July 28, 2019 // Pastor Les Rowan
This sermon is the third message in a series of sermons on the New Testament book of James. Using the closing eight verses of chapter one, the sermon provides help in overcoming trials and temptations. To read excerpts of this message click here. The outline for the book of James that is being used for…
July 14, 2019 // Pastor Les Rowan
This sermon is the first in a series of messages on the Epistle of James. It is based on James 1:1-12 and presents six different truths that James provides regarding daily tests and trials. To read excerpts of this message, click here. The outline on the book of James that is being used for this…
June 23, 2019 // Pastor Les Rowan
This is a sermon based on Ephesians 1:17-19, which is a prayer that the Apostle Paul had prayed for the believers in Ephesus. This letter was written while Paul was in prison, thus it is a “prayer from prison.” The message takes the different aspects of Paul’s petitions and applies them to believers living today….
March 31, 2019 // Pastor Les Rowan
This is a sermon based on Hebrews 12:2 in which the author urges believers to look unto Jesus for encouragement in running the spiritual race that is set before them. The message includes four different qualities found in the life of Christ and urges hearers to seek to imitate Jesus in their lives. To read…
August 12, 2018 // Pastor Les Rowan
This sermon concerns the topic of suffering and why it is experienced by righteous and godly people. It addresses the “myth” that is sometimes expressed implying that godly people should not experience tragedy, adversity or suffering. To read excerpts of this sermon, click here.
April 22, 2018 // Pastor Les Rowan
This message is based on Matthew 22:37-38 in which Jesus defines the “Greatest Commandment.” The sermon attempts to describe what all is involved in truly loving God and the remedy for any obstacles that hinder such love. The audio recording of this message is not available due to technical difficulties. Written excerpts of the message…
November 12, 2017 // Pastor Les Rowan
This is the final message in a series of sermons on the book of 2 Peter. The message focuses on 2 Peter 3:10-18 and emphasizes Peter’s admonition for how believers should live in light of the coming “Day of the Lord.” To read excerpts of this sermon click here.
October 15, 2017 // Pastor Les Rowan
This is the fifth sermon in a series of messages on the book of 2 Peter. This sermon discusses verses 8-11 of the first chapter in which the Apostle Peter stresses that the lives of the readers should be thriving and growing if they take advantage of the privileges God has provided to them. To…
September 24, 2017 // Pastor Les Rowan
This is the fourth sermon in a series of messages on the book of 2 Peter. This message continues to discuss the list of qualities given in 2 Peter 1:5-7 that believers are urged to develop in their life of faith. The qualities covered in this sermon include godliness, brotherly kindness and charity or love….
September 17, 2017 // Pastor Les Rowan
This is the third sermon in a series of messages on 2 Peter and is based on 2 Peter 1:6. This message focuses on the next two traits that should be evident in the life of a growing Christian – temperance and patience. To read excerpts of the sermon, click here.