Johnson Bowie
Senior Pastor
Appears in 109 Episodes
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...
How Can I Know I’m Saved
Matthew 7:21-23 NIV“Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven.
Beware of False Prophets
Matthew 7:15-20 NIV“Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves. By their fruit you will recognize them....
What’s Heaven Like?
God made it clear that He created us for heaven, not hell. Through the gift of salvation, we get to wait with hopeful expectation for our true home—heaven. But what ca...
Is Hell Real?
Culture would have us believe that wide is the road that leads to heaven—that there are many paths to God—and narrow is the road that leads to hell. But as difficult a...
Judging Christians
When it comes to judging, it’s in our nature… It’s easy to point out the flaws in others while overlooking the areas we need to address, but when we do, we give the ki...
Do Not Worry
Jesus left us with a command: “…do not worry about your life.” The reality is that we’ve all gotten caught in the quicksand of “what-ifs” and doubt when it comes to fi...
Good Eyes
Matthew 6:19-21 ESVDo not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal, but lay up for yourselves treasur...
The Good Life
We all have a picture of what “the good life” looks like to us, an idea of the end goal we want to achieve. And even though each of us has many aspirations, we all hav...
Your Kingdom Come
All of us were born with a sinful, selfish nature. Apart from God, we are concerned and consumed by our personal plans and desires. There is a gap between what He want...
Our Father
Prayer is a gift that God gives to His children. We are invited to meet with the One who pours out His love, goodness, mercy, and much more. In His presence, we are bl...
Praying in Secret
Prayer is a beautiful invitation from God for us to enter into conversation with Him. Many things can turn our attention and our hearts away from connecting with Him. ...
Giving in Secret
We live in a world that’s consumed with pride. When it comes to giving, people often give with a goal of being seen and impressing others. But God has enabled us to li...
A Letter to My Sisters
The curse that came after Adam and Eve’s encounter with the serpent in the Garden of Eden is still active in the world around us. We have an enemy who knows that if wo...
Why God Says No
We’re living in a confused and confusing world when it comes to sex. The good news? God hasn’t left us alone to figure it all out on our own. And the reality is that H...
Sermon on the Mount: The Law
Jesus came to do what no one else could do—fulfill the law and set us free from sin and death. Because of His finished perfect work, we are now empowered to live life ...
Blessed Are the Pure in Heart
One of the most beautiful promises that God has given us is that we will see Him when we are pure in heart. While that is an amazing promise, it can also feel intimida...