
Bryan Anthony
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Jesus Christ: The Foundation
1.1K1:06:29Foundation1CO 3:1In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of the apostles' calling to spread the true wisdom of God to nations where other wisdoms prevail. He highlights the negative influence of worldly wisdoms, such as lust, addiction, and greed, and how they manipulate and control people's lives. The speaker also discusses the power of Jesus' name and the authority it holds over demons. He concludes by emphasizing the significance of Jesus' sacrifice on the cross, where he bore the sins of the world, and how this wisdom leads to resurrection in the church.
The Knowledge of God in Actuality
1.0K1:11:15KnowledgeJER 5:30In this sermon, the speaker discusses five principal themes that are being explored in a series of Friday night gatherings. The second theme is the knowledge of God, which is described as a broad and profound subject. The speaker explains that he is not following a systematic teaching approach but rather allowing the week's experiences and devotional time to guide his message. The sermon references Jeremiah chapter five and mentions a particular burden the speaker has for this week's topic.
The Lord Is Coming With Fire
1.0K1:19:49Recovery And TestimonyMAT 6:33In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the lack of understanding and appreciation for the deeper meaning of biblical passages in modern Western culture. He emphasizes the importance of contemplating and meditating on the word of God, rather than seeking immediate sensory satisfaction or entertainment. The speaker also highlights the need for believers to discern between the works of God and the works of the flesh, and to ask difficult questions in order to truly know God. He concludes by discussing the role of believers in the last days, calling for a theocratic recovery of all that the prophets have spoken.
The Holy One of Israel
8741:10:47IsraelEXO 3:5PSA 99:5ISA 6:1ISA 53:5MAT 28:19ACT 1:8ROM 3:23In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the need for the church to rediscover the holiness of God. He describes a vision of Isaiah in which he sees the Lord seated on a throne, surrounded by seraphim proclaiming his holiness. The preacher highlights the impact of encountering God's holiness, leading to a recognition of one's own sinfulness and a desire for forgiveness. He also emphasizes the importance of allowing the truth of God's holiness to transform our hearts and increase our reverence for Him. The sermon encourages believers to seek a deeper understanding of God's holiness and to allow it to shape their lives.
The Supremacy of Preaching Christ Himself
0JHN 14:6ACT 8:5ROM 3:251CO 1:231CO 2:22CO 4:5GAL 6:14COL 1:271PE 2:24Bryan Anthony preaches on the essentiality of focusing solely on Jesus Christ and His crucifixion in all aspects of preaching and ministry. He emphasizes that all other teachings, doctrines, or religions fall short of the glory of God and the salvational reality found only in Christ. Anthony highlights the missionary message of Christ as the propitiation for our sins and the need for a radical jealousy for Christ to be glorified in true proclamation.
The Effectuality of True Preaching
0PSA 119:130ISA 6:8JER 23:28ROM 10:141CO 1:181TH 1:91TH 2:132TI 4:2HEB 4:12Bryan Anthony preaches about the famine of true preaching in the midst of societal darkness, drawing parallels between the Gin Craze in 18th century England and the skepticism and hardness of heart prevalent today. He emphasizes the need for a revival of authentic preaching that shatters stony hearts and delivers the perspective of God Himself, as seen in the transformative power of the Gospel proclaimed by George Whitefield and the Wesley brothers during England's revival. Anthony challenges preachers to seek a holy resonance through surrender to the Lord, highlighting that true preaching is a divine phenomenon that brings eternity to bear upon its hearers.
The Diminished "Note of Faith"
0MAT 10:7MRK 16:15JHN 14:12ROM 15:18Bryan Anthony emphasizes the importance of not neglecting the power of signs and wonders in modern preaching, highlighting the early church's reliance on miracles as a necessary part of true gospel proclamation. He challenges believers to earnestly desire the gifts of the Spirit and to recapture the vision for the deliverance of captives, drawing inspiration from pioneers of faith like Smith Wigglesworth and John G. Lake. Anthony shares personal stories and reflections on the need for a revival of faith and power in the Church, urging listeners to pursue the reality of the gospel with a renewed 'note of faith.'
Danielic Loyalty: The Issue of Gluttony and the Reality of Consecration
0PRO 23:20DAN 1:81CO 6:191CO 10:31COL 3:17JAS 4:41PE 2:9Bryan Anthony preaches on the exemplary life of Daniel and his friends who chose not to defile themselves with the king's luxurious food and wine, highlighting the importance of maintaining spiritual sharpness and discernment by avoiding overindulgence. Despite being in exile and facing assimilation into Babylonian culture, Daniel and his friends remained consecrated to God, refusing to compromise their loyalty. Their dedication to God's ways, even in the matter of food, led to divine favor, as God granted them knowledge, intelligence, and understanding. Anthony challenges believers to emulate Daniel's commitment to prayer, moderation in eating, and unwavering loyalty to God in the midst of a spiritually dull and compromising world.
