Best Anson McMahon Podcasts (2025)

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Be Strong and Courageous (Joshua 1:1-9) 1:18:12

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Preacher: Anson McMahon Summary As we begin our journey through the book of Joshua, we explore how to navigate life's overwhelming seasons of change. After 40 years of following Moses, the people of Israel—and their new leader, Joshua—are faced with a seismic shift. This message unpacks God's first words to Joshua, revealing profound truths for us …

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Spies Like Us (Numbers 13-14) 1:20:53

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Preacher: Anson McMahon Summary In this powerful prequel to the book of Joshua, we dive into Numbers 13-14 to confront the critical choice between faith and unbelief. As the Israelites stand on the verge of the Promised Land, twelve spies are sent on a reconnaissance mission. Ten return with a report of fear, focusing on insurmountable giants and f…

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As a Deer Pants (Psalm 42) 1:13:09

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Preacher: Anson McMahon Summary In his return from sabbatical, Pastor Anson dives into Psalm 42 to address a universal Christian experience: feeling distant from God, especially when life is hard. This sermon explores the honest struggle between what we know to be true about God and what our circumstances and emotions tell us, offering hope for tho…

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Sabbath and Sanctification (Exodus 31:12-17) 49:18

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Preacher: Tom Watson Summary In this message from elder Tom Watson, the church's recent pastoral sabbatical becomes a launchpad to explore the true meaning of Sabbath. Moving beyond simple rules, Tom presents a biblical framework for understanding Sabbath: its Model in God's creation, our Motivation in redemption from slavery to sin, and its ultima…

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God’s Greenhouse for Growth (Ephesians 4:11-16) 55:13

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Preacher: Brian Bone Summary God intentionally designed the local church as a greenhouse for our spiritual growth. This sermon from Ephesians 4 unpacks how God’s brilliant structure—leaders equipping members under the headship of Christ—is designed to mature believers into the full stature of Jesus. However, this powerful transformation isn’t autom…

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Now You Know (1 John 5:13-21) 1:02:12

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Series: 1 John: That You May Know Preacher: Brian Abernathy Summary Elder Brian Abernathy closes our series in 1 John by exploring the confidence we have in Christ. Using a personal story of unknowingly camping on a frozen pond, he illustrates how knowledge should fundamentally change our actions. John writes so that we may know we have eternal lif…

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On God’s Authority (1 John 5:6-12) 51:01

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Series: 1 John: That You May Know Preacher: Pastor Brad Hillman Summary On whose authority can we base our faith? This message explores 1 John 5:6-12, establishing that God is the ultimate source of authority. Pastor Brad explains that we can have full assurance in our salvation because God Himself has testified that Jesus Christ is His Son—the tru…

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A Christian’s True Identity (1 John 5:1-5) 43:26

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Series: 1 John: That You May Know Preacher: Pastor Jerod Beck Summary In this message, Pastor Jerod Beck unpacks 1 John 5:1-5 to reveal our identity in Christ as “victorious overcomers.” Discover how being born of God is the exclusive source of a faith that conquers the world. This sermon explores the inseparable link between loving God, loving His…

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God Is Love (1 John 4:7-21) 46:40

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Series: 1 John: That You May Know Preacher: Pastor Brad Hillman Summary What does it truly mean that "God is love"? Pastor Brad explains that this isn't just an attribute God has, but His very character. Using 1 John 4, he contrasts the world's definition of love with the biblical truth: God's love is self-giving, ultimately displayed by sending Je…

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So I am Sending You (John 20:19-21) 52:55

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Preacher: Pastor Brad Hillman Summary We are all on a mission, but is it our own or God's? This message contrasts the world's temporary, circumstantial peace with the perfect, eternal peace found only through Jesus Christ. Once we have this peace, we are called to our ultimate mission: to proclaim the gospel to a lost and dying world. Discover how …

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Prepared for You (Ephesians 2:1-10) 45:04

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Preacher: Pastor Brian Lowe Summary: This sermon, "Prepared for You," explores Ephesians 2:1-10, highlighting humanity's former state of spiritual death and God's miraculous intervention. It delves into the "bad news" of our natural condition, the "good news" of God's rich mercy and love that brings us to life in Christ, and the "great news" that w…

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Spiritual Discernment (1 John 4:1-6) 56:46

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Series: 1 John: That You May Know Preacher: Pastor Mike Moore In a world where it's hard to tell what's real, how can we discern what is from God? This message explores 1 John 4, revealing that the ultimate test of any spiritual teaching is its confession of Jesus Christ—fully God and fully man. We are commanded to test every spirit, not out of fea…

