Cowboy Church Of Ennis

Sermon: Mark 14:32-52; "Asleep, Betraying, Deserting, or Following Jesus" 
Date: March 30, 2014 
Pastor: Michael Howard 
 
 
Scripture: Mark 14:32-52 
 
 
32 They went to a place called Gethsemane, and Jesus said to his disciples, 
“Sit here while I pray.” 
33 He took Peter, James and John along with him, and he began to be deeply 
distressed and troubled. 
34 “My soul is overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death,” he said to 
them. “Stay here and keep watch.” 
 
35 Going a little farther, he fell to the ground and prayed that if possible 
the hour might pass from him. 
36 “Abba, Father,” he said, “everything is possible for you. Take this cup 
from me. Yet not what I will, but what you will.” 
 
37 Then he returned to his disciples and found them sleeping. “Simon,” he 
said to Peter, “are you asleep? Couldn’t you keep watch for one hour? 
38 Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is 
willing, but the flesh is weak.” 
 
39 Once more he went away and prayed the same thing. 
40 When he came back, he again found them sleeping, because their eyes were 
heavy. They did not know what to say to him. 
 
41 Returning the third time, he said to them, “Are you still sleeping and 
resting? Enough! The hour has come. Look, the Son of Man is delivered into 
the hands of sinners. 
42 Rise! Let us go! Here comes my betrayer!” 
 
43 Just as he was speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, appeared. With him was 
a crowd armed with swords and clubs, sent from the chief priests, the teachers 
of the law, and the elders. 
 
44 Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: “The one I kiss is the 
man; arrest him and lead him away under guard.” 
45 Going at once to Jesus, Judas said, “Rabbi!” and kissed him. 
46 The men seized Jesus and arrested him. 
47 Then one of those standing near drew his sword and struck the servant of 
the high priest, cutting off his ear. 
 
48 “Am I leading a rebellion,” said Jesus, “that you have come out with 
swords and clubs to capture me? 
49 Every day I was with you, teaching in the temple courts, and you did not 
arrest me. But the Scriptures must be fulfilled.” 
50 Then everyone deserted him and fled. 
 
51 A young man, wearing nothing but a linen garment, was following Jesus. 
When they seized him, 
52 he fled naked, leaving his garment behind. 
 
 
 
 
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: Mark 14:32-52; "Asleep, Betraying, Deserting, or Following Jesus"
Date: March 30, 2014
Pastor: Michael Howard


Scripture: Mark 14:32-52


32 They went to a place called Gethsemane, and Jesus said to his disciples, 
“Sit here while I pray.” 
33 He took Peter, James and John along with him, and he began to be deeply 
distressed and troubled. 
34 “My soul is overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death,” he said to 
them. “Stay here and keep watch.”

35 Going a little farther, he fell to the ground and prayed that if possible 
the hour might pass from him. 
36 “Abba, Father,” he said, “everything is possible for you. Take this cup 
from me. Yet not what I will, but what you will.”

37 Then he returned to his disciples and found them sleeping. “Simon,” he 
said to Peter, “are you asleep? Couldn’t you keep watch for one hour? 
38 Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is 
willing, but the flesh is weak.”

39 Once more he went away and prayed the same 

Mark 14:32-52; Asleep, Betraying, Deserting, or Following Jesus, 3-30-2014, Cowboy Church of Ennis

Sermon: Mark 10:46-52; "Cheer Up! Get Up! He's Calling" 
Date: March 2, 2014 
Pastor: Michael Howard 
 
 
Scripture: Mark 10:46-52 
 
46 Then they came to Jericho. As Jesus and his disciples, together with 
a large crowd, were leaving the city, a blind man, Bartimaeus (which 
means son of Timaeus), was sitting by the roadside begging. 
47 When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout, Jesus, 
Son of David, have mercy on me! 
 
48 Many rebuked him and told him to be quiet, but he shouted all the more, 
Son of David, have mercy on me! 
 
49 Jesus stopped and said, Call him. 
 
So they called to the blind man, Cheer up! On your feet! Hes calling you. 
50 Throwing his cloak aside, he jumped to his feet and came to Jesus. 
 
51 What do you want me to do for you? Jesus asked him. 
 
The blind man said, Rabbi, I want to see. 
 
52 Go, said Jesus, your faith has healed you. Immediately he received 
his sight and followed Jesus along the road. 
 
 
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: Mark 10:46-52; "Cheer Up! Get Up! He's Calling"
Date: March 2, 2014
Pastor: Michael Howard


Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

46 Then they came to Jericho. As Jesus and his disciples, together with 
a large crowd, were leaving the city, a blind man, Bartimaeus (which 
means son of Timaeus), was sitting by the roadside begging. 
47 When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout, Jesus, 
Son of David, have mercy on me!

48 Many rebuked him and told him to be quiet, but he shouted all the more, 
Son of David, have mercy on me!

49 Jesus stopped and said, Call him.

So they called to the blind man, Cheer up! On your feet! Hes calling you. 
50 Throwing his cloak aside, he jumped to his feet and came to Jesus.

