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2010
February 7, 2010 - Richard Irwin - Following
Jesus 6: Giving
Richard Irwin
talks about God's heart of giving, and how it
effects us. This is not primarily a message
about money, but is about giving our lives to
God and to one another.
January 31, 2010 - Richard Irwin - Following
Jesus 5: Thrive
Richard Irwin
talks about the momentous things that are yet
ahead of us, and how that we need to prepare for
them today. We are told to seek his face and
find that place of his presence, but then do as
Moses did when he cried out to God in Exodus
33:12, "If I have found favor in your eyes,
teach me your ways." We also need to learn his
ways in order to thrive today.
January 24, 2010 - Richard Irwin - Following
Jesus 4: Serving
Richard Irwin
talks about our need to serve, and giving
ourselves fully in service to God, as well as to
others.
January 17, 2010 - Dr Kim Patterson - Following
Jesus 3: Community
Dr Kim
Patterson uses the life of Joseph to show how
God moves us, and plants us in communities of
his choosing. We are all called to be part of a
community of faith, and to grow and mature in
that community; contributing to it, and being
changed by it.
January 10, 2010 - Richard Irwin - Following Jesus
2: Belong
Richard Irwin
talks about our need to belong to a community of
believers, and the commitment that this
requires. In that commitment is where real
growth begins.
January 3, 2010 - Richard Irwin - Following Jesus
1: Vision & Unity
Richard Irwin
introduces a series of messages on what is
involved in following Jesus. This message deals
with vision for the church, and unity within the
church.
2009
December 27, 2009 - Richard Irwin - Testimonies
of 2009
Richard Irwin
anchors a discussion on what wonderful things
God has done in 2009.
December 20, 2009 - Richard Irwin - Christmas:
The Story Behind the Story
Richard Irwin
tells the story of Christmas to little children,
and then tells the story behind the Christmas
story. He shows the reason why Jesus had to
come; a story of love and redemption.
December 13, 2009 - Dr. Kim Patterson - Advent:
God is Always on Time
Dr. Patterson
starts off talking about the Advent season, but
quickly shows how the events of this season are
an example of God's precise timing in the
affairs of this world, as well as in the affairs
of our own lives. God is never late, and he
responds to you at just the right time.
December 6, 2009 - Tony Anthony - Settling for
Goats
Tony Anthony,
and apostle from India, shows how far to often
we settle for settle for less than what God
wants to give us. God wants to bless, and we
doubt it; at least for ourselves. Ask and you
shall receive.
November 29, 2009 - Aaron Gray - He's
Coming!
Aaron Gray
talks about the hope of the Christian faith; the
soon coming of Jesus Christ. Aaron does not get
sectarian or argumentative, but lays out what we
know for sure about Christ's return, heaven, the
judgment, hell and our life after death. This is
a very inspiring and hopeful message about what
we are all yearning for.
November 21, 2009 - Dr. Jim Strutz - Thanksgiving
Dr Jim Strutz
talks about giving thanks, and discusses the
first two Christian thanksgiving feasts in the
Bible, as well as the first two Christian
thanksgiving feasts in America; story telling
with a purpose.
November 15, 2009 - Richard Irwin - Grace
in Action
Richard Irwin
talks about God's ultimate grace, and how that
even though we completely mess things up at
times, he never stops pursuing us, and we are
the demonstration of his grace to the world.
November 8, 2009 - Richard Irwin - A
Pastor's Heart
Richard Irwin
reveals the pastor's heart and passion in this
prelude to the ordination of Janice Ridgeway, as
the newest pastor at Anchorage City Church.
November 1, 2009 - Dr Jim Strutz - Filled with
Christ
Dr. Jim Strutz
discusses how Christ is filled with all the
fullness of deity, and are filled with him. But
what does Paul's use of the word fullness really
mean? It's more than it's definition might
imply, and enlightenment comes from the word's
use in paganism and mythology. Discover how
understanding ancient culture can change the way
you look at scripture, and empower you to live
the triumphant Christian life.
October 25, 2009 - 9:30 AM - Richard Irwin -
Generation Cycle
Richard Irwin
discusses the church's call to be
multi-generational. He uses Abraham, Isaac &
Jacob to show how each built on the legacy of
their fathers, while investing their life in
their descendants. We are not independent; we
are inescapably tied to each other. Our call is
to continue investing in the generations
following us, while honoring the advancements of
our forefathers.
