Rev. Dr. Charissa Howe brings vibrant energy and deep theological insight to her preaching ministry. A Presbyterian pastor of a vibrant Pittsburgh congregation and the former Director of Chaplaincy at an urban county jail, she weaves together academic wisdom with real-world pastoral experience. Her engaging style combines thoughtful biblical interpretation with practical applications for daily life. Drawing from her diverse background in both institutional and congregational ministry, she of ...
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Sermons and other lessons by Rev. Charissa Howe, Pastor at Liberty Presbyterian Church, Liberty, PA.
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From Psalm 133 and 1 Corinthians 13By Charissa Clark Howe
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Preached at Center Presbyterian Church 2/23/25, Luke 6:27-38By Charissa Clark Howe
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Woe to the Rich, the Well-Fed, the Carefree, and the Famous
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Jesus is exactly where he said he would be
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Preached at Waverly Presbyterian Church, January 12, 2025.Isaiah 43:1–7 (ESV)1 But now thus says the Lord, he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine. 2 When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you…
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Matthew 2:1-12Preached at Fox Chapel Presbyterian 1/5/25.By Charissa Clark Howe
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Unbroken: Psalm 34:15-22 by Charissa Clark HoweBy Charissa Clark Howe
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Sermon from Center Presbyterian Church.By Charissa Clark Howe
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Preached July 28, 2024First Presbyterian Church of PittsburghMark 6:30-34, 53-56By Charissa Clark Howe
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Sermon from Amos 7 preached on July 14, 2024 at Third Presbyterian Church in Pittsburgh the day after Trump was shot.By Charissa Clark Howe
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Can't Touch This (Dun dun dun dun dun dun dun dun)
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23:22Mark 5:21–43 (ESV)And when Jesus had crossed again in the boat to the other side, a great crowd gathered about him, and he was beside the sea. Then came one of the rulers of the synagogue, Jairus by name, and seeing him, he fell at his feet and implored him earnestly, saying, “My little daughter is at the point of death. Come and lay your hands on …
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Sermon preached at Sixth Presbyterian Church on April 28,2024.By Charissa Clark Howe
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Valleys: Psalm 23 by Charissa Clark HoweBy Charissa Clark Howe
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Why Fish: Luke 24:36-49 by Charissa Clark HoweBy Charissa Clark Howe
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John 20:1-18 Easter SundayBy Charissa Clark Howe
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Community Presbyterian Church of Ben Avon3/10/24John 3:14–21Ephesians 2:1–10By Charissa Clark Howe
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GLITTER! Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52: July 30, 2023 10:25:32 AM
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16:53GLITTER! Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52: July 30, 2023 10:25:32 AM by Charissa Clark HoweBy Charissa Clark Howe
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Fertile Soil: Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23: July 16, 2023 9:58:32 AM
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21:40Shared at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Greesnburg on July 16, 2023By Charissa Clark Howe
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A Shadow on the Palms: Palm Sunday evening
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God mourns by Charissa Clark HoweBy Charissa Clark Howe
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Transfiguration Sunday February 19, 2023 10:16:14 AMBy Charissa Clark Howe
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November 20, 2022 11:30:16 AMLuke 23:32-43By Charissa Clark Howe
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Ephesians 1:11-23Luke 6:20-31November 6, 2022 11:09:17 AMBy Charissa Clark Howe
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Luke 19:1-10ZaccheusThere was another young life lost to gun violence this week. When, Lord, will this end?By Charissa Clark Howe
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“In Times of Fear”: September 11, 2022 10:58:21 AM
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21:352 Timothy 1:1-10By Charissa Clark Howe
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Preaching today from Luke 14:1, 7-14 at Fox Chapel Presbyterian Church.You can watch the service here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ji-sgOgGj3gBy Charissa Clark Howe
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Being Neighbors: July 8, 2018 11:54:39 AM
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Jesus is exactly where he said he would be.
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16:37Jesus is exactly where he said he would be. by Charissa Clark HoweBy Charissa Clark Howe
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Lord have mercy by Charissa Clark HoweBy Charissa Clark Howe
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Preached at Crossroads Presbyterian Church of GibsoniaBy Charissa Clark Howe
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farewell sermon: June 13, 2021 10:12:46 AM
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22:41farewell sermon: June 13, 2021 10:12:46 AM by Charissa Clark HoweBy Charissa Clark Howe
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June 6, 2021 10:13:55 AM by Charissa Clark HoweBy Charissa Clark Howe
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May 30, 2021 10:16:43 AM by Charissa Clark HoweBy Charissa Clark Howe
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May 23, 2021 10:23:47 AM by Charissa Clark HoweBy Charissa Clark Howe
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May 9, 2021 10:22:59 AM by Charissa Clark HoweBy Charissa Clark Howe
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May 2, 2021 10:16:20 AM by Charissa Clark HoweBy Charissa Clark Howe
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April 25, 2021 10:20:29 AM by Charissa Clark HoweBy Charissa Clark Howe
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peace be with you: April 11, 2021 10:30:18 AM
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19:48peace be with you: April 11, 2021 10:30:18 AM by Charissa Clark HoweBy Charissa Clark Howe
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Nard Before Donkeys: Palm Sunday 2021 by Charissa Clark HoweBy Charissa Clark Howe
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March 21, 2021 10:38:06 AM by Charissa Clark HoweBy Charissa Clark Howe
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bound and loosed: March 14, 2021 10:27:38 AM
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reconciled into the ministry of reconciliation
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1/31/21: Does Paul Want us to Be Vegetarians?
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January 24, 2021: The Kingdom of God is At Hand
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26:23January 24, 2021: The Kingdom of God is At Hand by Charissa Clark HoweBy Charissa Clark Howe
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January 3, 2021: Epiphany Sunday by Charissa Clark HoweBy Charissa Clark Howe
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Almost there. . . (Fourth Sunday of Advent)
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20:22Almost there. . . (Fourth Sunday of Advent) by Charissa Clark HoweBy Charissa Clark Howe
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December 6, 2020 10:26:07 AM by Charissa Clark HoweBy Charissa Clark Howe
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wait for it. . . . first Sunday of advent November 29, 2020 10:23:25 AM
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18:52wait for it. . . . first Sunday of advent November 29, 2020 10:23:25 AM by Charissa Clark HoweBy Charissa Clark Howe
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What if It's Jesus? by Charissa Clark HoweBy Charissa Clark Howe
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