51 What do you want me to do for you? Jesus asked him.

The blind man said, Rabbi, I want to see.

52 Go, said Jesus, your faith has healed you. Immediately he received 
his sight and followed Jesus along the road.


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Mark 10:46-52; Cheer Up! Get Up! He's Calling, 3-2-2014, Cowboy Church of Ennis

Sermon: Mark 10:23-31; "When All Is Said and Done" 
Date: February 16, 2014 
Pastor: Michael Howard 
 
 
Scripture: Mark 10:23-31 
 
23 Jesus looked around and said to his disciples, "How hard it is for 
the rich to enter the kingdom of God!" 
 
24 The disciples were amazed at his words. But Jesus said again, 
"Children, how hard it is[a] to enter the kingdom of God! 
25 It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for 
someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of God." 
 
26 The disciples were even more amazed, and said to each other, "Who 
then can be saved?" 
 
27 Jesus looked at them and said, "With man this is impossible, but not 
with God; all things are possible with God." 
 
28 Then Peter spoke up, "We have left everything to follow you!" 
 
29 "Truly I tell you," Jesus replied, "no one who has left home or 
brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or fields for me 
and the gospel 
30 will fail to receive a hundred times as much in this present age: 
homes, brothers, sisters, mothers, children and fields—along with 
persecutions—and in the age to come eternal life. 
31 But many who are first will be last, and the last first." 
 
 
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: Mark 10:23-31; "When All Is Said and Done"
Date: February 16, 2014
Pastor: Michael Howard


Scripture: Mark 10:23-31

23 Jesus looked around and said to his disciples, "How hard it is for 
the rich to enter the kingdom of God!"

24 The disciples were amazed at his words. But Jesus said again, 
"Children, how hard it is[a] to enter the kingdom of God! 
25 It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for 
someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of God."

26 The disciples were even more amazed, and said to each other, "Who 
then can be saved?"

27 Jesus looked at them and said, "With man this is impossible, but not 
with God; all things are possible with God."

28 Then Peter spoke up, "We have left everything to follow you!"

29 "Truly I tell you," Jesus replied, "no one who has left home or 
brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or fields for me 
and the gospel 
30 will fail to receive a hundred times as much in this present age: 
homes, brothers

Mark 10:23-31; When All Is Said and Done, 2-16-2014, Cowboy Church of Ennis

Sermon: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18; "Be Happy, Stay Connected, and Acknowledge Him" 
Date: May 25, 2014 
Pastor: Logan Lair 
 
 
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 
 
16 Rejoice evermore. 
 
17 Pray without ceasing. 
 
18 In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. 
 
 
 
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: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18; "Be Happy, Stay Connected, and Acknowledge Him"
Date: May 25, 2014
Pastor: Logan Lair


Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

16 Rejoice evermore.

17 Pray without ceasing.

18 In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.



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

1 Thess. 5:16-18; Be Happy, Stay Connected, and Acknowledge Him, 5-25-2014, Cowboy Church of Ennis

Sermon: Mark 10:13-23; "Guaranteed Treasure In Heaven" 
Date: February 9, 2014 
Pastor: Michael Howard 
 
 
Scripture: Mark 10:13-23 
 
13 People were bringing little children to Jesus for him to place 
his hands on them, but the disciples rebuked them. 
14 When Jesus saw this, he was indignant. He said to them, Let 
the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the 
kingdom of God belongs to such as these. 
15 Truly I tell you, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of 
God like a little child will never enter it. 
16 And he took the children in his arms, placed his hands on them 
and blessed them. 
 
17 As Jesus started on his way, a man ran up to him and fell on his 
knees before him. Good teacher, he asked, what must I do to 
inherit eternal life? 
 
18 Why do you call me good? Jesus answered. No one is goodexcept 
God alone. 
19 You know the commandments: You shall not murder, you shall not 
commit adultery, you shall not steal, you shall not give false 
testimony, you shall not defraud, honor your father and mother. 
 
20 Teacher, he declared, all these I have kept since I was a boy. 
 
21 Jesus looked at him and loved him. One thing you lack, he said. 
Go, sell everything you have and give to the poor, and you will 
have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me. 
 
22 At this the mans face fell. He went away sad, because he had 
great wealth. 
 
23 Jesus looked around and said to his disciples, How hard it is 
for the rich to enter the kingdom of God! 
 
 
 
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: Mark 10:13-23; "Guaranteed Treasure In Heaven"
Date: February 9, 2014
Pastor: Michael Howard


Scripture: Mark 10:13-23

13 People were bringing little children to Jesus for him to place 
his hands on them, but the disciples rebuked them. 
14 When Jesus saw this, he was indignant. He said to them, Let 
the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the 
kingdom of God belongs to such as these. 
15 Truly I tell you, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of 
God like a little child will never enter it. 
16 And he took the children in his arms, placed his hands on them 
and blessed them.

17 As Jesus started on his way, a man ran up to him and fell on his 
knees before him. Good teacher, he asked, what must I do to 
inherit eternal life?

