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AnchorCastWhen You're Feeling Lonely - Jake WatkinsWelcome to the Anchor Nights Podcast.
We all have those times in our lives where our feelings seem to overtake our realities. When they are negative feelings, it can totally change the way we view our lives.
Statistics show that 79% of young adults (ages 18-22) said they felt lonely sometimes or all the time. Tune in to find out how God equips us to fight loneliness. 2024-05-0141 minAnchorCastFaith That Works: Mercy or Judgment?In this episode CrossCity's Next Gen Director, Jaime Swayne, walks us through James 2:1-13 and how following Jesus should change the way we treat the people around us. 2023-05-0438 minAnchorCastThe Young Church: What To Do When You Have EnemiesEveryone has enemies at some point in their lives. For each of us, our enemies may look different, but how Jesus calls us to handle them is the same. Acts 9 shows us how Jesus and the early church handled one of their greatest persecutors, Saul of Tarsus. 2023-03-3033 minAnchorCastThe Young Church: The One Convo ManeuverJesus was a pro at the "one convo maneuver". In just one simple conversation, he could change someone's life. Jesus equips us to do the same thing, and in Acts chapter 8 Philip has an encounter with an Ethiopian man that gives us a look at how we can bring life in just one conversation. 2023-03-2232 minAnchorCastThe Young Church: What To Do When You Hit A RoadblockLife is full of roadblocks. Moments where we hit walls and wonder: "what the heck?", "where is God?", "why me?", "why now?". What we do at these roadblocks determines our outcomes, so what do we learn from the young church in Acts chapter 8 when they deal with a massive roadblock? Let's find out. 2023-03-1830 minAnchorCastThe Young Church: Two Broke Preachers & A CrippleIn Acts 3, an ordinary day turns into a miraculous encounter for a paraplegic on the steps outside of the temple in Jerusalem when Peter and John come walking by. What can we learn from this story and how can it shape our faith? Pastor Jake Watkins dives into this story about two broke preachers and a crippled man. 2023-03-0842 minAnchorCastThe Young Church: New RevivalRevival has been a hot topic with the recent events at Asbury University, where thousands of Christians worshipped and prayed for 11 days. Many believe we are seeing a revival happen in our country. This is not the last of the revivals we will see and it is definitely not the first. This week, Pastor Jake recounts that in Acts chapter 2 we see the first "revival" of faith in Jesus. 2023-03-0136 minAnchorCastThe Young Church: Living ProofThe early church was full of believers who embodied the living proof that Jesus was the Messiah. How can we do the same? Pastor Zach Rutherford starts this new series in the book of Acts. 2023-03-0145 minAnchorCastChristmas Playlist - The Most Wonderful Time of the YearKicking off a new Christmas series, Pastor Jake brings us week one and the journey that Mary and Joseph took to Bethlehem. We hope you enjoy!2020-12-0211 minAnchorCastI Am - The VineNext Gen Director Jaime Swayne closes out our series with Jesus's 7th "I Am" statement. We hope you enjoy!2020-11-1025 minAnchorCastI AM - The WayPastor Jake tackles Jesus's 6th "I AM" statement in this episode. We hope you enjoy!2020-11-0437 minAnchorCastI AM - The Resurrection & LifeMaddy Boos brings us a message on Jesus's 5th "I Am" statement. We hope you enjoy!2020-10-2137 minAnchorCastI AM - The GatePastor Jake dives into Jesus's 3rd "I Am" statement in the gospel of John. We hope you enjoy!2020-10-0840 minAnchorCastI AM - The Light of the WorldTaking on Jesus's 2nd "I AM" statement in the gospel of John, Pastor Jake challenges us to be a light in the world. We hope you enjoy!2020-10-0134 minAnchorCastI AM - The Bread of LifeThis week we start a new series looking at Jesus's 7 "I Am" statements in the gospel of John. Pastor Jake takes us through Jesus's first "I Am" statement in John chapter 6. 