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Catalog Edition Ver. 2 – Oct. 23, 2023
Dr. John W. Howe
Dr. John W. Howe became the third Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Central Florida on
January 1, 1990. Dr. Howe earned a BA in philosophy, University of Connecticut, and a
Master of Divinity from Yale Divinity School. He was awarded Doctor of Divinity degrees
from Berkeley at Yale, The University of the South, Sewanee, and from Nashotah House,
and earned his PhD from the Graduate Theological Foundation with studies at Oxford
University.
Bishop Howe has conducted preaching and teaching missions throughout the United
States and in some 17 countries around the world. His publications include three books,
two monographs, and numerous magazine articles. In 2020 he was received as a bishop
in good standing in the Anglican Church in North America.
As 2021 drew to a close, he stepped down after six years of serving as Senior Pastor of
The Lake of the Woods Church in Locust Grove, Virginia. Since then, he has completed
two new titles scheduled for release very soon.
The first book, A Man Sent from God, should be available in early 2024. This volume is a
personal memoir that not only chronicles his witness of God in action at home and around
the world but also recounts the turbulent evolution of The Episcopal Church over the past
few decades and the formation of the Anglican Church in North America.
A second book, The Christmas Characters is anticipated for release later in 2024. This work
takes a look at some of the interesting personalities whose stories surround the coming
of Christ. It is illustrated by Karen Howe.
Previous publications by the author include, Anointed by the Spirit, Our Anglican Heritage,
Sex – Should We Change the Rules, Which Way, and The Bible: Too Hot to Handle.
Currently able to enjoy more time with his family and friends, he continues to dedicate
time and effort to his personal writing and other projects.
Teaching Series
Dedicated to the service of our Lord through the spreading of the Good News. These
recordings include sermons and teaching series by Dr. John W. Howe primarily while rec-
tor of Truro Episcopal Church in Fairfax, Virginia. Additionally, we include recordings while
he was Bishop of Central Florida, and while Senior Pastor of Lake of the Woods Church in
Locust Grove, Virginia. Selected recordings from various special events are also included.
While some of these messages may reveal an aging historical context, the truths con-
tained herein remain the same. God’s Word is unchanging.
CONTENTS:
Special Series ...................................... Page 1
Old Testament Series .................................. 3
New Testament Series ................................ 4
Selected Sermons ....................................... 6
Other Teachings ........................................ 16
“The Inside Story” Radio Broadcasts ........ 17
Acknowledgements .................................. 21
1
Special Series
The Characters of Christmas – A look at each of the
people whose stories surround the coming of
Christ. Zechariah and Elizabeth, John the Baptizer,
Joseph, Mary, Jesus himself, and Simeon and Anna.
(6 lectures in The Early Years)
The Counterfeit Kingdom – We need to take Satan
seriously, but need not fear him because Christ has
won the overwhelming victory. A balanced series
covering the occult, demons, deliverance, and the
Antichrist. (6 lectures in The Early Years)
Doubters Welcome – This series deals with some of
the thorny questions that invariably arise when
people begin to seriously consider the claims of
Christ. The questions explored are: What does it
matter so long as you’re sincere? What about those
that never heard of Christ? How do I know the Bible
is true? How can I accept miracles? How can a good
God allow pain and suffering?
(5 lectures in The Early Years)
Empowered For Ministry – Jesus was the Son of
God for all his life here on Earth, but during the first
30 years he performed no miracles. The key to his
ministry - and ours - was the anointing of the Holy
Spirit. In this series, Dr. Howe looks at the empow-
ering of the Holy Spirit as it was manifested in the
life and ministry of Jesus, and as his empowering
becomes a model for ours.
(12 lectures in The Early Years)
Evangelism – How to give away your faith. The right
motivation, timing, message and answer.
(4 lectures in The Early Years
First Things First – A focus on the lessons and prin-
ciples the Lord has taught the body at Truro about
worship, outreach, finances, knowing God’s will
and small group ministry.
