Sermons by Michael Andrus (Page 4)
The Divine Bookkeeper and the Great White Throne Judgment
SERIES: Heaven and Hell The Divine Bookkeeper and the Great White Throne Judgment SCRIPTURE: Revelation 20:11-15, et al SPEAKER: Michael P. Andrus Introduction: The House prosecutors came to the Senate this week with 60,000 pages of evidentiary material which they believe justifies conviction of the President and removal from office. Most of this evidence has been pried from reluctant witnesses, and it involves just a dozen or so days in one man’s life. Some of it may be hearsay; some may be judged circumstantial. There…
One Minute After You Die
SERIES: Heaven and Hell One Minute After You Die SPEAKER: Michael P. Andrus Introduction: Today we conclude a series we began three months ago on heaven and hell. We have by no means exhausted these topics, but my hope and prayer is that we have whetted your appetite to dig deeper. I would like to suggest a few good books for further study. First, I recommend One Minute After You Die, by Erwin W. Lutzer. Erwin was my big brother in seminary and is now Pastor of…
The Book of Hosea
SERIES: Major Profit from Minor Prophets The Prophet and the Prostitute SPEAKER: Michael P. Andrus Note: This series, done in the summer of 1999, involved one sermon each on the Twelve Minor Prophets. Obviously, since these books are of varying lengths, from one chapter to fourteen chapters, these sermons are focused on the key message of each prophet, rather than a detailed examination of their words. Introduction: Today we are beginning a new sermon series on the Minor Prophets–one Sunday for each of…
The Book of Joel
SERIES: Major Profit from Minor Prophets The Day of the Lord: Tragedy and Triumph SPEAKER: Michael P. Andrus Note: This series, done in the summer of 1999, involved one sermon each on the Twelve Minor Prophets. Obviously, since these books are of varying lengths, from one chapter to fourteen chapters, these sermons are focused on the key message of each prophet, rather than a detailed examination of their words. Introduction: Can you imagine a preacher in Oklahoma City ignoring the bombing of the…
The Book of Amos
SERIES: Major Profit from Minor Prophets Amos, the Cowboy Prophet SPEAKER: Michael P. Andrus Note: This series, done in the summer of 1999, involved one sermon each on the Twelve Minor Prophets. Obviously, since these books are of varying lengths, from one chapter to fourteen chapters, these sermons are focused on the key message of each prophet, rather than a detailed examination of their words. This sermon on Amos was a first-person sermon, the only one I ever preached. I even dressed up…
The Book of Obadiah
SERIES: Major Profit from Minor Prophets Pride Goes Before a Fall SPEAKER: Michael P. Andrus Note: This series, done in the summer of 1999, involved one sermon each on the Twelve Minor Prophets. Obviously, since these books are of varying lengths, from one chapter to fourteen chapters, these sermons are focused on the key message of each prophet, rather than a detailed examination of their words. Introduction: Powerful things sometimes come in small packages. That’s a good fact to keep in mind as…
The Book of Nahum
SERIES: Major Profit from Minor Prophets What Happens When People Repent of their Repentance? SPEAKER: Michael P. Andrus Note: This series, done in the summer of 1999, involved one sermon each on the Twelve Minor Prophets. Obviously, since these books are of varying lengths, from one chapter to fourteen chapters, these sermons are focused on the key message of each prophet, rather than a detailed examination of their words. Introduction: Two weeks ago Pastor Gene brought a great message on the book of…
The Book of Habakkuk
SERIES: Major Profit from Minor Prophets Habakkuk, The Prophet Who Dared Argue with God SPEAKER: Michael P. Andrus Note: This series, done in the summer of 1999, involved one sermon each on the Twelve Minor Prophets. Obviously, since these books are of varying lengths, from one chapter to fourteen chapters, these sermons are focused on the key message of each prophet, rather than a detailed examination of their words. Introduction: This morning it is our privilege to study the Old Testament book of…
The Book of Zephaniah
SERIES: Major Profit from Minor Prophets A Shelter in the Fury SPEAKER: Michael P. Andrus Note: This series, done in the summer of 1999, involved one sermon each on the Twelve Minor Prophets. Obviously, since these books are of varying lengths, from one chapter to fourteen chapters, these sermons are focused on the key message of each prophet, rather than a detailed examination of their words. Introduction: This morning I want us to turn to the book of Zephaniah, fourth from the end…
The Book of Malachi
SERIES: Major Profit from Minor Prophets Indicted for Phony Worship SPEAKER: Michael P. Andrus Note: This series, done in the summer of 1999, involved one sermon each on the Twelve Minor Prophets. Obviously, since these books are of varying lengths, from one chapter to fourteen chapters, these sermons are focused on the key message of each prophet, rather than a detailed examination of their words. Introduction: It’s good to be back with you today. I so appreciate the opportunity to get away for a…
Malachi 3:6-12
When Frugality Is Not a Virtue SPEAKER: Michael P. Andrus Introduction: Many senior adults who grew up during the Great Depression often have an uneasy relationship with money. While many of them eventually became successful in their careers and achieved relative financial security, the experience of being totally destitute in the 1930’s (to the point, in some cases, of not knowing where their next meal was coming from) shaped their psyches and gave them a respect for frugality they have never been…
2 Peter 2
The Greatest Threat to the Church Is from Within SPEAKER: Michael P. Andrus Introduction: Good morning. In forty-eight years of ministry this is the first time I have preached to a camera without an audience. This is not easy. Covid has sure changed the nature of pastoral ministry! While Josh is on study leave, our Pastoral Resident Dominick Wong has organized a 3-week study of the New Testament book of 2 Peter. He did a great job introducing the book last Sunday and sharing from chapter…