2020-09-2333 minAnchorCastPraying - Powerful PrayerPastor Jake brings us a message about how powerful prayer is answered prayer. We hope you enjoy!2020-09-1731 minAnchorCastPraying - Priority PrayerCiera Hargis brings us a message about making prayer a priority. We hope you enjoy!2020-09-1020 minAnchorCastPraying - Effective PrayerPastor Jake brings us a message based in Matthew 7:7-11 about how to have effective prayer. We hope you enjoy!2020-09-0325 minAnchorCastPraying - Fruitful PrayerThis week we start a new series about prayer. Pastor Jake Watkins takes us through a passage of John and how God wants us to have "fruitful prayer". We hope you enjoy!2020-08-2720 minAnchorCastrelat(able) - Be The Friend You Long ForThis week JJ Doerksen continues our sermon series with a message on friendships and how we can be the friends that we want to have. We hope you enjoy!2020-08-1316 minAnchorCastrelat(able) - Becoming Someone vs. Finding SomeoneThis week Pastor Jake breaks down the difference between becoming someone and finding someone. We hope you enjoy!2020-08-0625 minAnchorCastrelat(able) - Daddy IssuesMaddy Boos takes us further into our series by looking at how our parents can shape how we see God, but we really we need God to shape how we see our parents. We hope you enjoy!2020-08-0625 minAnchorCastrelat(able) - Your Relationship w/ YouThis week Pastor Jake challenges us to ask ourselves where we receive our identity, and how we can relate to ourselves. We hope you enjoy!2020-07-2717 minAnchorCastrelat(able) - Shovel & SpoonPastor Jake opens our new series on relationships. We hope you enjoy!2020-07-1728 minAnchorCastUnderdogs - Three Amigos vs. Angry King w/Hot OvenPastor Jake wraps up our Underdogs series with a message about Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. We hope you enjoy!2020-07-1617 minAnchorCastUnderdogs - Moses vs. PharaohThis week JJ Doerksen brings us a message about the underdog story of Moses. We hope you enjoy!2020-06-1717 minAnchorCastUnderdogs - Gideon vs. The Midianites (part II)Pastor Jake takes us through the second half of the underdog story of Gideon. We hope you enjoy!2020-06-1014 minAnchorCastUnderdogs - Gideon vs. The Midianites (part I)Pastor Jake starts off a new series where we look at some of the greatest "underdog" matchups in the Bible. Everybody loves a good underdog story, so we hope you enjoy!2020-05-2714 minAnchorCastBattle Plans - Rules of EngagementConcluding our Battle Plans series, Pastor Jake challenges us with a message that we will either conform to the world or transform the world. We hope you enjoy!2020-05-2013 minAnchorCastBattle Plans - Build the ArmyThis week JJ Doerksen continues our battle plans series with a message on how we should all be "building the army" through evangelism. We hope you enjoy!
2020-05-1320 minAnchorCastBattle Plans - Battle StationsNext Gen Director Jaime Swayne brings us a message found in Philippians 1:27-28, showing us how to fight spiritual battles together as a community. We hope you enjoy!
2020-05-0613 minAnchorCastBattle Plans - All Prayer (Armor of God part 7)Part 7 of the Armor of God brings us to the importance of prayer mentioned in Ephesians chapter 6. We hope you enjoy!2020-04-2919 minAnchorCastBattle Plans - Hack & Slash (Armor of God part 6)What do we need when we fight spiritual battles? Not just armor, but a weapon. Part 6 of the Armor of God introduces us to the "Sword of the Spirit". Join us as we learn what that is and how to wield it!2020-04-2218 minAnchorCastBattle Plans - Helmets Required (Armor of God part 5)Pastor Jake brings us part 5 of the Armor of God in Ephesians chapter 6, talking about the "helmet of salvation". We hope you enjoy!2020-04-1514 minAnchorCastBattle Plans - Shielded by Faith (Armor of God part 4)Pastor Keith McCann joins us to bring a message from Ephesians chapter 6, the shield of faith. We hope you enjoy!2020-04-0817 minAnchorCastBattle Plans - Peace by Piece (Armor of God part 3)Pastor Jake continues the Battle Plans series with part 3 of the Armor of God, shoes of peace. We hope you enjoy!2020-04-0117 minAnchorCastLivingroom Lockdown (part 2)Part two of a mini-episode series where Pastor Jake talks about a passage found in Matthew chapter 11. We hope you enjoy!2020-03-2406 minAnchorCastLivingroom Lockdown (part 1)Pastor Jake brings us part one of a limited series of mini podcasts. We hope you enjoy!2020-03-1907 minAnchorCastBattle Plans - Put On Righteousness (Armor of God part 2)This week we continue our Battle Plans series with part 2 of the Armor of God. Pastor Jake challenges to put on righteousness in every area of our lives and see how God will start blessing us in places we didn't know He could bless. We hope you enjoy!2020-03-1120 minAnchorCastBattle Plans - Buckle Up (Armor of God part 1)Pastor Jake Watkins opens our new 'Battle Plans' sermon series in Ephesians chapter 6 where he looks at the first piece of the Armor of God. We hope you enjoy!2020-03-0523 minAnchorCast20/20 