Bourbon United Pentecostal Church

In this message from Sunday, February 22nd, 2026, Gene Smith0 confronts us with an uncomfortable truth: we can attend church, sing worship songs, and even serve in ministry while still living in spiritual complacency. Drawing from Isaiah 14 and Hebrews 2, we're reminded that ignoring such great salvation comes with eternal consequences. The sermon challenges us to examine whether we've been playin...

This powerful message from Assistant Pastor Dillon Meadway on Sunday, February 15th 2026, takes us deep into the heart of why Jesus came to earth, exploring the profound disconnect between what the Jewish people expected and what God actually delivered. We journey through the prophetic scriptures of Isaiah and Micah that painted vivid pictures of a coming Messiah who would establish an everlasting...

This powerful message from Matt Harvey on Wednesday, February 11th 2026, invites us to examine what we're carrying in the metaphorical bags of our lives. Drawing from Hebrews 12:1-2, we're challenged to identify the weights and sins that slow our spiritual journey. The sermon uses relatable imagery of everyday carry items and how they change with our circumstances, yet we often hold onto things th...

At the heart of this message from Dylan Cottrill on Sunday February 8th 2026, lies a profound truth we often overlook: the blood of Jesus Christ is not just a theological concept, but the very foundation of our freedom. Drawing from 1 Peter 1:18-21, we're reminded that our redemption didn't come through silver, gold, or inherited traditions, but through the precious blood of the Lamb. The sermon p...

This powerful message from Aaron Lane on Sunday, February 8th 2026, confronts us with a profound truth: we all carry a debt we cannot repay. Drawing from 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, we're reminded that our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit and that we've been bought with a price—the precious blood of Jesus Christ. The sermon explores the ancient practice of slavery to help us understand our spiritu...

Have you ever wondered why the plan of salvation isn't just a random formula, but rather a profound pattern woven throughout all of Scripture? This powerful teaching from Wednesday, February 4th 2026, Trace Schuh takes us on a journey through the blood, water, and spirit—three witnesses of God on earth that appear from Genesis to Revelation. We discover that what happened on the Day of Pentecost w...

This powerful exploration from Sunday, February 1st 2026, of biblical history takes us on a journey through God's unwavering covenant with humanity, from creation to the prophets. With Assistant Pastor Dillon Meadway we discover that God's desire for relationship with us has remained constant across thousands of years, despite humanity's repeated failures and wanderings. The timeline presented rev...

In this powerful message from our second session on Sunday, February 1st 2026, Pastor Matt Cottrill takes us into Acts chapter 20, where we encounter a story that speaks directly to our moments of spiritual exhaustion. We find ourselves in Troas, where Paul preaches until midnight to believers who have gathered for worship. In this ordinary church service, something extraordinary happens—a young m...

In a world that never stops shouting, we're challenged to examine whether we're being informed or inflamed by the constant noise around us. In this message from Wednesday, January 28th 2026 Pastor Matt Cottrill draws from Romans 12:2, where we're reminded that awareness and conformity are vastly different—we can observe the world without absorbing its spirit. The powerful imagery of thermostats ve...

This message from our service on Sunday, January 25th 2026 challenges us to examine the foundation upon which we're building our lives. Joe Lake draws from Jesus' parable of the wise and foolish builders in Matthew 7, we're confronted with a sobering truth: storms are inevitable, but survival depends entirely on what we've built upon. The sermon uses the striking imagery of La Jument lighthouse in...

Dylan Cottrill's message from Wednesday January 21st, 2026 In this powerful message, we confront a sobering reality: we live in a generation experiencing a spiritual famine of God's Word. Drawing from Amos 8:11-13, we're reminded that God warned of a coming famine—not of bread or water, but of hearing His Word. Today, despite having unprecedented access to Scripture, we're witnessing this prophecy...

The third lesson in our series 'The Prophets' taught by Assistant Pastor Dillon Meadway on Sunday, January 18th 2026 This powerful message confronts us with a crucial question: what occupies the high places in our lives? Drawing from Ezekiel 36 and the broader prophetic narrative, we're challenged to examine whether we've allowed idols—careers, relationships, comfort, or even our own self-sufficie...

