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Anderson University “Go Team”
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The Talk of a Lifetime
In this powerful message from Luke 23:32–33, Pastor Garrett Hart reflects on the profound moment when Jesus, the sinless Son of God, is crucified between two criminals. Not just two criminals hanging beside Jesus, but two completely different responses to the Savior in their final moments.
Both men were guilty. Both were dying. Both were near Jesus. But only one saw Him for who He truly was.
This sermon unpacks the striking differences between these two men—how they saw Jesus, how they responded to truth, and what their choices mean for us today. Their stories challenge us to reflect: How will we respond to Christ in our hour of need? Will we cling to pride, or will we, like the repentant thief, turn to the only One who can save?
There’s a Miracle in Your Mirror
In today’s message, Pastor Garrett Hart explores a pivotal moment in the history of God’s people—the moment when Israel was oppressed under the hand of Pharaoh. Yet, in the midst of their suffering, God was quietly at work preparing their deliverance. In Exodus 1:8–2:10, we see that God is never absent from our struggles. His providence is at work even when we cannot see it, and He uses ordinary people to accomplish extraordinary things. As we trust in Him, we can be confident that our deliverance will come, just as it did for Israel, in ways beyond what we can imagine. Let us trust in God’s sovereignty, stand in faith, and be bold in the face of adversity.
Consider Our Ways
In a time of rebuilding, the prophet Haggai delivers a piercing message to a distracted people: “Is it time for you yourselves to dwell in your paneled houses, while this house lies in ruins?” (v.4). In this sermon, Pastor Hart explores God’s call to re-center our lives around His purposes. Through Haggai 1:1–5, we confront the subtle drift from devotion to distraction, and rediscover what it means to put first things first. Whether it's the temple in Jerusalem or the temple of our hearts, God invites us to pause, reflect, and realign. This message challenges us to examine our spiritual priorities and respond with renewed commitment to God's work in our lives and communities.
The Man Who Had Everything, But Lost it All
In a world where success is measured in followers, likes, and financial freedom, Jesus still asks the same challenging question: What’s the one thing you can’t let go of? This sermon brings the story of the rich young ruler into the now—where the young man isn’t just wealthy, he’s influential. He’s got the grind, the goals, and a killer resume. But when Jesus invites him to trade it all for a life of radical purpose, he walks away… heart heavy.
What To Do When the Devil Shows Up
Matthew 4:1-11 takes us deep into the wilderness, where Jesus faces down the devil himself. After fasting for 40 days, He’s physically weak—but spiritually strong. Satan throws his best temptations at Him: pleasure, pride, and power. Yet Jesus doesn’t flinch. He responds each time with Scripture, showing us how truth is our best weapon in spiritual warfare.
Something Stinks in Here!
Sin stinks! Psalm 51 is a spiritual mirror showing how sin corrupts, contaminates, and creates a stench in our soul—but also how God's mercy cleanses and renews.
Either You Are or You Ain’t
The Great Commission—Jesus gives His disciples their mission: Go, make disciples, baptize, and teach. He doesn’t just send them—He empowers them. He proclaims that all authority in heaven and earth has been given to Him. That authority flows into the command He gives and the presence He promises.
Close Encounter of the Best Kind
Matthew 4:1-9 brings us to a divine appointment at a well in Samaria, where Jesus breaks cultural, racial, and gender barriers to speak with a Samaritan woman. She's surprised—not just because He's a Jew talking to her, but because He sees her, knows her, and still reaches out. Jesus doesn’t just ask for water; He offers living water that satisfies deeper thirst.