(7 lectures in The Early Years)
Freeing Our Relationships – How are we to serve
God and discover freedom in the midst of our rela-
tionships, especially with those who exercise some
kind of authority over us? What kind of freedom?
(4 lectures in The Early Years)
Holy Spirit – A topical study of some of the most
urgent and pressing questions in this area of re-
newal. Who is the Holy Spirit, and what is he doing?
(8 lectures in The Early Years)
Gifts of the Spirit – This series addresses a number
of the most controversial issues regarding the gifts
of the Holy Spirit and their use today. Dr. Howe
gives practical instruction for identifying the gift
you now have, receiving new ones, and for devel-
oping and using your gifts for ministry.
(8 lectures in The Early Years)
The Lord’s Prayer – Jesus probably never intended
the Lord’s Prayer to be a set prayer; rather his in-
tention was to give us an outline for prayer, a listing
of God’s spiritual priorities. When we really under-
stand what is being said in the Lord’s Prayer, we
cannot stop at simply repeating the words, but find
that it involves a commitment of our whole life.
(9 lectures in The Early Years)
2
Male and Female Created He Them – Explore with
Dr. Howe the Biblical vision of men and women in
Christ. A course on the Biblical doctrine of love,
marriage, sex, parenting and dealing with marital
crisis. (6 lectures in The Early Years)
Men – As God Calls Us to Be – A series of teachings
“for men only” on the masculine role within the
family and within the church as defined by scrip-
ture. Encouragement to those who know God is
calling them into ministry and leadership, but who
don’t know quite where to begin.
(6 lectures in The Early Years)
The Nicene Creed – The official formulary of ortho-
dox Christian faith since 325 A.D., and yet perhaps
it is too familiar. What do we mean when we say,
“We believe...?” A wonderful series for your per-
sonal study or for a Newcomers’, Young Peoples’,
or Confirmation Class.
(9 lectures in The Early Years)
Other Religions – A look at the major historical re-
ligious and philosophical systems that have been
embraced as alternatives to Christianity. Where
they agree, and disagree, with Jesus. The systems
discussed are Judaism, Zoroastrianism, Islam, Hin-
duism, Buddhism, Chinese Religions, and God and
the Guru. (8 lectures in The Early Years)
Seven Last Words – Jesus’ words from the cross are
variously recorded in all four gospels, making a re-
markable Lenten presentation. Dr. Howe has ex-
panded upon them in a series of messages marking
a most appropriate observance of a “Holy Lent.”
(8 lectures in The Early Years)
The Ten Commandments – Jesus came to fulfill the
law; not once does he lower the standard but he
raises it even higher than before. The good news of
the Gospel is that his Spirit, the indwelling Christ, is
reproducing the very character of God in us, thus
enabling us to keep his standards.
(10 lectures in The Early Years)
3
Introduction To
The Old Testament
Part 1 –In the Beginning – This course is designed
to be an aid to a personal study of the Old Testa-
ment. In Part I we are introduced to several of the
great themes that frame the whole story of salva-
tion: the sovereignty of God, the choosing of his
people, the promise of redemption, the place of
suffering in his eternal purposes.
(6 lectures in The Early Years)
Part II – Prelude to the Kingdom – Part II introduces
us to the nature of the covenant God made with Is-
rael, the warnings he made regarding compromise,
and the process of government that preceded Is-
rael's “Golden Age” of kingship.
(6 lectures in The Early Years)
Part III – The Diary of a Poet – Part III is an intro-
duction to the book of Psalms, primarily as the
psalms reflect the life and times of King David.
(6 lectures in The Early Years)
Part IV – History of the Kingdom – This series traces
the unfolding history of the Kingdom beginning
with the “brief shining moment” of the Golden Age
under David and Solomon, then moving through
the unhappy time of division into the northern and
southern Kingdoms of Israel and Judah. It moves
swiftly and inexorably toward defeat and collapse -
and yet the promise of restoration still waits.
