Sermons by Andy Manning (Page 47)

The Mission Of Jesus

When you read the story of Jesus, it can be hard to understand why He did and did not do certain things.  That’s because Jesus came to earth for a specific mission, and everything He did was tied to that mission.  When you understand the mission of Jesus, all of His actions begin to make sense.  In this sermon discover the mission of Jesus… The significance of Jesus’ baptism and temptation… And why they matter today… The meaning of the…

Who is Jesus?

Who is Jesus?  There’s so much baloney going around these days about the Savior that if you’re not careful, you’ll miss Him altogether.  And that’s a big deal, because if you don’t know who Jesus is, how can you love and serve Him and share Him with others.  Discover why Jesus is such good news… What it means that Jesus is the Messiah, and why that is significant… How can Jesus be God and the Son of God at the…

And When You Fast…

Discover how one woman tapped into the power of prayer and fasting to save an entire nation from genocide… The meaning and purpose of fasting… How to do a 24-hour or Yom Kippur fast… 3 key lessons about fasting from Jesus… 4 tips for successful fasting… What to do if you want to fast but cannot go without food… How to participate in a corporate fast… And much more!

The Best Way To Live

We all want to live life to the fullest, but with so many different opinions about how to do that, how do you know which path to take?  Enter Jesus.  Jesus wraps up His most important sermon by saying that His way to live is the best way.  Discover two powerful benefits of following Jesus… The definition of wisdom and where to get it… The difference between wisdom, knowledge, and intelligence… Why you need endurance… How to get it… The…

How To Recognize A False Prophet

This sermon is more important than you might realize.  False prophets are out there, and they can mess you up!  Discover 5 facts about false prophets… Why false prophets are so crafty… What makes them so dangerous?… 2 ways to recognize them… The traits of a man of God… How to recognize good preaching… Why false prophets should be terrified… How to make sure you don’t get deceived… And much more!

Why Follow Jesus?

Discover the dominant religion in our culture… And what it teaches… The highest virtue in our society… And why it isn’t very virtuous… Why you cannot be a follower of Jesus AND be politically correct at the same time… The truth about hell… When does eternal life begin?… Why follow Jesus if the road is difficult and unpopular?… And much more!

Doing Church With Your Kids

At Church Acadiana we exhort and equip parents to disciple their kids in the home, and then enable them to do church with their kids as a shared experience.  Discover why we MUST do something different if we are serious about reaching the next generation… What your kids need more than good Christian friends… Why parents are the key to reaching the next generation… 2 powerful benefits of doing church WITH your kids… And much more!

Your Kids For Christ For Life

Learn how to lead your kids to have a life-long relationship with Christ… Discover 3 essential parenting lessons from Deuteronomy 6… Church Acadiana’s strategy for reaching the next generation… Why our approach is so different… And much more!  Whether you are a parent, grandparent, or will likely have kids in the future, this series will change the way you look at parenting and the church forever.

Adversity And Prosperity

If you are a serious follower of Jesus, then two things are true about you:  First, you want to serve God in a significant way.  Second, you don’t like pain.  The problem is that seeking and serving Christ often leads to a place of pain and hardship.  Discover how to seek and serve the Lord without allowing your desire for pain-avoidance to interfere… Why worldly prosperity is not a good indicator of spiritual growth… Why your definition of success is…

Obedience Before Significance

You don’t want to waste your life.  And the good news is that God wants to use you for a significant purpose; He has a plan of impact and meaning just for you.  But most people never realize this plan; they get to the end of their lives and look back with emptiness and regret.  Learn from the life of Jesus’ mother how to be used by God in a significant way… How to prepare for your special assignment from…

What The Bible Is About

In order to get to know someone, you have to know their story.  The more you know about God’s history, His background, His experiences, His purposes, the deeper you can grow in your relationship with Him.  In this sermon discover the big picture of the Bible… 3 things you need to know to navigate your way through the Bible… The history of the nation of Israel… A powerful tool to help you apply the Bible to your life… And much…

Why Study The Bible?

Discover why some Christians get older but never grow up… 6 reasons to study the Bible… The doctrines of the inspiration, inerrancy, and authority of Scripture… And why they matter… Why Christians believe the Old Testament is God’s Word… Why Christians trust in the inspiration of the New Testament… The meaning of the phrase “canon of Scripture”… Why you should be careful about books like “Heaven Is For Real”… 3 helpful tips for Bible reading… And much more!