In this 3/21/21 sermon, Elder Gowens continues his look at Hebrews 1:4-14, and the superiority of Jesus Christ to angels. This is message #5 in the Hebrews study.

Michael Gowens' 3/28/21 sermon is a look at Hebrews 2:1-4, the first of five warning passages in the book. This is message number six in the ongoing study in the Epistle to the Hebrews.

On 3/14/21, Elder Mike Gowens returns to the study in Hebrews, focusing on Hebrews 1:4-14. This profound passage affirms that the mystery in the person and work of Jesus is superior to the mystery surrounding the angels.

In this 3/7/21 message, Michael Gowens returns to the introduction to the epistle to the Hebrews (1:1-3) to consider the elaborate description of Christ in this passage. Particular emphasis is placed on the fact that Jesus Christ is "the brightness of God's glory."

Michael Gowens continues the series on Hebrews with message #2 in the series, based on Heb. 1:1-3. From this rich, introductory passage, Gowens extracts the munus triplex, or the three mediatorial offices of Christ, showing Him as Prophet, Priest & King.

Elder Michael Gowens' 2/21/21 sermon is the initial message in a more extended series on the epistle to the Hebrews. This message offers a general overview, or survey, of the book's main themes and structure. If you may safely access a Bible, open with us to Hebrews 1 as we begin this exciting study.

In this 2/14/21 sermon, Elder Michael Gowens leads the congregation in a study of Psalm 31. This Psalm of David illustrates the principle that much can be learned about God by the child of God via the experiences of life. The Psalm speaks of fearing God, trusting God, loving God and hoping in God. It was in the trials of life that David learned that God is trustworthy and worthy to be loved for His goodness.

Elder Gowens' 2/7/21 message is taken from Romans 8:5-9. Of course, man by nature is earthly-, not spiritually-minded. Spiritual-mindedness, therefore, is first a gift of God's grace. Once an individual has been born from above, however, the development of a spiritual mind is a duty, as Colossians 3:1ff indicates: "If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things that are above...Set your affection on things above, not on things of this earth."

Elder Gowens' 1/24/21 message is an attempt to offer a brief overview of Paul's epistle to the Romans. This sermon covers the themes of Sin and Grace as developed in chapters 1 - 5.

Elder Gowens delivered a Thanksgiving sermon on 11/22/2020, from Luke 17:11-19. This familiar story speaks powerfully to the hearts of those who have come to see the leprosy of sin in the heart, and the cleansing power of the blood of Jesus to remedy the malady. To all who feel gratitude for the gift of God's amazing grace. may the account of the grateful leper be the incentive to return to give thanks in public worship and a life of obedience.