Vision - Run The RaceThis week Pastor Jake brings us a message from Hebrews chapter 12 to finish up our 20/20 sermon series. We hope you enjoy!2020-02-2725 minAnchorCast20/20 Vision - Vision TestThis week Lily Fleischmann brings us a word from the book of Job. We hope you enjoy!2020-02-2024 minAnchorCast20/20 Vision - Faith(full) VisionIn this episode Pastor Jake sheds a new light on the story of Noah and his faithfulness. We hope you enjoy!2020-02-1319 minAnchorCastPodcast Testimony 03 (feat. Jake Watkins & Lily Fleischmann)Lily Fleischmann joins us for this special episode as part of our ongoing 'Podcast Testimony' segment. We hope you enjoy!2020-02-0739 minAnchorCast20/20 Vision - Letting Go of Your VisionThis week guest speaker Ciera Hargis dives into the story of Abraham and Sarah and how we can let go of our vision for God's vision. We hope you enjoy! 2020-02-0619 minAnchorCast20/20 Vision - Pro(vision)This week Pastor Jake Watkins takes us through Joseph's life, showing us how God gave Joseph the provision for the vision even in his trials. We hope you enjoy!2020-01-3033 minAnchorCast20/20 Vision - Seek. Read. Trust.This episode Pastor Jake Watkins tackles what it takes to have trust in God's 20/20 vision for our lives. We hope you enjoy! 2020-01-2325 minAnchorCastStar Wars - Is It Worth The Hype? (feat. Jake Watkins, Ciera Hargis, Makinna Watkins, & Dylan Velez)In a special episode of AchorCast, the crew tackles the biggest question of 2020 so far... Is Star Wars worth the hype? We hope you enjoy!
*MAJOR STAR WARS SPOILERS*2020-01-0852 minAnchorCastHumble Beginnings - Character RevealedThis week Pastor Jake takes a look at one of King David's greatest shortcomings and how it actually reveals David's true character. We hope you enjoy!2019-12-0621 minAnchorCastPodcast Testimony 02 (feat. Jake Watkins & Alex Albidrez)Alex Albidrez, a youth leader at CrossCity Christian Church, shares her testimony and how God has helped her in her career pursuits, her self-confidence, and the ramifications of her parents divorce. We hope you enjoy!2019-11-2842 minAnchorCastHumble Beginnings - Facing GiantsPastor Keith McCann challenges us this week with the story of how David faced Goliath and how we can face the giants in our own lives, even when we do not feel equipped. We hope you enjoy! 2019-11-1426 minAnchorCastHumble Beginnings - Heart Of The MatterThis week Maddy Boos opens up our new series on the life of David. We hope you enjoy!2019-11-0725 min
AnchorCastLetters From Prison - In Season And Out Of SeasonThis week pastor Jake Watkins teaches out of 2 Timothy to close our Letters From Prison series. We hope you enjoy! 2019-10-2626 minAnchorCastLetters From Prison - A Plea For ForgivenessThis week Jake Watkins takes us through Paul's letter to Philemon. We hope you enjoy!2019-10-1725 minAnchorCastLetters From Prison - Be Anchored. Be Free. Be Thankful.This week Next Gen Director Jaime Swayne brings us a message on Paul's letter to the church in Colosse. We hope you enjoy! 2019-10-0322 min
AnchorCastLetters From Prison - Paul's Secret To ContentmentYoung Adult Pastor Jake Watkins kicks off the 'Letters From Prison' series by diving into the letter written to the church in Philippi, where the apostle Paul reveals the secret to being content in all things. 2019-09-2620 minAnchorCastFollowers - Persecuting to PersecutedThis week Jake Watkins dives into the life of Paul and how God used his education, profession, and past to spread the gospel. We hope you enjoy! 2019-09-1919 min
AnchorCastFollowers - Is It Worth It?Maddy Boos brings us a message on Mary and Martha and challenges us with the question, "Is it worth it?". We hope you enjoy!2019-09-1227 min
AnchorCastFollowers - The HatersThis week Young Adult Pastor Jake Watkins takes a look at the followers of Jesus who were constantly trying to trip him up, the Pharisees. We hope you enjoy!2019-09-1120 min
AnchorCastPodcast Testimony 01 (feat. Jake Watkins & Ciera Hargis)Leadership team member Ciera Hargis joins us this episode to share her story and the way God is moving in her life. We hope you enjoy! 2019-08-2951 min
AnchorCastFollowers - Partnering With GodDavid White brings us a fresh look at the story found in the New Testament where Jesus feeds the 5,000. We hope you enjoy!2019-08-2324 min
AnchorCastFaith & Finances (feat. Jake Watkins & Tommy Corrao)Special guest Tommy Corrao joins today's podcast episode as we tackle the difficult topic of faith, money, and financial freedom.