18 Why do you call me good? Jesus answered. No one is goodexcept 
God alone. 
19 You know the commandments: You shall not murder, you shall not 
commit adultery, you shall not steal, you shall not give false 
testimony, 

Mark 10:13-23; Guaranteed Treasure In Heaven, 2-9-2014, Cowboy Church of Ennis

Sermon: Mark 9:42-50; "Keeping An Eye Out for Sin" 
Date: January 26, 2014 
Pastor: Michael Howard 
 
 
Scripture: Mark 9:42-50 
 
42 "If anyone causes one of these little ones—those who believe in 
me—to stumble, it would be better for them if a large millstone 
were hung around their neck and they were thrown into the sea. 
43 If your hand causes you to stumble, cut it off. It is better for 
you to enter life maimed than with two hands to go into hell, where 
the fire never goes out. 
 
[44] 
 
45 And if your foot causes you to stumble, cut it off. It is better 
for you to enter life crippled than to have two feet and be thrown 
into hell. 
 
[46] 
 
47 And if your eye causes you to stumble, pluck it out. It is better 
for you to enter the kingdom of God with one eye than to have two 
eyes and be thrown into hell, 
48 where 
 
"'the worms that eat them do not die, 
 and the fire is not quenched.' 
49 Everyone will be salted with fire. 
 
50 "Salt is good, but if it loses its saltiness, how can you make it 
salty again? Have salt among yourselves, and be at peace with each 
other." 
 
 
 
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: Mark 9:42-50; "Keeping An Eye Out for Sin"
Date: January 26, 2014
Pastor: Michael Howard


Scripture: Mark 9:42-50

42 "If anyone causes one of these little ones—those who believe in 
me—to stumble, it would be better for them if a large millstone 
were hung around their neck and they were thrown into the sea. 
43 If your hand causes you to stumble, cut it off. It is better for 
you to enter life maimed than with two hands to go into hell, where 
the fire never goes out. 

[44] 

45 And if your foot causes you to stumble, cut it off. It is better 
for you to enter life crippled than to have two feet and be thrown 
into hell. 

[46] 

47 And if your eye causes you to stumble, pluck it out. It is better 
for you to enter the kingdom of God with one eye than to have two 
eyes and be thrown into hell, 
48 where

"'the worms that eat them do not die,
    and the fire is not quenched.'
49 Everyone will be salted with fire.

50 "Salt is good, but if it loses its saltiness, how can you

Mark 9:42-50; Keeping An Eye Out for Sin, 1-26-2014, Cowboy Church of Ennis

Sermon: Mark 8:27-33; "Who Do YOU Say That I Am" 
Date: November 3, 2013 
Pastor: Michael Howard 
 
 
Scripture: Mark 8:27-33 
 
27 Jesus and his disciples went on to the villages around Caesarea Philippi. 
On the way he asked them, "Who do people say I am?" 
 
28 They replied, "Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still 
others, one of the prophets." 
 
29 "But what about you?" he asked. "Who do you say I am?" 
 
Peter answered, "You are the Messiah." 
 
30 Jesus warned them not to tell anyone about him. 
 
31 He then began to teach them that the Son of Man must suffer many things 
and be rejected by the elders, the chief priests and the teachers of the 
law, and that he must be killed and after three days rise again. 
32 He spoke plainly about this, and Peter took him aside and began to rebuke 
him. 
 
33 But when Jesus turned and looked at his disciples, he rebuked Peter. "Get 
behind me, Satan!" he said. "You do not have in mind the concerns of God, but 
merely human concerns." 
 
 
 
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: Mark 8:27-33; "Who Do YOU Say That I Am"
Date: November 3, 2013
Pastor: Michael Howard


Scripture: Mark 8:27-33

27 Jesus and his disciples went on to the villages around Caesarea Philippi. 
On the way he asked them, "Who do people say I am?"

28 They replied, "Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still 
others, one of the prophets."

29 "But what about you?" he asked. "Who do you say I am?"

Peter answered, "You are the Messiah."

30 Jesus warned them not to tell anyone about him.

31 He then began to teach them that the Son of Man must suffer many things 
and be rejected by the elders, the chief priests and the teachers of the 
law, and that he must be killed and after three days rise again. 
32 He spoke plainly about this, and Peter took him aside and began to rebuke 
him.

33 But when Jesus turned and looked at his disciples, he rebuked Peter. "Get 
behind me, Satan!" he said. "You do not have in mind the concerns of God, but 
merely human concerns."



Cowboy

Mark 8:27-33; Who Do YOU Say That I Am, 11-03-2013, Cowboy Church of Ennis

Sermon: Mark 8:22-26; "Understanding the Obvious" 
Date: October 27, 2013 
Pastor: Michael Howard 
 
 
Scripture: Mark 8:22-26 
 
22 They came to Bethsaida, and some people brought a blind man and 
begged Jesus to touch him. 23 He took the blind man by the hand and 
led him outside the village. When he had spit on the man's eyes and 
put his hands on him, Jesus asked, "Do you see anything?" 
 
