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    Don't Just Do Something, Stand There

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Aug 9, 2007
    based on 36 ratings
     | 4,198 views

    How to live a consistent, victorious life in a world that runs counter to Christian values.

    Don’t Just Do Something, Stand There! Ephesians 6:10-18 WE LIVE IN A WISHY-WASHY WORLD, full of compromisers, fence-sitters, and indecisive folks who are afraid to take a stand. Now and then, however, someone dares to go against the flow—dares to be different for righteousness sake---for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    When Jesus Led The Service

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jul 21, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,789 views

    Certain dynamics take place when Jesus is present---especially in our services.

    When Jesus Led the Service Mark 2:1-12 1 A few days later, when Jesus again entered Capernaum, the people heard that he had come home. 2 So many gathered that there was no room left, not even outside the door, and he preached the word to them. 3 Some men came, bringing to him a paralytic, carried ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Breastplate Armor

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jun 15, 2007
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     | 2,131 views

    A patriotic message using Proverbs 4:23 as the the basis for reminding us to guard our national, ecclesiastical, and personal heart.

    Breastplate Armor “Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it are the issues of life.” Proverbs 4:23 As we approach our nation’s 231st birthday, we would do well to ask the question, “Is there a word from the Lord for our generation?” I believe there is and I believe it can ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Apostolic Boldness

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on May 22, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,518 views

    Peter and John possessed a boldness in the face of hostility that inspires and motivates us to be faithful in our witness.

    Apostolic Boldness Acts 4:1-31 WHEN GEORGE HERBERT WALKER BUSH was Vice President of the United States, he represented our nation at the funeral of former Soviet Communist leader, Leonid Brezhnev. He was deeply moved by the silent protest carried out by Brezhnev’s widow. She stood motionless ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Greatest Mother Of All

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Apr 27, 2007
    based on 13 ratings
     | 5,612 views

    Five godly qualities which Mary possessed that mark her off as perhaps the greatest mother of all time.

    The Greatest Mother of All Luke 1:46-49 The producers of the TV program, “The Simpsons” have gone too far in my estimation. In a recent broadcast, they portrayed Mary, the mother of Jesus as someone who intervenes in a fight by beating up all the combatants. She settles the melee by using ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Preaching Jackass

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Mar 10, 2007
    based on 27 ratings
     | 5,440 views

    Valuable lessons we can learn by looking at the appearance, nature, and attitude of the donkey.

    The Preaching Jackass Luke 19:29-38 29 As he approached Bethphage and Bethany at the hill called the Mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples, saying to them, 30 "Go to the village ahead of you, and as you enter it, you will find a colt tied there, which no one has ever ridden. Untie it and ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Out Of The Mouth Of Babes

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Feb 18, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,988 views

    The essence of Christianity can be summed up in the children’s hymn, "Jesus Loves Me, This I know." This sermon examines this song, phrase by phrase.

    Out of the Mouth of Babes From the lips of children and infants you have ordained praise because of your enemies, to silence the foe and the avenger (Psalm 8:2). IT WAS A COLD JANUARY DAY, a good to visit the mall and engage in one of my favorite pastimes---people watching, while my ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Band Lessons

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Feb 14, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,241 views

    Discipleship principles gleaned from my years of participation in band.

    Band Lessons Praise the LORD. Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in his mighty heavens. Praise him for his acts of power; praise him for his surpassing greatness. Praise him with sounding of the trumpet, praise him with the harp and lyre, praise him with tambourine ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The King Of Birds

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jan 19, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 7,036 views

    Isiah compares us to eagles (40:31) and calls us to soar to new heights in terms of our faith and commitment---consider the characterisitcs of an eagle.

    The King of Birds! Like an eagle that stirs up its nest and hovers over its young, that spreads its wings to catch them and carries them on its pinions, so the Lord alone did lead him (Deuteronomy 32:11,12). They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    From Riches To Rags

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Dec 1, 2006
    based on 13 ratings
     | 6,157 views

    Jesus left His glorious position and endured humilation so that He might make us rich beyond measure.

    FROM RICHES TO RAGS II Corinthians 8:9 “FROM RAGS TO RICHES.” That’s a common American expression, isn’t it? We know what it means---someone began life in virtual poverty and grew to become wealthy and/or successful. They did on their own. They did it through sheer determination, industry ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Invasion Of The Spirit-Snatchers

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Nov 30, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,798 views

    Planet Earth has been invaded--not by aliens from outer space but from heaven. In fact there ahve been four major invasions from this realm.

    Invasion of the Spirit-Snatchers John 1:1-5; 10-14 In the days in which we live, we are finding that people are becoming more and more interested in the possibility that worlds other than our own may be inhabited. Is it possible that someday we might be able to communicate with these distant ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    At The Top Of My List

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Nov 15, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,667 views

    Distinguishes between important and most important things we shoulod be thankful for.

    At the Top of My List Colossians 1:3, 12-20 Humor: “The Only Prayer I Know” Two men were walking through a field one day when they spotted an enraged bull coming straight toward them. Instantly they darted toward the nearest fence. The raging bull followed in hot pursuit and it was soon ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    At The Top Of My List

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Nov 15, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,570 views

    There are many things that we should be thankful for, but some are more important than others. This sermon examines those.

    At the Top of My List Colossians 1:3, 12-20 Humor: “The Only Prayer I Know” Two men were walking through a field one day when they spotted an enraged bull coming straight toward them. Instantly they darted toward the nearest fence. The raging bull followed in hot pursuit and it was soon ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Bible Arithmetic

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Nov 13, 2006
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,093 views

    Enhancing one’s Christian witness by following the Bible’s amazing formula.

    Bible Arithmetic MATHEMATICS NEVER CAME EASY TO ME while in school. Can you identify with me? I mean I really had to work hard at it. And wouldn’t you know that a few years after graduating from high school I found myself working in a testing laboratory which meant working with ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Do You Have Your Ears On?

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Oct 25, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,278 views

    Our day is filled with voices that clamor to be heard. This sermon deals with becoming discriminate listeners.

    If ever there was “a word from the Lord” that relates to the subject at hand, it would be that found in John 10:27. Jesus is speaking, or rather, teaching, and He says, “My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.” Beepers and pagers are everywhere! From physicians to ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan