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    Three Cheers For The Shepherd

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Oct 4, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 26,863 views

    This is a sermon delivered on the occasion of "Pastor Appreciation Sunday."

    Three Cheers for the Shepherd! 1Thes 5:12-13 12 Now we ask you, brothers, to respect those who work hard among you, who are over you in the Lord and who admonish you. 13 Hold them in the highest regard in love because of their work. Live in peace with each other. INTRO: What is the Biblical ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Life's Great Moments

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Aug 17, 2006
    based on 31 ratings
     | 7,491 views

    There are at least six special, significant moments in one’s life that need examination. That’s what this sermon does.

    LIFE’S GREAT MOMENTS Esther 4:14 Synopsis of Esther • Persian Queen Vashti is deposed • Esther chosen to succeed her • Uncle Mordecail uncovers a conspiracy • Haman’s plot to destroy the Jews • Mordecai persuades Esther to intercede • Esther’s request to the king • Mordecai is honored by ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Wellsprings Of Joy

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jul 27, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
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    Deals with the differences between joy and happiness and lists the ingredients that go to make up the former.

    The Wellsprings of Joy Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! John Pierpont died a failure,or so some say. In 1866, ar the age of 81, he came to the end of his days as a government clerk in Washington, D.C., with a long string of personal defeats. ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Kiss Of Life

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jul 19, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 5,247 views

    The Bible provides at least 5 examples of when God breathed out His best on humanity. His kiss of life imparts purity and power.

    The Kiss of Life John 20:19-22 Several years ago, an article appeared in the newspapers, describing a series of events that were astonishing. It seems that several people were rescued from the jaws of death because someone performed mouth-to-mouth resuscitation on them, e.g., a boy who was ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    A Mother's Commitment

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Apr 25, 2006
    based on 119 ratings
     | 16,836 views

    The Bible is full of examples of godly mothers. Hannah is one such. She was committed to God, to her husband, and to her children.

    A Mother’s Commitment I Samuel 1 Here we are again--another Mother’s Day. Time to extol the virtuous role of motherhood. Where do we look for our role models? Hopefully, we need look no further than our own family. But alas, not all mothers are good role ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Living In Two Worlds

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Apr 24, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,563 views

    We live in a Good Friday World, but we are Easter People! We bring hope to a world full of confusion and dispair.

    Living In Two Worlds I John 5:1-5 GOOD FRIDAY! Why do we call it good? Was it not a horrible day? Was it not the darkest day in human history? For Christ it meant rejection, pubic ridicule, abandonment, and terrible suffering. Satan seemed to have the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Mission Impossible!

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Mar 18, 2006
    based on 26 ratings
     | 7,189 views

    Pilate’s command to secure the tomb was impossible for the soldiers to carry out. He can’t be entombed. He’s loose today!

    Mission Impossible Matthew 27:62-66 A CHURCH IN OKLAHOMA HAD SOME BEAUTIFUL PINE TREES which adorned the property. During a bad storm several of them were hit by lightning. It destroyed two of them and badly damaged others. The church board met and one of the members asked the chairman, “What ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Narnia: The Searchers

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Nov 28, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 2,164 views

    Life’s greatest quest is to discover the will of God. This message examines that noble search.

    NARNIA: THE SEARCHERS Act 22:6-11 AMONG THE MANY THEMES found in The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, there is one that generates excitement, intrigue, and suspense. C.S. Lewis does a masterful job as he includes the timeless motif of quest. Like knights in search of ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Narnia: Pressing On

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Nov 23, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,772 views

    This is all about persevering in the Christian faith in the face of trials and obstacles.

    NARNIA: PRESSING ON Galatians 6:7-10 HAVE YOU EVER FELT LIKE GIVING UP? Quitting on life? Throwing in the towel? If so, you may take comfort in the fact that you’re not alone. This is the common lot of men. Discouragement is the devil’s chief tool. He wields it often and strikes with ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Narnia: Doorway To A Better Life

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Nov 16, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,369 views

    An examination of Jesus’ words in John 10:10: "I have come to give you life and that more abundantly."

    Narnia: Doorway to a Better Life John 10:1-10 The classic novel by CS Lewis, The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe tells of four London children who are sent to a professor’s country home in for protection during World War II. There they find a magic wardrobe which leads to a mystical land ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Invisible War

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Nov 8, 2005
    based on 134 ratings
     | 41,531 views

    We are engaged in spiritual conflict and need to be aware of resources available to us to enable us to be victorious.

    The Invisible War Ephesians 6:10-18 I DON’T HAVE TO TELL YOU THAT WE ARE AT WAR IN AMERICA! It’s a dirty war–in some ways, worse than the one we are waging against terrorism. It’s being fought right here on our soil as well as in many other nations. It’s a war for the minds and hearts of ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Jesus' M.o.

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Nov 3, 2005
    based on 39 ratings
     | 3,604 views

    Examining the method that Jesus used when ministering to the physically challanged. He tailored it to the individual and his need.

    JESUS’ M.O. I. HE TOOK HIM ASIDE (v.33) A. Personal attention--value of the individual B. Private audience--saved him embarassment C. Almighty God sees us as individuals, not masses D. Principle: deep and lasting healing comes from being alone with God II. HE PUT HIS FINGERS ...read more

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    Narnia: Lion Of Judah

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Oct 24, 2005
    based on 71 ratings
     | 8,540 views

    The figure of a lion is fitting to describe the true nature of our Lord and inspires us to commit our lives to Him.

    LION OF JUDAH Revelation 5:1-5 In 1930, Haile Selassie became the Emperor of Ethiopia. The Christian ruler was the 111th emperor in succession of King Solomon. Upon assuming power, Selassie sought to modernize the nation. He built schools and ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Unmasking Of Halloween

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Oct 18, 2005
    based on 179 ratings
     | 36,576 views

    An attempt to remind believers concerning the true nature of Halloween and some alternatives to celbrating this time of year.

    One Halloween night, a little boy, dressed in a devil costume knocked on my door wanting candy. When I saw him, I thought to myself, ’how sad it is that our society encourages children to dress up as Satan and other evil personalities. Don’t parents realize that Satan is real and not some sort of ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Crisis Management

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Aug 26, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 7,927 views

    How to respond to crisis in one’s life biblically.

    Crisis Management 2 Chr 20:1-22 1 After this, the Moabites and Ammonites with some of the Meunites came to make war on Jehoshaphat. 2 Some men came and told Jehoshaphat, "A vast army is coming against you from Edom, from the other side of the Sea. It is already in Hazazon Tamar" (that is, En ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan