All Sermons of Early Years
Baptism
Sermon – Jan. 9, 1977
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Who's Fool Are You?
Sermon – Dec. 4, 1977
#BB-8
The Weight Of Glory
Message from Friday Night Prayer and Praise
#618
Jesus In Your Business
Letting Jesus into your business changes your business, then changes you.
#1002
Who Are the Children of God?
All men are God's creatures, but only those who receive Christ are his children.
#1004
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
Do This and You Shall Prosper
God doesn't need our money, but we need to give it.
#1013
Follow Me
Whatever stands in the way of commitment must go!
#1015
You Must Be Born Again
The absolute imperative of personal conversion to Christ.
#1023
A Better Country
America's greatest triumphs point beyond themselves to the Kingdom of Christ.
#1031
The Occult: Why Settle For A Counterfeit?
The occult is not nonsense, not neutral, and not necessary.
#1046
Three Kinds of Faith
The faith that God can use me, the faith to trust, and the faith to experiment.
#1047
Consider the Evidence
The resurrection is the only possible explanation of the empty tomb.
#1053
The Good Shepherd
He is the Good Shepherd because he gave his life for the sheep.
#1055
Background Of Pentecost
The pre-Christian feast of Pentecost (first fruits).
#1057
Lord, Don't You Care?
Two questions for us: Does He really care for us? and where is our faith?
#1058
No Mighty Works
Faith chooses to believe God in spite of evidence to the contrary.
#1059
Who Are The Ministers?
We are created to minister to the Lord and to others. How to discover your ministry.
#1060
Thanksgiving Service
If we are thankful only for material abundance, we have missed the point of Thanksgiving.
#1065
How To Pray For Your Country
A call to repentance in the midst of the hostage crisis in Iran.
#1066
A Little Easter Magic
In a moment of time the whole world was changed: they put God into hell, and hell was destroyed.
#1070
That They Might Be One
A follow-up/response to the Shrine Mont '80 Family Conference in the light of Jesus' High Priestly Prayer for his church.
#1073
Pentecost: Birthday or Coronation?
Pentecost was not "the church's birthday" – it was its coronation.
#1074
The True Center Of The Universe
The Tabernacle and the paraphernalia of worship in the Old Testament were shadows or copies of the true reality – the lamb who was slain also opens the seals. (Recording is truncated; ends short of actual sermon)
#1075
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
If You Obey
The key to faith is believing-- and acting upon-- the promises of God.
#1079
Listen To The Word
The Story of Mary and Martha – there's something even more important than serving.
#1080
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
Divas and Lazarus
An O'Henry twist to a parable that seems obvious-- we won't get to heaven because of good works, but we are to do good works because of heaven.
#1083
Where Are The Nine?
The one thankful leper was the only one who was truly healed.
#1084
Zacchaeus, The Little Big Man
We know only four things about Zacchaeus, but they are sufficient.
#1086
Rendezvous with Destiny
God's man will only fulfill God's destiny as he relies on God's Spirit.
#1089
The Eyes of the Blind Shall Be Opened
God's purpose in allowing illness is always to bring glory into our lives.
#1092
The Royal Priesthood
God intends for all of his people to be "priests" of the living church.
#1096
Glorify Your Son
Are you really worshipping Jesus when you come to church, or are you just going through the motions?
#1097
Do You Have Trouble Being a Christian?
Make yourself available to God and claim you Christian birthright...the Holy Spirit.
#1098
My Father's Business
A meaningful glimpse into the adolescence of Jesus and the implications of his behavior for our lives today
#1112
Nathaniel – The Guileless
The call of Nathaniel, an "Israelite in whom there is no guile," is shown in light of the story of Jacob, the first Israelite and a man full of guile.
#1113
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
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
He Will, if He Can
God's willingness to put limits on the use of his power
#1116
God's Atonement, Our Jubilee
Our jubilee is based on God's atonement
#1117
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
Who Are You?
When you know who you are in Christ, the impossible becomes a reality.
