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Sermon: 1 Corinthians 4:14-21; "Just Wait Till Your Father Gets Home" 
Date: March 19, 2017 
Pastor: Michael Howard 
 
 
Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 4:14-21 (ESV) 
 
14 I do not write these things to make you ashamed, but to admonish you as my beloved children. 15 For though you have countless guides in Christ, you do not have many fathers. For I became your father in Christ Jesus through the gospel. 16 I urge you, then, be imitators of me. 17 That is why I sent you Timothy, my beloved and faithful child in the Lord, to remind you of my ways in Christ, as I teach them everywhere in every church. 18 Some are arrogant, as though I were not coming to you. 19 But I will come to you soon, if the Lord wills, and I will find out not the talk of these arrogant people but their power. 20 For the kingdom of God does not consist in talk but in power. 21 What do you wish? Shall I come to you with a rod, or with love in a spirit of gentleness? 
 
 
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Sermon: 1 Corinthians 4:14-21; "Just Wait Till Your Father Gets Home"
Date: March 19, 2017
Pastor: Michael Howard


Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 4:14-21 (ESV)

14 I do not write these things to make you ashamed, but to admonish you as my beloved children. 15 For though you have countless guides in Christ, you do not have many fathers. For I became your father in Christ Jesus through the gospel. 16 I urge you, then, be imitators of me. 17 That is why I sent you Timothy, my beloved and faithful child in the Lord, to remind you of my ways in Christ, as I teach them everywhere in every church. 18 Some are arrogant, as though I were not coming to you. 19 But I will come to you soon, if the Lord wills, and I will find out not the talk of these arrogant people but their power. 20 For the kingdom of God does not consist in talk but in power. 21 What do you wish? Shall I come to you with a rod, or with love in a spirit of gentleness?


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1 Corinthians 4:14-21; "Just Wait Till Your Father Gets Home", 3-19-2017, Cowboy Church of Ennis

Sermon: 1 Corinthians 4:6-14; "Pride & Prejudice" 
Date: March 12, 2017 
Pastor: Michael Howard 
 
 
Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 4:6-14 (ESV) 
 
6 I have applied all these things to myself and Apollos for your benefit, brothers, that you may learn by us not to go beyond what is written, that none of you may be puffed up in favor of one against another. 7 For who sees anything different in you? What do you have that you did not receive? If then you received it, why do you boast as if you did not receive it? 
 
8 Already you have all you want! Already you have become rich! Without us you have become kings! And would that you did reign, so that we might share the rule with you! 9 For I think that God has exhibited us apostles as last of all, like men sentenced to death, because we have become a spectacle to the world, to angels, and to men. 10 We are fools for Christ's sake, but you are wise in Christ. We are weak, but you are strong. You are held in honor, but we in disrepute. 11 To the present hour we hunger and thirst, we are poorly dressed and buffeted and homeless, 12 and we labor, working with our own hands. When reviled, we bless; when persecuted, we endure; 13 when slandered, we entreat. We have become, and are still, like the scum of the world, the refuse of all things. 
 
14 I do not write these things to make you ashamed, but to admonish you as my beloved children. 
 
 
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Sermon: 1 Corinthians 4:6-14; "Pride & Prejudice"
Date: March 12, 2017
Pastor: Michael Howard


Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 4:6-14 (ESV)

6 I have applied all these things to myself and Apollos for your benefit, brothers, that you may learn by us not to go beyond what is written, that none of you may be puffed up in favor of one against another. 7 For who sees anything different in you? What do you have that you did not receive? If then you received it, why do you boast as if you did not receive it?

8 Already you have all you want! Already you have become rich! Without us you have become kings! And would that you did reign, so that we might share the rule with you! 9 For I think that God has exhibited us apostles as last of all, like men sentenced to death, because we have become a spectacle to the world, to angels, and to men. 10 We are fools for Christ's sake, but you are wise in Christ. We are weak, but you are strong. You are held in honor, but we in disrepute. 11 To the present hou

1 Corinthians 4:6-14; "Pride & Prejudice", 3-12-2017, Cowboy Church of Ennis

Sermon: 1 Corinthians 3:16-23; "You are the Temple of God" 
Date: March 5, 2017 
Pastor: Michael Howard 
 
 
Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 3:16-23; 4:1-5 (ESV) 
 
3:16 Do you not know that you are God's temple and that God's Spirit dwells in you? 17 If anyone destroys God's temple, God will destroy him. For God's temple is holy, and you are that temple. 
 
18 Let no one deceive himself. If anyone among you thinks that he is wise in this age, let him become a fool that he may become wise. 19 For the wisdom of this world is folly with God. For it is written, “He catches the wise in their craftiness,” 20 and again, “The Lord knows the thoughts of the wise, that they are futile.” 21 So let no one boast in men. For all things are yours, 22 whether Paul or Apollos or Cephas or the world or life or death or the present or the future—all are yours, 23 and you are Christ's, and Christ is God's. 
 
4:1 This is how one should regard us, as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. 2 Moreover, it is required of stewards that they be found faithful. 3 But with me it is a very small thing that I should be judged by you or by any human court. In fact, I do not even judge myself. 4 For I am not aware of anything against myself, but I am not thereby acquitted. It is the Lord who judges me. 5 Therefore do not pronounce judgment before the time, before the Lord comes, who will bring to light the things now hidden in darkness and will disclose the purposes of the heart. Then each one will receive his commendation from God. 
 
 
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Sermon: 1 Corinthians 3:16-23; "You are the Temple of God"
Date: March 5, 2017
Pastor: Michael Howard


Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 3:16-23; 4:1-5 (ESV)

3:16 Do you not know that you are God's temple and that God's Spirit dwells in you? 17 If anyone destroys God's temple, God will destroy him. For God's temple is holy, and you are that temple.

18 Let no one deceive himself. If anyone among you thinks that he is wise in this age, let him become a fool that he may become wise. 19 For the wisdom of this world is folly with God. For it is written, “He catches the wise in their craftiness,” 20 and again, “The Lord knows the thoughts of the wise, that they are futile.” 21 So let no one boast in men. For all things are yours, 22 whether Paul or Apollos or Cephas or the world or life or death or the present or the future—all are yours, 23 and you are Christ's, and Christ is God's.

4:1 This is how one should regard us, as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. 2 Moreover, it 

1 Corinthians 3:16-23; "You are the Temple of God", 3-5-2017, Cowboy Church of Ennis

Sermon: 1 Corinthians 3:10-15; "Fire in Heaven" 
Date: February 26, 2017 
Pastor: Michael Howard 
 
 
Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 3:10-15 (ESV) 
 
10 According to the grace of God given to me, like a skilled master builder I laid a foundation, and someone else is building upon it. Let each one take care how he builds upon it. 11 For no one can lay a foundation other than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ. 12 Now if anyone builds on the foundation with gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, straw— 13 each one's work will become manifest, for the Day will disclose it, because it will be revealed by fire, and the fire will test what sort of work each one has done. 14 If the work that anyone has built on the foundation survives, he will receive a reward. 15 If anyone's work is burned up, he will suffer loss, though he himself will be saved, but only as through fire. 
 