(6 lectures in The Early Years)
Part V – The Major Prophets – A brief introduction
to the prophetic writings of Isaiah, Jeremiah, Eze-
kiel and Daniel. An invaluable aid for the serious
student of scripture. (6 lectures in The Early Years)
Part VI – The Minor Prophets – “Minor” only in the
sense that their books are shorter in length, the re-
maining twelve prophets are discussed in terms of
their continuing relevance to the believer today. (6
lectures in The Early Years)
Part VII – The Writings – This course concludes Dr.
Howe's introduction to the Old Testament focusing
on the tough wisdom of the Book of Proverbs, the
strange irony of Ecclesiastes, the lovely stories of
Ruth and Esther, and the remarkable allegory of the
Song of Solomon.
(6 lectures in The Early Years)
Elijah – One of the great heroes of scripture. These
lectures focus primarily on the confrontation that
God called him to have with the prophets of the
Baals. His challenge continues to reverberate to-
day: “If the Lord is God, follow Him.”
(4 lectures in The Early Years)
Exodus – A collection of twelve short teachings by
Dr. Howe covering the book of Exodus.
(12 lectures in The Early Years)
Proverbs – We are commanded to “Get wisdom” -
not intellectual brilliance, but a moral, ethical sense
of a life lived in relation to God. Wisdom is the ap-
plying of God's law to the whole of life.
(6 lectures in The Early Years)
4
New
Testament
Series
Matthew – An examination of the teaching sections
of Matthew’s Gospel. What Jesus said about the
kingdom of God, its blessings, and its cost is ex-
plored. (8 lectures in The Early Years)
Mark – Mark’s gospel can be read as one lengthy
sermon presented for the purpose of winning peo-
ple to faith in Christ. This fast-moving account em-
phasizes the broad sweep of Christ’s earthly minis-
try. (6 lectures in The Early Years)
Luke – Luke’s version of the Gospel is most like the
kind of historical narrative that we are familiar with
in today’s world. Luke announces his purpose as
that of “writing an orderly account for you… that
you may know the truth concerning the things of
which you have been informed.”
(12 lectures in The Early Years)
Luke (continued) – Dr. Howe continues his lecture
series on the gospel of Luke above with lectures 13
thru 24. (12 lectures in The Early Years)
Miracles of Jesus – Only seven miracles are re-
counted in John’s Gospel, but they have been se-
lected with a very particular purpose: “These are
written that you may believe that Jesus is the
Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you may
have life in his name.” A study of these miracles and
their implications for our faith.
(8 lectures in The Early Years)
The Book of Acts – The book of Acts is seen in its
own historical context, and its lessons speak with
resounding clarity to the issues before the church
today. A truly exciting series. Part one of two parts.
(12 lectures in The Early Years)
The Book of Acts (continued) – Dr. Howe continues
with Part Two of the Book of Acts.
(12 lectures in The Early Years)
Romans – The most comprehensive theological
treatise in the New Testament. Particular attention
is given to questions such as, “What about those
who have never heard?” and “How can a good God
allow suffering in his world?”
(12 lectures in The Early Years)
I Corinthians – The church of Corinth was in many
ways the most “spiritual” congregation in the apos-
tolic era, yet intermingled with its devotion to the
Lord was gross immorality and great confusion re-
garding the work of the Holy Spirit. The book speaks
with startling clarity to many of the issues before
the Church at large today.
(7 lectures in The Early Years)
II Corinthians – Actually the fourth of a series of let-
ters from Paul to the church in Corinth, this epistle
lays bare the gamut of Paul’s deepest emotions as
he defends his ministry. His concern is not personal
insecurity, but the grave consequences to the Co-
rinthians themselves that will ensure if they reject
the apostolic gospel and embrace some other one.
(6 lectures in The Early Years)
5
Galatians – The shattering conflict between the
Law and the Gospel is the great theme of this letter.
