Have you ever been deeply bothered when someone got off easy? When someone did something wrong, and they got off without a punishment, or a lighter punishment than what we thought would be appropriate considering the offense. That sort of thing bothers most people to their very core. In the parable that Jesus taught to the Pharisees and the teachers of the religious law found in Luke 15, we see that sort of situation unfold for the older brother in the story. We encourage you to turn in your Bible to Luke 15, download the teaching notes, and follow along as Pastor Anton teaches about how we ought to react when sinners repent and turn to God. We trust that you will be encouraged. There is also the Reed Robertson iamsecond.com testimony video link provided for you. The video was used and referred to during Pastor Anton's message.- Jun 26, 2016I am second – Reed Robertson – Luke 15:11-32
I am second – Reed Robertson – Luke 15:11-32Have you ever been deeply bothered when someone got off easy? When someone did something wrong, and they got off without a punishment, or a lighter punishment than what we thought would be appropriate considering the offense. That sort of thing bothers most people to their very core. In the parable that Jesus taught to the Pharisees and the teachers of the religious law found in Luke 15, we see that sort of situation unfold for the older brother in the story. We encourage you to turn in your Bible to Luke 15, download the teaching notes, and follow along as Pastor Anton teaches about how we ought to react when sinners repent and turn to God. We trust that you will be encouraged. There is also the Reed Robertson iamsecond.com testimony video link provided for you. The video was used and referred to during Pastor Anton's message.
- Jun 19, 2016I am second – Jep Robertson’s Story – Luke 15:11-31
I am second – Jep Robertson’s Story – Luke 15:11-31How would you react to a son or daughter asking for their inheritance early? In the 1st century biblical times that would have been similar to asking your father to die, and give you what they "owed" you now. In Luke 15 Jesus teaches three parables all focused on the theme of the heavenly Father's love and joy for lost sinners repenting. In the third parable, Luke 15:11-31, the second son in the story does exactly that. He asked for his Father to give him his share of the inheritance now rather than waiting until he passed away. The Father in the parable agrees to this request, and the second son takes the money and squanders it on foolish living. When the money is gone, he finally comes to his senses, and returns to his father with a repentant heart and attitude. The Father's response to him is far better than what he could have ever dreamt or expected. We encourage you to download the teaching notes, and watch the iamsecond.com video of Jep Robertson prior to listening to this message by Pastor Anton. We trust that you will be encouraged!
- Jun 12, 2016I am second – Phil Robertson’s Story – Col. 1:13-23
I am second – Phil Robertson’s Story – Col. 1:13-23 What comes to mind when you think of the phrase "I am second"? Does it create a sense of interest? Maybe a sense of frustration or confusion? If "I am second" then who is first? That is an excellent question that each of us must ask and answer.In the following teaching by Pastor Anton, he addresses the question of who is first through the study of Colossians 1:13-23. We would like to encourage you to download the teaching notes, and follow along in your Bible as he teaches. There is also a link to watch the entire iamsecond video. When this teaching was shared live with the FOCUS Wesleyan Church congregation the video had been edited from the original for the sake of that Sunday morning experience. Phil Robertson, his son Jep, and grandson Reed testimonies can all be seen at iamsecond.com. We would like to encourage you to visit their website and learn more about what it means to live second.