 
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Sermon: 1 Corinthians 3:10-15; "Fire in Heaven"
Date: February 26, 2017
Pastor: Michael Howard


Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 3:10-15 (ESV)

10 According to the grace of God given to me, like a skilled master builder I laid a foundation, and someone else is building upon it. Let each one take care how he builds upon it. 11 For no one can lay a foundation other than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ. 12 Now if anyone builds on the foundation with gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, straw— 13 each one's work will become manifest, for the Day will disclose it, because it will be revealed by fire, and the fire will test what sort of work each one has done. 14 If the work that anyone has built on the foundation survives, he will receive a reward. 15 If anyone's work is burned up, he will suffer loss, though he himself will be saved, but only as through fire.


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1 Corinthians 3:10-15; "Fire in Heaven", 2-26-2017, Cowboy Church of Ennis

Sermon: 1 Corinthians 2:9-16; "A Penny for Your Thoughts" 
Date: February 12, 2017 
Pastor: Michael Howard 
 
 
Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 2:9-16 (ESV) 
 
9 But, as it is written, 
 
“What no eye has seen, nor ear heard, 
 nor the heart of man imagined, 
what God has prepared for those who love him”— 
10 these things God has revealed to us through the Spirit. For the Spirit searches everything, even the depths of God. 11 For who knows a person's thoughts except the spirit of that person, which is in him? So also no one comprehends the thoughts of God except the Spirit of God. 12 Now we have received not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, that we might understand the things freely given us by God. 13 And we impart this in words not taught by human wisdom but taught by the Spirit, interpreting spiritual truths to those who are spiritual. 
 
14 The natural person does not accept the things of the Spirit of God, for they are folly to him, and he is not able to understand them because they are spiritually discerned. 15 The spiritual person judges all things, but is himself to be judged by no one. 16 “For who has understood the mind of the Lord so as to instruct him?” But we have the mind of Christ. 
 
 
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Sermon: 1 Corinthians 2:9-16; "A Penny for Your Thoughts"
Date: February 12, 2017
Pastor: Michael Howard


Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 2:9-16 (ESV)

9 But, as it is written,

“What no eye has seen, nor ear heard,
    nor the heart of man imagined,
what God has prepared for those who love him”—
10 these things God has revealed to us through the Spirit. For the Spirit searches everything, even the depths of God. 11 For who knows a person's thoughts except the spirit of that person, which is in him? So also no one comprehends the thoughts of God except the Spirit of God. 12 Now we have received not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, that we might understand the things freely given us by God. 13 And we impart this in words not taught by human wisdom but taught by the Spirit, interpreting spiritual truths to those who are spiritual.

14 The natural person does not accept the things of the Spirit of God, for they are folly to him, and he is not able to understand them bec

1 Corinthians 2:9-16; "A Penny for Your Thoughts", 2-12-2017, Cowboy Church of Ennis

Sermon: 1 Corinthians 1:9-17; "The Greatest Threat to the Church" 
Date: January 22, 2017 
Pastor: Michael Howard 
 
 
Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 1:9-17 (ESV) 
 
9 God is faithful, by whom you were called into the fellowship of his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. 
 
10 I appeal to you, brothers, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree, and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be united in the same mind and the same judgment. 11 For it has been reported to me by Chloe's people that there is quarreling among you, my brothers. 12 What I mean is that each one of you says, “I follow Paul,” or “I follow Apollos,” or “I follow Cephas,” or “I follow Christ.” 13 Is Christ divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Or were you baptized in the name of Paul? 14 I thank God that I baptized none of you except Crispus and Gaius, 15 so that no one may say that you were baptized in my name. 16 (I did baptize also the household of Stephanas. Beyond that, I do not know whether I baptized anyone else.) 17 For Christ did not send me to baptize but to preach the gospel, and not with words of eloquent wisdom, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power. 
 
 
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Sermon: 1 Corinthians 1:9-17; "The Greatest Threat to the Church"
Date: January 22, 2017
Pastor: Michael Howard


Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 1:9-17 (ESV)

9 God is faithful, by whom you were called into the fellowship of his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.

10 I appeal to you, brothers, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree, and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be united in the same mind and the same judgment. 11 For it has been reported to me by Chloe's people that there is quarreling among you, my brothers. 12 What I mean is that each one of you says, “I follow Paul,” or “I follow Apollos,” or “I follow Cephas,” or “I follow Christ.” 13 Is Christ divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Or were you baptized in the name of Paul? 14 I thank God that I baptized none of you except Crispus and Gaius, 15 so that no one may say that you were baptized in my name. 16 (I did baptize also the household of Stephanas. Beyond that, I do not know whether I baptized an

1 Corinthians 1:9-17; "The Greatest Threat to the Church", 1-22-2017, Cowboy Church of Ennis

Sermon: Acts 28:11-31; "Nothing Can Stop the Message" 
Date: December 4, 2016 
Pastor: Michael Howard 
 
 
Scriptures: Acts 28:11-31 (ESV) 
 
11 After three months we set sail in a ship that had wintered in the island, 
a ship of Alexandria, with the twin gods as a figurehead. 
12 Putting in at Syracuse, we stayed there for three days. 
13 And from there we made a circuit and arrived at Rhegium. And after one day 
a south wind sprang up, and on the second day we came to Puteoli. 
14 There we found brothers and were invited to stay with them for seven days. 
And so we came to Rome. 
15 And the brothers there, when they heard about us, came as far as the Forum 
of Appius and Three Taverns to meet us. On seeing them, Paul thanked God and 
took courage. 
16 And when we came into Rome, Paul was allowed to stay by himself, with the 
soldier who guarded him. 
 
17 After three days he called together the local leaders of the Jews, and when 
they had gathered, he said to them, “Brothers, though I had done nothing 
against our people or the customs of our fathers, yet I was delivered as a 
prisoner from Jerusalem into the hands of the Romans. 
18 When they had examined me, they wished to set me at liberty, because there 
was no reason for the death penalty in my case. 
19 But because the Jews objected, I was compelled to appeal to Caesar—though I 
had no charge to bring against my nation. 
20 For this reason, therefore, I have asked to see you and speak with you, 
since it is because of the hope of Israel that I am wearing this chain.” 
21 And they said to him, “We have received no letters from Judea about you, 
and none of the brothers coming here has reported or spoken any evil about you. 
22 But we desire to hear from you what your views are, for with regard to this 
sect we know that everywhere it is spoken against.” 
 