24 He looked up and said, "I see people; they look like trees walking 
around." 
 
25 Once more Jesus put his hands on the man's eyes. Then his eyes 
were opened, his sight was restored, and he saw everything clearly. 
26 Jesus sent him home, saying, "Don't even go into the village." 
 
 
 
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: Mark 8:22-26; "Understanding the Obvious"
Date: October 27, 2013
Pastor: Michael Howard


Scripture: Mark 8:22-26

22 They came to Bethsaida, and some people brought a blind man and 
begged Jesus to touch him. 23 He took the blind man by the hand and 
led him outside the village. When he had spit on the man's eyes and 
put his hands on him, Jesus asked, "Do you see anything?"

24 He looked up and said, "I see people; they look like trees walking 
around."

25 Once more Jesus put his hands on the man's eyes. Then his eyes 
were opened, his sight was restored, and he saw everything clearly. 
26 Jesus sent him home, saying, "Don't even go into the village."



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

Mark 8:22-26; Understanding the Obvious, 10-27-2013, Cowboy Church of Ennis

Sermon: Mark 6:45-56; "When the Wind Is Against Us..." 
Date: September 15, 2013 
Pastor: Michael Howard 
 
 
Scripture: Mark 6:45-56 
 
45 Immediately Jesus made his disciples get into the boat and go on 
ahead of him to Bethsaida, while he dismissed the crowd. 
46 After leaving them, he went up on a mountainside to pray. 
 
47 Later that night, the boat was in the middle of the lake, and he 
was alone on land. 
48 He saw the disciples straining at the oars, because the wind was 
against them. Shortly before dawn he went out to them, walking on the 
lake. He was about to pass by them, 
49 but when they saw him walking on the lake, they thought he was a 
ghost. They cried out, 
50 because they all saw him and were terrified. 
 
Immediately he spoke to them and said, "Take courage! It is I. Don't 
be afraid." 
51 Then he climbed into the boat with them, and the wind died down. 
They were completely amazed, 
52 for they had not understood about the loaves; their hearts were 
hardened. 
 
53 When they had crossed over, they landed at Gennesaret and anchored 
there. 
54 As soon as they got out of the boat, people recognized Jesus. 
55 They ran throughout that whole region and carried the sick on mats 
to wherever they heard he was. 
56 And wherever he went—into villages, towns or countryside—they placed 
the sick in the marketplaces. They begged him to let them touch even 
the edge of his cloak, and all who touched it were healed. 
 
 
 
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 
Scripture: 
 
 
 
 
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: Mark 6:45-56; "When the Wind Is Against Us..."
Date: September 15, 2013
Pastor: Michael Howard


Scripture: Mark 6:45-56

45 Immediately Jesus made his disciples get into the boat and go on 
ahead of him to Bethsaida, while he dismissed the crowd. 
46 After leaving them, he went up on a mountainside to pray.

47 Later that night, the boat was in the middle of the lake, and he 
was alone on land. 
48 He saw the disciples straining at the oars, because the wind was 
against them. Shortly before dawn he went out to them, walking on the 
lake. He was about to pass by them, 
49 but when they saw him walking on the lake, they thought he was a 
ghost. They cried out, 
50 because they all saw him and were terrified.

Immediately he spoke to them and said, "Take courage! It is I. Don't 
be afraid." 
51 Then he climbed into the boat with them, and the wind died down. 
They were completely amazed, 
52 for they had not understood about the loaves; their hearts were 
hardened.

53 When they

Mark 6:45-56; When the Wind Is Against Us..., 9-15-2013, Cowboy Church of Ennis

Mobile Version 
Sermon: Matthew 28:18-20; "2 Simple Requests From The Lord" 
Date: August 25, 2013 
Pastor: Michael Howard 
 
 
Scriptures: Matthew 28:18-20, Romans 6:3-5, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 
 
 
Matthew 28:18-20 
 
18 Then Jesus came to them and said, "All authority in heaven and on 
earth has been given to me. 
19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in 
the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 
20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And 
surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age." 
 
 
Romans 6:3-5 
 
3 Or don't you know that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus 
were baptized into his death? 
4 We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in 
order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory 
of the Father, we too may live a new life. 
 
5 For if we have been united with him in a death like his, we will 
certainly also be united with him in a resurrection like his. 
 
 
1 Corinthians 11:23-26 
 
23 For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to you: The Lord 
Jesus, on the night he was betrayed, took bread, 
24 and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, "This is my body, 
which is for you; do this in remembrance of me." 
25 In the same way, after supper he took the cup, saying, "This cup is 
the new covenant in my blood; do this, whenever you drink it, in 
remembrance of me." 
26 For whenever you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the 
Lord's death until he comes. 
 
 
 
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

Mobile Version
Sermon: Matthew 28:18-20; "2 Simple Requests From The Lord"
Date: August 25, 2013
Pastor: Michael Howard


Scriptures: Matthew 28:18-20, Romans 6:3-5, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26


Matthew 28:18-20

18 Then Jesus came to them and said, "All authority in heaven and on 
earth has been given to me. 
19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in 
the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 
20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And 
surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age."


