Sermons by Michael Howell
Michael Howell
The Road to Restoration
Micah 4-5 In this sermon from Micah 4-5, Pastor Michael reminds us that true restoration comes not through our own efforts, but through the pain of exile, the hope found in the birth of Jesus—the King who brings peace, and the breaking down of our self-sufficiency. Discover how God’s plan to restore us is deeper than we expect, and how the path to peace and wholeness begins with surrender. Watch now and be encouraged by the promise of a future…
A Crisis of Leadership
Micah 3 This Sunday morning, Michael exhorts us from the book of Micah. Micah 3 details God’s Judgement on unjust rulers, false prophets, and crooked leaders. Godly leaders use their power to bless others, they love God not money, and they courageously speak God’s truth, even when it is unpopular.
Human Plans, God’s Plans
Micah 2 This Sunday morning, we continue our series in the book of Micah. Michael demonstrates to us from Micah to God’s woe against the covetous, the selective hearing of God’s people, and His plan to gather a remnant for Himself.
A Call to Repent
James 4:1-3 This Sunday evening, Michael brings us the Word of God from James 4. James tells us that we must repent because friendship with the world makes you an enemy of God, because God jealously longs for us, and because God gives grace to those who humble themselves. Humble repentance looks like submitting to God, purifying our actions and attitudes, and experiencing Godly sorrow for sin.
Out of the Depths
Jonah 1:17-2:10 This Baptism Sunday morning, Michael exhorts us from the book of Jonah. He explains how God’s grace is for those who admit their helpless predicament, His grace means new life, and His grace fuels our commitment to Him.
Who is Like the Lord?
Micah 1 This Sunday morning, Michael introduces our new morning series on the book of Micah. He explains the historical background and context of Micah before showing how Micah 1 demonstrates the announcement of God’s judgement, the extent of God’s judgment, and the reason for God’s judgement on the people of Israel. The heart of the human problem is that we have lifted up other things in worship in the place that only God deserves to be. These are counterfeit…
Learning to Listen
Nehemiah 8 Michael brings the Word of God from Nehemiah 8 this Sunday evening. In it, we see how we are to listen to God’s Word expectantly, attentively, and submissively. Likewise, we are to respond to His Word with tears of repentance, with joyful hearts, and with readiness to obey what He has instructed us to do.
Gospel Shaped Fellowship
Philippians 1:1-11 This Sunday morning, Michael shares with us from Philippians. Paul in Philippians exhorts us that our fellowship in Christ should produce gratitude for each other, affection for each other, and prayers for each other.
The God Who Works Wonders
Psalms 111:1-10 This Sunday morning, Michael exhorts us from Psalm 111. Through this Psalm, we learn to praise the loving God who rescues us, provides for us, gives us our inheritance, and will always keep His word. Truly we can depend on Him for our every need and trust in Him for our salvation.
Faith And Works
James 2:14-26 This Sunday evening, Michael walks us through James 2:14-26, explaining that faith without works is dead. The text demonstrates what counterfeit faith looks like, what genuine faith looks like, as well as applications for how we can live out these principles faithfully as Christians. All our knowledge is useless if it does not flow into the heart and produce action. We are saved by grace alone, We are justified by faith alone but not by a faith that…
The God Who Forgives
Psalm 103:1-22 This Sunday morning, Michael entreats us to look to the goodness and mercy of God. Psalm 103 proclaims God’s abundant blessing, His compassionate heart towards sinners, and His enduring commitment to us.
Seeing Jesus Clearly
Mark 8:22-33 In Mark’s gospel, we see that seeing Jesus clearly requires making a personal decision about who we understand Him to be. He asks His disciples, “Who do you say that I am?”. Seeing Jesus clearly also requires understanding that He suffered and offered Himself as a sacrifice for our sins. It is only through this sacrifice that we can take up our cross daily, put sin to death, and run the race that is set before us.