Charles H. Spurgeon

In this message from our You Are Invited sermon series, Pastor Parriera walks us through Matthew 5:10–12, where Jesus speaks directly to those who suffer for righteousness. Jesus does not promise an easy road, but He does promise blessing, joy, and eternal reward for those who remain faithful under pressure. In a world that often resists truth, believers are invited to endure with courage, hope, and unwavering trust in Christ. This teaching reminds us that persecution is not a sign of failure, but evidence of belonging to the Kingdom of Heaven. If you have ever felt misunderstood, rejected, or weary in following Jesus, this message will encourage you to stand firm, lift your eyes, and endure faithfully. We exist to Glorify God, Love Others, & Cultivate Resilient Disciples. Anchored to Christ, our vision is to glorify God in the community by developing a vibrant life centered on Christ's love. Grounded in biblical truth and guided by the Holy Spirit, we seek to empower individuals to grow spiritually, be resilient in their convictions, and impact the world locally and globally with God's love. The Anchored Church is a part of the Acts 29 network and is located in Lynden, Washington. For more information, please visit www.TheAnchored.Church #TAC #Jesus1st #ChristianChurch #TACFamily #TheAnchored.Church Music is beautifully provided by MusicBed: License number 821966 Artlist: License number 33llBg and BTcLM

In this message, we continue our journey through the Sermon on the Mount as Jesus invites us into a life shaped by His kingdom. Jesus declares blessing not on the powerful or self-sufficient, but on the meek, the hungry for righteousness, the merciful, the pure in heart, and the peacemakers. These words reveal the upside-down nature of God’s kingdom and the kind of heart Christ forms in those who follow Him. As we walk through Matthew 5:5-9, we discover that true blessing is not found in striving harder, but in surrendering fully to Jesus. This teaching calls us to examine our hearts, deepen our hunger for righteousness, and allow Christ to shape the way we live, love, and respond to the world around us. We exist to Glorify God, Love Others, & Cultivate Resilient Disciples. Anchored to Christ, our vision is to glorify God in the community by developing a vibrant life centered on Christ's love. Grounded in biblical truth and guided by the Holy Spirit, we seek to empower individuals to grow spiritually, be resilient in their convictions, and impact the world locally and globally with God's love. The Anchored Church is a part of the Acts 29 network and is located in Lynden, Washington. For more information, please visit www.TheAnchored.Church #TAC #Jesus1st #ChristianChurch #TACFamily #TheAnchored.Church Music is beautifully provided by MusicBed: License number 821966 Artlist: License number 33llBg and BTcLM

If you feel weary, overlooked, broken, or unsure of your standing before God, this invitation is for you. Jesus welcomes those who know their need and promises grace, comfort, and belonging in His kingdom. In Matthew 5:1–4, Jesus opens His teaching not with demands, but with a blessing. He declares that the kingdom of heaven belongs to the poor in spirit and that comfort is promised to those who mourn. This message reminds us that the kingdom is not earned through strength, status, or self-sufficiency, but received through humility, repentance, and dependence on God. Pastor Parriera begins a new sermon series, You Are Invited, walking through the Sermon on the Mount and the radical invitation Jesus extends to all who would come and listen. “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” Matthew 5:3–4 ESV You are invited. Come and see what life in the kingdom looks like. We exist to Glorify God, Love Others, & Cultivate Resilient Disciples. Anchored to Christ, our vision is to glorify God in the community by developing a vibrant life centered on Christ's love. Grounded in biblical truth and guided by the Holy Spirit, we seek to empower individuals to grow spiritually, be resilient in their convictions, and impact the world locally and globally with God's love. The Anchored Church is a part of the Acts 29 network and is located in Lynden, Washington. For more information, please visit www.TheAnchored.Church #TAC #Jesus1st #ChristianChurch #TACFamily #TheAnchored.Church Music is beautifully provided by MusicBed: License number 821966 Artlist: License number 33llBg and BTcLM

Pastor Parriera begins a new sermon series, You Are Invited, walking through the Sermon on the Mount and the radical invitation Jesus extends to all who would come and listen. We exist to Glorify God, Love Others, & Cultivate Resilient Disciples. Anchored to Christ, our vision is to glorify God in the community by developing a vibrant life centered on Christ's love. Grounded in biblical truth and guided by the Holy Spirit, we seek to empower individuals to grow spiritually, be resilient in their convictions, and impact the world locally and globally with God's love. The Anchored Church is a part of the Acts 29 network and is located in Lynden, Washington. For more information, please visit www.TheAnchored.Church #TAC #Jesus1st #ChristianChurch #TACFamily #TheAnchored.Church Music is beautifully provided by MusicBed: License number 821966 Artlist: License number 33llBg and BTcLM