64 sermons from Matthew.
Son of Man, Son of God (Or, Termites in the Family Tree) TO HEAR THE ENTIRE SERMON CLICK THE LISTEN BUTTON ABOVE Introduction: We are launching a new series of sermons this morning from the Book of Matthew, the first book in the NT and one of four that are cal
The Forgotten Father: Joseph’s Journey of Faith Introduction: I want to thank you for the many cards and expressions of kindness and love we have received over the past ten days since my father died. The funeral service was a bitter/sweet experience–so many te
His Amazing Mother: Why Evangelicals Can and Should Embrace Mary TO HEAR THE SERMON CLICK ON THE LISTEN BUTTON ABOVE Note: Mike Andrus authored this sermon, but it was presented by his associate Dick High, due to the death of Mike’s father. While this sermon i
Holy Mary, Mother of God? Introduction: The cover story for Life magazine a few years ago was entitled The Mystery of Mary. The story begins: “Two thousand years after the Nativity, the mother of Jesus is more beloved, powerful and controversial than ever.” I
Wise Men Still Seek Him, (or “Curse Those Filthy, Wicked Magi”) TO HEAR THE ENTIRE SERMON CLICK THE LISTEN BUTTON ABOVE Note: This sermon was preached at First Free in St. Louis. Introduction: I want to read a news article to you from next Sunday’s St. Louis P
When God Doesn’t Make Sense Note: This sermon was preached by Associate Pastor Jeff Schultz at First Free St. Louis. Introduction: How are things going for you? Is life working out the way you planned? Maybe things are going well, but you still fear that if yo
Messiah’s Strange Advance Team Introduction: A few years ago on Dateline NBC there was an hour-long expose of faith healer and televangelist Benny Hinn. I personally don’t trust network investigators much further than I can throw them, but even after adjusting
From Coronation to Crucible Introduction: We come today to two of the most important events in Jesus’ life–His baptism and His temptation by Satan in the wilderness. I think it is not accidental that these two events occurred back-to-back. The author is trying
Getting Victory Over Temptation Introduction: As most of you know, our preaching schedule got a little out of order due to a couple of snow Sundays in January. Last week Josh Black brought a great message on the calling of Jesus’ first disciples in Matthew 4,
A Light Has Dawned Introduction: One of my special memories as a child is open air evangelism meetings at Creve Coeur Lake in the late 40’s. My father pastored a little church in Maryland Heights. From time to time in the summer, the church family would gather
A Sermon for the Ages: Character Qualities of a Counter Cultural Christian Introduction: I thought I should clarify that when I use the title, “A Sermon for the Ages” this morning, I’m not referring to my sermon but rather to The Sermon on the Mount, which is
A Sermon for the Ages: What Does Acceptable Righteousness Look Like? In our journey through the Life of Christ from the Gospel of Matthew, we have arrived at the Sermon on the Mount. This discourse takes up three full chapters, Matthew 5-7, and opens with the