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Anchor Church City
Hosted by Anchor Church Sydney · EN
Weekly preaching audio from Anchor City.
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Weekly Gatherings: 10am Factory Theatre, Marrickville 2204.
Lead Pastor: Matt Sparks
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Familiar Stranger: Clothed with power
1w ago00:42:03Tap to summarizeIn this penultimate Sermon of our Familiar Stranger series, Jacques explores how we can live the Christain life in timidity but we are to trust in the power of God. As he may manifest in his gifts for the church.
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Familiar Stranger: Keep in step with the Spirit
2w ago00:26:23Tap to summarizeAre you white-knuckling your faith and wondering why you keep losing the exact same battles with sin day after day? A lot of us treat the Holy Spirit like a one-time transaction we received at salvation, leaving us trying to survive an exhausting world entirely on our own fumes. This message breaks down why being "filled with the Spirit" isn't some elite religious experience—it's the daily, non-negotiable fuel you need to stop running on empty and actually live a life of power.
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The Familiar Stranger: A Story of Extremes
3w ago00:44:41Tap to summarizeMost of us know about the Holy Spirit — we've sung about Him, read about Him, maybe even preached about Him — but if we're honest, He often feels more like a theological category than a living person. In this first message of Parakletos, we explore why that gap exists, what Scripture actually promises about the Spirit's presence, and why Jesus made the scandalous claim that His leaving was the best thing that could happen to us. If you've ever sensed there's more to the Christian life than you're currently experiencing, this one's for you.
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The Familiar Stranger
Apr 2600:41:34Tap to summarizeMost of us know about the Holy Spirit — we've sung about Him, read about Him, maybe even preached about Him — but if we're honest, He often feels more like a theological category than a living person. In this first message of Parakletos, we explore why that gap exists, what Scripture actually promises about the Spirit's presence, and why Jesus made the scandalous claim that His leaving was the best thing that could happen to us. If you've ever sensed there's more to the Christian life than you're currently experiencing, this one's for you.
Transcribe →Hungry for the word
Apr 1900:35:25Tap to summarizeIn a world designed to keep us scrolling, how do we cultivate a genuine hunger for what actually matters? Join us as we explore 1 Peter 2:2-3 and the "Power of 4"—a life-changing rhythm of engaging with Scripture that moves us from being spiritually malnourished to truly satisfied in Christ.
Transcribe →Once for all
Apr 1200:33:50Tap to summarizeWhen so much of life feels uncertain and unfinished, we’re always seraching for something solid to stand on. Hebrews 10 shows the beautiful contrast between the old sacrificial system, where sacrifices had to be repeated again and again, and the once-for-all sacrifice of Jesus. What those sacrifices could never fully accomplish, Christ completed perfectly. Because of His finished work, we don’t have to live with uncertainty about where we stand with God. Instead, we can have real assurance, drawing near to Him with confidence and encouraging one another to hold firmly to that hope.
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Apr 500:22:40Tap to summarizeIn a world where evil often feels impossible to overcome, the "Easter Paradox" reveals that what appeared to be a victim on a cross was actually a Victor disarming the powers of darkness. This message explores how the King of Glory broke the "impenetrable stronghold" of death, transforming a scene of deep humiliation into a triumphant victory parade for all who believe. Discover how the Resurrection makes the impossible real, inviting us to trade the brokenness of our own hearts for the living hope of a King who has already won the battle.
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Work & Rest
Mar 2900:38:48Tap to summarizeDiscover how a "Rule of Life" and the practice of Sabbath offer a subversive rebellion against the modern cult of busyness and "striving". By embracing our God-given limits, we move from the anxiety of "toil" to a rhythm of "shalom" that fuels our vocational flourishing.
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Career and Calling
Mar 2900:37:34Tap to summarizeStop waiting for a "sacred" calling and start seeing your Monday-to-Friday as an act of high worship. Drawing from the story of the artisan Bezalel, this message explores how God uniquely wires, equips, and positions you to serve His purposes through excellence in your everyday work.
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Work and the Curse
Mar 1500:25:44Tap to summarizeDiscover how the "Fall" chapter in God’s story transforms our unmet expectations into a realistic perspective of work that balances fruit with frustration. By understanding sin as a distortion of God’s creative intention, we can stop idolizing or loathing our labor and instead find a hopeful way to work within a post-Eden world.
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