List of books mentioned:
The Total Money Makeover - Dave Ramsey
Retire Inspired - Chris Hogan
Rich Dad Poor Dad - Robert T. Kyosaki
Everyday Millionaires - Chris Hogan2019-08-1744 min
AnchorCastNow What? - S T E PThis week Pastor David White closes out the series with a message on rising up to the occasion. We hope you enjoy!2019-06-2739 min
AnchorCastNow What? - T R U S TThis week pastor David White brings us a message on trust. We hope you enjoy!2019-06-2131 min
AnchorCastSidelines: CommunityThis week David White brings us a message about getting off the 'sidelines' and serving our community. We hope you enjoy!2019-06-0529 min
AnchorCastSidelines: Friends, Family, & NeighborsThis week Jake Watkins continues our series 'Sidelines'. We hope you enjoy!2019-05-3026 min
AnchorCastSidelines: The ChurchThis week Jake Watkins challenges us to get off the sidelines and serve in the church. We hope you enjoy!2019-05-2229 min
AnchorCastSidelines: Why Play?David White opens our new series and challenges us to get off the sidelines of our faith. We hope you enjoy!2019-05-1629 min
AnchorCastMental Health & Authenticity (ft. Jake Watkins & Keith McCann)Jake and Keith discuss and breakdown the "Tattoos" series. We hope you enjoy!2019-05-0455 min
AnchorCastTattoos - TraumaThis week Celebrate Recovery Pastor Keith McCann, talks about the tools we need to overcome trauma in our lives. We hope you enjoy!2019-04-2428 min
AnchorCastTattoos - Anxiety & DepressionThis week Pastor David White shows us what the bible says about depression and anxiety. We hope you enjoy!2019-04-1439 min
AnchorCastTattoos - RejectionGuest speaker Maddy Boos delivers a great message on rejection and how to cope with it. We hope you enjoy!2019-04-0432 min
AnchorCastRelationship Goals - You & GodThis week Pastor David White talks about your relationship with God. We hope you enjoy!2019-03-2827 min
AnchorCastRelationship Goals - MentorshipsPastor David White brings us a message on an important relationship in our lives, mentorships. We hope you enjoy!2019-03-2135 min
AnchorCastRelationship Goals - FriendshipsThis week Worship Leader Jake Watkins brings us a message on friendships and why they are important. We hope you enjoy!2019-03-1528 min
AnchorCastLeadership and Open Doors (feat. Jake Watkins & David White)Worship Leader Jake Watkins and Pastor David White chat about open doors in leadership and when to walk through them. We hope you enjoy this episode!2019-03-0729 min
AnchorCastLet's Talk About... BreakupsPastor Keith McCann talks about breakups and how to deal with them in this weeks podcast episode. We hope you enjoy!2019-03-0228 min
AnchorCastLets Talk About... MarriageThis week Pastor David White discusses the "What, When, and Why's" of marriage.2019-02-2142 min
AnchorCastLet's Talk About... DatingThis week CrossCity Christian Church's Next Gen Director Jaime Swayne bring us a message about dating. We hope you enjoy!2019-02-1433 min
AnchorCastLet's Talk About... SinglenessThis week Maddy Boos brings us a message on singleness, what it means, and why it is important.