At stake was the very basis of our salvation: is it
something we must earn or merit, or is it the gift of
God’s grace? The subtle temptation to add require-
ment to what God has offered freely in Christ was
already pervasive in the first century. How much
more so today? (4 lectures in The Early Years)
Ephesians – A study of the great epistle of Christian
fellowship in which the “mystery of God’s will” –
that He would unite all things in Christ – is dis-
closed. Paul’s very practical teachings on relation-
ships, especially that of husband and wife, are dis-
cussed. (6 lectures in The Early Years)
Philippians – One of the warmest of Paul’s letters,
to a church that had entered into spiritual and fi-
nancial partnership with him. A call to servanthood
and (subsequent) greatness.
(6 lectures in The Early Years)
Colossians – The Cosmic Christ, the One “in whom
the whole creation holds together,” is encoun-
tered. Exhortation to hold fast to true faith, hope
and love. (4 lectures in The Early Years)
I & II Thessalonians – The letters of Paul to an ex-
traordinarily praiseworthy church – one that be-
came “a sounding board” to the whole Mediterra-
nean world. What kind of ministry produced this
kind of a church? In the second letter Paul discusses
“the man of sin” and what is “restraining” him.
(8 lectures in The Early Years)
Pastoral Epistles – The practical instructions of the
mature apostle, Paul, to two younger leaders (Tim-
othy and Titus) who were about to inherit pastoral
responsibilities. Basic to any ministry of caring.
(4 lectures in The Early Years)
Hebrews – A towering masterpiece of correlation
and contrast between the work of Christ as our
great High Priest and the whole Old Testament sac-
rificial system. (6 lectures in The Early Years)
James – A series on “the most misunderstood book
in the Bible”. James explores, perhaps more deeply
than any other writer, including Paul, the full impli-
cation of salvation by grace. The lectures demon-
strate that the whole “faith vs. works” controversy
rests upon false premises.
(5 lectures in The Early Years)
The Letters of Peter – Once considered brash, im-
petuous, and even comical, Peter finally becomes
precisely what Jesus called him to be: a rock and a
tower of strength who encourages others to stand
fast in the midst of trial.
(8 lectures in The Early Years)
The Letters of John – A look at the letters of Jesus’
closest friend, John. “The Apostle of Love,” John
tells us clearly that his purpose in writing is that our
joy might be complete. His letters are love letters,
and it is our joy to read them.
(6 lectures in The Early Years)
Book of Jude – Behavior Does Matter. (1 lecture)
Revelation – Part One: A simple, straightforward
glimpse into this most controversial of books. We
first assess what this book meant to its earliest au-
dience and then explore its continuing message and
relevance for all subsequent generations.
(12 lectures in The Early Years)
Revelation – Part Two: (12 lectures in Early Years)
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SELECTED SERMONS
By Dr. John W. Howe
Dr. Howe preached the selected sermons listed below on various occasions over the past few
decades. For convenience, we have arranged the sermons topically.
Apologetics ................................................... 7
Christian Living .............................................. 7
Commitment and Discipleship ....................... 8
Evangelism .................................................... 9
Faith ............................................................. 9
Forgiveness ................................................... 9
Healing ......................................................... 9
Holy Spirit .................................................... 10
Leadership ................................................... 10
Marriage ...................................................... 10
Ministry ....................................................... 10
Moral Issues ................................................. 11
Obedience .................................................... 11
Prayer .......................................................... 11
Sacraments .................................................. 12
Salvation ...................................................... 12
Special Days ................................................. 12
Sin and Repentance ..................................... 14
Stewardship ................................................. 14
Trials and Comfort ....................................... 14
Worship ....................................................... 15
7
Apologetics
Reasons for Faith
Who Are the Children of God? – All men are God's
creatures, but only those who receive Christ are his
children. #1004
The Good Shepherd – He is the Good Shepherd be-
cause he gave his life for the sheep. #1055
Lord, Don't You Care? – Two questions for us: Does
He really care for us? and where is our faith?
