Pentecostals of Bourbon

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  Diligence = Suddenly 16.08.2026 31мин

  What does it really take to experience a breakthrough? This message by Robert Moses on Sunday, August 16th 2026 digs into one of the most powerful dynamics in the life of faith: the relationship between diligence and the suddenly of God. We are reminded that the miraculous moments we celebrate rarely appear out of nowhere. Behind every suddenly is a long stretch of ordinary days filled with prayer, persistence, and faithfulness. Drawing on the stories of Joseph, Nehemiah, David, and the disciples who waited in the upper room, we see a consistent pattern woven through Scripture: those who stay the course, even through rejection, false accusation, and discouragement, are the ones who witness God move in extraordinary ways. The message challenges us to stop waiting for the feeling and start taking the next right step, because it is in those quiet, unglamorous acts of obedience that God is building something we cannot yet see. Whether we are believing for a prodigal to come home, a healing to manifest, or a community to be transformed, the call is the same: stay faithful, keep praying, and trust that God is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him, as affirmed in Hebrews 11:6, which tells us that without faith it is impossible to please God, and that He rewards those who earnestly pursue Him.
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  Give Expecting Nothing In Return Part Two 12.08.2026 39мин
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  The Musings of a Rock 09.08.2026 48мин

  What would it take for a rock to cry out in praise? That is the striking question at the heart of this message from Pastor Matt Cottrill on Sunday, August 9th 2026 drawn from Luke 19, where Jesus makes his triumphal entry into Jerusalem and declares that if his disciples held their peace, the stones beside the road would immediately cry out. We explore what makes that statement so arresting after two thousand years. Rocks are silent witnesses to history. They outlast kingdoms, generations, and civilizations. They have no choice but to exist exactly as their creator made them. Yet they have never known forgiveness. They have never felt the weight of sin lifted from their shoulders. They have never stood at an altar and experienced mercy. We have. That contrast is the heart of the message. Our praise is not automatic like the orbit of a planet or the rising of the sun. It is a daily, deliberate choice. And that choice is one of the greatest privileges ever entrusted to humanity. When we understand what we have been redeemed from and what we have been given, silence becomes not just a missed opportunity but a surrendered privilege. This message challenges us to ask honestly whether we are engaging our faith with the full weight of what Christ has done, or whether we have allowed familiarity, pride, or routine to quietly steal our wonder.
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  What Am I Standing On? 05.08.2026 27мин
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  The Splendor of Pentecost 02.08.2026 48мин

  What if Pentecost is far bigger than we have ever allowed ourselves to imagine? This message from Pastor Matt Cottrill on Sunday, August 2nd, 2026 takes us on a sweeping journey through Scripture, from the foot of Mount Sinai to the upper room in Jerusalem, to reveal one breathtaking truth: God has always been moving closer to us. We trace the progression of His dwelling place, from a mountain surrounded by boundaries that no one could cross, to a tabernacle covered in rough animal skins but filled with gold and glory on the inside, to a temple so saturated with His presence that trained priests could not even stand to do their jobs. Each stop along the way was not the destination. Each was simply the next step in a story that was always building toward something more personal, more intimate, more transformative. The central insight here is that God never changed His desire, only His address. And the final address He chose was not a building made of stone or wood or gold. It was the human heart. First Corinthians 3:16 captures this staggering reality, reminding us that we ourselves are the temple of God and that His Spirit dwells within us. That changes everything about how we see ourselves, how we face our days, and how we carry His presence into every room we walk into. We are not ordinary people simply surviving. We are carriers of the living God.
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  A Call To Faith: Part Two 29.07.2026 48мин

  Tony Schuh's message from Wednesday, July 29th 2026
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  It Wasn't Easy, But You Were Worth It 26.07.2026 22мин

  Gene Smith's message from our second session on Sunday, July 26th 2026
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  Your Smile Increases Your Face Value 22.07.2026 45мин

  Bishop Mark Cottrill's message from Wednesday, July 22nd 2026
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  But If I Do 19.07.2026 45мин