"With One Another According to Christ Jesus"
0ACT 1:14ROM 11:36ROM 15:5Bryan Anthony delves into the importance of understanding the cultural background of the Bible writers to interpret the Scriptures authentically. He emphasizes that Paul, as a 'citizen of heaven,' spoke from a heavenly culture, aiming for unity and harmony in the Body of Christ. Anthony highlights the need for Christians to be of one mind according to Christ Jesus, not just superficially, but through genuine conversion and transformation, aligning their perspectives and desires with Christ's.
The Doxological Life: Worship From the ‘Marrow’ of the Soul
0PSA 51:16JHN 4:23ROM 12:11CO 6:19COL 3:1Bryan Anthony preaches on the profound call to worship, emphasizing that true worship goes beyond surface-level expressions of radicalness and religious boasting, leading us to be awe-struck at the majesty of God. He highlights the need for worship to be restored as a God-centric part of the Church's identity, not just a performance in meetings, echoing Paul's cry to the churches in Rome. Anthony stresses the importance of offering our bodies and minds to God as living sacrifices, enabling us to discern and resist the influences of this age, living a God-conscious life in all aspects.
Groping for God Upon Less-Than-Green Grounds
0PSA 27:8PRO 3:5JHN 21:22ACT 17:26ROM 8:28Bryan Anthony preaches about God's intentional placement of His children in specific times and boundaries, emphasizing the importance of seeking and groping for Him in the midst of life's transitions and trials. He highlights that God's reality often opposes our idealistic wish-dreams, urging believers to focus on seeking God rather than longing for greener pastures or worldly accomplishments. Anthony encourages the congregation to trust in God's wisdom and sovereignty, reminding them that He is always near and at work in their lives, even in seasons of silence and turmoil.
The Gospel That Judges Our Secrets
0PSA 25:14PRO 28:13MAT 10:26JHN 7:24ROM 2:16ROM 8:11CO 4:5EPH 5:13HEB 4:131JN 1:9Bryan Anthony preaches on the profound truth that God will judge the secrets of men through Christ Jesus, emphasizing the importance of inner purity and authenticity over external appearances. He challenges believers to examine their hearts, repent of hidden sins, and surrender their lives to God's refining process before the Day of judgment arrives. Anthony highlights the transformative power of the Gospel, which exposes and heals the darkest secrets of our souls, leading us to a life of righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit.
The Ground of Davidic Reality
0PSA 31:9PSA 139:1JHN 8:362CO 12:9JAS 4:8Bryan Anthony preaches on the significance of embracing our human weaknesses, as seen in the Psalms, as a provision for the Church. He emphasizes the importance of coming to God in truth and reality, just as David did, without the need to uphold a false spiritual image before men. By acknowledging our brokenness and crying out to God from a place of weakness, we open ourselves up to His mercy, healing, and transformative power, ultimately leading us to walk in the freedom and reality of God Himself.
Jealous Meekness: Thoughts on a Pauline View of the Church in It’s Immaturity
0MAT 7:11CO 13:9EPH 4:2COL 3:12Bryan Anthony delivers a powerful sermon on the importance of having a humble and merciful heart towards fellow believers, emphasizing that we all see in part and are in a continual process of growth in the knowledge of God. He challenges the common mentality of writing off others due to their gaps and inconsistencies, highlighting the need to intercede and show mercy even towards those we may disagree with. Drawing from the example of Paul's approach to the Corinthian church, Bryan Anthony urges believers to address issues with love and grace, recognizing that the Body of Christ, though imperfect, is still valued by God and in need of mercy and intercession.
The Essentiality of a Secret Life in God
0PSA 139:23MAT 6:6JHN 4:23COL 3:1HEB 12:2Bryan Anthony preaches on the significance of cultivating a secret life with God, emphasizing the importance of engaging in private prayer and devotion away from the eyes of others. He highlights how neglecting this secret place with God can lead to moral collapses, compromises, and a lack of true foundations in ministry. By drawing from the example of Jesus Christ, who found His identity and lived distinctively through His intimate relationship with the Father, Bryan Anthony encourages believers to seek approval and recognition from God alone, rather than from men.
The Real Work of Examination
0PSA 139:23PRO 28:26AMO 5:14AMO 5:24JHN 5:391CO 11:282CO 13:5HEB 4:12JAS 1:23Bryan Anthony preaches on the importance of self-examination in the faith, highlighting how earthly comparisons and pursuits hinder true spiritual growth. He emphasizes the need for individuals to examine themselves in the light of the Scriptures, seeking to reflect the character of Christ in truthfulness, boldness, meekness, and kindness. Anthony stresses that God reveals the hidden areas of our character over time, urging believers to allow God to work in them for His purpose and to courageously look inwardly for self-awareness.
The Desolation of Complacency
0ISA 32:1EZK 37:14JOL 2:28Bryan Anthony preaches on the prophetic message in Isaiah 32, emphasizing the need for a righteous ruler to bring justice and peace to the earth. The chapter paints a picture of devastation and turmoil, urging the daughters of Israel to rise from complacency and recognize the spiritual condition of the nation. The prophet highlights the importance of the Spirit being poured out from on high to bring about righteousness, peace, and security. Anthony challenges believers to awaken to their radical need for God's grace, to be filled with the Spirit of life, and to engage with the realities of life and death.
