In Christ Alone – How to be ready for His arrival – Matthew 25
What would you do to prepare if you knew that a burglar was going to break into your home at a certain time on a particular evening? Would you install an extra security camera, an extra deadbolt lock on the doors, or make sure to have all the windows locked? Maybe adopt a large dog with a strong loud bark? In Matthew 24, Jesus says that His return will come as unexpectedly as a thief in the night, but that all men and women are to be ready, to stay alert and be watchful. In the following message by Pastor Anton, we will be looking at the story of the Ten Bridesmaids. What can we learn from their example so that we can be ready for His arrival? WatchNotesDownloadDateTitle
- Mar 11, 2018In Christ Alone – How to be ready for His arrival – Matthew 25
In Christ Alone – How to be ready for His arrival – Matthew 25 What would you do to prepare if you knew that a burglar was going to break into your home at a certain time on a particular evening? Would you install an extra security camera, an extra deadbolt lock on the doors, or make sure to have all the windows locked? Maybe adopt a large dog with a strong loud bark? In Matthew 24, Jesus says that His return will come as unexpectedly as a thief in the night, but that all men and women are to be ready, to stay alert and be watchful. In the following message by Pastor Anton, we will be looking at the story of the Ten Bridesmaids. What can we learn from their example so that we can be ready for His arrival?
- Mar 4, 2018In Christ Alone – Israel and the End Times – Matthew 24 and 1 Thessalonians 5
In Christ Alone – Israel and the End Times – Matthew 24 and 1 Thessalonians 5 "Bible Prophecy is given to prepare, not to scare us." It has been said that the more we know about the end times and the final days, the better equipped we will be for the current days. In the following message Pastor Anton will be teaching on God's special plan and provision for Israel in the final days. It should not astound us that the relatively small landmass known as The Nation of Israel is under constant attack from neighboring enemies because God's Word said that it would be until Jesus comes again. We would like to invite you to download the following teaching notes as you prepare to listen to the following message, we hope and trust that you will be encouraged in your journey.
- Feb 18, 2018In Christ Alone – Puzzle Pieces of the End Times – Matthew 24 and Revelation 6
In Christ Alone – Puzzle Pieces of the End Times – Matthew 24 and Revelation 6Do you like a difficult jigsaw puzzle? Does solving a 1,000, 2,000, or a 4,000 piece puzzle sound like something you would like to do in your down time? Understanding what the End Times will be like can feel like putting together a super complex jigsaw puzzle and as a result, many have abandoned trying to understand anything the Bibles says about the matter. In this week's message by Pastor Anton, he will be sharing truths about the Antichrist, the Battle of Armageddon, and where America as a nation might fit into the puzzle of the end times. Pastor Anton shares from his understanding of a Pre-Tribulation Rapture of the Church view of the end times. As you listen we hope that you will be challenged as well as encouraged in your walk with Jesus.
- Feb 13, 2018In Christ Alone – Ready or Not Here Jesus Comes – Matthew 24
In Christ Alone – Ready or Not Here Jesus Comes – Matthew 24
Have you ever studied the end times prophecies written about in the Holy Scriptures? The revelation of the second coming of Christ is one of the most important and most frequently mentioned doctrines of the New Testament. One out of every twenty-five verses in the New Testament refers either to the rapture of the church or to Christ’s coming to reign over the world (cf. Jesse Forrest Silver, The Lord’s Return, p. 29). Yet, when we talk about it within the church, many believers want nothing to do with the conversation because they write it off as too confusing, or because it causes too much anxiety. We would like to invite you to listen to the following message by Pastor Anton as he explains some key truths found from Matthew 24 on this subject. We trust that you will be encouraged in your faith journey with Jesus by listening to this message.
- Feb 4, 2018In Christ Alone – God of the Living – Matthew 22:23-33
In Christ Alone – God of the Living – Matthew 22:23-33
How you view life after death or what it will be like after this life is finished really does affect the way you view people. According to polls done in the United States, the vast majority of people believe in some sort of an existence after this life is over. So what happens when we die? Some say we simply cease to exist, others say that we will take a long soul sleep, and yet many others believe in something much more colorful and active. The Bible speaks to a great extent on this matter. In Matthew 22, Jesus speaks to some wise Sadducees about the matter of the afterlife. We would like to invite you to download the teaching notes as you prepare to listen to the following message by Pastor Anton.
