Sermons by Andy Manning (Page 23)

Growing in Brotherly Affection

The Bible commands us to love everyone — even our enemies. But it also commands us to show special love to certain people — parents, children, and spouse, for example. But that’s not all. There’s another group of people that God wants us to love in a special way — Fellow believers. The Bible calls this virtue “brotherly affection,” or philadelphia. In this sermon discover the meaning of brotherly affection… 10 reasons why we should show special love to other…

Growing in Godliness

4 truths about godliness… The definition of godliness… The three motivations of godliness… How to cultivate godliness… And much more! Resources:

How to Have Your Most Successful Year

This year doesn’t have to be just like last year! You can change. You can grow. You can be a success. This can be your best year ever! Discover the 2 kinds of success… 4 reasons to prioritize spiritual success… 8 biblical success principles… 4 ways to pursue wholehearted devotion to God… 5 ways to honor your parents… 5 types of goals… 4 categories of goals… A goal-setting exercise… And much more! Resources:

Make Room for Jesus

The little town of Bethlehem is famous for two reasons. One, it is the birthplace of Jesus. Two, it made no room for the birth of Jesus, forcing Mary to give birth in a stable outdoors. Most people today do the same thing — they don’t make room for Jesus in their lives. This Sunday we’re going to look at the Christmas story and talk about 7 ways we need to make room for Jesus. Resources:

Saving the Unborn

Learn the history of abortion in America… The current state of abortion in America… The biblical view of the unborn… And much more!

Growing in Endurance

Series: Make Every Effort (2 Peter) — Week 9. Text: 2 Peter 1:5-7. Discover 18 ways not to respond to adversity… The meaning of endurance… 6 ways you need to endure… 5 ways to cultivate endurance… And much more! Resources: Discussion Guide Sermon Manuscript

Growing in Self-Control

Series:  Make Every Effort (2 Peter) — Week 8. Text:  2 Peter 1:5-7. Discover the virtue of self-control… 9 reasons you need self-control… 6 benefits of self-control… 6 facts about self-control… 5 ways to grow in self-control… And much more! Resources: Discussion Guide Sermon Manuscript

Growing in Knowledge

Discover 8 characteristics of the Bible… 18 benefits of Bible knowledge… How we should treat God’s Word… 3 warnings about Bible knowledge… 3 steps to increase your Bible knowledge… And much more! Resources Discussion Guide Sermon Manuscript

Can We All Get Along?

Discover five reasons we need to talk about unity… The definition of unity… And five ways to promote and protect the unity of the church. Resources:   Discussion Guide Sermon Manuscript

Body Building

We all know that the church isn’t perfect — no church is. It is filled with imperfect people who get on our nerves, hurt our feelings, and let us down. Along with that, church involvement takes up time, energy, and money. So is the church really worth it? Do we really need the church? Discover 5 reasons to join in building the church… The 5 purposes of the church… 9 ways to promote the growth of the church… And much…

Why You Need The Church

Why go to church? Is church even necessary, or can you just stay home and live a successful Christian life? What are we supposed to get out of church? Learn why you (we) need the church, and the two things you have to do to get it. Resources: Discussion Guide Sermon Manuscript