Sermons from 2024 (Page 4)
Job 36, 37
SERIES: The Book of Job Weather Report SPEAKER: Michael P. Andrus Introduction: This morning we conclude the speeches of the principal human characters in the book of Job. From chapter 3 through chapter 37 we have seen the largest single portion of “uninspired,” but occasionally “inspiring,” human wisdom in the Bible. But lest I be misunderstood when I call these speeches uninspired, I hasten to explain. The record of these speeches is an inspired record, but the speeches themselves are not. You see, neither Job, Eliphaz, Bildad, Zophar, or…
Job 38, 39
SERIES: The Book of Job Finally, A Word from God SPEAKER: Michael P. Andrus Introduction to Scripture reading: Please turn in your Bibles to Job, chapter 38. Our Scripture text today is rather lengthy, but I want to appeal to you to listen carefully. The reading of God’s Word is not a ritual we endure, nor a transition between hymns, nor a time to read the bulletin inserts. It is a time for God Himself to speak to us, unencumbered even by the sometimes faulty…
Job 40, 41
SERIES: The Book of Job God, Behemoth, Leviathan, and Job SPEAKER: Michael P. Andrus Introduction to Scripture reading: One of the finest books ever produced for children was published in 1978 by the Institute in Basic Youth Conflicts. It is entitled Character Sketches: From the Pages of Scripture, Illustrated from the World of Nature. It is published in two beautiful, large volumes. Like many children’s stories, songs, or plays, adults can enjoy them as much as the children, though, of course, they don’t like to admit…
Job 42
SERIES: The Book of Job Epilogue to the Book of Job SPEAKER: Brad Harper Note: Brad Harper preached this sermon on September 26, which was the Sunday after my serious car accident with a horse. We do not have the manuscript of this sermon, but the audio is available. Below is the outline. Introduction: We come this morning to the close of our four-month study of the Book of Job. The Epilogue is a welcome conclusion to the troubling ordeal God has put Job through, but…
Job 42
SERIES: The Book of Job Epilogue to the Book of Job SPEAKER: Michael P. Andrus Note: This sermon was never finished and never preached, and thus there is no audio. I had been working ahead, planning to preach this passage on September 26, but the previous Monday I was involved in a very serious car accident with a horse. I didn’t preach again until October 17, when I returned to the Book of Job for a final message. Pastor Brad Harper preached on chapter…
Job, Ephesians 6:10-18
SERIES: The Book of Job Standing Your Ground When Satan Wants to Take It SPEAKER: Paul T. Stolwyk DATE: June 27, 1993 Introduction: Imagine being General Colin Powell, Chairman of the Joint Chief of Staff, leader of the armed forces, reporting directly to the President of the United States. Imagine yourself being General Powell three years ago after a line had been drawn in the Iraqi sand. You have decided to deploy troops into Kuwait, and you want to address them before they…
Job 38:11
SERIES: The Book of Job This Far and No Farther SPEAKER: Michael P. Andrus DATE: October 17, 1993 Introduction: This morning about a quarter of our church family are at Pine Crest Camp in Fredericktown, enjoying the conclusion of this year’s Fall Retreat. I came home last night with Paul and Carol Stolwyk, and I can assure you that your friends are enjoying a delightful time in the Ozarks, with beautiful trees, great food, and some incredible fellowship. And it was dry…
Psalm 1
SERIES: Psalms: Cries of the Heart The Cry of Delight SPEAKER: Paul T. Stolwyk Introduction: Rob had just returned from his first business trip working with a large brewery in our city. He had a co-worker in the engineering department look over his expense report before he turned it in to his supervisor. Since it was his first report, he wanted to make sure he had done everything correctly. His co-worker noticed that he was planning to return the extra cash he had been…
Psalm 22
SERIES: Psalms: Cries of the Heart The Cry of Faith SPEAKER: Paul T. Stolwyk Introduction: One of the people who went with our Cornerstone Church plant a few years ago was an elder named Paul Koenig. For those of you who don’t know him, Paul is wonderfully honest about himself and very frank about life. He does not mince words about anything. He has a way of saying things that are true, very pointed, and very memorable. One time, I called him to get…
Psalm 27
SERIES: Psalms, Cries of the Heart The Cry of Fear SPEAKER: Michael P. Andrus Introduction: It’s a delight to be back worshiping with you this morning for the first time since June 15. I want to thank you for praying for me during my travels, and particularly during the past three weeks when I was in Venezuela. I sensed your prayers many times, and I credit those prayers for the fact that we experienced no mishaps and no illnesses to speak of. I also…
Psalm 32
SERIES: Psalms, Cries of the Heart The Cry of the Guilty Conscience SPEAKER: Michael P. Andrus Introduction: We live in the “me” generation, the day of the Boomers, the Busters, and the GenXers. Our age has seen the acceptance of such brilliant farsighted wisdom as, “If it feels good, do it.” And we’re known for such profound musical themes as, “I did it my way.” Not surprisingly, guilt receives a lot of bad press in our society. Current popular psychology gives one the impression…
Psalm 49
SERIES: Psalms, Cries of the Heart The Cry for Riches SCRIPTURE: Psalm 49 SPEAKER: Michael P. Andrus Introduction: There are no rich people here at First Free—at least not filthy rich. You used to be rich if you were a millionaire, but a mere millionaire is a nobody today. There are nearly 4 million of them in the U.S. alone. Back in 1982 when Forbes compiled its first list of the 400 richest Americans, it took a minimum of $100 million to make…