Johnson Bowie
Senior Pastor
Appears in 95 Episodes
The Throne Room
Revelation 4:1 ESVAfter this I looked, and BEHOLD, a door standing open in heaven! And the first voice, which I had heard speaking to me like a trumpet, said, “Come up...
The Church That was Unshakable
Like the church of Philadelphia, we live in a world that is constantly being shaken. Because sin began in the Garden of Eden, all creation now groans in anticipation o...
The Church That Fell Asleep
It’s easy for complacency to seep into our everyday lives until we become like sleepwalkers as we “follow Jesus.” What does this demonstrate to the world around us? On...
The Church that Slept with Jezebel
Revelation 2:18-29 NIV“To the angel of the church in Thyatira write: These are the words of the Son of God, whose eyes are like blazing fire and whose feet are like bu...
The Church that Forgot to Love
When asked what the greatest commandment was, Jesus responded that we should love the Lord with all our hearts, souls, and minds. And the second is just as important: ...
Jesus Is
Think about it. How often do you picture Jesus as He was? He was a baby in a manger. He was a broken man on the cross. He was dead. But God wants to reveal to us who H...
The Revelation of Jesus Christ
Revelation 1:1 ESVThe revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things that must SOON take place.
What Is the Church?
The Church is a MOVEMENT of people who are on MISSION around a MESSAGE.
Fathers, Brothers, & Sons
Genesis 2:18 NIVThe Lord God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone.”
The Most Important Meeting Ever
Acts 15:1-2 NIVCertain people came down from Judea to Antioch and were teaching the believers: “Unless you are circumcised, according to the custom taught by Moses, yo...
Sent to Share
Acts 13:4-6 (NIV)The two of them, sent on their way by the Holy Spirit, went down to Seleucia and sailed from there to Cyprus. When they arrived at Salamis, they procl...
Gospel Goodbyes
Life is full of hellos and goodbyes. Hellos are often joyful because they lead to new beginnings, but goodbyes tend to leave us feeling the loss. As Christians, we hav...
Where are the Door Openers?
Acts 9:26-27 NIVWhen [Saul] came to Jerusalem, he tried to join the disciples, but they were all afraid of him, not believing that he really was a disciple. But Barnab...
4 Truths of a Transformed Life
A man named Saul was at the center of the persecution of the early church. He made it his mission to come against anyone who followed the Way—Jesus. But in one moment ...
The Cost of Discipleship
Believing in Jesus is just the first step of following Him wholeheartedly. He desires for us to move from believing that He is the way, truth, and life into living ful...
The Cost of Truth
John 15:18-20 & 23, 16:1-4If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first. If you belonged to the world, it would love you as its own. As it is, you do not...
Easter: The Last Night
This is the most lavish display of love—that the Creator of heaven and earth sent His only Son to save His creation. We repeatedly rejected Him while helplessly trying...
Church Controversy
Acts 6:1–7 NIVIn those days when the number of disciples was increasing, the Hellenistic Jews among them complained against the Hebraic Jews because their widows were ...
Death in the Church
All Scripture comes from God and is good for teaching, correcting, and training in righteousness. In this message, we learn from the story of Ananais and his wife, Sap...
When Miracles Get Messy
You’ve probably heard the saying, “Stay ready so you don’t have to get ready.” But what exactly does that mean, especially when it comes to living out Jesus’ call to b...
The Family of God
What does it mean to be a part of the family of God? What does it look like to live together in unity, loving one another day after day? Lean in with us as we remember...
An Altar of Remembrance
Acts 1:8 NIV“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of ...
A United Church
Like Jesus’ disciples, we are a people God has SENT, or commissioned and equipped, to share the Good News with the people around us. We are the Church, a movement of p...
When God Calls Your Name
God put good stuff in you! You are made in the IMAGE OF GOD! You were made for something great! Even when life slams the door shut on one area of life, it’s not ove...
Witnesses
Acts 1:8 NLT“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will BE my WITNESSES, telling people about me everywhere...”
Simple Christmas
Luke 2 NIVWhile they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a mange...
Thirst: Prayer & Worship Service
Psalms 150:1-6 NIVPraise the Lord. Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in his mighty heavens. Praise him for his acts of power; praise him for his surpassing great...
From One Generation to the Next
Psalm 145:4-7 NIVOne generation commends your works to another; they tell of your mighty acts. They speak of the glorious splendor of your majesty—and I will meditate ...
Sustained Through the Storm
Living for God is not just about having the right information…but did that INFORMATION produce TRANSFORMATION in us? Matthew 7:24-27 ESV“Everyone then who HEARS these ...
Conquering the Comfort Zone
As believers, each of us is a part of the body of Christ—one body with many members. We were created on purpose with a purpose, and every breath that we’ve been gifted...