23 When they had appointed a day for him, they came to him at his lodging in 
greater numbers. From morning till evening he expounded to them, testifying to 
the kingdom of God and trying to convince them about Jesus both from the Law of 
Moses and from the Prophets. 
24 And some were convinced by what he said, but others disbelieved. 
25 And disagreeing among themselves, they departed after Paul had made one 
statement: “The Holy Spirit was right in saying to your fathers through Isaiah 
the prophet: 
 
26 “‘Go to this people, and say, 
“You will indeed hear but never understand, 
 and you will indeed see but never perceive.” 
27 For this people's heart has grown dull, 
 and with their ears they can barely hear, 
 and their eyes they have closed; 
lest they should see with their eyes 
 and hear with their ears 
and understand with their heart 
 and turn, and I would heal them.’ 
28 Therefore let it be known to you that this salvation of God has been sent to 
the Gentiles; they will listen.” 
 
30 He lived there two whole years at his own expense, and welcomed all who came 
to him, 
31 proclaiming the kingdom of God and teaching about the Lord Jesus Christ with 
all boldness and without hindrance. 
 
 
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Sermon: Acts 28:11-31; "Nothing Can Stop the Message" Date: December 4, 2016 Pastor: Michael Howard Scriptures: Acts ...

Acts 28:11-31; "Nothing Can Stop the Message", 12-4-2016, Cowboy Church of Ennis

Sermon: Acts 26:1-32; "I Consider Myself Fortunate" 
Date: November 13, 2016 
Pastor: Michael Howard 
 
 
Scriptures: Acts 25:23-27; Acts 26:1-32 (ESV) 
 
1 So Agrippa said to Paul, “You have permission to speak for yourself.” 
Then Paul stretched out his hand and made his defense: 
 
2 “I consider myself fortunate that it is before you, King Agrippa, I am 
going to make my defense today against all the accusations of the Jews, 
3 especially because you are familiar with all the customs and controversies 
of the Jews. Therefore I beg you to listen to me patiently. 
 
4 “My manner of life from my youth, spent from the beginning among my own 
nation and in Jerusalem, is known by all the Jews. 
5 They have known for a long time, if they are willing to testify, that 
according to the strictest party of our religion I have lived as a Pharisee. 
6 And now I stand here on trial because of my hope in the promise made by 
God to our fathers, 
7 to which our twelve tribes hope to attain, as they earnestly worship night 
and day. And for this hope I am accused by Jews, O king! 
8 Why is it thought incredible by any of you that God raises the dead? 
 
9 “I myself was convinced that I ought to do many things in opposing the 
name of Jesus of Nazareth. 
10 And I did so in Jerusalem. I not only locked up many of the saints in 
prison after receiving authority from the chief priests, but when they were 
put to death I cast my vote against them. 
11 And I punished them often in all the synagogues and tried to make them 
blaspheme, and in raging fury against them I persecuted them even to foreign 
cities. 
 
12 “In this connection I journeyed to Damascus with the authority and 
commission of the chief priests. 
13 At midday, O king, I saw on the way a light from heaven, brighter than the 
sun, that shone around me and those who journeyed with me. 
14 And when we had all fallen to the ground, I heard a voice saying to me in 
the Hebrew language, ‘Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me? It is hard for 
you to kick against the goads.’ 
15 And I said, ‘Who are you, Lord?’ And the Lord said, ‘I am Jesus whom you 
are persecuting. 
16 But rise and stand upon your feet, for I have appeared to you for this 
purpose, to appoint you as a servant and witness to the things in which you 
have seen me and to those in which I will appear to you, 
17 delivering you from your people and from the Gentiles—to whom I am 
sending you 
18 to open their eyes, so that they may turn from darkness to light and from 
the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and a 
place among those who are sanctified by faith in me.’ 
 
19 “Therefore, O King Agrippa, I was not disobedient to the heavenly vision, 
20 but declared first to those in Damascus, then in Jerusalem and throughout 
all the region of Judea, and also to the Gentiles, that they should repent 
and turn to God, performing deeds in keeping with their repentance. 
21 For this reason the Jews seized me in the temple and tried to kill me. 
22 To this day I have had the help that comes from God, and so I stand here 
testifying both to small and great, saying nothing but what the prophets and 
Moses said would come to pass: 
23 that the Christ must suffer and that, by being the first to rise from the 
dead, he would proclaim light both to our people and to the Gentiles.” 
 
24 And as he was saying these things in his defense, Festus said with a loud 
voice, “Paul, you are out of your mind; your great learning is driving you out 
of your mind.” 
25 But Paul said, “I am not out of my mind, most excellent Festus, but I am 
speaking true and rational words. 
26 For the king knows about these things, and to him I speak boldly. For I am 
persuaded that none of these things has escaped his notice, for this has not 
been done in a corner. 
27 King Agrippa, do you believe the prophets? I know that you believe.” 
28 And Agrippa said to Paul, “In a short time would you persuade me to be a 
Christian?” 
29 And Paul said, “Whether short or long, I would to God that not only you 
but also all who hear me this day might become such as I am—except for these 
chains.” 
 
30 Then the king rose, and the governor and Bernice and those who were sitting 
with them. 
31 And when they had withdrawn, they said to one another, “This man is doing 
nothing to deserve death or imprisonment.” 
32 And Agrippa said to Festus, “This man could have been set free if he had 
not appealed to Caesar.” 
 
 
Cowboy Church of Ennis Texas 
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Sermon: Acts 26:1-32; "I Consider Myself Fortunate"
Date: November 13, 2016
Pastor: Michael Howard


Scriptures: Acts 25:23-27; Acts 26:1-32 (ESV)

1 So Agrippa said to Paul, “You have permission to speak for yourself.” 
Then Paul stretched out his hand and made his defense:

2 “I consider myself fortunate that it is before you, King Agrippa, I am 
going to make my defense today against all the accusations of the Jews, 
3 especially because you are familiar with all the customs and controversies 
of the Jews. Therefore I beg you to listen to me patiently.

4 “My manner of life from my youth, spent from the beginning among my own 
nation and in Jerusalem, is known by all the Jews. 
5 They have known for a long time, if they are willing to testify, that 
according to the strictest party of our religion I have lived as a Pharisee. 
6 And now I stand here on trial because of my hope in the promise made by 
God to our fathers, 
7 to which our twelve tribes hope to attain, as they earnestly 

Acts 26:1-32; "I Consider Myself Fortunate", 11-13-2016, Cowboy Church of Ennis

Sermon: Acts 25:1-22; "Boldly Standing for Truth" 
Date: November 6, 2016 
Pastor: Michael Howard 
 
 
Scriptures: Acts 25:1-22 (ESV) 
 
1 Now three days after Festus had arrived in the province, he went up 
to Jerusalem from Caesarea. 
2 And the chief priests and the principal men of the Jews laid out their 
case against Paul, and they urged him, 
3 asking as a favor against Paul that he summon him to Jerusalem—because 
they were planning an ambush to kill him on the way. 
4 Festus replied that Paul was being kept at Caesarea and that he himself 
intended to go there shortly. 
5 “So,” said he, “let the men of authority among you go down with me, and 
if there is anything wrong about the man, let them bring charges against him.” 
 