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Dealing with Doubt (1 John 3:19-24) 54:44

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Series: 1 John: That You May Know Preacher: Pastor Brian Bone When our hearts condemn us, how can we find assurance? This sermon explores 1 John 3:19-24, addressing the doubt that arises when we don't see the spiritual fruit we expect in our lives. Discover why doubt is a common but dangerous part of the Christian walk, as it creates distance from …

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Love One Another (1 John 3:11-18) 57:10

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Series: 1 John: That You May Know Preacher: Pastor Brad Hillman Summary: Preaching from 1 John 3:11-18, Brad delivers a potent message on the nature of sin and the essence of love. He establishes that loving fellow Christians is undeniable evidence of new life in Christ, a stark contrast to consistently practicing lawlessness, which signifies alleg…

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Your Sin is Killing You (1 John 3:4-10) 54:41

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Series: 1 John: That You May Know Preacher: Pastor Brian Bone Summary: This Father's Day sermon, from 1 John 3:4-10, delivers a stark and impactful message about the nature of sin and the transformative power of Christ. Brian opens by highlighting the critical importance of a sure foundation for our spiritual lives, paralleling it to a building's s…

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Jesus is Coming. Get Ready! (1 John 2:28-3:3) 1:02:39

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Series: 1 John: That You May Know Preacher: Pastor Brian Bone Key Points: Jesus' Imminent Return: The Bible clearly teaches that Jesus is coming back soon, and His second coming will be a glorious, visible event of judgment for which all must be ready. The Importance of Abiding in Jesus: To be ready and confident at Christ's return, believers must …

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God In You (1 John 2:26-27) 1:02:55

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Series: 1 John: That You May Know Preacher: Pastor Brian Bone Key Points: The Ever-Present Threat of Deception: Satan actively seeks to deceive believers through false teachers and distorted truths about Jesus, a threat present since the early church. God's Perfect Protection: The Holy Spirit: For genuine believers, the Holy Spirit is God's designe…

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Antichrists Have Come (1 John 2:18-25) 1:16:54

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Series: 1 John: That You May Know Preacher: Pastor Anson McMahon Key Points: Living in the Last Days: Explores the biblical concept of the "last hour" as the period initiated by Jesus' ascension, characterized by societal signs of moral decline and widespread godlessness (1 John 2:18, 2 Timothy 3:1-5). Jesus' Patience and Second Coming: Asserts tha…

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What Not to Love (1 John 2:15-17) 1:23:28

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Series: 1 John: That You May Know Preacher: Pastor Anson McMahon This sermon from 1 John 2:15-17 provides a crucial examination of the Christian's relationship with the world. Anson powerfully unpacks the seemingly paradoxical command to "not love the world," carefully distinguishing this from a hatred of people or creation. Instead, he illuminates…

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Growing Up God’s Way (1 John 2:12-14) 1:21:04

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Series: 1 John: That You May Know Preacher: Pastor Anson McMahon On Mother's Day, Pastor Anson unpacks 1 John 2:12-14, revealing that the church is comprised of believers in various stages of spiritual maturity: children, young men, and fathers. He emphasizes God's desire for all to grow and provides encouragement and specific truths for each group…

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Beloved, Be Loving (1 John 2:7-11) 1:12:40

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Series: 1 John: That You May Know Preacher: Pastor Anson McMahon Pastor Anson begins a deep dive into 1 John 2:7-11, focusing on God's radical definition of love and its profound importance for believers. He emphasizes that our primary identity is being "beloved" by God and explores how Jesus perfectly exemplifies and commands us to show this love …

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True Faith Has Fruit (1 John 2:3-6) 55:00

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Series: 1 John: That You May Know Preacher: Pastor Brian Bone Pastor Brian examines 1 John 2:3-6, urging us to assess the genuineness of our faith by looking at their obedience to God's commands. Are our lives reflecting our claims? Discover the marks of real faith and how to avoid spiritual hypocrisy. Key Points: Obedience reveals true knowledge o…

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Easter Sunday (John 16:16-24) 40:30

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Preacher: Pastor Anson McMahon On this Easter Sunday, Pastor Anson passionately proclaims the reality of the risen King, Jesus Christ (John 16). He contrasts the world's broken promises with the ultimate promise kept through the resurrection, which should fill believers with an unshakeable joy, regardless of life's difficulties. He also offers comp…