October 18, 2009 - 12 Noon - Dr. Kim Patterson -
Jesus and His Kingdom
Dr. Kim
Patterson discusses the kingdom of God as we
continue our series looking for Jesus through
the Gospel of John. Dr. Patterson talks about
the seven spheres of influence in our culture,
and that if we want to have real impact on
society, we need to deal with each one. We are
not called to blend in, but rather transform the
world.
October 11, 2009 - 9:30 AM - Charity Carmody -
Beacon Hill Introduction
Charity
Carmody talks about our new ministry to house
homeless single moms and their kids. We believe
this is the start of much more to come.
October 4, 2009 - 9:30 AM - Brian Gray -
Loving One Another
Pastor Brian
Gray shares his experiences and ideas about
loving others in difficult situations. The
stories are great and the thoughts sound.
September 28, 2009 - 9:30 AM - Richard Irwin -
Show us the Father
Pastor Richard
Irwin presents discusses the fatherhood of God,
comparing it to our own experiences with our
natural fathers. Our own fathers should have
provided us with an example of trust, security,
guidance, intimacy, honor, authority and
provision. In truth, though they all have
failed, our heavenly Father will never fail.
September 20, 2009 - 1:00 PM - Richard Irwin -
Vision for ACC
Pastor Richard
Irwin presents direction and vision for
Anchorage City Church. We are about to get
involved ever deeper in our community, and in
direct ministry to the poor. Listen as Richard
spells out what we know, and what we think the
Holy Spirit is leading us into. This is the
second message spoken on Sunday in conjunction
with Jim Strutz's message on Love. There is a
Power Point slide show that goes along with this
message here:
http://anchoragecitychurch.org/pdf/expand-the-kingdom.pdf
September 20, 2009 - 12:00 noon - Dr. Jim Strutz
- Jesus' Commandment
Jim Strutz
opens up John 13:34-35, and discusses the
command of Jesus to love one another. This leads
into a retelling of both The Prodigal Son and
The Eight Cow Wife. God loves us beyond our
wildest dreams, and calls us to love the world
the same way. This is another part in our
ongoing series on the life and ministry of Jesus
through the Book of John.
September 13, 2009 - 9:30 AM - Richard Irwin -
Regarding the Poor
Richard Irwin
discusses the church's responsibility for
assisting the poor. Both the Old Testament and
the New talk about this inescapable obligation,
and so does Jesus. In its purest form it is the
love of God demonstrated to people in a tangible
way. However, not everything that looks like
love on the surface truly is. So how do we go
about showing real love to people who are
hurting financially?
September 6, 2009 - 9:30 AM - Rich Irwin -
Infinite and Intimate
Rich Irwin
continues in our discussion of Jesus throughout
the Gospel of John. Here he focuses on several
of the names for Christ and shows that while
Jesus, as God, is truly infinite in all
measures, he is also close, and involved with
our lives in an intimate way.
August 30, 2009 - 12 noon - Marc Estes - Living
Beyond Yourself
Pastor Marc
Estes, from City Bible Church in Portland
Oregon, talks about living beyond your own
boundaries and beyond your own abilities. The
only way to live your dreams is to wake up and
get out of your box.
August 23, 2009 - 9:30 am - Richard Irwin -
Jesus' Nature
Pastor Richard
Irwin talks about the nature of Jesus Christ.
Part of our ongoing series on Jesus.
August 16, 2009 - 9:30 am - Richard Irwin -
Jesus' Creativity
Pastor
Richard Irwin talks about the Creativity of
Jesus Christ. Not only did he create the
universe, as well as you & me, but he has
been continuously creative in all aspects of
his dealings with man. That spark of
creativity is also in us.
August 2, 2009 - 9:30 am - Dr. Kim Patterson -
Jesus and his Bride
Dr. Kim
Patterson reveals the beautiful bride of Christ,
of which we are a part. He discusses the purpose
of the bride, and shows us the relationship we
have with Christ. He also talks about our
preparation for the return of the Bride Groom.
July 26, 2009 - 12 noon - David Johnson - The
Jesus Way of Life
 David Johnson
talks about Jesus' way of life, and shows how
you also can have the same abundant life. This
is part of our ongoing series about Jesus as we
go through the book of John.
View
accompanying PowerPoint presentation (Adobe
PDF).
July 19, 2009 - 12 noon - Richard Irwin -
Humanity and the Deity of Christ
Richard Irwin
shows how God deals with our humanity and
failings. His mercy never fails.
July 12, 2009 - 12 noon - Richard Irwin -
Gubernatorial Blessing
Lieutenant
Governor, and soon to be Governor, Sean Parnell,
is introduced and blessed at Anchorage City
Church. This was an opportunity to pray for our
government and our state.
