Sermons on Justice
The Book of Micah
SERIES: Major Profit from Minor Prophets He Has Shown You SPEAKER: Paul Stolwyk 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 was given by Paul Stolwyk, Associate Pastor at First Free in St. Louis. Introduction: Turn to the index…
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…
Romans 9:6-26
Let God Be God! Introduction: Romans, chapter 9, is the graveyard of many a well-intentioned Bible scholar and pastor. There are verses in this chapter which are among the most difficult in the Bible. Christians have choked on them for centuries, and otherwise capable expositors have performed interpretive abortions on them in a vain attempt to get them to say something other than what they say. In all honesty, I don’t think Romans 9 is all that difficult for those who are willing…
Matthew 12:15-21
There Is Hope for Bruised Reeds and Smoldering Wicks Introduction: People are hurting, the church is a hospital, and Jesus is the chief physician. That’s my message in a sentence this morning. There are scads of bruised and broken people out in the world who have yet to meet the Savior, and the church should be a triage center for them. What an assignment! Most of them don’t even know we are a hospital, and they wouldn’t think to come here for treatment, so we…