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Oil Shortage Introduction: We continue this morning with our study of the Olivet Discourse in Matthew 24-25, delivered by Jesus just a couple of days prior to His crucifixion. Last words spoken by a loved one are often considered especially significant, and si
The Least, the Last, and the Lost Introduction: The Olivet Discourse in Matthew 24-25 concludes with the Judgment of the Sheep and the Goats. Prophecy experts love to debate this passage. In fact, there are almost as many interpretations as there are interpret
Broken and Spilled Out Introduction: One of America’s finest short stories, written by the great master of the art, O. Henry, is a moving story called, “The Gift of the Magi.” A young couple, Della and Jim, were very poor, but very much in love. Each had one u
The Steps to Peter’s Defection Introduction: Our journey through Passion Week from the book of Matthew brings us this morning to what was surely one of the most painful moments in Jesus’ life–the defection and denial of one of His dearest friends, Peter. Some
The Abuse of Religious Power Vs. Servant Leadership Introduction: The capacity for evil on the part of deeply religious people is absolutely stunning. Fifteen years ago this week an American immigrant to Israel opened fire on a group of Palestinians at prayer
SERIES: The Good News, as Reported by Matthew Deadly Remorse Introduction: Centuries ago in Italy, an artist set out to paint a mural of the life of Christ in one of the great cathedrals. When he got to the scene of Jesus at age twelve debating the teachers of
SERIES: The Good News, as Reported by Matthew Basin Theology SCRIPTURE: Matt 27:11–26 SPEAKER: Michael P. Andrus Introduction: We are literally just hours from the crucifixion as we open Matthew 27 this morning. Three weeks ago we examined the religious trial
The Death of Jesus SCRIPTURE: Matthew 27:45-56 SPEAKER: Michael P. Andrus Introduction: We come this morning to the pivotal point in all of human history. Our calendars are set to the birth of Christ–B.C. and A.D.–but God’s calendar is set to the death of Chri
SERIES: The Good News, as Reported by Matthew The Crucifixion of Jesus SCRIPTURE: Matthew 27:27-44 Introduction: It is my intention to preach over the next four Sundays on the last four events of Passion Week–the crucifixion of Jesus, His death, His burial, an
The Burial of Jesus SCRIPTURE: Matthew 27:57-66 SPEAKER: Michael P. Andrus Introduction: Over the past six weeks we have considered Peter’s denial, Judas’ betrayal, Jesus’ arrest and religious trial, His political trial, His crucifixion, and His death. Today w
Gone! SCRIPTURE: Matthew 28:1-15 SPEAKER: Michael P. Andrus Introduction: A sharp, creative realtor came up with the idea. I refer to the practice after the sale of a house of placing one word, four large letters, across the “for sale” sign. The old word was “
The Great Commission and the Great Commandment SCRIPTURE: Matthew 28:18-20, Matthew 22:34-40 SPEAKER: Michael P. Andrus Note: This sermon was preached at First Free St. Louis in a series on Marks of a Healthy Church. For some three months now we have been exam