Stand Alone: Care with Christ’s Likeness

This week, we had the privilege of hearing from Delmarva's Adult & Teen Challenge.

Back to the Basics: Serving

In Matthew 23:1–12, Jesus contrasts the self-serving leadership of the religious elite with the heart of true discipleship. He rebukes the scribes and Pharisees for placing heavy burdens on others while refusing to lift a finger themselves. Their focus is on appearances, titles, and being honored—rather than on genuinely helping people. Jesus then turns to His disciples and calls them to a different way: the way of a servant. He teaches that true greatness in the Kingdom of God is not found in status, but in humility and service. “The greatest among you will be your servant” (v. 11). This passage invites believers to return to the basics of discipleship—serving others with humility, letting go of self-importance, and following Christ's example of servant leadership.

Back to the Basics: Back Together

Jesus teaches that reconciliation isn't optional—it's part of living in His kingdom. In Matthew 18:15–17, He outlines a clear, grace-filled process for restoring broken relationships. The first message in our series "Back to the Basics" focuses on how believers are called to pursue peace, not avoid conflict; to speak truth in love, not hold grudges; and to seek restoration, not retaliation. When handled God's way, conflict can become a doorway to deeper unity.

Trust the Gardener

In John 15, Jesus reveals a powerful metaphor: He is the True Vine, we are the branches, and the Father is the Gardener. This sermon explores what it means to trust God's pruning process—how He lovingly removes what hinders growth and nurtures what bears fruit. Even when pruning feels painful or confusing, God’s hands are never careless. He cuts with purpose, not punishment. By remaining in Christ, we allow the Gardener to shape us into fruitful disciples. Trust the process. Trust the Gardener.

Where Do We Go From Here?

This week, Pastor Jason says farewell to Anchor Church with a timely message from Colossians.

Empowered: Holy Evangelism

This is the fourth and final week of our series on the Holy Spirit called "Empowered", and this week, guest speaker Pastor Hal Chaffee explain how the Holy Spirit helps us bring the gospel to the world.

Empowered: Pentecost

This week, we explored the powerful moment when the Holy Spirit descended on the early Church, igniting a movement that continues to shape the world today. Listen in as we reflect on the meaning of Pentecost, its biblical roots, and what it means for believers today to live Spirit-filled lives.

Empowered: The Holy Purpose

Remember the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit are 3 distinct persons of the one true God. The Father is on His throne in heaven, the Son is God in the flesh, and the Holy Spirit is the presence of God… And right before Jesus (the Son) ascended into heaven, he encouraged His disciples: “don’t worry, my Spirit will be with you ALWAYS. My Spirit will be with you forever.” – Pastor Ryan Martinez

Empowered: The Holy Who?

From the beginning, we can see that the Holy Spirit was there. In the beginning God created and the Holy Spirit, the Spirit of God, was hovering the deep chaotic waters. The Holy Spirit isn’t new, He’s not something some religious zealot made up, the Holy Spirit was present with God at the beginning. – Pastor Ryan Martinez

Dream: Faith to Follow the Dream

Stepping out in faith can be risky. Generally speaking, we don’t naturally like doing risky things because we want to preserve what we have. We don’t like taking risks when there’s no guarantee of a return on that risk. We like to play it safe. But life with the Lord isn’t about playing it safe… Life with the Lord is about submitting ourselves to Him, and yielding to His will above our own. Life with the Lord is about saying “Yes!” to Him before we even know what the question is. – Pastor Ryan Martinez

Dream: The Waiting Room

One of the big themes of scripture is providence. Providence is God’s orchestration of history. It’s the idea that He’s directing all events and everyone’s life to a specific end. There’s a pastor I once heard say that “God interacts in history with two hands. The first hand is visible and we see it through miracles: Sarah gives birth in her 90s; Jacob wrestles with an angel; Moses calls down plagues upon Egypt; Jesus and His apostles heal and cast out demons. The other hand is invisible. God sets things into motion behind the scenes.” Many times, in the waiting, God is working behind the scenes… He’s setting things up for the dream to succeed. – Pastor Ryan Martinez

Dream: Dream Killers

Even Joseph faced resistance about his dream, but God still fulfilled his dream. You will face resistance too, but keep dreaming. - Pastor Ryan Martinez

Dream: Dare to Dream

If we’re going to discover the Dreams and plans God has for our life, God has for our families, I believe it’s going to start in those quiet times when you’re just pursuing the Lord because you love Him and not because you want something from Him. Pursuing His heart. - Pastor Ryan Martinez

Resurrecting the Dream

“The resurrection of Jesus changes the face of death for all His people. Death is no longer a prison, but a passage into God’s presence. Easter says you can put truth in a grave, but it won’t stay there. You can nail it to a cross, wrap it in winding sheets and shut it up in a tomb, but it will rise!” - Clarence W. Hall

I Need Your Living Water

And Jesus says “Anyone who is thirsty… may come to me…” And He’s not talking about literal thirst for a drink of water. He’s talking about your spirit. So what is Jesus actually saying here? He’s saying anyone who is desperate to know your purpose, come to me. Anyone who is struggling, come to me. Anyone who is desperate to know whether there’s something more to this life… Come to me! Anyone who feels like something is missing inside of you… come to me. – Pastor Ryan Martinez

Is Jesus the Messiah?

When we don’t know the scriptures well enough, we don’t know what to do when things get difficult… When life happens and we don’t know God’s character, we don’t know how to respond and take matters into our own hands. I think we can see that with the Pharisees. They don’t fully understand what the scriptures say about the Messiah, and when Jesus shows up on the scene, they take matters into their own hands. But this is not what God wants for us. There’s much wisdom in seeking Him first. There’s much wisdom in looking to Him and His way first. - Pastor Ryan Martinez

God’s Refining Power

ut who can endure the day of his coming? Who can stand when he appears? For he will be like a refiner’s fire or a launderer’s soap. He will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver; he will purify the Levites and refine them like gold and silver. Then the Lord will have men who will bring offerings in righteousness, and the offerings of Judah and Jerusalem will be acceptable to the Lord, as in days gone by, as in former years. - Malachi 3:2-4 - Pastor Brandon Byne

Who or What are You Following?

Today's message is simple - Follow Jesus, don't do anything else. - Pastor Jason Pilgrim

The Power of Money

"Don't store up treasures here on earth, where moths eat them and rust destroys them, and where thieves break in and steal. Store your treasures in heaven, where moths and rust cannot destroy, and thieves do not break in and steal. Wherever your treasure is, there the desires of your heart will also be. - Matthew 6:19-21
Pastor Jason Pilgrim

The Limitations of Money

Many people think “If I can just get more money, my problems will go away.” “If I can just get some more money, things will be easier.” “If I can just get more money, I won’t have to worry anymore.” Money can buy you a bed, but it can’t buy you sleep. Money can buy you a quiet vacation, but it can’t buy you peace. Money can buy you medicine, but it can’t buy you health. Money can buy you amusements, but it can’t buy you joy. Money has limitations. My prayer is that we learn not to hold onto and grasp something which cannot save us. Money is great, it has a lot of benefits… But its limitations are so much greater. Money can’t buy you a Savior. – Pastor Ryan Martinez