6 After he stayed among them not more than eight or ten days, he went down to 
Caesarea. And the next day he took his seat on the tribunal and ordered Paul 
to be brought. 
7 When he had arrived, the Jews who had come down from Jerusalem stood around 
him, bringing many and serious charges against him that they could not prove. 
8 Paul argued in his defense, “Neither against the law of the Jews, nor 
against the temple, nor against Caesar have I committed any offense.” 
9 But Festus, wishing to do the Jews a favor, said to Paul, “Do you wish to 
go up to Jerusalem and there be tried on these charges before me?” 
10 But Paul said, “I am standing before Caesar's tribunal, where I ought to be 
tried. To the Jews I have done no wrong, as you yourself know very well. 
11 If then I am a wrongdoer and have committed anything for which I deserve to 
die, I do not seek to escape death. But if there is nothing to their charges 
against me, no one can give me up to them. I appeal to Caesar.” 
12 Then Festus, when he had conferred with his council, answered, “To Caesar 
you have appealed; to Caesar you shall go.” 
 
13 Now when some days had passed, Agrippa the king and Bernice arrived at 
Caesarea and greeted Festus. 
14 And as they stayed there many days, Festus laid Paul's case before the king, 
saying, “There is a man left prisoner by Felix, 
15 and when I was at Jerusalem, the chief priests and the elders of the Jews 
laid out their case against him, asking for a sentence of condemnation against 
him. 
16 I answered them that it was not the custom of the Romans to give up anyone 
before the accused met the accusers face to face and had opportunity to make 
his defense concerning the charge laid against him. 
17 So when they came together here, I made no delay, but on the next day took 
my seat on the tribunal and ordered the man to be brought. 
18 When the accusers stood up, they brought no charge in his case of such 
evils as I supposed. 
19 Rather they had certain points of dispute with him about their own religion 
and about a certain Jesus, who was dead, but whom Paul asserted to be alive. 
20 Being at a loss how to investigate these questions, I asked whether he 
wanted to go to Jerusalem and be tried there regarding them. 
21 But when Paul had appealed to be kept in custody for the decision of the 
emperor, I ordered him to be held until I could send him to Caesar.” 
22 Then Agrippa said to Festus, “I would like to hear the man myself.” 
“Tomorrow,” said he, “you will hear him.” 
 
 
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Sermon: Acts 25:1-22; "Boldly Standing for Truth"
Date: November 6, 2016
Pastor: Michael Howard


Scriptures: Acts 25:1-22 (ESV)

1 Now three days after Festus had arrived in the province, he went up 
to Jerusalem from Caesarea. 
2 And the chief priests and the principal men of the Jews laid out their 
case against Paul, and they urged him, 
3 asking as a favor against Paul that he summon him to Jerusalem—because 
they were planning an ambush to kill him on the way. 
4 Festus replied that Paul was being kept at Caesarea and that he himself 
intended to go there shortly. 
5 “So,” said he, “let the men of authority among you go down with me, and 
if there is anything wrong about the man, let them bring charges against him.”

6 After he stayed among them not more than eight or ten days, he went down to 
Caesarea. And the next day he took his seat on the tribunal and ordered Paul 
to be brought. 
7 When he had arrived, the Jews who had come down from Jerusalem stood around 
him, bringing m

Acts 25:1-22; "Boldly Standing for Truth", 11-6-2016, Cowboy Church of Ennis

Sermon: Acts 23:12-35; "When People Scheme Against You" 
Date: October 23, 2016 
Pastor: Michael Howard 
 
 
Scriptures: Acts 23:12-35 (ESV) 
 
12 When it was day, the Jews made a plot and bound themselves by an oath 
neither to eat nor drink till they had killed Paul. 
13 There were more than forty who made this conspiracy. 
14 They went to the chief priests and elders and said, “We have strictly 
bound ourselves by an oath to taste no food till we have killed Paul. 
15 Now therefore you, along with the council, give notice to the tribune 
to bring him down to you, as though you were going to determine his case 
more exactly. And we are ready to kill him before he comes near.” 
 
16 Now the son of Paul's sister heard of their ambush, so he went and 
entered the barracks and told Paul. 
17 Paul called one of the centurions and said, “Take this young man to 
the tribune, for he has something to tell him.” 
18 So he took him and brought him to the tribune and said, “Paul the 
prisoner called me and asked me to bring this young man to you, as he 
has something to say to you.” 
19 The tribune took him by the hand, and going aside asked him privately, 
“What is it that you have to tell me?” 
20 And he said, “The Jews have agreed to ask you to bring Paul down to 
the council tomorrow, as though they were going to inquire somewhat more 
closely about him. 
21 But do not be persuaded by them, for more than forty of their men are 
lying in ambush for him, who have bound themselves by an oath neither to 
eat nor drink till they have killed him. And now they are ready, waiting 
for your consent.” 
22 So the tribune dismissed the young man, charging him, “Tell no one 
that you have informed me of these things.” 
 
23 Then he called two of the centurions and said, “Get ready two hundred 
soldiers, with seventy horsemen and two hundred spearmen to go as far as 
Caesarea at the third hour of the night. 
24 Also provide mounts for Paul to ride and bring him safely to Felix 
the governor.” 
25 And he wrote a letter to this effect: 
 
26 “Claudius Lysias, to his Excellency the governor Felix, greetings. 
27 This man was seized by the Jews and was about to be killed by them 
when I came upon them with the soldiers and rescued him, having learned 
that he was a Roman citizen. 
28 And desiring to know the charge for which they were accusing him, I 
brought him down to their council. 
29 I found that he was being accused about questions of their law, but 
charged with nothing deserving death or imprisonment. 
30 And when it was disclosed to me that there would be a plot against 
the man, I sent him to you at once, ordering his accusers also to state 
before you what they have against him.” 
 
31 So the soldiers, according to their instructions, took Paul and 
brought him by night to Antipatris. 
32 And on the next day they returned to the barracks, letting the 
horsemen go on with him. 
33 When they had come to Caesarea and delivered the letter to the 
governor, they presented Paul also before him. 
34 On reading the letter, he asked what province he was from. And when 
he learned that he was from Cilicia, 
35 he said, “I will give you a hearing when your accusers arrive.” And 
he commanded him to be guarded in Herod's praetorium. 
 
 
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Sermon: Acts 23:12-35; "When People Scheme Against You"
Date: October 23, 2016
Pastor: Michael Howard


Scriptures: Acts 23:12-35 (ESV)

12 When it was day, the Jews made a plot and bound themselves by an oath 
neither to eat nor drink till they had killed Paul. 
13 There were more than forty who made this conspiracy. 
14 They went to the chief priests and elders and said, “We have strictly 
bound ourselves by an oath to taste no food till we have killed Paul. 
15 Now therefore you, along with the council, give notice to the tribune 
to bring him down to you, as though you were going to determine his case 
more exactly. And we are ready to kill him before he comes near.”

