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Respecting One Another’s Lifestyle Choices Introduction: One of the greatest arguments for the validity of Christianity has always been its ability to bring together people from segments of society that would normally be estranged from one another. In Christ (
Liberty Limited by Love Introduction: Let’s begin this morning by reading our Scripture text, Romans 14:13-23. Therefore let us stop passing judgment on one another. Instead, make up your mind not to put any stumbling block or obstacle in your brother’s way. {
The Imitation of Christ Introduction: This is Advent Season. The normal thing we do on these Sundays before Christmas is to interrupt whatever series we are on and turn to some aspect of the birth of Christ for our themes. Especially would that seem appropriat
The State of the Church Introduction: Four years ago today I preached a sermon with an identical title to today’s. I opened with these words: In a few weeks President Bush will be addressing Congress and the Nation with his annual State of the Union message. I
The Ministering Mentality Introduction: I grew up in the Roman Catholic church. There are three inevitable things about your life if you grew up as a Catholic boy in St. Louis. The first thing is you went to mass every day. The second is you served mostaccioli
Brothers and Sisters in Christ Introduction: A pastor I know wrote the following: A special blessing in my life over the past four years has been getting to know a friend who is a medical doctor. He has a fascinating story about how he came to Christ. After su
How to Handle Trouble in the Church Introduction: Listen to the Word of the Lord, as found in Romans 16:17-20 and 25-27: I urge you, brothers, to watch out for those who cause divisions and put obstacles in your way that are contrary to the teaching you have l
Don’t Just Hang in There; Stand Firm! Introduction: Persecution of the church in our country does not usually consist ot direct attacks on our places of worship or our teachings but rather indirect attacks on the moral and social issues that are inherent to ou
Cultural Advice for Aliens SPEAKER: Mike Andrus Whenever you go to a foreign country it is wise to read up on its customs and culture. A number of years ago I took a trip to Russia, unwisely in January! I discovered some very interesting things about Russian c
The Real House of God SPEAKER: Mike Andrus Note: This sermon was preached at the Free Church in Springfield, MO on the occasion of the dedication of their new church building. I have always been fascinated by building construction. When I was a small child a f
The Godly Reaction to Unfairness: Submission Introduction: Today and next Sunday we are going to be dealing with topics in 1 Peter 2 & 3 that I think are increasingly difficult for Americans to look at objectively. All of them have to do with authority– the au
Learning to Live Long and Well Well, the Lord has delayed His return, so let’s jump into our Scripture passage for today. It includes my life verse: “Wives, be submissive to your own husbands.” (Just kidding!) (1 Peter 3:1‑7) “Wives, in the same way be submiss