Romans 6:3-5

3 Or don't you know that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus 
were baptized into his death? 
4 We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in 
order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory 
of the Father, we too may live a new life.

5 For if we have been united with him in a death like his, we will 
certainly also be united with him in a resurrection like his.


1

Matthew 28:18-20; 2 Simple Requests From The Lord, 8-25-2013, Mobile Version, Cowboy Church of Ennis

Moblie Version @ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FNuFVJgvYJk 
 
Sermon: Matthew 28:18-20; "2 Simple Requests From The Lord" 
Date: August 25, 2013 
Pastor: Michael Howard 
 
 
Scriptures: Matthew 28:18-20, Romans 6:3-5, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 
 
 
Matthew 28:18-20 
 
18 Then Jesus came to them and said, "All authority in heaven and on 
earth has been given to me. 
19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in 
the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 
20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And 
surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age." 
 
 
Romans 6:3-5 
 
3 Or don't you know that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus 
were baptized into his death? 
4 We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in 
order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory 
of the Father, we too may live a new life. 
 
5 For if we have been united with him in a death like his, we will 
certainly also be united with him in a resurrection like his. 
 
 
1 Corinthians 11:23-26 
 
23 For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to you: The Lord 
Jesus, on the night he was betrayed, took bread, 
24 and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, "This is my body, 
which is for you; do this in remembrance of me." 
25 In the same way, after supper he took the cup, saying, "This cup is 
the new covenant in my blood; do this, whenever you drink it, in 
remembrance of me." 
26 For whenever you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the 
Lord's death until he comes. 
 
 
 
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

Moblie Version @ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FNuFVJgvYJk

Sermon: Matthew 28:18-20; "2 Simple Requests From The Lord"
Date: August 25, 2013
Pastor: Michael Howard


Scriptures: Matthew 28:18-20, Romans 6:3-5, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26


Matthew 28:18-20

18 Then Jesus came to them and said, "All authority in heaven and on 
earth has been given to me. 
19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in 
the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 
20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And 
surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age."


Romans 6:3-5

3 Or don't you know that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus 
were baptized into his death? 
4 We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in 
order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory 
of the Father, we too may live a new life.

5 For if we have been united with him in a death like his, we will 
certainly also be u

Matthew 28:18-20; 2 Simple Requests From The Lord, 8-25-2013, Cowboy Church of Ennis

Sermon: John 12:23-25; "What's Next in a Christians Life" 
Date: August 4, 2013 
Pastor: Ricky Capps 
 
 
Scripture: John 12:23-25 
 
23 Jesus replied, "The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified. 
24 Very truly I tell you, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground 
and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it produces 
many seeds. 
25 Anyone who loves their life will lose it, while anyone who hates their 
life in this world will keep it for eternal life. 
 
 
 
Cowboy Church of Ennis Texas 
A Church of the Western Heritage Culture 
Committed to serving people with the Good News of Jesus Christ 
 
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Sermon: John 12:23-25; "What's Next in a Christians Life"
Date: August 4, 2013
Pastor: Ricky Capps 


Scripture: John 12:23-25

23 Jesus replied, "The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified. 
24 Very truly I tell you, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground 
and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it produces 
many seeds. 
25 Anyone who loves their life will lose it, while anyone who hates their 
life in this world will keep it for eternal life.



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John 12:23-25; What's Next in a Christians Life, 8-4-2013, Cowboy Church of Ennis

21 When Jesus had again crossed over by boat to the other side 
of the lake, a large crowd gathered around him while he was by 
the lake. 
22 Then one of the synagogue leaders, named Jairus, came, and 
when he saw Jesus, he fell at his feet. 
23 He pleaded earnestly with him, "My little daughter is dying. 
Please come and put your hands on her so that she will be healed 
and live." 
24 So Jesus went with him. 
 
A large crowd followed and pressed around him. 
25 And a woman was there who had been subject to bleeding for 
twelve years. 
26 She had suffered a great deal under the care of many doctors 
and had spent all she had, yet instead of getting better she 
grew worse. 
27 When she heard about Jesus, she came up behind him in the 
crowd and touched his cloak, 
28 because she thought, "If I just touch his clothes, I will 
be healed." 
29 Immediately her bleeding stopped and she felt in her body 
that she was freed from her suffering. 
 
30 At once Jesus realized that power had gone out from him. He 
turned around in the crowd and asked, "Who touched my clothes?" 
 
31 "You see the people crowding against you," his disciples 
answered, "and yet you can ask, 'Who touched me?' " 
 
32 But Jesus kept looking around to see who had done it. 
33 Then the woman, knowing what had happened to her, came and 
fell at his feet and, trembling with fear, told him the whole 
truth. 
34 He said to her, "Daughter, your faith has healed you. Go in 
peace and be freed from your suffering." 
 
35 While Jesus was still speaking, some people came from the 
house of Jairus, the synagogue leader. "Your daughter is dead," 
they said. "Why bother the teacher anymore?" 
 