July 6, 2009 - 10 am - Dutch Sheets - God's
Thesis
July 6, 2009 - 12 noon - Dutch Sheets -
God's Thesis
Dutch Sheets presents a very prophetic message about
God's plan, your destiny, and the cause of America.
While we have watched for decades as our nation
slides in moral chaos, God has not given up on us.
He has set us in this place, at this time for his
own purposes, and is calling us to take our place in
his kingdom for this hour. Is there not a cause?
There is enough differences in these two sermons for
us to include both of them. If you like one, you'll
like the other better. :)
June 28, 2009 - 10 am - Rich Irwin - The
Preeminence of Jesus
Rich Irwin talks about the preeminence of Jesus,
starting in the book of John. Jesus is not just the
first in chronological order, but the first in rank,
position, value, love, work, and so much more.
June 21, 2009 - 12 am - Shane LaFramboise -
Fatherhood
Youth pastor , Shane LaFramboise, talks about the
relationship between Jesus and his Father, being a
father to our own children, and stepping up to the
plate to become a father and mentor to those who
need.
June 14, 2009 - 10 am - Richard Irwin - The
Miracles of Jesus
Richard Irwin talks about the miracles of Jesus, and
then goes on to talk about more recent miracles.
Supernatural events in his own life, and that of
others. Some of these were financial, and some were
physical, but all show the touch of a supernatural
God effecting change in our lives. The message leads
into a time of praying for those of us that need a
miracle.
June 7, 2009 - 12 noon - Aaron Gray & Jim Strutz
- The Holy Trinity
Aaron Gray & Jim Strutz team up on Trinity Sunday to
talk about the mystical nature of God. Just good
clean orthodox theology in an interesting format.
And yes, one iota does matter! -- This
is a continuation of our series on Jesus Christ from
the Book of John.
May 31, 2009 - 10 am - David Johnson - Pentecost
Pastor David
Johnson speaks about the event of Pentecost, a
Jewish and Christian celebration, and how it effects
the lives of believers today. It is not merely the
historical evens of the Old and New Testaments, but
is a continuing power within us all.
View the accompanying PowerPointTM
presentation.
May 24, 2009 - 10 am - Dr. Kim Patterson - A
Growing Revelation of Jesus
Dr. Kim Patterson
an ever growing understanding of Jesus Christ that
first begins in the heart of a new believer, and
continues to develop for a lifetime. Dr Patterson
gives three keys to this ever increasing revelation
taken from John 1:35-46. This is a continuation of
our series on Jesus Christ.
May 17, 2009 - 10 am - Richard Irwin - Following
Jesus
Richard Irwin
talks about the destiny that God has for us, and the
way to find that destiny by being a follower of
Jesus.
May 10, 2009 - 10 am - Roger Schoeniger - What is
Jesus Like
Pastor Roger
Schoeniger talks about the character of God; perhaps
the most misunderstood person ever. Listen in while
Roger reveals his true character.
May 3, 2009 - 10 am - Aaron Gray -
Jesus in the Beginning
Aaron Gray
introduces the Gospel of John, the focus of our
future messages, and Jesus the Son of God incarnate;
as the God of all creation, and all time.
April 26, 2009 - 10 am - Brian Gray -
Hope in Jesus (Hope III)
Brian Gray takes
up the discussion on the Christian's cause
for hope in Jesus Christ.
April 19, 2009 - 10 am - Richard Irwin -
Hope II
Richard Irwin
continues his discussion on the Christian's cause
for hope in Christ.
April 12, 2009 - 10 am - Richard Irwin -
Hope of the Resurrection
Richard Irwin
discusses the Christian's cause for hope, and
encourages us all to hope. Biblical hope is far more
than a wish. It is a confidence in knowing that God
will bring about his purposes around us and within
us.
April 5, 2009 - 12 noon - Richard Irwin -
Building the Kingdom
Richard Irwin, in
what was originally slated to be a state of the
church address, talks instead about the state of
God's kingdom, and His destiny for it. God is not
about building one congregation, but about
developing his entire kingdom. We are his
ambassadors, and should have the same goals as he.
Pastor Richard
then elaborates on some specifics for City Church in
2009. You can
download the sermon notes here in PDF format.
March 29, 2009 - 12 noon - Dr. Jim Strutz -
Seeing Jesus
Dr. Jim Strutz
talks about seeing Jesus with the eyes of the heart,
and being transformed by the reflection. Like Job,
we think we understand God because we have heard
about him, but when we really do see him for what he
is, we are changed forever.
