Sermons on Prayer

Sermons on Prayer

John 14:1-14

SERIES: The Gospel of John The Cure for Heart Trouble SPEAKER: Michael P. Andrus Introduction: The Devil, according to legend, once advertised his tools for sale at public auction.  When the prospective buyers assembled, there was one oddly shaped tool which was labeled “Not for sale.”  Asked to explain why this was, the Devil answered, “I can spare all my other tools, but I cannot spare this one.  It is the most useful implement I have.  It is called, ‘Discouragement,’ and with it I…

John 16:16-33

SERIES: The Gospel of John Truth for a Time of Transition SPEAKER: Michael P. Andrus Introduction:  It is Thursday night, just hours prior to the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.  He meets with His eleven disciples in an Upper Room to prepare them for what He knows will be the most traumatic day of their lives.  For three chapters in John’s Gospel we have examined the Lord’s careful instruction to these men.  He has spoken of their union with Him, of the world’s sure and…

John 17:1-5

SERIES:  Gospel of John The Real Lord’s Prayer, Part 1:  Jesus Prays for Himself SPEAKER:  Michael P. Andrus Introduction:  In the third chapter of Exodus, Moses is winding up a 40-year stint as a shepherd in Midian when he comes across a burning bush on Mount Horeb.  He decides to check it out to ascertain why it isn’t being consumed.  Much to his surprise a voice comes out of the bush, calling him by name and saying, “Moses, do not come near here; remove your sandals from…

John 17:6-19

SERIES:  The Gospel of John The Real Lord’s Prayer,             Part 2: Jesus Prays for His Disciples SERIES:  The Gospel of John SPEAKER: Brad Harper Introduction:  The axiom that it’s not what you know, but who you know that counts may be the most universally true statement among old adages.  Do you know what a great feeling it is when someone you know, who happens to be rather influential, says encouraging and supportive things about you to other even more influential people?  I have experienced that occasionally…

Exodus 17:8-16

The Power of Persistent Prayer SPEAKER: Michael P. Andrus Introduction: Let’s begin today by reading Exodus 17:8-16. The Amalekites came and attacked the Israelites at Rephidim. 9 Moses said to Joshua, “Choose some of our men and go out to fight the Amalekites. Tomorrow I will stand on top of the hill with the staff of God in my hands.” 10 So Joshua fought the Amalekites as Moses had ordered, and Moses, Aaron and Hur went to the top of the hill. 11 As long as Moses held up…

Nehemiah 1:1-2:5 

Kneehemiah, Man of Prayer, or Don’t Just Do Something, Stand There                                                 Introduction:  The crisis hits in your life….          You are informed that your company doesn’t need your service any longer. Or, you discover that your father is leaving your mother and their thirty-five year marriage.          Or, in the happy aftermath of the birth of your new baby, the pediatrician                    lets you know there is a problem. Perhaps, it’s one of the more common everyday crises ….          You run out of…

Nehemiah 2

Do You Have a Plan? Introduction:  I want to talk to you today about broken-down walls.  The particular broken walls that generated this message are the walls of Jerusalem, but each of us has walls in our own lives that need repair.  They may be walls in our emotional life or family or career or finances or personal habits or ministry.  These walls are structures needed to support, protect, defend, and strengthen our character and relationships. If you are hurting today because of some…

Nehemiah 3, 4

Trust in God, and Keep Your Powder Dry!   Introduction:  When my wife heard my sermon title yesterday, she responded, “A 4th of July sermon, huh?”  I was surprised at the question because I hadn’t even thought of this message in those terms, but perhaps it could be related.  Please listen to the Word of God as found in Ezra 4.  When the enemies of Judah and Benjamin heard that the exiles were building a temple for the Lord, the God of Israel, 2 they came to Zerubbabel…

Nehemiah 6, 7

Operation Intimidation DATE: April 7, 2019 Note: This was Michael Andrus’ last sermon at First Free in St. Louis, preached in 2019.  It has been inserted into the 1992 series on Nehemiah.  Greetings:  Thank you kindly, Adam, for that introduction.  I listened to John Richardson’s last message in which he said you were turning on the “way back machine” and inviting me to speak.  Well, he’s not far off as it’s been over 15 years since we moved back to Wichita.  I expect this will…

1 Kings 15:9-24, 2 Chronicles 14-16

Asa: “He Did Not Seek Help from the Lord, But Only from the Physicians.” Introduction:  Dr. John Piper is a well-known pastor and writer in Minneapolis.  This past week I came across a prayer he used before preparing a sermon:          Lord, I have a text and I have an idea and a mind and hands and a computer and health and energy and a free day and safety from interruption.  If I rely on these things–these good things that you yourself have given me–then…

2 Chronicles 19, 20

Jehoshaphat: “The Battle Is not Yours, but God’s!”                                             Introduction:  American parents are choosing Bible names for their children in record numbers.  In a recent survey Michael was the most popular, but others frequently chosen were Joshua, Mary, Elizabeth, Timothy, David, Andrew, and Matthew.  Generally, the more godly and successful the person was in Bible times, the more popular the name is today.  Little wonder, then, that Ahab, Jezebel and Judas are rarely, if ever, chosen.  But one name that doesn’t fit this particular pattern…

Romans 8:26-30

God Works!   Introduction:  Let me begin this morning by presenting a few imaginary scenarios.    Unemployed for six months and after a great interview, you receive the “We’ll keep your resume on file” letter for the thirtieth time.  You try, you try, and you try, but pregnancy never happens.  You finally get the affairs settled on your deceased father’s estate, and your sister-in-law calls and tells you that your brother has just died of a heart attack.  The supervisors at your internship may let you go…