FBC Byram Sermons and Beyond [Video]

March 1, 2026

"What Do You Do When The Bottom Falls Out?" [Matthew 7:24-27]

<p>Gary Bowlin delivered a sermon based on Matthew 7:24-27, emphasizing the importance of building a life on a firm foundation of faith. He shared a personal tragedy from March 6, 2025, where his 16-year-old grandson and daughter were involved in a severe car accident. His daughter suffered extensive injuries but miraculously survived, undergoing 14 surgeries. Gary also revealed his own diagnosis of advanced prostate cancer and his wife's recent cancer diagnosis. He urged the congregation to review their relationship with Jesus, renew their faith, rearrange their priorities, and trust in God's providence, highlighting the importance of being spiritually prepared for life's challenges.</p>

February 22, 2026

"Jesus and the Idols We Defend" [Acts 19:21-41]

<p>When the gospel starts changing lives, it does more than inspire, it disrupts.</p><p><br></p><p>In Acts 19:21–41, a city erupts into chaos, not because of bad theology, but because Jesus threatens what people trust most. Money. Security. Identity. Reputation.</p><p><br></p><p>In this message, “Jesus and the Idols We Defend,” we’ll see why idols always demand protection, why emotional outrage often replaces reason, and why wherever the gospel advances, something false gets exposed.</p><p><br></p><p>The question is not whether we have idols. The question is what happens when Jesus touches them.</p><p><br></p><p>Whenever Jesus threatens our idols, we will either surrender or riot.</p>

February 18, 2026

“What the Locusts Left Behind” [Joel 1:1-20]