Question to consider: What are you doing in your time of singleness?2019-02-0628 min
AnchorCastNew Part 2This week David White brings us part 2 of the "New" series.2019-01-2334 min
AnchorCastNew - Part 1This week David White talks about emptying ourselves so that we can be filled. We hope you enjoy!
Question to think over: What is filling you up?2019-01-1727 min
AnchorCastResolutions? (feat. Jake Watkins & David White)David White and Jake Watkins talk about the origins, meanings, and what we are doing wrong with New Year's resolutions.2019-01-0449 min
AnchorCastThe Christmas Letdown (feat. Jake Watkins & David White)Jake Watkins and David White bring us something different this episode as they chat about Christmas traditions, Santa Claus, and the post-Christmas blues.2018-12-2050 min
AnchorCastFound: PeaceThis week David White continues our sermon series "Found", discussing the topic of peace.
Question to consider: Where do you need peace in your life today?2018-12-1219 min
AnchorCastFound: PurposeThis week Pastor David White talks about our purpose in life.
Question to consider: What is something you can do to help you tap into your purpose?2018-12-0542 min
AnchorCastFound: ClarityThis week Worship Leader Jake Watkins takes us through what the clarity we have in Jesus looks like.
Question to consider: What area in your life are you looking for clarity?2018-12-0222 min
AnchorCastFound: JoyThis week Pastor David White talks about the joy we find in Jesus when we choose to follow him.
Question to consider: Where does your joy come from?2018-11-2344 min
AnchorCastFound: FamilyDavid White continues week 2 of our sermon series "Found:"
Question to consider: Are you investing in your church family?2018-11-1727 min
AnchorCastFound: AcceptanceDavid White starts off our Found series talking about the acceptance we find in our relationship with Jesus. Question to consider: What does it mean show acceptance to other people in today's world?2018-11-0935 min
AnchorCastBatman and Robin***Bonus Episode.
David White talks of the generational gap and the importance of being together.2018-11-0536 min
AnchorCastCostumes.04Robert Willey discusses the difference between a uniform and a costume.
“The truest thing about you is what God says is true.”2018-11-0323 min
AnchorCastCostumes.03Young Adult Pastor David White continues the series "Costumes" and challenges believers to take off the "Christian Costume."
Questions to Consider:
I believe this generation is craving an authentic Christianity. What does authentic Christianity even look like?2018-10-1948 min
AnchorCastCostumes.02Guest speaker, Pastor Bret Thomas continues the series.
Questions to consider:
What label/s have been given to you?
What label/s have you given yourself?
What does it mean to you to be called His beloved son, to be called His beloved daughter?2018-10-1228 min
AnchorCastCostumes .01Pastor David White opens up the series "Costumes" with a challenge to lay down your costumes and step into who you are.Try this prayer this week:
Jesus, help me hear your voice over the others. I choose to see myself the way you see me. Help me.2018-10-0437 min
AnchorCastHere Comes the Son.05 (Jesus Doesn't Stop Halfway + Bonus Content)Anchor Night's Worship Pastor, Jake Watkins, leads the discussion about how Jesus will never quit halfway, He wants full healing.
Questions to Consider:
1.) Where would you place yourself today on a "faith scale" (1-10)
2.) What are some faith building expereiences you have had?
Try this prayer this week:
Lord, I believe. Help me with my unbelief. I want to be fully healed and fully yours.2018-09-2224 min
AnchorCastHere Comes the Son.04 (Seek and you Will Find)Worship Leader Jake Watkins shares in "Here Comes the Son" week 4.
Questions to consider:
Are you avidly seeking Jesus? Why or why not?2018-09-1322 min
AnchorCastHere Comes the Son .03 (The Struggle is real, but so is Jesus)Pastor David White continues the series with the story of Jesus walking on water.
Questions to consider:
What struggle is real for you today?2018-09-0637 min
AnchorCastHere Comes the Son.02 (Faith is Confidence)Hunter shares about how faith is confidence.Questions to Consider:
1) Has there ever been a time that you could have stepped forward and admitted your faith; and you didn't?
2) Can you remember a time that your faith healed you or someone around you?2018-08-3024 min
AnchorCastHere Comes the Son.01 (Jesus Follower)Pastor David White starts the series with a talk about when Jesus shows up, everything changes.
Questions to consider:
There is a difference between a Jesus follower and a believer in God. What's the difference and where do you see yourself?2018-08-2338 min