  On Sunday, July 19th 2026, Dylan Cottrill's message centers on a truth that transforms how we view our spiritual stumbles: we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous. Drawing from 1 John 2:1-2, we're reminded that while we should strive not to sin, when we do fall, we're not abandoned to shame and guilt. Our Savior serves as our defense attorney, and remarkably, He Himself was the sacrifice for our sins. The sermon beautifully illustrates this through the story of Joshua standing before God in filthy garments while Satan accuses him, only to have the Lord rebuke the accuser and clothe Joshua in clean robes. We discover that confession isn't about informing God of something He doesn't know—it's about agreeing with what He's been saying all along and turning away from what separates us from Him. The crimson worm symbolism is particularly striking: just as this creature willingly climbs a tree to die so its offspring can live, nourished by its crimson substance, Jesus willingly ascended Calvary so we could have new life through His blood. The prodigal son's story reminds us that when we 'come to ourselves' and take even one step toward the Father, He runs to meet us, removing our shame and restoring our position as His children. This isn't a message about staying down—it's about the courage to rise again, knowing we have an advocate who understands our struggles and fights for our souls.
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  Fruit Bearers 15.07.2026 43мин

  What does it truly mean to be a fruit bearer in our Christian walk? This teaching by Steve Hoese on Wednesday, July 15th 2026 draws us into Galatians 5:22-23, challenging us to examine whether our lives display the authentic evidence of the Holy Spirit dwelling within us. While speaking in tongues is the initial physical evidence of receiving the Holy Ghost, the fruit of the Spirit represents the daily lifestyle evidence that transforms our character and witnesses to the world. The message uses a vivid illustration of branches connected to a tree—some alive and flourishing, others cut off and withering—to show us that we cannot manufacture spiritual fruit through our own efforts or willpower. Just as a branch must remain connected to the trunk to receive nutrients and produce fruit, we must stay connected to Christ through daily prayer, fasting, and communion with God. The teaching weaves through each fruit—love, joy, peace, long-suffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, and temperance—showing how they are intricately woven together like a tapestry. When we pull one thread by failing in one area, the entire image of Christ we're meant to portray begins to unravel. This calls us to ask ourselves: if a stranger observed our lives without knowing we attend church, what clues would tell them we have the Holy Ghost? Our daily walk, not just our Sunday smile, reveals the authenticity of our faith.
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  When The Shout Returns 12.07.2026 56мин

  On Sunday, July 12th, 2026, Pastor Matt Cottrill's message centers on Psalm 126, exploring the profound connection between remembrance and worship. The core spiritual lesson revolves around how easily we can lose our sense of wonder about what God has done in our lives. When Israel was in Babylonian captivity, they hung their harps on willow trees—not because the Babylonians destroyed their instruments, but because they chose to stop singing. This becomes a striking metaphor for our own spiritual journey. How many of us still possess the ability to praise God, yet we've allowed life's disappointments, responsibilities, and trials to silence our worship? The message challenges us to remember our first encounter with Jesus—the moment of repentance, water baptism, and receiving the Holy Ghost. When we truly remember, not just intellectually but emotionally and spiritually, our joy naturally returns. The text beautifully illustrates that when God turned Israel's captivity, they were like people who dreamed—the breakthrough seemed too good to be true. Their response was spontaneous laughter and singing, so genuine that even the surrounding nations noticed and declared that the Lord had done great things for them. This teaches us that authentic praise isn't manufactured emotionalism; it's the natural overflow of gratitude for what God has accomplished in our lives. When we stop taking our salvation for granted and actively remember where God brought us from, the shout returns, joy returns, and our witness becomes undeniable to a watching world.
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  Rooted In The Wrong Places 08.07.2026 45мин

  This message by Assistant Pastor Dillon Meadway on Wednesday, July 8th 2026, draws us into a vivid illustration of two trees standing in vastly different conditions. One tree stands near a river, firmly planted with roots that drink continuously from flowing water, bearing fruit in season and maintaining vibrant leaves. The other tree stands just far enough away from the water source to appear alive on the outside, yet slowly hollowing out from within, surviving on occasional trickles but never truly thriving. This imagery from Psalm 1 becomes a mirror for our spiritual lives, challenging us to examine where we have planted ourselves. Are we rooted directly in God's Word, in His love, and in Christ Himself? Or have we drifted just far enough away that we maintain the appearance of spiritual life while slowly withering inside? The message confronts a sobering reality: we can attend church faithfully, maintain outward religious practices, and still find ourselves spiritually malnourished because we've rooted ourselves in self-focus, worldly pursuits, or comfortable distance from God's presence. The call here is urgent yet hopeful, reminding us that being rooted in the right place is not a burden but a privilege, and that God desires to see us flourish far more than we desire it ourselves.
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  Independence Day 05.07.2026 51мин