16 Now the son of Paul's sister heard of their ambush, so he went and 
entered the barracks and told Paul. 
17 Paul called one of the centurions and said, “Take this young man to 
the tribune, for he has something to tell him.” 
18 So he took him and brought him to the tribune and said, “Paul the 
prisoner called me a

Acts 23:12-35; "When People Scheme Against You", 10-23-2016, Cowboy Church of Ennis

Sermon: Acts 28:1-10; "Thanksgiving After the Storm" 
Date: November 27, 2016 
Pastor: Michael Howard 
 
 
Scriptures: Acts 28:1-10 (ESV) 
 
1 After we were brought safely through, we then learned that the 
island was called Malta. 
2 The native people showed us unusual kindness, for they kindled 
a fire and welcomed us all, because it had begun to rain and was 
cold. 
3 When Paul had gathered a bundle of sticks and put them on the 
fire, a viper came out because of the heat and fastened on his hand. 
4 When the native people saw the creature hanging from his hand, 
they said to one another, “No doubt this man is a murderer. Though 
he has escaped from the sea, Justice has not allowed him to live.” 
5 He, however, shook off the creature into the fire and suffered 
no harm. 
6 They were waiting for him to swell up or suddenly fall down dead. 
But when they had waited a long time and saw no misfortune come to 
him, they changed their minds and said that he was a god. 
 
7 Now in the neighborhood of that place were lands belonging to the 
chief man of the island, named Publius, who received us and 
entertained us hospitably for three days. 
8 It happened that the father of Publius lay sick with fever and 
dysentery. And Paul visited him and prayed, and putting his hands 
on him, healed him. 
9 And when this had taken place, the rest of the people on the 
island who had diseases also came and were cured. 
10 They also honored us greatly, and when we were about to sail, 
they put on board whatever we needed. 
 
 
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Sermon: Acts 28:1-10; "Thanksgiving After the Storm"
Date: November 27, 2016
Pastor: Michael Howard


Scriptures: Acts 28:1-10 (ESV)

1 After we were brought safely through, we then learned that the 
island was called Malta. 
2 The native people showed us unusual kindness, for they kindled 
a fire and welcomed us all, because it had begun to rain and was 
cold. 
3 When Paul had gathered a bundle of sticks and put them on the 
fire, a viper came out because of the heat and fastened on his hand. 
4 When the native people saw the creature hanging from his hand, 
they said to one another, “No doubt this man is a murderer. Though 
he has escaped from the sea, Justice has not allowed him to live.” 
5 He, however, shook off the creature into the fire and suffered 
no harm. 
6 They were waiting for him to swell up or suddenly fall down dead. 
But when they had waited a long time and saw no misfortune come to 
him, they changed their minds and said that he was a god.

7 Now in the neighborhood 

Acts 28:1-10; "Thanksgiving After the Storm", 11-27-2016, Cowboy Church of Ennis

Sermon: Acts 22:1-30; "This is My Life Story" 
Date: October 9, 2016 
Pastor: Michael Howard 
 
 
Scriptures: Acts 21:37-40, Acts 22:1-30 (ESV) 
 
37 As Paul was about to be brought into the barracks, he said to the tribune, 
“May I say something to you?” And he said, “Do you know Greek? 
38 Are you not the Egyptian, then, who recently stirred up a revolt and led 
the four thousand men of the Assassins out into the wilderness?” 
39 Paul replied, “I am a Jew, from Tarsus in Cilicia, a citizen of no obscure 
city. I beg you, permit me to speak to the people.” 
40 And when he had given him permission, Paul, standing on the steps, motioned 
with his hand to the people. And when there was a great hush, he addressed 
them in the Hebrew language, saying: 
 
1 “Brothers and fathers, hear the defense that I now make before you.” 
 
2 And when they heard that he was addressing them in the Hebrew language, they 
became even more quiet. And he said: 
 
3 “I am a Jew, born in Tarsus in Cilicia, but brought up in this city, educated 
at the feet of Gamaliel according to the strict manner of the law of our 
fathers, being zealous for God as all of you are this day. 
4 I persecuted this Way to the death, binding and delivering to prison both men 
and women, 
5 as the high priest and the whole council of elders can bear me witness. From 
them I received letters to the brothers, and I journeyed toward Damascus to take 
those also who were there and bring them in bonds to Jerusalem to be punished. 
 
6 “As I was on my way and drew near to Damascus, about noon a great light from 
heaven suddenly shone around me. 
7 And I fell to the ground and heard a voice saying to me, ‘Saul, Saul, why are 
you persecuting me?’ 
8 And I answered, ‘Who are you, Lord?’ And he said to me, ‘I am Jesus of 
Nazareth, whom you are persecuting.’ 
9 Now those who were with me saw the light but did not understand the voice of 
the one who was speaking to me. 
10 And I said, ‘What shall I do, Lord?’ And the Lord said to me, ‘Rise, and go 
into Damascus, and there you will be told all that is appointed for you to do.’ 
11 And since I could not see because of the brightness of that light, I was led 
by the hand by those who were with me, and came into Damascus. 
 
12 “And one Ananias, a devout man according to the law, well spoken of by all 
the Jews who lived there, 
13 came to me, and standing by me said to me, ‘Brother Saul, receive your 
sight.’ And at that very hour I received my sight and saw him. 
14 And he said, ‘The God of our fathers appointed you to know his will, to see 
the Righteous One and to hear a voice from his mouth; 
15 for you will be a witness for him to everyone of what you have seen and heard. 
16 And now why do you wait? Rise and be baptized and wash away your sins, 
calling on his name.’ 
 
17 “When I had returned to Jerusalem and was praying in the temple, I fell into 
a trance 
18 and saw him saying to me, ‘Make haste and get out of Jerusalem quickly, 
because they will not accept your testimony about me.’ 
19 And I said, ‘Lord, they themselves know that in one synagogue after another 
I imprisoned and beat those who believed in you. 
20 And when the blood of Stephen your witness was being shed, I myself was 
standing by and approving and watching over the garments of those who killed him.’ 
21 And he said to me, ‘Go, for I will send you far away to the Gentiles.’” 
 
