In examining the interrogations of Jesus by Pilate and Herod in Luke 23, we recognize the human tendency to view Christ through the lens of our own personal interests and convenience. We see that while Pilate sought political peace and Herod so...

In reflecting on the mockery and trial of Jesus in Luke 22, we see the profound power of His restraint and His unwavering commitment to the Father's mission. We recognize that while we often feel a natural impulse to defend ourselves and lash o...

In reflecting on Jesus' prayer in Gethsemane, we see the profound depth of His humanity and the intensity of His spiritual struggle. We recognize that Jesus’ plea to "remove this cup" validates our own moments of weakness and fear, showing us t...

In reflecting on the transition from Jesus’ command to carry swords to His healing of the servant’s ear, we recognize the tension between fulfilling prophecy and practicing the ethics of the Kingdom. We understand that while the disciples were ...

In our Traditional sermon from January 25, 2026, Andy shares from John 17:1-3. Jesus tells us here what eternal life is: know Him. We experience it every day, and when Jesus is in the center of life together, we have unity.

In reflecting on Peter’s denial in Luke 22, we see that our failures, no matter how bitter, are never outside the reach of God’s foreknowledge and grace. We recognize that Jesus’ prayer for Peter was not that he would avoid the "sifting" of tri...

In reflecting on the disciples' dispute over greatness in Luke 22, we see a sharp contrast between worldly power and the logic of the Kingdom of God. We recognize that while the world defines greatness through authority and status, Jesus calls ...

In exploring the institution of the Lord’s Supper in Luke 22, we recognize that this meal is the most sacred act of our Christian worship. We understand the Wesleyan perspective of the Real Presence, acknowledging that while the bread and juice...

In reflecting on the preparations for the Passover meal, we recognize the beauty of "quiet faithfulness" in the life of the anonymous homeowner who provided the Upper Room. We understand that just as Jesus orchestrated the details for His disci...

In our Traditional message from January 19, 2026, Andy shares with us from Matthew 5: 13-16.  We all want to leave a mark, we want to leave a legacy.  By being salt and light, we see what a true legacy looks like. 

As we begin the narrative of the Passion in Luke 22, we are confronted with the sobering reality of Judas’s betrayal. We recognize that even those closest to Jesus, those trusted with the community's resources and called to His side, are suscep...

As we conclude Jesus’ public teaching in Luke 21, we recognize that the call to be "alert" is not just about watching the skies for the end of the age, but about keeping our hearts sensitive to God’s presence in the present. We understand that ...

In studying Jesus’ apocalyptic teaching, we confront the reality that the permanent structures of our world—much like the stones of the ancient Temple—are temporary. We recognize the tension between knowing that no one can predict the day of Ch...

In reflecting on the widow’s two copper coins, we recognize that while her individual generosity is an inspiring model of faith, the passage also serves as a sharp warning against religious systems that exploit the vulnerable. We understand tha...

As we conclude Luke 20, we reflect on Jesus’ warning against a faith built on "optics" and public approval. We recognize the temptation to use our religious "uniforms"—whether literal or metaphorical—to gain respect and status, while our hearts...

In our INTERSECTION message from January 11, 2026 Andy shares with us from Matthew 3: 13-17.  In our baptism we remember who we are. We remember whose we are.

In our reflection on Jesus’ encounter with the Sadducees, we recognize that our faith is rooted in the "God of the living." We understand that while the religious leaders of the time tried to trap Jesus with complex legalities, He pointed us to...

In exploring Jesus' response to the trap regarding Roman taxes, we recognize the call to navigate our dual roles as citizens of an earthly nation and the Kingdom of God. We see that while we are called to fulfill our civic obligations and work ...

In our study of the Parable of the Tenants, we confront the sobering reality that while we are precious to God, we are not indispensable to His ultimate plan. We recognize that the religious leaders of Jesus' day missed the blessing of obedienc...

On this Day of Epiphany, we contrast the diligent search of the Wise Men with the political deflections of the religious leaders in the Temple. We recognize that having access to the truth—as the priests did with the prophecy of Bethlehem or th...

In our Epiphany Sunday message, Andy shares with us from Matthew 2: 1-12. We see the story of the Wise Men and their call to faithfulness above all else.  May that be our goal for this new year!

As we return to our study of Luke, we witness Jesus weeping over Jerusalem's missed opportunity for peace and His subsequent cleansing of the Temple. We recognize that just as the ancient city faced destruction for failing to see God’s presence...

In our final sermon of the year for 2025, Andy looks at Psalm 148. We see the importance of praise to our lives; it is the metronome, it keeps the rhythm and beat to our lives.  Where was that rhythm of praise in 2025?  Where will you...

On this Christmas morning, enjoy Andy's Christmas Eve message from Luke 2: 1-20, "Wonder."  Let's not be so busy trying to make Christmas happen that we miss the wonder all around us.  

In this final Advent reflection, we look to the prophetic hope of Isaiah 9, recognizing that the birth of Christ marks the beginning of the end for all that is "ugly" and broken in our world. We acknowledge that while we still experience the pa...