#1058
He Came, He Saw, He Captivated – Jesus saw more
than the world saw in the men he called to be his
disciples. He meets men where they are and says,
"Follow me." #1114
The Double Grip – Jesus never forces himself on an-
yone. But once you reach out and take his hand, he
will allow no one to snatch you away. #1145
One Lost Is Too Many – God is not so concerned
with how you got lost as he is that you be found.
#1151
Who's Catching Whom? – Honest questions or in-
tellectual ping-pong? Jesus is our model for how we
deal with theological game playing. #1156
Open Our Eyes, Lord – Jesus is always available if
we look to him and not at our circumstances.
#1185
The Battle Is Joined – As Satan plots against us, ul-
timately God weaves it all into his pattern. #1191
The Proof of the Pudding – God has revealed him-
self in some measure to all. As we respond, he gives
more light and revelation. #1198
Can't You Lead a Good Life Without Christ? – God
has revealed himself in some measure to all. As we
respond, he gives more light and revelation.
#1202
Thou Art My Refuge – A glimpse at the "hint" of
God that exists in virtually every culture. #1653
Hearing The Good Shepherd – As Guest Speaker to
Truro Parish in 1993 #5231
Christian Living
Jesus In Your Business – Letting Jesus into your
business changes your business, then changes you.
#1002
Listen To The Word – The Story of Mary and Mar-
tha – there's something even more important than
serving. #1080
My Father's Business – A meaningful glimpse into
the adolescence of Jesus and the implications of his
behavior for our lives today. #1112
Not So With You – If we want to share in Jesus'
glory, we have to learn his way of servanthood.
#1130
8
To Love One Another – Whatever else the Lord
calls us to do, his commandment that we love one
another should be our first priority. #1148
Measure Everything By Love – A challenge to the
people of Truro to use love as the standard by
which we measure all we do and say, both individ-
ually and corporately. #1149
The Fullness Of Life – If you're full of the life of God
– what spills out when someone bumps against
you? #1150
Fire In My Bones – God demands that we speak his
Word into a hostile society that condones many
types of immorality. #1168
Implementing the Vision – The same qualities that
Joshua had, we too need, to carry out God's vision
for us. #1180
Not Far from the Kingdom – Do we love God and
our neighbor enough to cast aside whatever may
hinder our love? #1186
Come Up Higher – God is not against our desire for
greatness, but his way of achieving it is diametri-
cally opposed to the world's. #1203
Take Care How You Build – John W. Howe's final
sermon as rector of the parish #1243
Dying for Lack of Discipline (Sex Outside of Mar-
riage) – Sexual temptations are a reality to even the
most committed Christians. The allure is great, but
the consequences are many. #1635
Commitment & Discipleship
Do You Know Your Faults? – Seeing ourselves as
God see us. #1010
Count The Cost – The unambiguous claim to pre-
eminence that Jesus has in all things. #1011
Follow Me – Whatever stands in the way of com-
mitment must go! #1015
Divas and Lazarus – An O'Henry twist to a parable
that seems obvious-- we won't get to heaven be-
cause of good works, but we are to do good works
because of heaven. #1083
Rendezvous with Destiny – God's man will only ful-
fill God's destiny as he relies on God's Spirit.
#1089
To Know Christ and Make Him Known – A desire
for truth about the Lord will lead to knowledge,
commitment, and a willingness to spread the word.
#1122
The Joy of the Lord – When we choose unity under
God, his strength is released in us. #1138
Take Heed Lest You Fall – Too often we take for
granted our relationship with God, rather than
standing in awe of his free gift of grace. #1141
Watch With Me – Jesus, God among us, exposes his
human need for fellowship in a time of agonizing
solitude. #1142
God's Plan for Your Life – In all your circumstances,
dare to believe God has a plan for you based on his
love for you. #1178
9
Of God or of Satan? – Jesus' purposes for us are di-
ametrically opposed to Satan's, and we can build
our life on that truth. #1179
His Blessings or His Presence? – What are you re-
ally seeking? There's a difference between seeking
signs and wonders and seeking God. #1193
Out Came this Calf – When God seems distant, it is
our choice whether we turn to him or half-gods.