22 Up to this word they listened to him. Then they raised their voices and said, 
“Away with such a fellow from the earth! For he should not be allowed to live.” 
23 And as they were shouting and throwing off their cloaks and flinging dust into 
the air, 
24 the tribune ordered him to be brought into the barracks, saying that he should 
be examined by flogging, to find out why they were shouting against him like this. 
25 But when they had stretched him out for the whips, Paul said to the centurion 
who was standing by, “Is it lawful for you to flog a man who is a Roman citizen 
and uncondemned?” 
26 When the centurion heard this, he went to the tribune and said to him, “What 
are you about to do? For this man is a Roman citizen.” 
27 So the tribune came and said to him, “Tell me, are you a Roman citizen?” And 
he said, “Yes.” 
28 The tribune answered, “I bought this citizenship for a large sum.” Paul said, 
“But I am a citizen by birth.” 
29 So those who were about to examine him withdrew from him immediately, and the 
tribune also was afraid, for he realized that Paul was a Roman citizen and that 
he had bound him. 
 
30 But on the next day, desiring to know the real reason why he was being accused 
by the Jews, he unbound him and commanded the chief priests and all the council 
to meet, and he brought Paul down and set him before them. 
 
 
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Sermon: Acts 22:1-30; "This is My Life Story"
Date: October 9, 2016
Pastor: Michael Howard


Scriptures: Acts 21:37-40, Acts 22:1-30 (ESV)

37 As Paul was about to be brought into the barracks, he said to the tribune, 
“May I say something to you?” And he said, “Do you know Greek? 
38 Are you not the Egyptian, then, who recently stirred up a revolt and led 
the four thousand men of the Assassins out into the wilderness?” 
39 Paul replied, “I am a Jew, from Tarsus in Cilicia, a citizen of no obscure 
city. I beg you, permit me to speak to the people.” 
40 And when he had given him permission, Paul, standing on the steps, motioned 
with his hand to the people. And when there was a great hush, he addressed 
them in the Hebrew language, saying:

1 “Brothers and fathers, hear the defense that I now make before you.”

2 And when they heard that he was addressing them in the Hebrew language, they 
became even more quiet. And he said:

3 “I am a Jew, born in Tarsus in Cilicia, but brought up i

Acts 22:1-30; "This is My Life Story", 10-9-2016, Cowboy Church of Ennis

Sermon: 1 Corinthians 11:23-29; "Dirty Towels" 
Date: September 11, 2016 
Pastor: Michael Howard 
 
 
Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 11:23-29 
 
23 For I received from the Lord that which I also delivered to you: 
that the Lord Jesus on the same night in which He was betrayed took 
bread; 
24 and when He had given thanks, He broke it and said, “Take, eat; this 
is My body which is broken for you; do this in remembrance of Me.” 
25 In the same manner He also took the cup after supper, saying, “This 
cup is the new covenant in My blood. This do, as often as you drink it, 
in remembrance of Me.” 
 
26 For as often as you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim 
the Lord’s death till He comes. 
 
27 Therefore whoever eats this bread or drinks this cup of the Lord in 
an unworthy manner will be guilty of the body and blood of the Lord. 
28 But let a man examine himself, and so let him eat of the bread and 
drink of the cup. 
29 For he who eats and drinks in an unworthy manner eats and drinks 
judgment to himself, not discerning the Lord’s body. 
 
 
Cowboy Church of Ennis Texas 
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Committed to serving people with the Good News of Jesus Christ 
 
website: http://www.cowboychurchofennis.com

Sermon: 1 Corinthians 11:23-29; "Dirty Towels"
Date: September 11, 2016
Pastor: Michael Howard


Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 11:23-29

23 For I received from the Lord that which I also delivered to you: 
that the Lord Jesus on the same night in which He was betrayed took 
bread; 
24 and when He had given thanks, He broke it and said, “Take, eat; this 
is My body which is broken for you; do this in remembrance of Me.” 
25 In the same manner He also took the cup after supper, saying, “This 
cup is the new covenant in My blood. This do, as often as you drink it, 
in remembrance of Me.”

26 For as often as you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim 
the Lord’s death till He comes.

27 Therefore whoever eats this bread or drinks this cup of the Lord in 
an unworthy manner will be guilty of the body and blood of the Lord. 
28 But let a man examine himself, and so let him eat of the bread and 
drink of the cup. 
29 For he who eats and drinks in an unworthy manner eats and drinks 
judgm

1 Corinthians 11:23-29; "Dirty Towels", 9-11-2016, Cowboy Church of Ennis

Sermon: Acts 20:1-12; "Are You Sitting in the Window?" 
Date: September 4, 2016 
Pastor: Michael Howard 
 
 
Scriptures: Acts 20:1-12 
 
1 When the uproar had ended, Paul sent for the disciples and, after 
encouraging them, said goodbye and set out for Macedonia. 
2 He traveled through that area, speaking many words of encouragement 
to the people, and finally arrived in Greece, 
3 where he stayed three months. Because some Jews had plotted against 
him just as he was about to sail for Syria, he decided to go back 
through Macedonia. 
4 He was accompanied by Sopater son of Pyrrhus from Berea, Aristarchus 
and Secundus from Thessalonica, Gaius from Derbe, Timothy also, and 
Tychicus and Trophimus from the province of Asia. 
5 These men went on ahead and waited for us at Troas. 
6 But we sailed from Philippi after the Festival of Unleavened Bread, 
and five days later joined the others at Troas, where we stayed seven 
days. 
 
7 On the first day of the week we came together to break bread. Paul 
spoke to the people and, because he intended to leave the next day, 
kept on talking until midnight. 
8 There were many lamps in the upstairs room where we were meeting. 
9 Seated in a window was a young man named Eutychus, who was sinking 
into a deep sleep as Paul talked on and on. When he was sound asleep, 
he fell to the ground from the third story and was picked up dead. 
10 Paul went down, threw himself on the young man and put his arms 
around him. “Don’t be alarmed,” he said. “He’s alive!” 
11 Then he went upstairs again and broke bread and ate. After talking 
until daylight, he left. 
12 The people took the young man home alive and were greatly comforted. 
 
 
Cowboy Church of Ennis Texas 
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website: http://www.cowboychurchofennis.com

Sermon: Acts 20:1-12; "Are You Sitting in the Window?"
Date: September 4, 2016
Pastor: Michael Howard


Scriptures: Acts 20:1-12

1 When the uproar had ended, Paul sent for the disciples and, after 
encouraging them, said goodbye and set out for Macedonia. 
2 He traveled through that area, speaking many words of encouragement 
to the people, and finally arrived in Greece, 
3 where he stayed three months. Because some Jews had plotted against 
him just as he was about to sail for Syria, he decided to go back 
through Macedonia. 
4 He was accompanied by Sopater son of Pyrrhus from Berea, Aristarchus 
and Secundus from Thessalonica, Gaius from Derbe, Timothy also, and 
Tychicus and Trophimus from the province of Asia. 
5 These men went on ahead and waited for us at Troas. 
6 But we sailed from Philippi after the Festival of Unleavened Bread, 
and five days later joined the others at Troas, where we stayed seven 
days.