- Jan 28, 2018In Christ Alone – Matthew 22 Luke 14 – Do You Make Excuses?
In Christ Alone – Matthew 22 Luke 14 – Do You Make Excuses?
We often make "excuses" when we don't really want to do something. Yet it has been said that "an excuse is a lie dressed up for dinner" or that "an excuse is the skin of a reason stuffed with a lie". Deception starts early in life and it can be a very difficult habit to break. In the following message by Pastor Anton, he will be unpacking the truths of the excuses people often make when it comes to saying "Yes to God" and His plan for their lives. Often our excuses have to do with our attention being focused on possessions or affections rather than our attention being squarely placed on Christ Alone. We invite you to download the teaching notes as you prepare to listen to the following sermon.
- Jan 21, 2018In Christ Alone – Matthew 20 – Prayer
In Christ Alone – Matthew 20 – Prayer
Most cell phone users, and specifically smart-phone users, know that there is a feature built into the phone's operating system that allows people to call in case of emergency without having to unlock the phone. While this is great when trying to contact the police department or fire station during an emergency, this is not the way we should view prayer. Prayer was given by God for us to use all of the time, not just when things get a little dicey. In the following teaching by Pastor Anton, we will be looking at Mattew 20 to see what we can gain from these accurate accounts of Jesus' life. There are some do's and don't's when it comes to prayer that we can learn from the Holy Scriptures. We invite you to listen and trust that you will be encouraged in your walk with Him.
- Jan 14, 2018In Christ Alone – Matthew 18 – Childlike Faith
In Christ Alone – Matthew 18 – Childlike Faith Everyone who lives gets older, but not everyone who gets older actually grows up. There seems to be a tension in the Scriptures where we are to become mature in the Faith and yet we are also commanded to have faith like a child. How can we do both successfully and in a God-honoring way? In the following message by Pastor Anton, he will be reading and explaining the action points needed to have a faith like a child as Jesus Christ explains in Matthew 18. We would like to invite you to turn in your own Bible and download the following teaching notes as you listen to the following message. We hope and trust that you will be encouraged in your spiritual walk.
- Jan 7, 2018In Christ Alone – Jesus Only – Matthew 17:1-13
In Christ Alone – Jesus Only – Matthew 17:1-13Have you ever had a major experience with God? Where you felt so close to Him that you were utterly humbled by your helplessness before Him? What did that feel like? Did you have a desire to stay right in that moment forever? Three of the disciples that were closest to Jesus had an incredible "mountaintop" experience commonly known as the Transfiguration. Jesus temporarily allowed His glory to shine, and as the three Disciples awoke to such an incredible sight, they also saw Elijah and Moses beside Jesus speaking with him. Peter's initial response was build shelters for Jesus, Moses, and Elijah so they could remain there forever. But that was not the heavenly Father's plan and will. In much the same way that the Transfiguration might have been to prepare Peter, James and John for what they would encounter as they came down the mountain, the reality is that mountaintop experiences are often what prepare us for the valley we are about to encounter. We hope that the following message by Pastor Anton will encourage you in your spiritual journey with the Lord.
- Dec 31, 2017Persistent Faith – Matthew 15:21-28
Persistent Faith – Matthew 15:21-28
How is your faith level? Do you have a desire to grow in your prayer life? Do you have faith to continue praying and seeking "the Lord's Kingdom come here on earth as it is in Heaven" even when the answers don't come quickly? It is going to take faith and persistent faith at that. In the following message by Pastor Anton, he focuses on the account of Jesus interacting with a woman who has a serious problem with her daughter. The True account is found in Matthew 15:21-28. She comes to Jesus with her need, and she demonstrates tremendous faith. We would like to invite you to grab your own Bible and download the teaching notes as you prepare to listen to the following message. We hope and trust your faith will continue to grow as you journey with the Lord.