#1205
Evangelism
Are You Going To Heaven – The most important
question one could be asked: "Do you know that
you know?" #1177
Faith
Three Kinds of Faith – The faith that God can use
me, the faith to trust, and the faith to experiment.
#1047
No Mighty Works – Faith chooses to believe God in
spite of evidence to the contrary. #1059
Who Are You? – When you know who you are in
Christ, the impossible becomes a reality. #1119
Increase Our Faith – Our faith only grows when we
choose to trust God in spite of the fact that our
prayers are apparently frustrated. #1153
The Foolishness of God – It is only when we are
truly weak that Jesus can be strong within us.
#1163
The Goal of Your Life – No matter how hard you try,
you can never achieve righteousness on your own.
#1194
Obstacles or Opportunities – Trust God with your
limitations-- that he might make them opportuni-
ties for your success and glory. #1200
Eagle Christians – The king of birds as an example
of faith. #1610
Forgiveness
Forgiveness – You Must Forgive. Forgiveness is not
a matter of faith or feelings-- it is commanded by
Jesus. #1206
Healing
The Eyes of the Blind Shall be Opened – God's pur-
pose in allowing illness is always to bring glory into
our lives. #1092
He Will, if He Can – God's willingness to put limits
on the use of his power #1116
Where Are The Nine? – The one thankful leper was
the only one who was truly healed. #1084
But If Not – We know our God is able to deliver us;
but if not... #1242
10
Holy Spirit
Do You Have Trouble Being a Christian? – Make
yourself available to God and claim you Christian
birthright...the Holy Spirit. #1098
With The Holy Spirit And With Power – Jesus came
to minister to the whole man. He practiced what he
preached, demonstrating the power of God set
against the power of the evil one. #1115
Three Relationships with the Spirit – Jesus prom-
ises belivers three things about the Holy Spirit: he
is with you, he shall be in you, and he shall come
upon you with power. #1125
Saturated by the Spirit – When the oil of the Holy
Spirit stops saturating us we begin to burn out.
When it's flowing we are aflame with the light with-
out being consumed. #1167
Multiply the Ministry – The whole point of Jesus'
ministry was to increase the anointing. #1192
Leadership
Teaching Priests – The vital need of priests to study,
know, and teach the scriptures is examined. An ad-
dress to a meeting of Province II Leaders in Albany,
NY. #2907
Marriage
God's Purpose or His Permission – The law gives us
a standard, but Jesus came to give us God's highest
and best. Particularly in our marriages must we
choose between God's minimum and his best.
#1129
Renewing Your Marriage – Marriage is intended
for human enjoyment and to bear witness to the
nature of God. This sermon on the commitment of
marriage is followed by reaffirmation of vows.
#1164
Anniversary Waltz – Jesus can transform ordinari-
ness into celebration. The key is mutual submission
in love and submission to Jesus. #1181
Ministry
Who Are The Ministers? – We are created to min-
ister to the Lord and to others. How to discover
your ministry. #1060
The Royal Priesthood – God intends for all of his
people to be "priests" of the living church. #1096
Fire In Ecuador – Dr. Howe offers testimony of a
wonderful awakening among the clergy in Ecuador.
#1124
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Therefore, The Redeemed – Once people have ac-
tually experienced the touch of Jesus, how can they
keep quiet about it? #1126
The Anointed One – The Holy Spirit anointed Jesus
before he could begin his ministry. His anointing is
also for believers today. #1137
Feed My Sheep – Jesus calls us into his service, par-
ticularly that of teaching the "little ones". #1144
The Anointing Spirit – If Jesus needed the Spirit of
God to equip him for his ministry, how much more
should we be dependent on this special anointing
from God? #1158
A Servant Church – A challenge for each of us to be
what God calls us to be. #1172
The Church That Changes the World – We need to
be so available to God that he can use us to literally
change the world. #1201
A Generation for Jesus – There is no higher priority
than teaching our children to know and love God.
