Sermons by Michael Andrus
Ephesians 1
Spiritual Warfare: The Battle for Freedom in Christ Who Are You? SPEAKER: Michael P. Andrus Note to reader: These sermons on Ephesians are not my typical verse-by-verse exposition. Most were preached in 1990 in a series on “Spiritual Warfare: The Battle for Freedom in Christ.” I used Ephesians as a springboard for this series but referred to many other passages as well. Some of the sermons in the series are stand-alone messages preached at various times and various places. The early sermons from 30-35 years ago are not…
Ephesians 2
Spiritual Warfare: The Battle for Freedom in Christ Lost and Found SPEAKER: Michael P. Andrus Note to reader: These sermons on Ephesians are not my typical verse-by-verse exposition. Most were preached in 1990 in a series on “Spiritual Warfare: The Battle for Freedom in Christ.” I used Ephesians as a springboard for this series but referred to many other passages as well. Some of the sermons in the series are stand-alone messages preached at various times and various places. The early sermons from 30-35 years ago are not…
Eph. 2:11-22
Spiritual Warfare: The Battle for Freedom in Christ Reconciliation Between Enemies Is Possible SPEAKER: Michael P. Andrus Introduction: In the first half of Ephesians 2 the Apostle describes his audience as those who were dead in their trespasses and sins, who followed the ways of this world and of its ruler, Satan, who gratified the cravings of their sinful natures, and who were objects of wrath. That is an apt description of the status of every human being before God’s love and…
Ephesians 3:7-21
Spiritual Warfare: The Battle for Freedom in Christ How to Find Self-worth in Christ, Part 1 SPEAKER: Michael P. Andrus Note to reader: These sermons on Ephesians are not my typical verse-by-verse exposition. Most were preached in 1990 in a series on “Spiritual Warfare: The Battle for Freedom in Christ.” I used Ephesians as a springboard for this series but referred to many other passages as well. Some of the sermons in the series are stand-alone messages preached at various times and various places. The early sermons from…
Deuteronomy 34:1-Joshua 1:9
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…
Isaiah 9:6, Ephesians 2
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…
Isaiah 36, 37, 43:1-3
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…
Isaiah 40
The Greatness and Smallness of God There are two sermons published for Isaiah 40. This sermon was preached in Wichita and the second is part of a series Mike presented at Dallas Theological Seminary SPEAKER: Michael P. Andrus DATE: December 26, 2021 Introduction: I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas celebration with family and friends. It never gets old, does it? I’ve always loved Christmas, but I recall how it was always a stressful time when I was a Lead Pastor, overseeing Christmas…
Isaiah 40
SERIES: Our Great and Awesome God The Greatness and Smallness of God SPEAKER: Michael P. Andrus PLACE: Dallas Theological Seminary DATE: October, 1996 There is no audio available from Mike’s sermon in Dallas. I have attached a sermon on the same scripture preached in Wichita just after Christmas in 2021. Thank you, Dr. Gangel, for that kind introduction. This is an honor I never expected to receive. Preaching at Dallas Seminary is like singing at the Met, playing tennis at Wimbledon, or skiing at Vail. I…
Joshua 24:19
SERIES: Our Great and Awesome God The Holiness and Jealousy of God SPEAKER: Michael P. Andrus PLACE: Dallas Theological Seminary DATE: October, 1996 According to Genesis 1-3 God created man in His own image and likeness. According to twentieth century theology, however, it seems that man has created God in his image. The God of many people today is a God concocted from those characteristics man admires most. Thus one hears a great deal about God as a God of love, mercy, compassion, benevolence, grace, forgiveness, patience, and…
Job 38:11
SERIES: Our Great and Awesome God The Power and Providence of God SPEAKER: Michael P. Andrus PLACE: Dallas Theological Seminary DATE: October, 1996 I wish to share with you today an experience that changed my life. It happened three years ago on the 20th of September, 1993. I was returning home one night from a prayer meeting for the victims of the terrible flood St. Louis was experiencing. I was about two miles from my home when a horse that had been spooked jumped over…
Philippians 1:1-11
SERIES: Philippians: Cheerful Sounds from a Jail Cell A Joyful Servant of Christ SPEAKER: Michael P. Andrus Introduction: For a number of months now I have been using a New International Version called The Student Bible. I have enjoyed the pithy notes and comments by Phil Yancey and Tim Stafford, the editors; they are quite different from the notes found in most study Bibles. I have borrowed their title for Philippians as the title for this summer series: “Cheerful Sounds from a Jail Cell.” I like…