Cowboy Church Ministries

Understanding the Fears - Joe Thompson

🔥 Not all fear is the same — one drives you away from God, the other draws you closer. In this message from April 12, 2026, we break down the difference between the spirit of fear and the fear of the Lord. Using 2 Timothy 1:7, Psalm 111:10, and Isaiah 11:1–3, this sermon brings clarity to what kind of fear we are called to reject—and what kind we are called to embrace. In this sermon, we talk about: •What the spirit of fear is and how it works to hinder our faith •What it truly means to walk in the fear of the Lord •Why the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom •How one type of fear leads to bondage while the other leads to life and understanding This message challenges us to let go of fear that paralyzes and step into a reverent fear that produces wisdom, obedience, and a deeper relationship with God. Full service: https://youtu.be/mNWVgyOJnmE?si=UnJf--COiaPpR1O4 [https://youtu.be/mNWVgyOJnmE?si=UnJf--COiaPpR1O4]

Don't Just Talk About Your Faith, BE About Your Faith - Luke Hamlett

🔥 Faith isn’t something you say — it’s something you live. In this message from February 22, 2026, we examine what authentic, active faith truly looks like. Drawing from Romans 5:1–5, John 3:16, Matthew 6:1–8, Matthew 6:19–20, and Matthew 11:28–30, this sermon challenges us to move beyond words and into a life that reflects real trust in Christ. In this sermon, we talk about: •The biblical definitions of grace, perseverance, and character •How Jesus produces good fruit in us •Why you will ultimately be known by your faith •The heart-check question: what would be revealed if your fruit were opened? •How what you consume shapes what you place your faith in •The importance of being honest with God about where you truly are •Why faith requires action •How we were designed to live dependent on Him This message calls us to examine our fruit, our habits, and our reliance on God—so our lives reflect a faith that is lived out, not just spoken about. Full Service: https://youtu.be/z9gjM9XcRHY?si=MuLLZIvRlTl2dYzj

Are you listeners or doers? - Joe Thompson

👣 Faith isn’t proven by what we hear, it’s revealed by how we live. In this message from January 11, 2026, we examine what real, biblical faith looks like and why faith always calls us to action. Drawing from Hebrews 11:1; James 1:2–4; Deuteronomy 4:29; Romans 1:16–17; Hebrews 11:17–19; and James 1:22, this sermon challenges us to move beyond hearing God’s Word into living it out with obedience and trust. In this sermon, we talk about: •Why faith is an action word, not just a belief •The biblical definition of faith •How to build a firm foundation through God’s character and promises •Why we must not take back what Jesus already carried to the cross •What it means to keep God as our first love •How the enemy works to shift our faith toward things that will ultimately fail •Why we shouldn’t let the flesh talk us out of what God has already prepared us to do •How obedience in faith opens the door for God to move •The danger of allowing anything to dilute the Lord’s place in our lives This message calls us to active faith, trusting God fully, walking in obedience, and living out the Word we hear every day. Full service: https://youtu.be/MilcSK_strQ?si=SUK3KtnPy3nHJ0PB

Am I operating in the greatest gift? - Pastor Frank Dana

♥️ Gifts matter — but without love, they mean nothing. In this message from February 15, 2026, we take a deep look at 1 Corinthians 13:1–13 and examine what Scripture calls the greatest gift of all: love. By reading this passage in multiple ways, we’re challenged to reflect honestly on whether we’re truly walking in God’s kind of love. In this sermon, we talk about: •What 1 Corinthians 13 reveals when we slow down and read it carefully •Why we must be filled with God’s love in order to love others the way He does •The danger of taking credit for what God has done through us •Why our journey with Jesus isn’t about personal recognition •How the principle of reaping and sowing applies to how we love This message calls us to examine our motives, our relationships, and our hearts—reminding us that spiritual gifts, service, and sacrifice only carry eternal weight when they are rooted in love. Full Service: https://youtu.be/T7xtC_ay0gk?si=Rq4oGSUezqNwrYrI

Are you missing the mark? - Joe Thompson

🎯 Sin isn’t just failure, it’s falling short of God’s perfect standard. Jesus came to close the gap. In this message, we take a deeper look at the true meaning of sin and the hope found through Christ. Using Romans 6:23, 1 John 3:4–6, and Romans 10:9–10, this sermon breaks down what it means to “miss the mark” and how Jesus restores what sin separates. In this sermon, we talk about: •The meaning of sin from the Greek word hamartia, an archery term meaning to miss the target •How the true mark is God’s perfect holiness and glory •Why sin and lawlessness are tied to rebellion against God •How humans tend to rank sin differently, while God sees sin as falling short of His standard •The difference between living as a sinner and living as someone redeemed by Christ •How Jesus took the label of sinner upon Himself at the cross, offering new identity and life through Him This message reminds us that while we may still fall short, salvation through Jesus offers forgiveness, transformation, and a restored relationship with God. Extra verses for deeper study: Proverbs 6:16-19; Exodus 20:1-20; James 4:17; Romans 6:14; Romans 5:1; Romans 5:8; Romans 10:13 Full service link: https://youtu.be/t22VE7oCbbs?si=S1Sd3JhJDfbiV2Vm