Spring 1985, my mom and dad were doing what any couple expecting a baby does days before the anticipated “birthday” of a new son or daughter, making all the last-minute preparations and being sure the go-bags were ready. Baby Bowden, in this case, me, was ready to greet the world, but an accident involving my […]
Hebrews 11:32-34 – Second Wind Week 11
October 31, 2021Pastor Alan Smith Sermon Notes God proves His faithfulness generation after generation Hebrews 11:32-34And what more shall I say? For time would fail me to tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, of David and Samuel and the prophets— who through faith conquered kingdoms, enforced justice, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions, quenched […]
The “Do Better” Curse
If you have ever been to an arcade to play Pac-Man or Galaga, then you know the feeling of motivation the leaderboard can give you after the game ends. Seeing your name sit in the top 10, this invisible force begins to pull on you saying, “play again, you can do better.” A few hours […]
Jesus Is Better: Week 8
March 28, 2021Pastor Frank Bowden Sermon Notes A wake up call to all Christians Hebrews 3:11 Therefore, holy brothers, you who share in a heavenly calling, consider Jesus, the apostle and high priest of our confession, Consider how… 1. Jesus is better than Moses in his position Hebrews 3:2-42 who was faithful to him who […]
I Pinky Promise
I remember as an elementary kid learning about the oath of a pinky promise. You would be talking with a friend about something in your lunch box that you would trade for an item in theirs. Once you agreed, you had to seal the deal so no other kid could sneak their way into the […]
Jesse Tree: Worth the Wait
December 6, 2020Pastor Frank Bowden Sermon Notes “God Loves to Use Ordinary People to Share the Story of Jesus” I. God’s time is the right time all the time Genesis 21:1The Lord visited Sarah as he had said, and the Lord did to Sarah as he had promised. God didn’t forget Sarah and He hasn’t […]
Upside Down: Pure in Heart
September 13, 2020Pastor Frank Bowden Sermon Notes Matthew 5:8Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. I. The Beating of My Heart “When the will of God crosses the will of man, somebody has to die.” – Addison Leitch Hebrews 10:19-22Therefore, brothers, since we have boldness to enter the sanctuary through the […]
Cup Holders, the Drive-thru, and the Christian Life
Have you ever thought about the significance of the cup holder in your vehicle? During the early years of automobile design, the cup holder was a rarity. No one was buying a vehicle because it had luxuries like a cup holder. By the late 1980s though it was common to find more cup holders in […]
Pray Like Jesus: Week 4
June 28, 2020Pastor Frank Bowden Sermon Notes Our motivation to pray is not to get something from God, but is to get more of God. Matthew 6:11Give us this day our daily bread 1. Give us 2. This day 3. Our daily bread Next Steps I have been too dependent on myself. Pray that I […]
Jesse Tree – Week 7
January 5, 2020Family Worship ChallengePastor Frank Bowden Sermon Notes Okay, I need to be honest with you. Today is an awkward day for me. It’s January 5th, and I’m really unclear on what the rules are for how many days after New Year’s Day you are allowed to say, “Happy New Year.” I’m a rule […]