The Passing of the Torch SPEAKER: Michael P. Andrus Note: This is the last sermon I preached as Pastor of First Evangelical Free Church in Wichita. Introduction: These last four sermons before my retirement have been quite varied. The one on Ecclesiastes 12 incorporated a lot of humor–of necessity because of the subject matter–aging. If we didn’t laugh many of us would have to cry. The one on John 9 was a serious sermon, enhanced immeasurably by the participation of Sanford Alexander and his dog…
SERIES: ADVENT 20 Prince of Peace SPEAKER: Michael P. Andrus DATE: December 19, 2010 Note: This sermon was preached on Christmas Sunday in Wichita, my last Christmas as Senior Pastor. Introduction: Peace. Everyone desires it and nearly everyone talks about it, especially at Christmastime. We are all familiar with the words of the great company of angels who appeared to the shepherds: “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests.” Peace is one of the few themes of…
SPECIAL DAY: Sunday after 911 When You Pass Through the Waters SPEAKER: Michael P. Andrus DATE: September 16, 2001 Introduction: As the astounding events of this past week continue to unfold, many thinking people are tempted to ask, “Where is God? Is He blind that He cannot see? Is He deaf that He cannot hear? Is He dumb that He cannot speak? Is he paralyzed that he cannot move? Where is God?”[i] In the 43rd chapter of Isaiah, the Lord speaks through His prophet: “Fear not, for I…
