Series: Sermon on the Mount Sermon Title: Treasures Synopsis: Our human nature is to fall for opportunities of short-term gratification over what is best in the long run. Jesus challenges this tendency when it comes to our "treasure." As followers of Jesus, we recognize that this life is brief when compared to the eternal existence we will enjoy in heaven. Therefore, we ought to utilize our temporary resources for the greatest eternal impact. Kyle Smith • April 14, 2024 • • • • • • • •.• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Join us for service in person and online every Sunday at 10am (MST) a ..read more

Series: Sermon on the Mount Sermon Title: Fasting Synopsis: In this section of the Sermon on the Mount Jesus has been warning us about the danger of taking right actions with the wrong motives. This week we turn to fasting, the third example given by Jesus of spiritual disciplines that can easily fall into the category of good actions done with wrong motives. Kyle Smith • April 7, 2024 • • • • • • • •.• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Join us for service in person and online every Sunday at 10am (MST) at the City Life Community Center in Missoula, MT. We believe that you matter. We would ..read more

Sermon Title: Great Expectation Synopsis: Peter was an eyewitness to the empty tomb of Jesus who gave the rest of his life sharing the hope he found on that first Easter. He lets us know that even though this life has many trials, we can live with great expectation of the hope of eternity because God raised Jesus from the dead. Kyle Smith • March 31st, 2024 • • • • • • • •.• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Join us for service in person and online every Sunday at 10am (MST) at the City Life Community Center in Missoula, MT. We believe that you matter. We would love to connect with you and ..read more

Title: Responding to Life’s Costly Interruptions Synopsis: Passion week gives us two examples of how to respond the life’s costly interruption. Financial ruin, relational train-wreck, unwanted health diagnosis, or emotional bankruptcy. Jesus and Judas. How will you respond? Give your life for many, or take your life for yourself. We can respond the right way! Jim Hicks • March 24th, 2024 • • • • • • • •.• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Join us for service in person and online every Sunday at 10am (MST) at the City Life Community Center in Missoula, MT. We believe that you matter. We wou ..read more

Series: Sermon on the Mount Sermon Title: The Lord's Prayer Synopsis: After giving His followers examples of how not to pray, Jesus now turns and teaches a proper outline for prayer. This message gives a general overview of what has become known as The Lord's Prayer. A 9 part deep dive teaching on this content can be found on our Youtube channel by looking for the "Pray Like This" series. Kyle Smith • March 17th, 2024 • • • • • • • •.• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Join us for service in person and online every Sunday at 10am (MST) at the City Life Community Center in Missoula, MT. We ..read more

Series: Sermon on the Mount Sermon Title: How NOT to Pray (Part 2) Synopsis: Last week we looked at how Jesus taught His followers of the danger of praying in order to be seen by men. This week we look at the second way that Jesus told His followers not to pray. He doesn't want us to ramble on in prayer as though He is impressed with our many words or to mindlessly repeat memorized prayers. Prayer is intended to be so much more intimate and powerful than many people experience. Kyle Smith • March 10th, 2024 • • • • • • • •.• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Join us for service in person a ..read more

Series: Sermon on the Mount Sermon Title: How NOT to Pray Synopsis: We are moving on to Jesus' second example of wrong motives behind right actions. This second example is in our prayer lives. Before teaching His followers the proper way to pray, Jesus teaches how NOT to pray. We must be aware of the danger of praying in order to be seen by others or with meaningless repetition. Kyle Smith • March 3rd, 2024 • • • • • • • •.• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Join us for service in person and online every Sunday at 10am (MST) at the City Life Community Center in Missoula, MT. We believe tha ..read more

Series: Sermon on the Mount Sermon Title: Generosity Synopsis: Jesus speaks to His followers with an expectation that they would be generous. This week we look at the close relationship between godliness and generosity and how we can grow in this private spiritual discipline. Kyle Smith • February 25th, 2024 • • • • • • • •.• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Join us for service in person and online every Sunday at 10am (MST) at the City Life Community Center in Missoula, MT. We believe that you matter. We would love to connect with you and hear your story! https://www.anchorchurchmissoula ..read more

Series: Sermon on the Mount Sermon Title: Giving to the Needy Synopsis: Jesus tells His followers not to do good deeds in order to be admired by others. He then follows up by giving three examples of private spiritual disciplines. The first example is giving to the needy, and how followers of Jesus are expected to be generous in ways that honor God. Kyle Smith • February 18th, 2024 • • • • • • • •.• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Join us for service in person and online every Sunday at 10am (MST) at the City Life Community Center in Missoula, MT. We believe that you matter. We would lov ..read more

Series: Sermon on the Mount Sermon Title: Private Disciplines Synopsis: Jesus continues His Sermon on the Mount in Matthew chapter 6 by addressing the all too human condition of seeking the approval of man. He challenges His followers to watch out for the trap of having the right behavior, but doing it with the wrong motives. We are called to live from God's approval, not seeking out the approval of man. A true life of worship means developing private spiritual disciplines as a response to the love of our Father. Kyle Smith • February 11th, 2024 ..read more