  On Sunday, July 5th 2026, Pastor Matt Cottrill's message draws a compelling parallel between America's Declaration of Independence and our need for spiritual independence from sin and bondage. While we celebrate 250 years of national freedom, we're challenged to examine whether we've become spiritually complacent despite our religious liberty. The sermon centers on Ephesians 6:10-13 and 2 Chronicles 7:14, reminding us that our battle is not against flesh and blood but against spiritual forces of darkness. The heart of the message lies in understanding that true freedom isn't the ability to do whatever we want, but the power to do what is right and serve God wholeheartedly. We're confronted with the uncomfortable truth that many Christians want Jesus as Savior but not as Lord, desiring blessings without obedience and heaven without holiness. The call to humble ourselves, pray, seek God's face, and turn from our wicked ways isn't just for the lost world—it begins with us, the church. This message challenges us to declare our own independence day from addiction, bitterness, fear, pride, and every chain that binds us, reminding us that the same God who delivered Israel from Egypt and raised Jesus from the dead can set us free today.
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  Chasing The Wind 01.07.2026 40мин

  On Wednesday, July 1st 2026, Dylan Cottrill's message draws us into the sobering reflections of King Solomon in Ecclesiastes, where he looks back on a life of unprecedented wealth, wisdom, and worldly success only to declare it all meaningless—like chasing after the wind. We're confronted with a challenging truth: Solomon had everything the world could offer, yet he missed what mattered most. He built houses, planted vineyards, amassed wealth beyond measure, and denied himself no pleasure, but at the end of his days, he realized he had been chasing emptiness. The message uses a compelling illustration of unwrapping gift boxes—we climb over relationships, sacrifice prayer time, and bulldoze our spiritual foundations to reach what we think will satisfy us, only to find the box empty. Meanwhile, the gift God offers may not look as flashy, but it contains eternal treasures: joy in His presence, crowns of life for those who endure, and riches that moth and rust cannot destroy. We're reminded that our children are watching, learning from what we prioritize, and that we have a sacred responsibility to instill in them the truth that seeking first God's kingdom is the only pursuit that won't leave us empty-handed. The call is urgent: stop waiting until the sunset of our lives to learn what Solomon learned too late.
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  Pursue, Overtake, and Recover All 28.06.2026 56мин

  This powerful message from Bishop Mark Cottrill on Sunday, June 28th 2026 takes us into one of the most dramatic moments in King David's life, found in 1 Samuel 30, where he returns home to find his city burned, his families captured, and his own men ready to stone him. Yet in this darkest hour, God speaks three transformative words: pursue, overtake, and recover all. What's striking is that David only asked if he should pursue and overtake the enemy, but God's answer went further—He promised complete restoration. This reveals a profound truth about our spiritual walk: God's promises are always bigger than our prayers. Too often, we settle for merely acknowledging our problems or even confronting them, but we stop short of the full victory God intends for us. Whether we're struggling with broken relationships, lost joy, financial stress, or the need for salvation itself, we cannot afford to give up too easily. The message challenges us to move beyond victim mentality and remember our identity as children of the King of Kings. David didn't just sit in his burned city weeping—he encouraged himself in the Lord, prayed for direction, and then took action. The result? He recovered everything the enemy had stolen, plus the spoils of his enemies. Our recovery begins inwardly before it manifests outwardly, which is why David went to prayer before battle. This sermon calls us to complete obedience, to give God our full voice in worship and prayer, and to fight for the abundant life Jesus promised—not just survival, but total restoration.
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  What Can You Give The Father Who Has Everything 21.06.2026 1ч 3мин

  On Father's Day, Sunday, June 21st, 2026, Pastor Matt Cottrill explores of the Prodigal Son from Luke 15 and challenges us to examine the direction our feet are taking us—toward God's house or toward a far country of compromise and spiritual distance. The message unpacks the devastating reality that the far country always begins with a 'give me' mentality, where we seek God's benefits without truly desiring relationship with Him. We're reminded that sin is a terrible advertiser, showing us the party but hiding the pig pen, displaying pleasure while concealing emptiness. The transformative moment comes when we 'come to ourselves' and realize that even the lowest place in the Father's house is better than the greatest promise the world offers. The Father's response to our return isn't suspicion or coldness, but compassion—He runs toward us, embraces us in our filth, and restores our identity with a robe, ring, and shoes. Those shoes represent a critical question for every believer: where are our feet taking us? Are we walking toward holiness or drifting toward compromise? The call isn't just to feel bad about where we are, but to actually arise and walk home. True repentance means getting up and doing something about our spiritual condition, not just lamenting it. This Father's Day message extends beyond biological fathers to every person who needs to return home to the Father who is watching the road, waiting to celebrate our arrival.
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  Raising An Ebenezer 17.06.2026 23мин

