This holiday season, travel back in time to Bethlehem as the original Christmas story unfolds all around you. Journey alongside Mary and Joseph, a flock of surprised shepherds, and three wise men—along with their camels! Experience this cherished holiday production, filmed in front of a live audience at Sight & Sound Theaters. The Mountain Cross…
The Lord is with us in the storm
Many times in the Bible, the Lord says, “I am with you”. Often preceded by the words, “fear not!” The Lord is indeed with us, may we trust and be with Him! If you need recovery help, there are a number of folks offering that help in the name of Jesus. Please click on the…
Welcome to the Mountain Cross
“I determined not to know anything among you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified.” – 1 Corinthians 2:2 Join us as we go through the Bible chapter by chapter, verse by verse. Simply teaching the Word of God is what we are all about… it’s what we do and how we do it, focusing on…
John 20
The tomb is empty, the sacrifice of the Lamb has been accepted, we are forgiven!
John 19
Jesus is mocked, scorn, scourged and crucified without a legal trail from Rome or the Jewish leaders. Yet it was not Rome or the Jews that placed Jesus on the cross, Jesus went willingly to fulfill the will of the Father. The sin-debt of the world was paid! And you can benefit if you simply…
John 18
Jesus is a King, but not of this world. Yet the Jewish leaders try to convince the Roman leaders that Jesus is a threat to all of Jerusalem. Pastor Carl navigates through the arrest in the garden to the choice of a thief over the Savior.
Esther 8-10
The Jewish feast of Purim which includes the giving and receiving of sweet desert cakes comes from the last couple chapters of Esther. Cliff Sowa, ATP wraps up our study with a look at the implications of the turn of events in our story that led to the Jewish nation remaining until this day.
Esther 6 – 7
Esther took a stand pleading for the lives of her people. She thought of others, as opposed to Haman who sought to exalt himself and lost his life on the very instrument he designed to execute others.
Esther 3-5
Antisemitism is nothing new in the history of the Jews. Cliff Sowa, ATP shares the hatred of Haman toward the Jews based on one man’s refusal to bow to him. Haman conspired to destroy the Jews while Esther agreed to risk it all to help the Jews. The struggle begins around a private banquet…
Esther 1 – 2
Cliff Sowa, ATP introduces the story of Esther with some background history and context before exploring the first two chapters. Esther’s example shows us the importance of preparation, obedience and faithfulness especially when not knowing the future. Image courtesy of Sight and Sound Theaters
John 17
On the way to the garden, Jesus prays out loud for his disciples to hear. He is praying for them and those who would follow – you and me! Be encouraged and challenged from this prayer from the Lord.