36 Overhearing what they said, Jesus told him, "Don't be afraid; 
just believe." 
 
37 He did not let anyone follow him except Peter, James and John 
the brother of James. 
38 When they came to the home of the synagogue leader, Jesus saw 
a commotion, with people crying and wailing loudly. 
39 He went in and said to them, "Why all this commotion and wailing? 
The child is not dead but asleep." 
40 But they laughed at him. 
 
After he put them all out, he took the child's father and mother 
and the disciples who were with him, and went in where the child was. 
41 He took her by the hand and said to her, "Talitha koum!" (which 
means "Little girl, I say to you, get up!"). 
42 Immediately the girl stood up and began to walk around (she was 
twelve years old). At this they were completely astonished. 
43 He gave strict orders not to let anyone know about this, and told 
them to give her something to eat. 
 
 
 
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21 When Jesus had again crossed over by boat to the other side 
of the lake, a large crowd gathered around him while he was by 
the lake. 
22 Then one of the synagogue leaders, named Jairus, came, and 
when he saw Jesus, he fell at his feet. 
23 He pleaded earnestly with him, "My little daughter is dying. 
Please come and put your hands on her so that she will be healed 
and live." 
24 So Jesus went with him.

A large crowd followed and pressed around him. 
25 And a woman was there who had been subject to bleeding for 
twelve years. 
26 She had suffered a great deal under the care of many doctors 
and had spent all she had, yet instead of getting better she 
grew worse. 
27 When she heard about Jesus, she came up behind him in the 
crowd and touched his cloak, 
28 because she thought, "If I just touch his clothes, I will 
be healed." 
29 Immediately her bleeding stopped and she felt in her body 
that she was freed from her suffering.

30 At once Jesus realized that power had gone out f

Mark 5:21-43; 12 Years for 2 Daughters, 7-28-2013, Cowboy Church of Ennis

Sermon: Mark 4:35-41; "Through the Storms of Life" 
Date: July 7, 2013 
Pastor: Michael Howard 
 
 
Scripture: Mark 4:35-41 
 
 
35 That day when evening came, he said to his disciples, "Let 
us go over to the other side." 
36 Leaving the crowd behind, they took him along, just as he 
was, in the boat. There were also other boats with him. 
37 A furious squall came up, and the waves broke over the boat, 
so that it was nearly swamped. 
38 Jesus was in the stern, sleeping on a cushion. The disciples 
woke him and said to him, "Teacher, don't you care if we drown?" 
 
39 He got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves, "Quiet! Be 
still!" Then the wind died down and it was completely calm. 
 
40 He said to his disciples, "Why are you so afraid? Do you still 
have no faith?" 
 
41 They were terrified and asked each other, "Who is this? Even 
the wind and the waves obey him!" 
 
 
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Sermon: Mark 4:35-41; "Through the Storms of Life"
Date: July 7, 2013
Pastor: Michael Howard


Scripture: Mark 4:35-41


35 That day when evening came, he said to his disciples, "Let 
us go over to the other side." 
36 Leaving the crowd behind, they took him along, just as he 
was, in the boat. There were also other boats with him. 
37 A furious squall came up, and the waves broke over the boat, 
so that it was nearly swamped. 
38 Jesus was in the stern, sleeping on a cushion. The disciples 
woke him and said to him, "Teacher, don't you care if we drown?"

39 He got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves, "Quiet! Be 
still!" Then the wind died down and it was completely calm.

40 He said to his disciples, "Why are you so afraid? Do you still 
have no faith?"

41 They were terrified and asked each other, "Who is this? Even 
the wind and the waves obey him!"


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Mark 4:35-41; Through the Storms of Life, 7-7-2013, Cowboy Church of Ennis

Sermon: Mark 4:30-34; "Truth About the Mustard Plant" 
Date: June 30, 2013 
Pastor: Michael Howard 
 
 
Scripture: Mark 4:30-34 
 
 
30 Again he said, "What shall we say the kingdom of God is like, 
or what parable shall we use to describe it? 
31 It is like a mustard seed, which is the smallest of all seeds 
on earth. 
32 Yet when planted, it grows and becomes the largest of all 
garden plants, with such big branches that the birds can perch in 
its shade." 
 
33 With many similar parables Jesus spoke the word to them, as much 
as they could understand. 
34 He did not say anything to them without using a parable. But 
when he was alone with his own disciples, he explained everything. 
 
 
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Sermon: Mark 4:30-34; "Truth About the Mustard Plant"
Date: June 30, 2013
Pastor: Michael Howard


Scripture: Mark 4:30-34


30 Again he said, "What shall we say the kingdom of God is like, 
or what parable shall we use to describe it? 
31 It is like a mustard seed, which is the smallest of all seeds 
on earth. 
32 Yet when planted, it grows and becomes the largest of all 
garden plants, with such big branches that the birds can perch in 
its shade."