  This message from Tony Fishel on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 centers on the concept of raising an 'Ebenezer' - a stone of remembrance that declares 'thus far the Lord has helped us.' Drawing from 1 Samuel 7:12, we're challenged to reflect on our spiritual battles and recognize that we've made it this far not by our own strength, but solely through God's faithfulness. The teaching walks us through Israel's devastating defeat when they treated the Ark of the Covenant like a lucky charm rather than honoring their relationship with God, losing 30,000 men in the process. This sobering reality reminds us that religious activity can never substitute for genuine relationship with the living God. Before victory could come, Israel had to repent, remove their idols, and humble themselves in prayer. The transformation is remarkable - what human effort couldn't accomplish, God's thunder achieved in a moment. Samuel's stone became a permanent testimony that sparked conversations across generations. We're encouraged to create our own 'Ebenezers' through journaling, sharing testimonies, or simply remembering and recounting God's faithfulness. The message culminates with a beautiful reminder that every blessing, every answered prayer, every victory traces back to one source - the God who has helped us thus far and will continue to carry us forward.
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  When Giants Fall But Wounds Remain 14.06.2026 1ч 14мин

  On Sunday, June 14th 2026, Joe Lake takes us deep into the familiar story of David and Goliath, but with a transformative twist that challenges us to look beyond the giant in the valley. We discover that defeating external enemies is only the beginning of our spiritual journey. The real battle often continues long after the visible giant falls—in the wounds we carry, the relationships that hurt us, and ultimately in surrendering our own will to God. Drawing from 1 Samuel 17-30, we explore how David faced three distinct giants: the obvious enemy Goliath, the painful betrayal of King Saul who should have been his protector, and finally his own internal struggle when everything was stripped away. The message reveals that our private victories matter more than our public ones, and that daily communion with God prepares us for battles we don't yet see coming. We're reminded that hurt people hurt people, and unless we allow God to heal our wounds—especially those inflicted by other believers—we'll remain trapped in cycles of pain that prevent us from fulfilling our purpose. The challenge before us is clear: we must stop guarding our wounds from the very God who wants to heal them, and we must learn to hold onto Jesus alone, releasing our grip on everything else, even good things, so that He can truly be our shepherd.
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  The Covenant of Peace 07.06.2026 40мин

  This message by Dylan Cottrill from Sunday, June 7th 2026 centers on God's unbreakable covenant of peace with His people, drawing from Isaiah 54:7-10 where God promises that His kindness will never depart from us. We're reminded that just as God made a covenant with Noah never to destroy the earth again, He has established an eternal covenant with us through Christ's blood. The sermon confronts the oppressive spirits of anxiety, depression, fear, and shame that plague our modern world through constant media bombardment and negativity. Yet we're called to remember that we have authority over these spirits through the Holy Ghost. The illustration of Stephen being stoned while looking up to see Jesus standing at the right hand of God becomes our model—instead of focusing on the chaos around us, we can look beyond the temporal to the eternal. The peace Christ offers isn't fragile or dependent on earthly circumstances like job security or financial stability. Rather, it's a supernatural peace that passes all understanding, one that meets us in impossible situations where logically we shouldn't have peace, yet we do. This covenant isn't something we signed but something sealed by Christ's blood, and it gives us the authority to evict every intruder—every oppressive spirit—that has tried to claim ownership of what belongs to God.
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  Examining the Man in the Mirror 03.06.2026 33мин

  This message from Gene Smith on Wednesday, June 3rd 2026 challenges us to do something many of us avoid: look honestly in the mirror of God's Word and examine our hearts. Drawing from Psalm 139:23-24 and 2 Corinthians 13:5, we're confronted with the uncomfortable truth that while we're quick to judge others, we often fail to examine ourselves. The sermon uses the metaphor of a mirror throughout, reminding us that just as a physical mirror reveals every imperfection, blemish, and unwanted hair, God's Word acts as a spiritual mirror that exposes our motives, intentions, pride, and hidden sin. The foundation metaphor is particularly striking: just as a building's foundation must be properly prepared and mixed, our spiritual foundation—our heart—must be right with God. We can look perfect on the outside, attend church, say the right things, and perform religious acts, yet if our hearts harbor bitterness, unforgiveness, or pride, we're spiritually bankrupt. The message calls us to move beyond surface-level Christianity and allow God to search us thoroughly, not to shame us but to transform us. When we get our hearts right, everything else—holiness, love, obedience—flows naturally. This isn't about forced compliance but about falling so deeply in love with Jesus that change becomes inevitable and authentic.