Sermons from December 2024
Deuteronomy 34:1-Joshua 1:9
The Passing of the Torch SPEAKER: Michael P. Andrus Note: This is the last sermon I preached as Pastor of First Evangelical Free Church in Wichita. Introduction: These last four sermons before my retirement have been quite varied. The one on Ecclesiastes 12 incorporated a lot of humor–of necessity because of the subject matter–aging. If we didn’t laugh many of us would have to cry. The one on John 9 was a serious sermon, enhanced immeasurably by the participation of Sanford Alexander and his dog…
Isaiah 9:6, Ephesians 2
SERIES: ADVENT 20 Prince of Peace SPEAKER: Michael P. Andrus DATE: December 19, 2010 Note: This sermon was preached on Christmas Sunday in Wichita, my last Christmas as Senior Pastor. Introduction: Peace. Everyone desires it and nearly everyone talks about it, especially at Christmastime. We are all familiar with the words of the great company of angels who appeared to the shepherds: “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests.” Peace is one of the few themes of…
Isaiah 36, 37, 43:1-3
SPECIAL DAY: Sunday after 911 When You Pass Through the Waters SPEAKER: Michael P. Andrus DATE: September 16, 2001 Introduction: As the astounding events of this past week continue to unfold, many thinking people are tempted to ask, “Where is God? Is He blind that He cannot see? Is He deaf that He cannot hear? Is He dumb that He cannot speak? Is he paralyzed that he cannot move? Where is God?”[i] In the 43rd chapter of Isaiah, the Lord speaks through His prophet: “Fear not, for I…
Isaiah 40
The Greatness and Smallness of God There are two sermons published for Isaiah 40. This sermon was preached in Wichita and the second is part of a series Mike presented at Dallas Theological Seminary SPEAKER: Michael P. Andrus DATE: December 26, 2021 Introduction: I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas celebration with family and friends. It never gets old, does it? I’ve always loved Christmas, but I recall how it was always a stressful time when I was a Lead Pastor, overseeing Christmas…