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Andrew Kruse Preaching & Speaking

by Andrew Kruse

Sermons, discussions and teaching facilitated for youth and adults taught by Andrew Kruse, ministry leader in the Tacoma, WA area.

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  1. John 8 - "I am the Light of the World" - Father's Day 2021

    As the second "I AM" statement, Jesus announces at the Festival of Tabernacles "I am the light of the world." Check out why this context sheds light on this impactful claim of Jesus and how it helps us to understand how we shine the light of Christ in a darkened world. This was our Father's Day...

  2. John 6 "I am the bread of life"

    Jesus' first claim in John 6:35 is, "I am the bread of life" and it comes with some heavy implications about Jesus' divinity, mission and obedience to the Father's will. You will hear about how Jesus' claim was purposeful for his audience and for us today as we strive to live in light of the work...

  3. Moses and the burning bush - Exodus 3

    Welcome to our first sermon on Jesus' 7 I AM Statements. John records 7 statements where Jesus uses the phrase “I AM” about himself, to make himself equal with God. His original audience would be transported back to the story of Moses and the burning bush in Exodus 3. In Exodus 3, God reveals...

  4. Creating a Common Memory through Memorials - Joshua 4

    In honor of Memorial Day, we are looking at how God desires us to highlight and remember his character through how He has been faithful to us by looking into how Joshua lead the Israelites to construct a memorial to remember the Jordan River crossing.

  5. The Final Word 1 John 5:13-21

    We are finishing up our series in 1 John this week. In this passage, John's focus is continuing to live a life that glorifies the one true God and recognizing that eternal life comes through Jesus. I also summarize three very important things we have been challenged by in 1 John: To develop a…

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  6. Christ: the key to love 1 John 4:7-5:12

    Check out our sermon from Sunday May 16, 2021. Pastor Andrew preaches about the need to find our source and satisfaction of love from God while developing a deep relationship with Jesus.

  7. Testing the messenger and their message - 1 John 4:1-6

    Today's text of 1 John 4:1-6 is presented in light of the narrative shared in Jeremiah 28 where Hannaniah prophecies that the King of Babylon will be defeated and all the Jewish captives will be released within two years. Jeremiah rebukes the prophecy, but not with his own words or strength. In…

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  8. 1 John 3 - The Father's lavish love

    A life of sin is not compatible with a life of fellowship with God. John reinforces that the Father's love for his children is what gives us hope for Jesus' return and living a life of integrity, under his operating system that is empowered by the Holy Spirit. Check out the picture from our...

  9. The World and its Warfare (1 John 2:15-29)

    The world and its desires will lead us astray, so we must confidently remain in Christ. The Apostle John was writing to his audience of Christians who were experiencing temptations and persecution from within and outside of the church. The world and the evil it represents and the antichrist…

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  10. Consolation and Desolation (Matt. 3 and 4)

    Listen to Pastor Andrew share about the baptism and temptation of Jesus and how it relates to God leading us through joy and pain. NO SERMON NOTES THIS WEEK. SORRY :) Have a blessed week!

  11. Easter Sermons on Jesus' Resurrection

    Listen to Pastor Andrew Kruse (Tillicum Baptist Church) and Pastor Jorge Vargas (Lighthouse Baptist Church) preach the Easter sermons for our joint worship service together. The communion meditation is also included for those who would like to follow along. For reference the two texts for the…

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  12. Journey to Easter Part 2 - John 14

    Today we look at Jesus' words in John 14 and how they prepare us for our ultimate goal, which is to be with God in his presence. Here our are new show notes: https://forms.gle/CrJo3SAHsaF9mLnm6 Happy Easter!

  13. Journey to Easter Part 1 - John 13:1-17

    Join us as we begin our Journey to Easter. Explore how Jesus set an example of service to one another that we must imitate if we are to call ourselves his followers. Sermon slides: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/11xcJkR0Qi4xvA1OAQ-e__taxkMvO0vddoLMLIK3DhLI/edit?usp=sharing Check us out on...

  14. Spiritual Transformation through humility that leads to unity

    Today's text is Philippians 2. Pastor Andrew Kruse (Tillicum Baptist Church) and Pastor Jorge Vargas (Lighthouse Baptist Church) co-preached to Tillicum Baptist Church on the need for humility and Christ-likeness that brings unity to the body of Christ and glory to God. See our sermon slides…

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  15. Spiritual Transformation through Prayer 3/7 sermon

    James 5:17-18 says, "Elijah was a human being, even as we are. He prayed earnestly that it would not rain, and it did not rain on the land for three and a half years. Again he prayed, and the heavens gave rain, and the earth produced its crops." Today we're discovering how prayer and listening…

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  16. Supremacy of Scripture 2 Timothy 3

    In our church we believe in the authority of Scripture that is standard by which all conduct, beliefs and opinions are tested to live a godly life. We don't just believe this as some creedal statement, but truly attempt to live it. Listen to how the Apostle Paul's words to young Timothy are...

  17. Joyful Fellowship week 3, Acts 10-11:18

    The foundation of joyful fellowship with Christ is highlighted by the practices of obedience and repentance. Obedience birthed from intimacy and knowledge of God and His word supernaturally overflows in our love for others at every stage of our spiritual growth. Which leads us to the last point...