33 With many similar parables Jesus spoke the word to them, as much 
as they could understand. 
34 He did not say anything to them without using a parable. But 
when he was alone with his own disciples, he explained everything.


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Mark 4:30-34; Truth About the Mustard Plant, 6-30-2013, Cowboy Church of Ennis

Sermon: Mark 4:26-29; "The Miracle the Seed" 
Date: June 23, 2013 
Pastor: Michael Howard 
 
 
Scripture: Mark 4:26-29 
 
 
26 He also said, "This is what the kingdom of God is like. A man scatters 
seed on the ground. 
27 Night and day, whether he sleeps or gets up, the seed sprouts and grows, 
though he does not know how. 
28 All by itself the soil produces grain—first the stalk, then the head, 
then the full kernel in the head. 
29 As soon as the grain is ripe, he puts the sickle to it, because the 
harvest has come." 
 
 
 
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Sermon: Mark 4:26-29; "The Miracle the Seed"
Date: June 23, 2013
Pastor: Michael Howard


Scripture: Mark 4:26-29


26 He also said, "This is what the kingdom of God is like. A man scatters 
seed on the ground. 
27 Night and day, whether he sleeps or gets up, the seed sprouts and grows, 
though he does not know how. 
28 All by itself the soil produces grain—first the stalk, then the head, 
then the full kernel in the head. 
29 As soon as the grain is ripe, he puts the sickle to it, because the 
harvest has come."



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

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Mark 4:26-29; The Miracle the Seed, 6-23-2013, Cowboy Church of Ennis

Sermon: Luke 15:11-32; "The Prodigal" 
Date: June 16, 2013 
Pastor: Michael Howard 
 
 
Scripture: Luke 15:11-32 
 
 
11 Jesus continued: "There was a man who had two sons. 
12 The younger one said to his father, 'Father, give me my share 
of the estate.' So he divided his property between them. 
 
13 "Not long after that, the younger son got together all he had, 
set off for a distant country and there squandered his wealth in 
wild living. 
14 After he had spent everything, there was a severe famine in 
that whole country, and he began to be in need. 
15 So he went and hired himself out to a citizen of that country, 
who sent him to his fields to feed pigs. 
16 He longed to fill his stomach with the pods that the pigs were 
eating, but no one gave him anything. 
 
17 "When he came to his senses, he said, 'How many of my father's 
hired servants have food to spare, and here I am starving to death! 
18 I will set out and go back to my father and say to him: Father, 
I have sinned against heaven and against you. 
19 I am no longer worthy to be called your son; make me like one of 
your hired servants.' 
20 So he got up and went to his father. 
 
"But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was 
filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms 
around him and kissed him. 
 
21 "The son said to him, 'Father, I have sinned against heaven and 
against you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son.' 
 
22 "But the father said to his servants, 'Quick! Bring the best 
robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger and sandals on 
his feet. 
23 Bring the fattened calf and kill it. Let's have a feast and 
celebrate. 
24 For this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost 
and is found.' So they began to celebrate. 
 
25 "Meanwhile, the older son was in the field. When he came near 
the house, he heard music and dancing. 
26 So he called one of the servants and asked him what was going on. 
27 'Your brother has come,' he replied, 'and your father has 
killed the fattened calf because he has him back safe and sound.' 
 
28 "The older brother became angry and refused to go in. So his 
father went out and pleaded with him. 
29 But he answered his father, 'Look! All these years I've been 
slaving for you and never disobeyed your orders. Yet you never 
gave me even a young goat so I could celebrate with my friends. 
30 But when this son of yours who has squandered your property 
with prostitutes comes home, you kill the fattened calf for him!' 
 
31 "'My son,' the father said, 'you are always with me, and 
everything I have is yours. 
32 But we had to celebrate and be glad, because this brother of 
yours was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.'" 
 
 
 
Cowboy Church of Ennis Texas 
A Church of the Western Heritage Culture 
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Sermon: Luke 15:11-32; "The Prodigal"
Date: June 16, 2013
Pastor: Michael Howard


Scripture: Luke 15:11-32


11 Jesus continued: "There was a man who had two sons. 
12 The younger one said to his father, 'Father, give me my share 
of the estate.' So he divided his property between them.

13 "Not long after that, the younger son got together all he had, 
set off for a distant country and there squandered his wealth in 
wild living. 
14 After he had spent everything, there was a severe famine in 
that whole country, and he began to be in need. 
15 So he went and hired himself out to a citizen of that country, 
who sent him to his fields to feed pigs. 
16 He longed to fill his stomach with the pods that the pigs were 
eating, but no one gave him anything.

17 "When he came to his senses, he said, 'How many of my father's 
hired servants have food to spare, and here I am starving to death! 
18 I will set out and go back to my father and say to him: Father, 
I have sinned against heaven an

Luke 15:11-32; The Prodigal, 6-16-2013, Cowboy Church of Ennis

Sermon: Mark 4:21-25; "Be a Light to the World" 
Date: June 9, 2013 
Pastor: Michael Howard 
 
 
Scripture: Mark 4:21-25 
 
 
21 He said to them, "Do you bring in a lamp to put it under a bowl 
or a bed? Instead, don't you put it on its stand? 
22 For whatever is hidden is meant to be disclosed, and whatever 
is concealed is meant to be brought out into the open. 
23 If anyone has ears to hear, let them hear." 
 