#1119
Why Did Jesus Die?
Jesus' death didn't just happen... rather it was the very reason he came to Earth.
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He Is Risen – Hallelujah!
For some, Easter is a matter of honoring the dead, for others it is the victory of resurrection.
#1121
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
Let's Go Get The Land
An encouraging update on how God is enabling the Truro Church to move forward.
#1123
Fire In Ecuador
Dr. Howe offers testimony of a wonderful awakening among the clergy in Ecuador.
#1124
Three Relationships with the Spirit
Jesus promises 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
Therefore The Redeemed
Once people have actually experienced the touch of Jesus, how can they keep quiet about it?
#1126
Who Do You Say That I Am?
Jesus asked this question of Peter. He also askes it of you.
#1127
Salted with Fire
God's holiness tolerates no sin. Will you allow him to burn away yours?
#1128
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
Not So With You
If we want to share in Jesus' glory, we have to learn his way of servanthood.
#1130
I Sing a Song of the Saints of God
Four lovely portraits of contemporary saints who have touched John Howe's life.
#1131
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
Alternative to Destruction
As John the Baptist prepared the way for the Lord Jesus, so our repentance prepares the way for our salvation.
#1134
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
The Anointed One
The Holy Spirit anointed Jesus before he could begin his ministry. His anointing is also for believers today.
#1137
The Joy of the Lord
When we choose unity under God, his strength is released in us.
#1138
The Word Is Near You
#1139
Poured Out Wine
As we mature in our faith, our ways of observing Lent change, but all are correct and equally important.
#1140
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
Come and See; Go and Tell
The tomb is empty! We're invited to come see for ourselves and commanded to go and tell the world that Jesus, indeed has risen.
#1143
Feed My Sheep
Jesus calls us into his service, particularly that of teaching the "little ones".
#1144
The Double Grip
Jesus never forces himself on anyone. But once you reach out and take his hand, he will allow no one to snatch you away.
#1145
Keep My Commandments
We quench the work of the Holy Spirit within us when we resist the will of God in our lives.
#1146
Explosion of Ministries
Don't miss the point of Pentecost. Focus on the purpose for the empowering of the Spirit, rather than the empowering itself.
#1147
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 individually 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
One Lost Is Too Many
God is not so concerned with how you got lost as he is that you be found.
#1151
The Best Is Yet To Come
Regardless of how good this life on Earth has been, it's a "wilderness" compared to the Promised Land that awaits us all. Tabernacles is a celebration of that fulfillment.
#1152
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
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 Repentance
Sin wrapped in the cloak of religion is an abomination to God. But sin covered by repentance is totally washed away.
#1155
Who's Catching Whom?
Honest questions or intellectual ping-pong? Jesus is our model for how we deal with theological game playing.
#1156
What Did You Do With My Money?
If we truly belong to God, tithing is not a lofty goal to be obtained by the most spiritual. Rather, it's the minimum standard of obedience for the Christian.
#1157
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
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.
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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
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
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
The Foolishness of God
It is only when we are truly weak that Jesus can be strong within us.
#1163
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
Don't Be Anxious
God may allow difficult circumstances into your life, not to correct you, but to perfect you.
#1165
Kept By God
#1166
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 without being consumed.
#1167
Fire In My Bones
God demands that we speak his Word into a hostile society that condones many types of immorality.
#1168
Father Make Us One
Report on trip to Fiji Islands: Sharing our Ministries Abroad Conference
#1169
Keys To The Kingdom
Friday Night Teaching: Report on trip to Fiji Islands: Sharing our Ministries Abroad Conference
#1169b
God Hates Sin.... But Loves Sinners
Can God's mind be changed? The choice is ours.
#1170
Whatever He Says to You, Do It
God is more interested in what we do than in what we say.
#1171
A Servant Church
A challenge for each of us to be what God calls us to be.
#1172
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 stewardship question in a nutshell. God wants to bless us.
#1174
The Emperor and the Innkeeper
One took; the other gave. Can you identify with either?
