Sermons on Rejoicing
Philippians 3:1-8
SERIES: Philippians: Cheerful Sounds from a Jail Cell The Bankruptcy of Human Religion SPEAKER: Michael P. Andrus Introduction: Philippians chapter 3 is one of the most profound and most loved passages in the Bible. Please listen carefully to the reading of verses 1-8: Further, my brothers and sisters, rejoice in the Lord! It is no trouble for me to write the same things to you again, and it is a safeguard for you. 2 Watch out for those dogs, those evildoers, those mutilators of the flesh. 3 For…
Philippians 4:2-9
SERIES: Philippians: Cheerful Sounds from a Jail Cell Removing Obstacles; Releasing Power (or Godly Mulch for a Church Plant) SPEAKER: Michael P. Andrus Introduction: My mind thrives on structure. Perhaps as a result of a graduate degree in logic, I have a difficult time dealing with things that don’t seem to fit. I’m working on a remodeling project at home, and my wife will tell you that I drive her nuts because everything has to fit perfectly. It may take me three times as long…
Romans 5:6-11
God Loves You! Introduction: I have a very simple theme I would like to convey this morning: God loves you! I don’t care who you are or what your circumstances are in life. God loves you! It doesn’t matter what evil things you have done or what good you may have left undone. God loves you! In the six verses that constitute our primary text today the focus is upon God’s love for the believer. The Apostle’s purpose seems to be to shake some believers out of…
1 Peter 4:7-19
First Priorities in the Last Days If you knew a great disaster was coming how would you prepare for it? Our passage today talks about a coming disaster and tells us how to prepare: (1 Peter 4:7‑11) “The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear minded and self‑controlled so that you can pray. {8} Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. {9} Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. {10} Each one should…