7 On the first day of the week we came together to break bread. Paul 


Acts 20:1-12; "Are You Sitting in the Window?", 9-4-2016, Cowboy Church of Ennis

Sermon: Acts 3:21-26; "Listen to Whatever He Tells You" 
Date: August 30, 2015 
Pastor: Michael Howard 
 
 
Scriptures: Acts 3:21-26 
 
21 Heaven must receive him until the time comes for God to restore 
everything, as he promised long ago through his holy prophets. 
22 For Moses said, ‘The Lord your God will raise up for you a prophet 
like me from among your own people; you must listen to everything he 
tells you. 
23 Anyone who does not listen to him will be completely cut off from 
their people.’ 
 
24 “Indeed, beginning with Samuel, all the prophets who have spoken 
have foretold these days. 
25 And you are heirs of the prophets and of the covenant God made with 
your fathers. He said to Abraham, ‘Through your offspring all peoples 
on earth will be blessed.’ 
26 When God raised up his servant, he sent him first to you to bless 
you by turning each of you from your wicked ways.” 
 
 
Cowboy Church of Ennis Texas 
A Church of the Western Heritage Culture 
Committed to serving people with the Good News of Jesus Christ 
 
website: http://www.cowboychurchofennis.com

Sermon: Acts 3:21-26; "Listen to Whatever He Tells You"
Date: August 30, 2015
Pastor: Michael Howard


Scriptures: Acts 3:21-26

21 Heaven must receive him until the time comes for God to restore 
everything, as he promised long ago through his holy prophets. 
22 For Moses said, ‘The Lord your God will raise up for you a prophet 
like me from among your own people; you must listen to everything he 
tells you. 
23 Anyone who does not listen to him will be completely cut off from 
their people.’

24 “Indeed, beginning with Samuel, all the prophets who have spoken 
have foretold these days. 
25 And you are heirs of the prophets and of the covenant God made with 
your fathers. He said to Abraham, ‘Through your offspring all peoples 
on earth will be blessed.’ 
26 When God raised up his servant, he sent him first to you to bless 
you by turning each of you from your wicked ways.”


Cowboy Church of Ennis Texas
A Church of the Western Heritage Culture
Committed to serving people with the Goo

Acts 3:21-26; "Listen to Whatever He Tells You", 8-30-2015, Cowboy Church of Ennis

Sermon: Acts 3:19-21; "Times of Refreshing..." 
Date: August 23, 2015 
Pastor: Michael Howard 
 
 
Scriptures: Acts 3:19-21 
 
19 Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, 
that times of refreshing may come from the Lord, 
20 and that he may send the Messiah, who has been appointed for 
you—even Jesus. 
21 Heaven must receive him until the time comes for God to restore 
everything, as he promised long ago through his holy prophets. 
 
 
Cowboy Church of Ennis Texas 
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website: http://www.cowboychurchofennis.com

Sermon: Acts 3:19-21; "Times of Refreshing..."
Date: August 23, 2015
Pastor: Michael Howard


Scriptures: Acts 3:19-21

19 Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, 
that times of refreshing may come from the Lord, 
20 and that he may send the Messiah, who has been appointed for 
you—even Jesus. 
21 Heaven must receive him until the time comes for God to restore 
everything, as he promised long ago through his holy prophets.


Cowboy Church of Ennis Texas
A Church of the Western Heritage Culture
Committed to serving people with the Good News of Jesus Christ

website: http://www.cowboychurchofennis.com

Acts 3:19-21; "Times of Refreshing...", 8-23-2015, Cowboy Church of Ennis

Sermon: Acts 19:23-41; "Ephesus in an Uproar" 
Date: August 28, 2016 
Pastor: Michael Howard 
 
 
Scriptures: Acts 19:23-41 
 
23 About that time there arose a great disturbance about the Way. 
24 A silversmith named Demetrius, who made silver shrines of Artemis, 
brought in a lot of business for the craftsmen there. 
25 He called them together, along with the workers in related trades, 
and said: “You know, my friends, that we receive a good income from 
this business. 
26 And you see and hear how this fellow Paul has convinced and led 
astray large numbers of people here in Ephesus and in practically the 
whole province of Asia. He says that gods made by human hands are no 
gods at all. 
27 There is danger not only that our trade will lose its good name, 
but also that the temple of the great goddess Artemis will be 
discredited; and the goddess herself, who is worshiped throughout the 
province of Asia and the world, will be robbed of her divine majesty.” 
 
28 When they heard this, they were furious and began shouting: “Great is 
Artemis of the Ephesians!” 
29 Soon the whole city was in an uproar. The people seized Gaius and 
Aristarchus, Paul’s traveling companions from Macedonia, and all of them 
rushed into the theater together. 
30 Paul wanted to appear before the crowd, but the disciples would not 
let him. 
31 Even some of the officials of the province, friends of Paul, sent him 
a message begging him not to venture into the theater. 
 
32 The assembly was in confusion: Some were shouting one thing, some 
another. Most of the people did not even know why they were there. 
33 The Jews in the crowd pushed Alexander to the front, and they shouted 
instructions to him. He motioned for silence in order to make a defense 
before the people. 
34 But when they realized he was a Jew, they all shouted in unison for 
about two hours: “Great is Artemis of the Ephesians!” 
 
35 The city clerk quieted the crowd and said: “Fellow Ephesians, doesn’t 
all the world know that the city of Ephesus is the guardian of the temple 
of the great Artemis and of her image, which fell from heaven? 
36 Therefore, since these facts are undeniable, you ought to calm down 
and not do anything rash. 
37 You have brought these men here, though they have neither robbed 
temples nor blasphemed our goddess. 
38 If, then, Demetrius and his fellow craftsmen have a grievance against 
anybody, the courts are open and there are proconsuls. They can press 
charges. 
39 If there is anything further you want to bring up, it must be settled 
in a legal assembly. 
40 As it is, we are in danger of being charged with rioting because of 
what happened today. In that case we would not be able to account for 
this commotion, since there is no reason for it.” 
41 After he had said this, he dismissed the assembly. 
 
 
Cowboy Church of Ennis Texas 
A Church of the Western Heritage Culture 
Committed to serving people with the Good News of Jesus Christ 
 
website: http://www.cowboychurchofennis.com

Sermon: Acts 19:23-41; "Ephesus in an Uproar"
Date: August 28, 2016
Pastor: Michael Howard


Scriptures: Acts 19:23-41

23 About that time there arose a great disturbance about the Way. 
24 A silversmith named Demetrius, who made silver shrines of Artemis, 
brought in a lot of business for the craftsmen there. 
25 He called them together, along with the workers in related trades, 
and said: “You know, my friends, that we receive a good income from 
this business. 
26 And you see and hear how this fellow Paul has convinced and led 
astray large numbers of people here in Ephesus and in practically the 
whole province of Asia. He says that gods made by human hands are no 
gods at all. 
27 There is danger not only that our trade will lose its good name, 
but also that the temple of the great goddess Artemis will be 
discredited; and the goddess herself, who is worshiped throughout the 
province of Asia and the world, will be robbed of her divine majesty.”

