Jason Bowman

August 21, 2016: "The Kingdom of God is at Hand" by Jason Bowman

How do we deal with unfulfilled expectations, especially when we have put a lot of effort into something only for it not to produce the fruit we thought the effort deserved? We look this morning at steps to dealing with this frustrating experience from Isaiah 5:1-7.

How is it that Paul says he can find contentment NO MATTER what his circumstances are? That sounds at best far fetched and at worst simply impossible and ridiculous. Yet, Paul's own life demonstrates its truth even as he shares with us how he does it.

Paul charges the Philippians to have true peace, not pretend, not denial, but honest to goodness true and lasting peace. Explore with us how we can all have true peace.

The Apostle Paul will do anything to attain to the resurrection from the dead. Why? How far will he go? What does that mean for us?

July 17th, 2016: "Found In Christ" by Jason Bowman

This all sounds nice, but can it really be lived out?

July 3, 2016: "Working Out Salvation The Biblical Way" by Jason Bowman

June 26, 2016: "A Life Worthy of the Gospel" by Jason Bowman

We all make decisions regularly, and we all have a certain grid by which we see the world. Sometimes we do not pay much attention to the "why" or to the underlying reasons we are making certain decisions. Paul also has a grid that we are encouraged to adopt as how we make our decisions.

Even when things are at their worst and we can see no way out, God can and does still work. Even when things are really hard, we can find joy if we will recognize in faith that God is still working.

How do we handle criticism and attacks against us and Christianity? In this last study in Acts, Paul is on trial, and we learn valuable lessons from his approach.

What price will you pay to do what is right? What do you do what is right? How do you tell what is right? James and Paul must work through something hard, but they do it well and for the right reasons.

Why am I not experiencing the power of the Holy Spirit?

Lydia modals 4 essential characteristics of following God that also help us see how to raise our kids. Is there a formula to raising kids that assures us they will know Jesus? Listen and find out.

What happens when there is disagreement in the church. How can we help be part of the solution instead of the problem?

In this sermon we look at the Kingdom of God vs. the kingdoms of this world in light of the power of prayer. We also explore some of the reasons regular prayer is a struggle.

What kind of faith did God use to build the church? What can we learn about life changing faith from Paul and Barnabas?

As the early church grew, the questions came up about who was welcome in the Kingdom of God. In this story, the early church learns whether or not even the Samaritans can enter the Kingdom.

Now that Christ has ascended into heaven, what comes next? What was the mission of the early church and do we continue that mission today?

In the Resurrection, Jesus rewrites the rules of faithfulness. Being faithful is important, but insufficient without the right faith. In the Resurrection, Jesus invites us to a right kind of faith.

On Palm Sunday, the disciples of Jesus are rightly rejoicing in Him and treating him like the long awaited messiah. But, when things go south over the next week, they all step away from Jesus. Our response in good times does not necessarily indicate the true depth of our commitment in the way that our response in difficult times does.

The prodigal story ends with the Older Brother. In this portion of the story we are challenged and encouraged as we deal with self-rightousness, resentment and a view of the world that can rob of joy and celebration.

When we rebel, how do we come back home? What is God looking for when we turn away from him and turn to sin? We learn the surprising and beautiful truth about our relationship with God as we study the father in this amazing parable.

This week we look at the "Son" within the story of the prodigal. What was the demand he made? Why did he make it? What is the father's reaction and why? Come explore afresh this beloved story.