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SERIES: The Gospel of John Grief, Fear, and Doubt: Three Enemies of the Soul SPEAKER: Michael P. Andrus Introduction: Last Lord’s Day we had three great worship services. The music was marvelous, and our people were able to focus their hearts and minds on the
In Celebration of Doubt SPEAKER: Michael P. Andrus Introduction: In Christian circles doubt tends to have a bad reputation. Belief and faith are the hallmarks of a Christian, not doubt and skepticism. But I want to suggest this morning that an honest doubter a
SERIES: The Gospel of John The Trouble with Fishing SPEAKER: Michael P. Andrus Introduction: We come this morning to the final chapter of the Gospel of John, planning to complete our journey next Lord’s Day. This is one of my favorite chapters in the NT, not b
SERIES: The Gospel of John “Lord, What About Him?” SPEAKER: Michael P. Andrus Introduction: Today we conclude an exposition of the Gospel of John which began in September of 1992. On that Sunday morning nearly 20 months ago I began this study by proposing the
Why I Believe in the Bible Introduction: What is the most heinous sin a human being can commit? Is it brutal, premeditated murder? Is it the abuse of an innocent child? Is it gross sexual perversion and cannibalism a la Jeffrey Dahmer? Is it the annihilation o
Theological Essay: The Ordinances of the Church: Baptism and the Lord’s Supper Introduction to the ordinances: Jesus gave many exhortations, commands and ethical imperatives to the church, and orthodox Christians consider all His teaching to be equally true an
Theological Essay: The Sabbath: A Requirement or a Choice? Michael P. Andrus August, 2023 Introduction: The Sabbath is a confusing topic for Christians today. In fact, there are at least four distinct views that evangelicals have taken on the issue of Sabbath
Theological Essay: Biblical Ethics of Divorce and Remarriage Introduction: “John Smith, wilt thou have this woman to be thy wedded wife, to live together after God’s ordinance in the holy estate of matrimony? Wilt thou love her, comfort her, honor and keep her
DOCTRINAL LINES: Where? And How? Michael P. Andrus One of the greatest strengths of the Evangelical Free Church may also be an Achilles Heel, namely, its wide toleration of viewpoints not directly addressed in the denominational Statement of Faith. That this i
Speaking in Tongues: The Gift Not Everyone Wants Introduction: There are many different opinions and a great deal of mistrust between Christians who speak in tongues and those who do not. My hope is that this article might help us get over some of that mistrus
Paul Stolwyk Memorial Service, August 20, 2022 (died July 18) Note: Paul Stolwyk was my associate pastor and dear friend at First Evangelical Free Church in St. Louis County. He was living in North Carolina when he died, but a memorial service was held for him
Funeral Service for Judy, Brent, and Hope Beldner November 27, 1996 (died November 23, 24) Note: Dennis Beldner and his whole family, members of First Free in St. Louis, were on a trip to Florida. Just a couple of hours out of St. Louis they were in a terrible