24 "Consider carefully what you hear," he continued. "With the 
measure you use, it will be measured to you—and even more. 
25 Whoever has will be given more; whoever does not have, even 
what they have will be taken from them." 
 
 
 
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A Church of the Western Heritage Culture 
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Sermon: Mark 4:21-25; "Be a Light to the World"
Date: June 9, 2013
Pastor: Michael Howard


Scripture: Mark 4:21-25


21 He said to them, "Do you bring in a lamp to put it under a bowl 
or a bed? Instead, don't you put it on its stand? 
22 For whatever is hidden is meant to be disclosed, and whatever 
is concealed is meant to be brought out into the open. 
23 If anyone has ears to hear, let them hear."

24 "Consider carefully what you hear," he continued. "With the 
measure you use, it will be measured to you—and even more. 
25 Whoever has will be given more; whoever does not have, even 
what they have will be taken from them."



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

Mark 4:21-25; Be a Light to the World, 6-9-2013, Cowboy Church of Ennis

Sermon: Mark 3:22-30; "The Only Sin God Can't Forgive" 
Date: May 26, 2013 
Pastor: Michael Howard 
 
 
Scripture: Mark 3:22-30 
 
 
22 And the teachers of the law who came down from Jerusalem said, 
"He is possessed by Beelzebul! By the prince of demons he is driving 
out demons." 
 
23 So Jesus called them over to him and began to speak to them in 
parables: "How can Satan drive out Satan? 
24 If a kingdom is divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand. 
25 If a house is divided against itself, that house cannot stand. 
26 And if Satan opposes himself and is divided, he cannot stand; his 
end has come. 
27 In fact, no one can enter a strong man's house without first tying 
him up. Then he can plunder the strong man's house. 
28 Truly I tell you, people can be forgiven all their sins and every 
slander they utter, 29 but whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit 
will never be forgiven; they are guilty of an eternal sin." 
 
30 He said this because they were saying, "He has an impure spirit." 
 
 
 
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Sermon: Mark 3:22-30; "The Only Sin God Can't Forgive"
Date: May 26, 2013
Pastor: Michael Howard


Scripture: Mark 3:22-30


22 And the teachers of the law who came down from Jerusalem said, 
"He is possessed by Beelzebul! By the prince of demons he is driving 
out demons."

23 So Jesus called them over to him and began to speak to them in 
parables: "How can Satan drive out Satan? 
24 If a kingdom is divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand. 
25 If a house is divided against itself, that house cannot stand. 
26 And if Satan opposes himself and is divided, he cannot stand; his 
end has come. 
27 In fact, no one can enter a strong man's house without first tying 
him up. Then he can plunder the strong man's house. 
28 Truly I tell you, people can be forgiven all their sins and every 
slander they utter, 29 but whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit 
will never be forgiven; they are guilty of an eternal sin."

30 He said this because they were saying, "He has an impure spiri

Mark 3:22-30; The Only Sin God Can't Forgive, 5-26-2013, Cowboy Church of Ennis

Sermon: Mark 3:20-35; "Who Is My Mother?" 
Date: May 12, 2013 
Pastor: Michael Howard 
 
 
Scripture: Mark 3:20-35 
 
 
20 Then Jesus entered a house, and again a crowd gathered, so that 
he and his disciples were not even able to eat. 
21 When his family heard about this, they went to take charge of 
him, for they said, "He is out of his mind." 
 
22 And the teachers of the law who came down from Jerusalem said, 
"He is possessed by Beelzebul! By the prince of demons he is driving 
out demons." 
 
23 So Jesus called them over to him and began to speak to them in 
parables: "How can Satan drive out Satan? 
24 If a kingdom is divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand. 
25 If a house is divided against itself, that house cannot stand. 
26 And if Satan opposes himself and is divided, he cannot stand; his 
end has come. 
27 In fact, no one can enter a strong man's house without first tying 
him up. Then he can plunder the strong man's house. 
28 Truly I tell you, people can be forgiven all their sins and every 
slander they utter, 29 but whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit 
will never be forgiven; they are guilty of an eternal sin." 
 
30 He said this because they were saying, "He has an impure spirit." 
 
31 Then Jesus' mother and brothers arrived. Standing outside, they 
sent someone in to call him. 
32 A crowd was sitting around him, and they told him, "Your mother 
and brothers are outside looking for you." 
 
33 "Who are my mother and my brothers?" he asked. 
 
34 Then he looked at those seated in a circle around him and said, 
"Here are my mother and my brothers! 
35 Whoever does God's will is my brother and sister and mother." 
 
 
 
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: Mark 3:20-35; "Who Is My Mother?" Date: May 12, 2013 Pastor: Michael Howard Scripture: Mark 3:20-35 20 Then Jesus ...

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