Episodes
Friday Jun 30, 2023
Present Suffering & Coming Glory
Friday Jun 30, 2023
Friday Jun 30, 2023
In this third message from our June Communion Meeting, Elder Sam Bryant begins in Romans 8:18 and proceeds to emphasize the glorious future awaiting God's children, as outlined in verses 28-39. This sermon was delivered on Saturday afternoon, 6/24/23.
Friday Jun 30, 2023
Bless the Lord, O My Soul!
Friday Jun 30, 2023
Friday Jun 30, 2023
In this second sermon from our special Communion Meeting, guest minister Elder Samuel Bryant considers Psalm 103:1-14. This sermon was delivered on Saturday morning, 6/24/23.
Friday Jun 30, 2023
In Everything Give Thanks
Friday Jun 30, 2023
Friday Jun 30, 2023
Elder Sam Bryant was our visiting minister for our annual Communion Meeting. This first sermon, preached on Friday 6/23/23, is based on 1 Thessalonians 5:18.
Friday Jun 30, 2023
The Father as Family Shepherd
Friday Jun 30, 2023
Friday Jun 30, 2023
Elder Gowens' 6/18/23 sermon looks at Ephesians 6:4 in a special sermon on fatherhood. In a very real sense, a father is called to pastor the little flock that is his respective family. That means, in specific terms, he is to lead them, protect them and provide for them.
Thursday Jun 22, 2023
The Shepherd as a Leader
Thursday Jun 22, 2023
Thursday Jun 22, 2023
Guidance is basic and fundamental to a shepherd's role. In this 6/11/23 sermon, Michael Gowens considers a principle from 1 Timothy 4:12 and Titus 2:7, namely leadership by example. Pastoral ministry is intended to be a microcosm of the Christian life. A gospel shepherd leads the flock by modeling the message before them.
Thursday Jun 22, 2023
The Shepherd’s Job Description
Thursday Jun 22, 2023
Thursday Jun 22, 2023
Elder Gowens' 6/4/23 sermon looks at Acts 20:28-31 in message #3 of the "Shepherding the Flock" series. Shepherding is a stewardship, and faithfulness is the most crucial quality for stewards of someone else's property. Study along as we explore the nature of pastoral ministry.
Wednesday Jun 07, 2023
Jesus Christ: The Shepherd’s Great Example
Wednesday Jun 07, 2023
Wednesday Jun 07, 2023
In this 5/21/23 sermon, Michael Gowens continues the study began last week by looking at the parable of the Good Shepherd in John 10. Unlike the religious leaders of the Jews, the Lord Jesus takes the initiative to lead his flock, genuinely cares about them, sacrifices Himself for their deliverance, and is intimately familiar with each lamb in his fold. An excellent under-shepherd will take his cue from the perfect Shepherd & Bishop of souls.
Wednesday May 31, 2023
Shepherding the Flock
Wednesday May 31, 2023
Wednesday May 31, 2023
Michael Gowens begins a topical mini-series with this 5/21/23 message in an attempt to develop a Biblical, pastoral theology. Using Jeremiah 3:15 as the text for the study, Gowens emphasizes the nature of the pastorate in terms of this rich metaphor of shepherding. In Scripture, spiritual leadership is always couched in these terms, whether we talk about the patriarchs, King David, or the Lord Jesus Christ himself.
Sunday May 21, 2023
Joyful Motherhood
Sunday May 21, 2023
Sunday May 21, 2023
Looking at Psalm 113:9 in this 5/14/23 sermon, Michael Gowens discusses four main points:
1. Motherhood is challenging;
2. Finding joy in motherhood involves seeing it as a Divine charter;
3. Joyful motherhood is a choice;
4. A charge to her family to help her joy.
Sunday May 21, 2023
David’s Mighty Men
Sunday May 21, 2023
Sunday May 21, 2023
In this message from 4/30/23, Elder Gowens continues the saga from last week concerning the motley band of rejects that allied themselves to David in the Cave of Adullam by looking at 2 Samuel 23 and the valiant exploits of a number of these colleagues. Distinguishing themselves by acts of heroism and courage, these "mighty men" were a major reason for David's success.