Episodes

7 hours ago
Romans 8: The Believer's 'Magna Carta'
7 hours ago
7 hours ago
In this 5/18/25 sermon, Mike Gowens offers a survey, or overview, of Romans 8, arguably the premier chapter on Christian assurance in the Bible. He insists that Paul's emphasis on "freedom" is best understood against the tension described at the end of Romans 7. This is message #1 in a mini-series of studies from this tremendous chapter.

Sunday May 25, 2025
The Hand that Rocks the Cradle
Sunday May 25, 2025
Sunday May 25, 2025
This message from 5/11/25 is a tribute to the mother of King Lemuel, from Proverbs 31. This unnamed woman made a tremendous impact on the young prince, and the lessons she taught him were included for our benefit in the final chapter of Solomon's Proverbs. So many unnamed wives and mothers have taught the most valuable life lessons to their little ones, behind the scenes and out of the limelight. But no one has the potential to influence the wider world to a greater degree than a wise and godly mother.

Monday May 19, 2025
The God of Hills & Valleys
Monday May 19, 2025
Monday May 19, 2025
Brother Gowens' 5/4/25 message was based on 1 Kings 20:28. The Syrian army believed that if they could lure the Israelites into the valley, they would prevail in battle. But God would not allow such a defamatory claim to be perpetuated. Although Ahab was a wicked King, God, motivated by a supreme concern for His own glory, determined to give Ahab and his army the victory. The narrative teaches the important lesson that God is not limited by any circumstance.

Monday May 12, 2025
Psalm 2: The Bible's Meta-Narrative
Monday May 12, 2025
Monday May 12, 2025
What is the big picture of Holy Scripture? How may one make sense of world history? In this 4/27/25 sermon, Michael Gowens explores Psalm 2, a passage which distills and crystallizes the answer to these questions in summary form. This Psalm is a sort of meta-narrative, comprehending the message of the entire Bible in a dozen or so Divinely-inspired verses.

Monday May 05, 2025
Surprised by Joy
Monday May 05, 2025
Monday May 05, 2025
The 4/20/25 sermon by Elder Gowens is based on John 20:19-29, one of the half-dozen post-resurrection appearances of the Lord Jesus Christ. This Resurrection Sunday message is a reminder of the breathtaking fact of the empty tomb and the several reasons we have to live surprised by joy.

Wednesday Apr 30, 2025
In Pursuit of Happiness
Wednesday Apr 30, 2025
Wednesday Apr 30, 2025
In this 4/13/25 sermon, Michael Gowens traces the "blessed man" statements through the Psalms to discover the reasons for his blessedness, or fulfillment in life.

Friday Apr 25, 2025
With Privilege Comes Responsibility
Friday Apr 25, 2025
Friday Apr 25, 2025
This 4/6/25 message by Mike Gowens is the third and final segment in the mini-series on "Church Membership." Gowens considers the parable of the wedding feast in Matthew 22 as the springboard for the sermon, stressing the importance of compliance with the banquet protocols if one will enjoy the privileges of the banquet. This very practical message emphasizes a half-dozen responsibilities that attend membership in the church.

Sunday Apr 13, 2025
Membership Has Its Privileges
Sunday Apr 13, 2025
Sunday Apr 13, 2025
The 3/30/25 message by Michael Gowens is Part 2 in a mini-series on "Church Membership." This sermon, based on Revelation 22:14ff explores several benefits of membership in the church.

Sunday Apr 13, 2025
A Friendly Invitation to Unite with the Church
Sunday Apr 13, 2025
Sunday Apr 13, 2025
On Sunday, March 23, 2025, Mike Gowens began a mini-series of 3 messages on the subject of "Church Membership." This message, sermon #1 in the series, is based on Moses' conversation with his brother-in-law Hobab, in Numbers 10:29-32. Gowens invites believers to join with the church on its pilgrimage to their God-given inheritance.

Tuesday Apr 01, 2025
Prisoners: Helpless, Helped & Hopeful
Tuesday Apr 01, 2025
Tuesday Apr 01, 2025
The 3/16/25 sermon by Michael Gowens is based on Zechariah 9:11-12. This powerful Messianic passage contains the heart of the gospel message. Making an important distinction between the indicatives and imperatives of Scripture, Gowens proceeds to preach the gospel from this text.