Episodes

4 days ago
Surprised by Joy
4 days ago
4 days ago
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.

Tuesday Mar 25, 2025
Unashamed of the Gospel
Tuesday Mar 25, 2025
Tuesday Mar 25, 2025
Brother Gowens' 3/16/25 sermon considers Paul's profession in Romans 1:16 and emphasizes four main reasons believers should not be ashamed of Christ, his gospel or his church.

Monday Mar 17, 2025
Elijah's Honorable Discharge
Monday Mar 17, 2025
Monday Mar 17, 2025
On Sunday, 3/2/25, Elder Gowens delivered the last message in the Elijah series. This message taken from 2 Kings 2 emphasizes both doctrinal and practical lessons that may be gleaned from the dramatic account of Elijah's translation to heaven.

Wednesday Mar 12, 2025
Elijah Restored to the Lord's Service
Wednesday Mar 12, 2025
Wednesday Mar 12, 2025
The 2/23/25 message by Mike Gowens is #13 in the Elijah study. Gowens considers practical lessons from God's reinstatement of Elijah in the wake of his bout with despondency. This sermon is based on 1 Kings 19:13-21.

Monday Mar 03, 2025
A Still, Small Voice at Sinai
Monday Mar 03, 2025
Monday Mar 03, 2025
This 2/16/25 sermon by Michael Gowens continues the narrative of Elijah's despondency in 1 Kings 19. God is very kind and gentle with his weary servant, giving him a fresh revelation of Himself to encourage him on his way. This is message #12 in the Elijah series.