The Impetus of Eschatological Verities
0ISA 13:10MAT 24:14MAT 24:292PE 3:10REV 1:7Bryan Anthony preaches on the future fulfillment of Jesus' prophecies in Matthew 24, emphasizing that while some events were fulfilled in the first century, the cosmic signs and the return of Christ are yet to come. The symbolizing of these passages and denial of their literal future fulfillment stems from unbelief in God's theocratic Kingdom establishment. Believers are urged to live with missionary urgency, focusing on witnessing to the authentic Christ amidst the birth pangs of the end times.
All Things Belong to You
0ISA 43:10ROM 12:101CO 3:31CO 3:21EPH 4:2Bryan Anthony preaches on the dangers of jealousy and strife among believers, as seen in the Corinthian church, where divisions and comparisons based on human leaders were causing chaos. He emphasizes the need for a deeper revelation of the supremacy of Christ, reminding us that all things belong to us as believers and we belong to Christ, who belongs to God. Anthony highlights how subtle inward jealousy and inferiority can hinder our experience of God's love, leading to bitterness and self-consciousness, but a fresh revelation of Jesus Christ can break these chains and bring freedom and a desire for others' spiritual prosperity.
I Will Make the Outcasts a Strong Nation
0ZEC 13:1Bryan Anthony preaches about the future restoration and exaltation of Israel as a strong nation under the reign of the Lord in Mount Zion. Despite facing great trials and being despised by nations, Israel will be transformed from a scattered and rejected people into a model nation governed by God Himself. Through a period of affliction and purification, Israel will emerge as a mighty army, crowned with mercy and grace, shining with everlasting joy and devoid of sin.
Eschatology Made Present
0PRO 3:5JOL 2:28JHN 16:13ACT 10:44ROM 8:141CO 2:9GAL 5:25EPH 3:20EPH 4:301TH 5:19Bryan Anthony preaches about the transformative power of the Holy Spirit, emphasizing that God's Spirit is not limited by our understanding or boundaries. He highlights how the early Jewish apostles struggled to grasp the inclusion of Gentiles in God's plan, but through divine interventions and outpourings of the Spirit, their hearts were opened to the reality of God's Kingdom. Anthony urges believers to hunger for the work of the Spirit, as it is a foretaste of the eschatological power and life to come, and warns against quenching the Spirit, which hinders our preparation for the future. He encourages the church to embrace the unpredictable leading of the Spirit, rather than restricting or controlling it, in order to experience the fullness of God's purity, power, and love.
History Augmented by Future Hope
0PSA 139:16AMO 5:241CO 15:541TH 4:16Bryan Anthony preaches about the profound hope and promise found in the Bible, emphasizing that the meaning of history is rooted in the promise of the future and the anticipation of eternal life. He highlights how the Scriptures provide a vision of a transformed world where God dwells among men, war ceases, righteousness prevails, and justice flows endlessly. Anthony encourages believers to reject hollow hopes in temporary things and embrace the hope of resurrection life, where death is ultimately defeated. He reminds listeners that every day is significant when viewed through the lens of God's promises, urging them to find meaning in the assurance of a glorious future.
The Sense of Inferiority vs. Abiding in the Love of God
0PSA 46:10JHN 5:44JHN 15:9ROM 8:38EPH 1:6EPH 2:4EPH 3:17COL 3:121JN 4:18Bryan Anthony preaches on the chronic sense of inferiority plaguing the Church, emphasizing the need for believers to be built up in the reality of God's love and accepted in the Beloved. He highlights how the powers of darkness strive to hinder believers from experiencing God's favor and love, leading them into a constant pursuit of worldly acceptance and approval. Anthony urges believers to seek a deeper understanding and awareness of God's love, emphasizing that His love is not based on performance but on His compassionate nature. He encourages believers to still their hearts before the Lord, receive His unfailing love, and live with a new consciousness of being accepted in the Beloved.
The Eschatological End of Consumerism
01KI 4:20MIC 4:4ZEC 3:10MAT 26:52JHN 15:5Bryan Anthony preaches on the eschatological vision of a world set aright by God's judgments and mercies, where righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit prevail. He highlights the contrast between the consumeristic society of today, driven by self-centeredness and consumption, and the Kingdom values of God's future reality as described in Micah 4. Anthony emphasizes the need to turn away from worldly desires and embrace a God-centric lifestyle to experience true peace, humility, and righteousness. By abiding in Christ and allowing His transformative power to discipline our appetites, we can taste the powers of the age to come and live in Kingdom modesty.
The Dailiness of God’s Indignation
0PSA 7:11AMO 4:12MAT 3:2LUK 13:3ACT 17:30ROM 2:52CO 7:10HEB 10:312PE 3:9REV 2:5Bryan Anthony delves into the often overlooked message of Psalms 7:11-12, emphasizing the righteous judgment of God and His daily indignation towards unrepentant sinners. Despite the misuse of these verses by some, the theological significance remains intact as the Psalmist reveals a crucial aspect of God's character. Anthony challenges listeners to consider the balance between God's compassion and His righteous anger, urging a deeper understanding of the consequences of unrepentant sin and the urgent need for mercy and repentance.