We need to count the cost. #1204
Moral Issues
The Slaughter Of The Innocents – A factual and
thoughtful look at the extent of abortion in America
today (Sermon: Right to Life Weekend: 1984)
#1162a
Obedience
The Occult: Why Settle For A Counterfeit? – The
occult is not nonsense, not neutral, and not neces-
sary. #1046
If You Obey – The key to faith is believing-- and act-
ing upon-- the promises of God. #1079
Keep My Commandments – We quench the work
of the Holy Spirit within us when we resist the will
of God in our lives. #1146
Whatever He Says to You, Do It – God is more in-
terested in what we do than in what we say.
#1171
Prayer
How To Pray For Your Country – A call to repent-
ance in the midst of the hostage crisis in Iran.
#1066
Pray Without Ceasing – Two parables teach us to
be persistent in prayer-- not to change God's mind,
but to bring our will into agreement with his.
#1081
Keep Praying; Don't Lose Heart – Do we use our
prayers to truly seek God's will for us, or as a last
resort when all else fails? #1154
A Call to Prayer – Jesus searched the mind of the
Father through prayer; we need to do likewise to
know his will for us. #1207
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But If Not – We know our God is able to deliver us;
but if not... #1242
Sacraments
Baptism – Sermon – Jan. 9, 1977 #1004b
Salvation
You Must Be Born Again – The absolute imperative
of personal conversion to Christ. #1023
Who Does Jesus Think He Is? – There is no doubt
as to who Jesus thought he was-- he thought he was
God. The real question is: who do you think he is?
#1076
Why Did Jesus Die? – Jesus' death didn't just hap-
pen... rather it was the very reason he came to
Earth. #1120
Who Do You Say That I Am? – Jesus asked this
question of Peter. He also askes it of you. #1127
Special Days:
Advent
Alternative to Destruction – As John the Baptist
prepared the way for the Lord Jesus, so our repent-
ance prepares the way for our salvation. #1134
This Present -- The World’s Last Night – Out of
mercy the Lord has delayed his return. Are you liv-
ing this day in the light of that one? #1209
Special Days:
Christmas
Why Bethlehem? –God weaves together many
symbolic threads in choosing Bethlehem as the
birthplace for his son. #1135
A Hole In The Wall – When Jesus entered human
history he came to an out of the way place in an
unassuming way. #1136
Mary and Joseph – Which is the greatest miracle:
that God came to earth as a man, or that Mary and
Joseph said "Yes" to God? #1159
The First Noel (Part I) – Simple shepherds-- the first
to know of Christ's humble birth and the most likely
to identify with his ministry. #1160a
The First Noel (Part II) – Simple shepherds-- the
first to know of Christ's humble birth and the most
likely to identify with his ministry. #1160b
The Emperor and the Innkeeper – One took; the
other gave. Can you identify with either? #1175
A Psalm for Christmas Eve – God loves you enough
that he sent his very best so you could see what he
is like. #1190
Christmas Shame and Glory – Sermon – Christmas
Eve, 1986 #1211
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Special Days:
Easter
Consider the Evidence – The resurrection is the
only possible explanation of the empty tomb.
#1053
A Little Easter Magic – In a moment of time the
whole world was changed: they put God into hell,
and hell was destroyed. #1070
He Is Risen – Hallelujah! – For some, Easter is a
matter of honoring the dead, for others it is the vic-
tory of resurrection. #1121
Come and See; Go and Tell – The tomb is empty!
We're invited to come see for ourselves and com-
manded to go and tell the world that Jesus, indeed
has risen. #1143
Be Not Amazed – Jesus is the world's unique exam-
ple of a man who claimed to be God, acted like it
and proved it. #1176
The Meaning of Easter – Other religions depend on
laws or teaching. Only Christianity depends of the
life and death of a man-- Jesus. #1195
Special Days:
Pentecost
Background Of Pentecost – The pre-Christian feast
of Pentecost (first fruits). #1057
Pentecost: Birthday or Coronation? – Pentecost
was not "the church's birthday" – it was its corona-
tion. #1074
Explosion of Ministries – Don't miss the point of
Pentecost. Focus on the purpose for the empower-
ing of the Spirit, rather than the empowering itself.