28 When they heard this, they wer

Acts 19:23-41; "Ephesus in an Uproar", 8-28-2016, Cowboy Church of Ennis

Sermon: Acts 3:12-16; "Lame Opportunity for a Sermon" 
Date: August 9, 2015 
Pastor: Michael Howard 
 
 
Scriptures: Acts 3:12-16 
 
12 When Peter saw this, he said to them: “Fellow Israelites, why does 
this surprise you? Why do you stare at us as if by our own power or 
godliness we had made this man walk? 
13 The God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, the God of our fathers, has 
glorified his servant Jesus. You handed him over to be killed, and you 
disowned him before Pilate, though he had decided to let him go. 
14 You disowned the Holy and Righteous One and asked that a murderer be 
released to you. 
15 You killed the author of life, but God raised him from the dead. We 
are witnesses of this. 
16 By faith in the name of Jesus, this man whom you see and know was 
made strong. It is Jesus’ name and the faith that comes through him that 
has completely healed him, as you can all see. 
 
 
Cowboy Church of Ennis Texas 
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website: http://www.cowboychurchofennis.com

Sermon: Acts 3:12-16; "Lame Opportunity for a Sermon"
Date: August 9, 2015
Pastor: Michael Howard


Scriptures: Acts 3:12-16

12 When Peter saw this, he said to them: “Fellow Israelites, why does 
this surprise you? Why do you stare at us as if by our own power or 
godliness we had made this man walk? 
13 The God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, the God of our fathers, has 
glorified his servant Jesus. You handed him over to be killed, and you 
disowned him before Pilate, though he had decided to let him go. 
14 You disowned the Holy and Righteous One and asked that a murderer be 
released to you. 
15 You killed the author of life, but God raised him from the dead. We 
are witnesses of this. 
16 By faith in the name of Jesus, this man whom you see and know was 
made strong. It is Jesus’ name and the faith that comes through him that 
has completely healed him, as you can all see.


Cowboy Church of Ennis Texas
A Church of the Western Heritage Culture
Committed to serving people with the Go

Acts 3:12-16; "Lame Opportunity for a Sermon", 8-9-2015, Cowboy Church of Ennis

Sermon: Acts 19:11-22; "Does the Devil Know Your Name" 
Date: August 21, 2016 
Pastor: Michael Howard 
 
 
Scriptures: Acts 19:11-22 
 
11 God did extraordinary miracles through Paul, 
12 so that even handkerchiefs and aprons that had touched him were taken to 
the sick, and their illnesses were cured and the evil spirits left them. 
 
13 Some Jews who went around driving out evil spirits tried to invoke the 
name of the Lord Jesus over those who were demon-possessed. They would say, 
“In the name of the Jesus whom Paul preaches, I command you to come out.” 
14 Seven sons of Sceva, a Jewish chief priest, were doing this. 
15 One day the evil spirit answered them, “Jesus I know, and Paul I know 
about, but who are you?” 
16 Then the man who had the evil spirit jumped on them and overpowered them 
all. He gave them such a beating that they ran out of the house naked and 
bleeding. 
 
17 When this became known to the Jews and Greeks living in Ephesus, they were 
all seized with fear, and the name of the Lord Jesus was held in high honor. 
18 Many of those who believed now came and openly confessed what they had done. 
19 A number who had practiced sorcery brought their scrolls together and burned 
them publicly. When they calculated the value of the scrolls, the total came to 
fifty thousand drachmas. 
20 In this way the word of the Lord spread widely and grew in power. 
 
21 After all this had happened, Paul decided[b] to go to Jerusalem, passing 
through Macedonia and Achaia. “After I have been there,” he said, “I must visit 
Rome also.” 
22 He sent two of his helpers, Timothy and Erastus, to Macedonia, while he 
stayed in the province of Asia a little longer. 
 
 
Cowboy Church of Ennis Texas 
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Sermon: Acts 19:11-22; "Does the Devil Know Your Name"
Date: August 21, 2016
Pastor: Michael Howard


Scriptures: Acts 19:11-22

11 God did extraordinary miracles through Paul, 
12 so that even handkerchiefs and aprons that had touched him were taken to 
the sick, and their illnesses were cured and the evil spirits left them.

13 Some Jews who went around driving out evil spirits tried to invoke the 
name of the Lord Jesus over those who were demon-possessed. They would say, 
“In the name of the Jesus whom Paul preaches, I command you to come out.” 
14 Seven sons of Sceva, a Jewish chief priest, were doing this. 
15 One day the evil spirit answered them, “Jesus I know, and Paul I know 
about, but who are you?” 
16 Then the man who had the evil spirit jumped on them and overpowered them 
all. He gave them such a beating that they ran out of the house naked and 
bleeding.

17 When this became known to the Jews and Greeks living in Ephesus, they were 
all seized with fear, and the name of

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Sermon: Acts 2:14-21; "The First Sermon to the Church" 
Date: May 24, 2015 
Pastor: Michael Howard 
 
 
Scriptures: Acts 2:14-21 
 
14 Then Peter stood up with the Eleven, raised his voice and addressed 
the crowd: “Fellow Jews and all of you who live in Jerusalem, let me 
explain this to you; listen carefully to what I say. 
15 These people are not drunk, as you suppose. It’s only nine in the 
morning! 
16 No, this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel: 
 
17 “‘In the last days, God says, 
 I will pour out my Spirit on all people. 
Your sons and daughters will prophesy, 
 your young men will see visions, 
 your old men will dream dreams. 
18 Even on my servants, both men and women, 
 I will pour out my Spirit in those days, 
 and they will prophesy. 
19 I will show wonders in the heavens above 
 and signs on the earth below, 
 blood and fire and billows of smoke. 
20 The sun will be turned to darkness 
 and the moon to blood 
 before the coming of the great and glorious day of the Lord. 
21 And everyone who calls 
 on the name of the Lord will be saved.’ 
 
 
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Sermon: Acts 2:14-21; "The First Sermon to the Church"
Date: May 24, 2015
Pastor: Michael Howard


Scriptures: Acts 2:14-21

14 Then Peter stood up with the Eleven, raised his voice and addressed 
the crowd: “Fellow Jews and all of you who live in Jerusalem, let me 
explain this to you; listen carefully to what I say. 
15 These people are not drunk, as you suppose. It’s only nine in the 
morning! 
16 No, this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel:

17 “‘In the last days, God says,
    I will pour out my Spirit on all people.
Your sons and daughters will prophesy,
    your young men will see visions,
    your old men will dream dreams.
18 Even on my servants, both men and women,
    I will pour out my Spirit in those days,
    and they will prophesy.
19 I will show wonders in the heavens above
    and signs on the earth below,
    blood and fire and billows of smoke.
20 The sun will be turned to darkness
    and the moon to blood
    before the coming of the great and glorious day of t

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