  18. Joyful Fellowship Part 1 1 John 1:1-2:2

    Joyful fellowship with Christ is highlighted by the practices of obedience and repentance. To walk in God's light requires honesty, transparency and confession. This may be a difficult road to choose, but it brings freedom and victory in Christ that leads us closer in fellowship with God and one...

  19. Mission Possible Sermon 4

    Join Pastor Andrew and his wife, Rachel, as they introduce this last sermon in the Mission Possible series and what God has been teaching them. Share your insights by emailing us at [email protected] This last sermon explores the importance of investing in the advancement of the Gospel...

  20. Mission Possible Part 3

    This week in our 3rd part of "Mission Possible" we discuss what it means to find space within the church and neighborhood to be visibly on mission together. We recognize the need to do good and seek peace with others and use that as an active format to witness to others that we are given the...

  21. Mission Possible Part 2

    Our text today is Matthew 28:16-20. We are focusing on helping you identify your mission field by understanding the circle of influence that God has gifted you with. Sermon notes: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/16y112GwoSWIqFMD8nPir48iMEgmXdr5YciEiV3jTarI/edit?usp=sharing Please feel free...

  22. Mission Possible Part 1

    Connecting is the first step for our church to begin on our way to becoming: Mission-driven A joyful fellowship A place where spiritual transformation is a regular occurence in the lives of those who are a part of our church and community There are 4 elements of being mission-driven. Here is the...

  23. Luke 2 Part 2..the link between family and spiritual growth

    Jesus had a family. You and I have family. Listen in to learn why that should give us hope and how our family makes a difference in our lives, especially our spiritual growth. Notes for this episode here:...

  24. Luke 1 Part 2: Mary's song

    Luke 1:46-56 In our praise, our testimony is always pointing to God and being aware of how our story is another highlight of God’s faithfulness meant to be shared in the community of His people. What is your story? Check out the show notes:...

  25. What to Expect when you're not expecting It - Luke 1 Part 1

    In this sermon we will see how Gabriel's message to Zechariah and Mary was so significant, as was their response. We can trust God with his promises. You will also hear how we can respond when we face isolation and distrust or grief and brokenness or hope and trust. Sermon presentation here:...

  26. November 29, 2020 final sermon on Psalms

    Welcome to the First week of Advent and our last week in the Psalms! This week's intro is a bit longer and sermon is a bit shorter. We hope you will be blessed by both! Check us out on Facebook @ Tillicum Baptist Church or online at www.tillicumbaptist.com

  27. Psalm 132 - November 22, 2020

    Happy early Thanksgiving! There isn't an intro for this episode, as the sermon went longer than expected. We hope you are blessed by it. Check out the sermon notes here: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1GUZlPEEQDYFZywidYr_ZHTtJ3xD2Hy9YhauWKMEJZwg/edit#slide=id.ga9f4e8fa78_0_834 We hope you...

  28. Psalm 105 part 2

    Pastor Andrew explores the life of Moses and the theme of obedience that leads to joy through the rest of Psalm 105. Show notes: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/17Alc4BfaopFMzlflirUaHDlDDS9N3ixekEWv7iFpFio/edit?usp=sharing

  29. Psalm 105 Part 1 "Faith"

    Psalm 105 addresses the experience of Abraham and Moses under God's faithfulness. We will look at the life of Abraham in how God's faithfulness gave them the ability and confidence to step out in faith to obey God and receive His promises. You will also be challenged about how you can explore and...

  30. Psalm 139 October 18, 2020

    One of the most famous Psalms, Psalm 139, written by King David, talks about God's knowledge, love, care, protection, and guidance of people who are seeking after Him. Notes: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1GFm9yAuOO8pqrSA9rUXhsvdK_HgfJ_xydMtUACWNVD0/edit?usp=sharing Send comments or...

  31. Psalm 103 Sermon October 4 2020

    Praising God for his infinite love and compassion that provides redemption is a key factor of appreciating and understanding this passage. This sermon includes the communion meditation for our service. If you feel comfortable and have already given your life to Jesus feel free to participate with...

  32. Psalms 28 September 27 2020 Service

    Pastor Andrew preaches through Psalms 28 to discuss the difficulties of waiting on God, dealing with evil people in our lives, and the need to trust God for His strength and provision. Show notes: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/12moXCoP4oUS7O3v-AoRLNvznJ7sP1Uq_uYTonSil2nw/edit?usp=sharing

  33. Psalms 19 September 20th Sermon

    Psalms 19, written by King David really emphasizes that our relationship to God as Creator and King becomes more clear as we immerse ourselves in the revelation of himself through creation and His word. Creation is not a substitute for God's Word that gives us a full picture of who God is and…

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  34. Psalms 1 Sermon September 13th 2020

    Today we will consider how a life of faith produces fruit as we align ourselves with God’s word by noticing how this 1st Psalm sets the tone to the rest of the book, the characteristics of the righteous and the wicked outlined in Psalms 1 and considerations we give to this Psalm in light of the…

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  35. Psalms Overview

    The beginning of our 12 week series on the Psalms. Psalms is a book with historical and current importance because it expresses prayer, worship, and a range of human emotion towards God. In this sermon you will be guided through an explanation of What the Psalms are, Why we study them, and How...

  36. Matthew 6:13 Overcoming Evil

    This is the last sermon in our series on The Lord's Prayer (Matthew 6:9-13) preached on Sunday August 30th. Check out our video series on The Lord's Prayer on our Facebook by searching "Tillicum Baptist Church" for the first 4 sermons. Here is the link for the show notes:...

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