#1147
He Is Preparing a Place for You – Passover, Pente-
cost and Tabernacles are a three-fold celebration of
God's deliverance and destiny for us. #1184
Special Days:
Other
A Better Country – America's greatest triumphs
point beyond themselves to the Kingdom of Christ.
#1031
Thanksgiving Service – If we are thankful only for
material abundance, we have missed the point of
Thanksgiving. #1065
God's Atonement, Our Jubilee – Our jubilee is
based on God's atonement #1117
I Sing a Song of the Saints of God – Four lovely por-
traits of contemporary saints who have touched
John Howe's life. #1131
The Best Is Yet To Come – Regardless of how good
this life on Earth has been, it's a "wilderness" com-
pared to the Promised Land that awaits us all. Tab-
ernacles is a celebration of that fulfillment. #1152
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Sin and Repentance
Living Stones in a Living Temple – As Jesus drove
out corruption from his Father's house, he would
now drive out corruption from us. #1118
Salted with Fire – God's holiness tolerates no sin.
Will you allow him to burn away yours? #1128
A Call to Repentance – Sin wrapped in the cloak of
religion is an abomination to God. But sin covered
by repentance is totally washed away. #1155
God Hates Sin.... But Loves Sinners – Can God's
mind be changed? The choice is ours. #1170
Repent – The Church of Jesus is infected with
worldliness. The only solution is repentance and
"flat out for Jesus." #1182
Ready or Not, Here I Come – God can't do what he
wants to in our lives unless we are willing to repent
and change. #1189
Stewardship
Do This and You Shall Prosper – God doesn't need
our money, but we need to give it. #1013
Let's Go Get The Land – An encouraging update on
how God is enabling the Truro Church to move for-
ward. #1123
The Widow's Mites – The spirit of generosity that
moved the widow to give all she had can move you,
too. #1132
His Steadfast Love Endures Forever – A look back
over seven years at Truro to see God's faithfulness
to us as we are faithful to him. #1133
What Did You Do With My Money? – If we truly
belong to God, tithing is not a lofty goal to be ob-
tained by the most spiritual. Rather, it's the mini-
mum standard of obedience for the Christian.
#1157
Put More In: Get More Out – Does your money
stand between you and the real God? #1173
What Did You Do With My Money? – The steward-
ship question in a nutshell. God wants to bless us.
#1174
The Lord Has Need of It – God has given us a com-
mand, a promise and a privilege to help fulfill his
mission. #1187
Trials and Comfort
Don't Be Anxious – God may allow difficult circum-
stances into your life, not to correct you, but to per-
fect you. #1165
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Worship
The True Center Of The Universe – The Tabernacle
and the paraphernalia of worship in the Old Testa-
ment were shadows or copies of the true reality –
the lamb who was slain also opens the seals. (Re-
cording is truncated; ends short of actual sermon)
#1075
Glorify Your Son – Are you really worshipping Jesus
when you come to church, or are you just going
through the motions? #1097
Poured Out Wine – As we mature in our faith, our
ways of observing Lent change, but all are correct
and equally important. #1140
Jesus the Worshipper – During Epiphany, Jesus
shifts from being the focus of worship to being the
model for worship. Spending quality time with the
Father is a high priority. #1161
Worthy To Be Praised: Part 1 – "The Shepherd and
the Lamb" The primary purpose of worship is to
bless God. Scripture tells us how. #1197a
Worthy To Be Praised: Part 2 – "In Spirit and in
Truth" The primary purpose of worship is to bless
God. Scripture tells us how. #1197b
Worship As An Expression Of Renewal – Worship
is more that an expression of renewal – it must be
the center of the renewal experience. An address
to a meeting of Province II Leaders in Albany, NY.
#2906