Pastor Matt Cottrill's message from our second session on Sunday, January 18th 2026. At the heart of this powerful message lies John the Baptist's profound declaration: 'He must increase, but I must decrease.' This isn't resignation—it's radical alignment with God's kingdom principles. We're challenged to understand that spiritual authority doesn't come through self-promotion or visibility, but th...

Pastor Cottrill's message from our Church From Home service on Wednesday, January 14th 2026 This powerful message confronts us with a penetrating question: what happens when we become so focused on what's above us that we miss what's right in front of us? Drawing from the humorous tale of Sherlock Holmes and Watson losing their tent while stargazing, we're challenged to recognize when our spiritua...

The second lesson in our series 'The Prophets' taught by Assistant Pastor Dillon Meadway on Sunday, January 11th 2026 This powerful message confronts us with a question that echoes through the ages: How long will we hesitate between two opinions? Drawing from the dramatic showdown at Mount Carmel in 1 Kings 18, we encounter the prophet Elijah challenging an entire nation that had become spirituall...

Bishop Mark Cottrill's message from our second session on Sunday, January 11th 2026 What does it mean to build for the next generation? This powerful message challenges us to see beyond our immediate needs and recognize that we stand on the foundation laid by faithful believers who came before us. Through the story of Jacob's well in John 4, we discover a profound truth: the woman at the well enco...

Pastor Matt Cottrill's message from Wednesday, January 7th 2026 This powerful message confronts us with a fundamental truth that transforms how we approach Scripture: God has never struggled to speak—the struggle has always been whether we will truly listen, believe, and obey. Drawing from Hebrews 4:12, we're reminded that the Word of God is living, active, and sharper than any two-edged sword, pe...

The first lesson in our series 'The Prophets' taught by Assistant Pastor Dillon Meadway on Sunday, January 4th 2026 This powerful message takes us deep into the story of Jonah, revealing it as far more than a tale about a man and a fish. We discover that Jonah's name means 'dove'—a symbol of freedom and the Spirit—and that he was called to be a prophet of truth and faithfulness. Yet when God asked...

Pastor Matt Cottrill's message from our second session on Sunday, Jan 4th 2026 This message confronts us with an uncomfortable but liberating truth: keeping Christ at the center requires more than admiration for the cross He hung on—it demands we climb onto our own. Drawing from Galatians 5:24, we're reminded that those who belong to Christ have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. T...

Pastor Matt Cottrill's message from our New Year's Eve service on Wednesday, December 31 2025 Standing at the threshold between what has been and what will be, we find ourselves in one of the rarest moments of human experience—the last day of the year. This message confronts us with a powerful truth: we cannot retrieve the 12 months behind us, nor can we yet touch the 12 months ahead. We exist in...

The fifth lesson in our series 'Judges and Kings' taught by Steve Hoese on Sunday, December 28th 2025

Gene Smith's message from our second session on Sunday, December 28th 2025 This powerful message confronts us with an urgent question: where are we truly investing our lives? Drawing from Matthew 6:19-21 and John 14, we're reminded that earthly investments—stocks, careers, possessions—are subject to decay, corruption, and loss. The sermon recounts sobering stories of financial collapse and suicide...

The fourth lesson in our series 'Judges and Kings' taught by Joe Lake on Sunday, December 21st 2025

Bishop Mark Cottrill's message from our second session on Sunday, December 21st 2025 This powerful message challenges us to move beyond artificial intelligence and discover the true AI—the Almighty Emmanuel, Jesus Christ. Through a creative exploration of Philippians 2:6-8, we're reminded that God didn't remain distant in His heavenly glory but chose to morph from spirit to flesh, stepping into hu...

First Lady Brandie Cottrill's message from Wednesday, December 17th 2025 This powerful message centers on a profound truth: the body of Christ needs every single one of us, right now, more than ever before. Using the imagery of a puzzle, we're reminded that each piece matters—when even one is missing, the picture remains incomplete. Drawing from Romans 12:4-6 and Ephesians 4:4-16, we discover that...