Sermons by Michael Howell

Sermons by Michael Howell

Michael Howell

Made Like Us

Hebrews 2:5-18 This Sunday evening, Michael preaches on the incarnation, explaining how Jesus had to become a human so that we might have a brother who is leading us to glory, a liberator who sets us free, and a high priest who is able to atone for our sins.

Salvation Stories

Ephesians 1:11-14 This Sunday morning, Pastor Michael delivers God’s word to us as we celebrate 3 baptisms! We hear about Paul and the Ephesian’s salvation stories and the glorious way that God transforms people’s hearts to enable them to trust in Him and become sons of God.

How the Gospel Makes Christians

1 Thessalonians 1:4-10 Pastor Michael delivers the word to us this Sunday evening. Preaching from the book of Thessalonians, he explains how we become Christians by hearing the good news, welcoming the good news, and being transformed by the good news, to the glory of God!

What Makes a Church?

Acts 17:1-9 This Sunday morning, Michael brings us the word of God from the book of Acts. He emphasizes that a church is a local gathering of God’s people, coming together to worship, pray, and fellowship. It is also a community that is alive in Christ, empowered by His life-changing presence. A true church is marked by faith, love, and hope, reflecting devotion to God, love for one another, and a hopeful outlook on the future.

Omnipresent: The God of Limitless Place

Psalm 139:7-10 This Sunday, Pastor Michael unpacked the powerful truth that God is omnipresent – He is not bound by time or space, and all of God is present everywhere, all the time. We explored how God’s presence is uniquely experienced in different moments, whether in worship, prayer, or Bible study. Through Scripture (1 Kings 8:27, Genesis 1:1, John 4:24), we learn that God’s omnipresence calls us to live authentically, confront our sin, and find comfort in knowing that He…

The message of Christmas

Luke 2:10-11 This Christmas day we celebrate the birth of our Saviour. Pastor Michael shares with us from Luke on the message of Christmas, that Christ came into the world to save sinners.

Before Him Lowly Bend

Matthew 2:1-18 This Sunday morning, Pastor Michael speaks from Matthew 2:1-18, where God’s Word highlights the contrasting responses to the birth of Jesus. We saw the hostility of King Herod, who rejected Jesus because he wanted to control his own life, much like many today who resist Christ’s rule. We also considered the indifference of the religious leaders, who, though aware of the prophecy, chose comfort over confrontation. Finally, we reflected on the worship of the Magi, who, guided by…

The Blessed Life

Psalm 1 In this sermon preached by Pastor Michael on Psalm 1, we explore the contrasts between delighting in God’s word, bearing fruit through abiding in Christ, and the ultimate fate of the wicked. Emphasizing the importance of daily meditation on Scripture, the message highlights how a close relationship with God benefits not only ourselves but also our families and those around us.

Reaching a World of Seekers and Skeptics

John 1:43-51 In this sermon, Pastor Michael highlights key principles of evangelism from Jesus’ encounter with Nathanael. Evangelism starts with a deep conviction that Jesus is the most important thing in the world. We are called to invite others to “come and see” Jesus, especially when they are seeking answers in the wrong places. Ultimately, while we point others to Christ, it is He who does the work of conversion. We are encouraged to remember that many people are more…

The Gospel According to Micah

Micah 7 In this sermon, Pastor Michael takes us through the journey of Micah, beginning with his lament over Israel’s sin and darkness. From there, we move into a song of hope, where Micah leads us in humble confession, prayerful submission, and ultimately, confident trust in God’s unshakable character. He highlights the powerful truth that no one is like the Lord—He is unmatched in His mercy and faithfulness. This message encourages us to respond with humility, prayer, and unwavering trust…

What does the Lord Require of You?

Micah 6:1-8 In this sermon from Pastor Michael, we reflect on God’s call through the prophet Micah, who examines what God requires of us. Drawing from Micah 6 and Deuteronomy, we learn that God desires not just good works, but hearts that love justice, mercy, and humility. The message challenges us to examine our own motives and responsibilities before God and His church. It also warns of the judgment Israel faced for their disobedience, reminding us that, though we too…