59 messages in this series.
Zacchaeus: Can You Change Your Reputation at Work? Introduction: The question posed in my sermon title today is one that may not seem relevant to everyone here, because some of you don’t have a problem with your reputation at work. But some of you may. And all
What Is Your Investment Strategy? The Parable of the Ten Minas Introduction: We are enjoying a very strong economy right now. Incomes are rising, jobs are generally plentiful, and the stock market is strong. No one knows where it all might go in the coming mon
The Original Veiled Prophet Parade Introduction: One of my very earliest memories is of the Veiled Prophet Parade, which has been a fixture here in St. Louis for over 100 years. From the time I was two years old until I was seven, my family lived in a six-flat
What Do You Do When the Questions Are All Answered? Introduction: Last Sunday our text from Luke 19 concerned the triumphal entry of Jesus into the city of Jerusalem, which took place on Sunday of the last week of Jesus’ earthly life. Today we are going to exa
The True Motive for Giving Introduction: Last summer at our Free Church National Conference I had lunch with Steve, a long-time friend who pastors a fast-growing church of about 1000 in Omaha, Nebraska. He told me a fascinating story about how he had felt led
A New Passover Meal Note: This is a brief sermon in preparation for a special communion service. Introduction: The ancient Jewish people made a big deal about remembering important things God had done in their lives. Instead of cameras or Creative Memory parti
The Steps to Peter’s Defection Introduction: Today we continue our examination of the last week of Jesus’ earthly life, as recorded for us in the Book of Luke. We have noted his triumphal entry on Sunday of passion week; on Monday he cleansed the temple of the
“I Find No Fault in Him.” Introduction: We are literally hours from the crucifixion as we open Luke 23 this morning. Last Sunday we followed Peter from the Last Supper to the court of the home of the high priest as the first part of the trial of Jesus was cond
Gone! Introduction: It’s great to be back with you on this glorious Easter morning. Some sharp, creative realtor came up with the idea and scores followed suit. I refer to the practice after the sale of a house of placing one word, four simple letters, over th
Heart Burn: The Answer to Spiritual Depression Please turn with me to Luke chapter 24, verses13-35: Now that same day (Easter Sunday) two of them (i.e., Jesus’ disciples) were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem. They were talkin
Mission Accomplished SPEAKER: Michael P. Andrus Introduction. Since December of 1996 we have spent most of our time on Sunday mornings studying the life of Christ from the Gospel of Luke. We were first introduced to the Messiah’s forerunner, John the Baptist.