#1175
Be Not Amazed
Jesus is the world's unique example of a man who claimed to be God, acted like it and proved it.
#1176
Are You Going To Heaven
The most important question one could be asked: "Do you know that you know?"
#1177
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
Of God or of Satan?
Jesus' purposes for us are diametrically opposed to Satan's, and we can build our life on that truth.
#1179
Implementing the Vision
The same qualities that Joshua had, we too need, to carry out God's vision for us.
#1180
Anniversary Waltz
Jesus can transform ordinariness into celebration. The key is mutual submission in love and submission to Jesus.
#1181
Repent
The Church of Jesus is infected with worldliness. The only solution is repentance and "flat out for Jesus."
#1182
He Is Preparing a Place for You
Passover, Pentecost and Tabernacles are a three-fold celebration of God's deliverance and destiny for us.
#1184
Open Our Eyes, Lord
Jesus is always available if we look to him and not at our circumstances.
#1185
Not Far from the Kingdom
Do we love God and our neighbor enough to cast aside whatever may hinder our love?
#1186
The Lord Has Need of It
God has given us a command, a promise and a privilege to help fulfill his mission.
#1187
1986 – A Year Of Evangelism
#1188
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
A Psalm for Christmas Eve
God loves you enough that he sent his very best so you could see what he is like.
#1190
The Battle Is Joined
As Satan plots against us, ultimately God weaves it all into his pattern.
#1191
Multiply the Ministry
The whole point of Jesus' ministry was to increase the anointing.
#1192
His Blessings or His Presence?
What are you really seeking? There's a difference between seeking signs and wonders and seeking God.
#1193
The Goal of Your Life
No matter how hard you try, you can never achieve righteousness on your own.
#1194
The Meaning of Easter
Other religions depend on laws or teaching. Only Christianity depends of the life and death of a man-- Jesus.
#1195
Worthy To Be Praised: Part 1
"The Shepherd and the Lamb" The primary purpose of worship is to bless God. Scripture tells us how.
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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
The Proof of the Pudding
God has revealed himself in some measure to all. As we respond, he gives more light and revelation.
#1198
The Lord Under My Roof
#1199
Obstacles or Opportunities
Trust God with your limitations-- that he might make them opportunities for your success and glory.
#1200
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
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
Come Up Higher
God is not against our desire for greatness, but his way of achieving it is diametrically opposed to the world's.
#1203
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
Out Came this Calf
When God seems distant, it is our choice whether we turn to him or half-gods.
#1205
You Must Forgive
Forgiveness is not a matter of faith or feelings-- it is commanded by Jesus.
#1206
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
This Present -- The World's Last Night?
Out of mercy the Lord has delayed his return. Are you living this day in the light of that one?
#1209
Christmas Shame and Glory
Sermon – Christmas Eve, 1986
#1211
Lo, He Comes
Part 3 of a mini-series of sermons. The Sheep and the Goats
#1220
Oh, How He Loves You And Me
God Loves Us
#1238
But If Not...
We know our God is able to deliver us; but if not...
#1242
Take Care How You Build
John W. Howe's final sermon as rector of the parish
#1243
Eagle Christians
The king of birds as an example of faith.
#1610
Dying for Lack of Discipline (Sex Outside of Marriage)
Sexual temptations are a reality to even the most committed Christians. The allure is great, but the consequences are many.
#1635
Jethro's Advice
Friday Night Teaching on Exodus 18: 13-23
#1651
Thou Art My Refuge
A glimpse at the "hint" of God that exists in virtually every culture.
#1653
Nevertheless
Could I be missing God?
#1697
That I May Know Him
The personal testimony of John W. Howe.
#2902
Why Do the Righteous Suffer?
A moving teaching on "the most difficult passage in the Bible."
#2905
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
Teaching Priests
The vital need of priests to study, know, and teach the scriptures is examined. An address to a meeting of Province II Leaders in Albany, NY.
#2907
Hearing The Good Shepherd
As Guest Speaker to Truro Parish in 1993
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