Sermons by Michael Howell (Page 4)

Sermons by Michael Howell (Page 4)

Michael Howell

Salvation Overflows to the Gentiles

Mark 7:24-8:10 Following on from Jesus’ teaching about clean and unclean things, Jesus moves into “unclean” Gentile territory where he performs three miracles. Increasingly, we see that the message of the kingdom is not only for the Jews, but for Gentiles also.

True Purity

Mark 7:1-13 In this Sermon, Michael exhorts us to love others and not to let tradition take the place of God’s Word in the way we live our Christian life. True purity is a matter of the heart. With a renewed heart we can produce the fruits of the Spirit outlined in Galatians 5:22-23.

The Greatest Treasure

Matthew 13:44-46 On this baptism Sunday, Michael outlines the key differences and similarities between the parable of the hidden treasure and the parable of the pearl of great value. These parables describe the kingdom of heaven and the different ways that God leads His people to find it. They prompt us to search ourselves and understand the reason for the hope that is within us. Why would we choose to give up everything for Christ?

Jesus, in Old Testament Colour

Mark 6:30-56 In this sermon, Michael explores the relationship between specific events in the Old Testament, and there fulfillment in the person and work of Jesus Christ.