example in suffering. He endured betrayal, abuse, and the cross without retaliating - and He did it all for us. By His wounds, we are healed.

No matter what you are walking through right now, Jesus is your example, your Healer, and the Shepherd and Guardian of your soul. He has not left you. Change your "why" to a "who" and look to Jesus.

If you missed this message or want to share it with someone who needs hope today, come back and watch it with us. The best is yet to come for those who follow Christ.

https://anchorchurchphl.org/media/y8yk8gg/look-to-jesus

08/19/2026

Every day, the average adult makes around 35,000 decisions. Yet so often, when it comes to the ones that matter most, we freeze, we second-guess, or we try to figure it all out on our own. This week's message reminded us that God has already given us the answer.

Proverbs 3:5-6 calls us to trust God from the bottom of our hearts, stop leaning on our own limited understanding, and acknowledge Him in everything we do. When we do, He promises to make our paths straight. Not after we have it all figured out, but as we step out in faith.

You do not need a sign. You already have a Savior. Trust Him with all of it.

If you missed this message or want to revisit it, catch the full sermon on our website. Share it with someone who needs to hear it today.

https://anchorchurchphl.org/media/b8rtv56/trust-in-the-lord

08/13/2026

Your purpose is not something you create - it is a path God has already prepared. In our new series, "God Just Tell Me," we explored one of life's most pressing questions: What is my purpose?

From Ephesians 2:8-10, we are reminded that we are God's masterpiece, created in Christ Jesus for good works that He prepared before we ever took a step. You were not saved by good works, but you were absolutely saved FOR good works.

God works in us before He works through us. And when we stay in His Word, in prayer, and in His will, He directs us straight to everything He has already laid out for us. Stop trying to carve your own path - He has already prepared it.

If you missed this message, come back and catch it. Your purpose is waiting for you to walk in it.

08/09/2026

08/07/2026

As we head into the weekend, take a deep breath and let go of the week’s worries. You can step into these next few days with complete peace knowing that Jesus will take care of you every step of the way!

We would love to invite you and your family to join us for Sunday Service this weekend. Come experience uplifting worship, fellowship, and a life-giving message!

Join Us This Sunday:
10:30am
4021 Parkside Ave (enter the lot off Girard)

Whether you’re joining us in person or online, there is a place for you here. We can’t wait to see you this Sunday!

08/05/2026

How you start your morning determines how you stand in your day. In Psalm 5:1-3, David shows us what a godly morning routine looks like - coming to God directly, humbly, personally, consistently, and expectantly. Before the world gets at you, before the demands pile up, God deserves to hear your voice first.

David was a king, yet he bowed before the One whose crown never comes off. He prayed and then he watched, fully expecting God to move. That same expectation belongs to us. When we bring our sighs, our groans, and our honest hearts to God in the morning, the Holy Spirit translates every word according to God's will.

Jesus is the light of the world (John 8:12). Start your day in that light -- and watch how it changes the way you stand through everything that follows. Before you go to sleep tonight, make up your mind: God is going to hear from you in the morning.

08/04/2026

We’re out here at National Night Out, there’s still time to come through!