March 22, 2009 - 12 noon - Randy Farris - Life
with a Kingdom Mindset
Randy Farris talks
about Facing Life with a Kingdom Mindset. He uses
Romans 14:17 For the kingdom of God is not a matter
of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace
and joy in the Holy Spirit. as his primary focal
point, and shows how to develop this mindset and
Biblical examples of others who did.
March 15, 2009 - 10 am - Richard Irwin - Everyone
Needs Encouragement
Richard Irwin
looks at several Bible stories and Bible characters
that demonstrate how God used people to bring
encouragement when it was needed. The encouragement
from Richard is that we should be encouraging to
others.
March 8, 2009 - 10 am - Richard Irwin - Valuing
the Church
Richard Irwin
presents an overview of Paul's letter to the
Ephesians, and points out how God has called our a
people for himself, for his purposes, and for his
glory. It is the church, the called out ones, as
frail and failure prone as we are, that God has
prepared, equipped and empowered to present the good
news of Jesus Christ, and represent God to the
world. It is the church that God values, and it is
into the church that he has hidden his most valuable
assets.
March 1, 2009 - 10 am - Dr Jim Strutz -
Prosperity of the Patriarchs
Jim Strutz shows
how God brought about prosperity for Abraham, Isaac,
Jacob, and Joseph in times of famine and economic
conflict. God is not limited by our present economic
struggle, and is completely capable of doing more
than just getting us through these difficult times.
His plan is that you bloom in the driest desert. But
in all of the prosperity that he brings, never
forget that the present "land of milk and honey" is
not our home. We are all foreigners on this journey
through life, so be sure to smell the roses, but be
quick to pass them on to others too.
February 22, 2009 - 10 am - Richard Irwin -
Sharing Your Faith
Richard Irwin
continues with his series on the Jesus Centered
Gospel, and this time encourages us to share our
faith and Christian experience with others. So many
time we look at people and think that they really
would not be interested in knowing Jesus, but the
truth is that very often people only put up a facade
of protection, and they are waiting for someone to
ask them to respond to Christ. Usually it is the
small risk of the possibility of rejection that
holds us back from presenting the love of God that
will give them a new life.
February 15, 2009 - 10 am - Barry Hagerty -
Leaving the Land of Not Enough
Barry Hagerty gets
us to contemplate moving our affections away from
"the Land of Not Enough," and onto the place where
God provides more than enough.
February 8, 2009 - 10 am - Richard & Richard
Irwin - Jesus Centered Gospel
Richard & Richard
Irwin share the stage to reveal a view of Jesus
Christ who transcended all boundaries, and who
continues to minister to us in love and grace. The
proclamation of this same Jesus is our cause. A
cause for which we are compelled to speak. Come join
the cause!
February 1, 2009 - 12 am - Aaron Gray -
Generosity
Aaron Gray
discusses blessings, wealth, poverty and generosity.
Contrary to some opinions, and in spite of our
circumstances, God wants us all to be rich in good
deeds and generosity -- rich and poor alike. In
love, God supplies more than enough, and our bounty
is intended for the supply of others in need --
another demonstration of his love.
January 25, 2009 - 10 am - Roger Schoeniger -
Kingdom Economics
Roger Schoeniger
deals with the sometimes sticky subject of
Christians and their wealth. This isn't about
giving, but about changing our priorities, altering
our perspectives, and adjusting our attitudes
towards the things we have. Setting out minds on
higher things in the face of economic recession.
January 18, 2009 - 12 pm - Dr Kim Patterson -
Spiritual Alignment
Dr. Kim Patterson
brings us a study on Prayer, Fasting and Spiritual
Alignment. He discusses how the civil rights
movement of the last century was largely empowered
by prayer and fasting, and how that brought about a
realignment in our society. In similar ways today,
prayer and fasting brings spiritual alignment to our
own lives. He goes on to show how fasting empowers
us to serve God and serve others too.
January 11, 2009 - 10 am - Brian Gray - Fathers
and Fathering
Brian Gray shares
his heart, and the Father's heart as well in a
discussion on fulfilling the role of a parent to
young people in need of help.
January 4, 2009 - 10 am - Richard Irwin - Prepare
to Change
Richard Irwin
continues with his exhortation to prepare now for
the changes that lie ahead. He talks about being
proactive about preparations, and not allowing
ourselves to be complacent. Part of the preparation
now is making good financial decisions to stay out
of debt, and good spiritual decisions to secure your
eternal future. We need to remember that God is in
charge, so while there is no need to fear, there is
cause to adjust now for the changes coming in the
near future.
Earlier sermons
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2007
2006
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