Sermons on Antisemitism
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…
Luke 7:1-10
Such Great Faith! Introduction: One of the most common words in religious discourse is “faith.” Everyone talks about it; in fact, everyone has faith, though certainly the objects of faith differ, as does the degree of trust that is exercised. Nevertheless, there is a lot of fuzzy thinking about faith, and few people seem to be able to define it very clearly. Often the best they can do is to offer synonyms like “trust” or “belief.” I found the following definition this week…
Esther 5-6
The Tables Are Turned Introduction: Scripture tells us the same truth in countless ways: “Whatsoever a man sows, that shall he also reap” (Galatians 6:7); “Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall” (Proverbs 16:18); “Let him who thinks he stands, take heed lest he fall” (1 Cor. 10:12). Nowhere can one find a clearer illustration of these truths than in the life of Haman, the Agagite–one of the key characters in the OT Book of Esther. Jeremy…