In our Traditional message from October 5, 2025, Andy shares with us from 1 Timothy 6:3-10.  Wesley told the early Methodists to "earn all you can, save all you can, and give all you can."  Our budget is our greatest theological state...

Jesus’ parable reminds us that we’re accountable for what we know, and that “to whom much has been given, much will be required.” We don’t have to figure out every mystery of God, but we are called to live out the simple, clear commands: love G...

Jesus reminds us to stay ready because no one knows the hour of his return. We’ve all seen predictions come and go—rapture dates, doomsday calendars, TikTok prophets—but that’s not the point. The point is to live every day expecting him, not tr...

Today’s passage reminds us that God already knows what we need, so worrying won’t add anything to our lives—it only drains us. Jesus tells us not to get caught up chasing after food, clothing, or stuff that fades, but instead to seek the Kingdo...

Today’s passage reminds us that abundance isn’t the problem—selfishness is. The rich man wasn’t called a fool because his land produced a good crop, but because he used it only for himself. He built bigger barns instead of a bigger heart. That’...

Our sermon got dropped today. Andy gives us a quick recap of the sermon. We see that holiness is love when God sanctifies us through His grace, we are able to love, forgive, and extend mercy. In a cold world, that shows the effect Jesus has on ...

In Luke 12:1–12, Jesus reminds us that God sees everything, and yet still loves us. Hypocrisy hides nothing from him. Fear of people can’t compare to trusting the One who knows the number of hairs on our head. Even sparrows matter to God—and we...

In this passage, Jesus calls out the Pharisees and lawyers for turning faith into a show and a burden. The Pharisees looked good on the outside but their hearts were empty, chasing respect and honor while neglecting justice and love. The lawyer...

Jesus reminds us that our eyes reflect what’s happening inside our hearts—if we’re full of light, it will shine out, but if we’re full of darkness, that will show too. Just like a lamp isn’t meant to be hidden, the light of Christ in us is mean...

In this passage, Jesus tells the crowds that no more signs will be given except the sign of Jonah—pointing to his own death and resurrection as the ultimate proof of God’s power and love. Just like the Ninevites repented at Jonah’s preaching an...

In this passage, Jesus warns that it’s not enough to just cast out evil or avoid sin—if our lives remain empty, sin will creep back in even stronger. Instead, we’re called to be filled with God’s Word, Spirit, and love. When a woman praises Jes...

As part of our series "The Scripture Way of Salvation," we look at Justifying Grace. This form of grace is what we see in "getting saved," or a "profession of faith," or "conversion."  This is when we walk through the door and enter the ho...

In Luke 11:14–23, Jesus casts out a demon, and while the miracle itself is brief, the real focus is on his teaching that follows. When accused of working by Satan’s power, Jesus shows the absurdity of that claim—why would the devil fight agains...

In Luke 11:5–13, Jesus reminds us of God’s deep generosity and love. Just as earthly parents naturally give good gifts to their children, our heavenly Father—who is perfect—gives us something far greater: His very Spirit. This passage isn’t abo...

The Lord’s Prayer teaches us to depend on God for today’s provision, to let forgiveness flow through us to others, and to remember that prayer can be both personal and shared. Just as the disciples asked, we too can come to Jesus each day and s...

In Luke 10:38–42, we meet Martha, busy with hosting duties, and Mary, sitting at Jesus’ feet to listen. Martha deserves credit for welcoming Jesus, but she becomes so focused on her tasks that she misses the greater gift—being present with Him....

In Luke 10:25–37, Jesus answers the lawyer’s question, “Who is my neighbor?” with the parable of the Good Samaritan, where the unlikely hero is not a priest or Levite but a Samaritan—an outsider despised by the Jews—who shows mercy to a wounded...

In Luke 10:21–24, Jesus celebrates that God reveals His kingdom not to the “wise” but to the humble, and he reminds the disciples they are experiencing what prophets and kings longed to see. We, too, live in that blessing—with the Spirit within...

In our series on Wesley's understanding of Salvation, "The Scripture Way of Salvation," we talk about Prevenient Grace, the grace that goes before our conversion. God is always seeking us, calling us, saving us. He doesn't love us because we ar...

In a week marked by tragedy and anxiety, we’re reminded that while we can’t control the whole world, we can control how we respond—choosing good over despair. In Luke 10:17–20, when the seventy return celebrating their victories, Jesus affirms ...

In Luke 10:13–16, Jesus pronounces woes on Chorazin, Bethsaida, and Capernaum—towns that witnessed his miracles yet rejected him—saying their judgment will be worse than for Israel’s old enemies, Tyre and Sidon. The warning is clear: to reject ...

In Luke 10:1–12, Jesus sends out seventy followers to prepare the way for his coming, teaching them to travel lightly, offer peace, accept hospitality, and proclaim that God’s kingdom has come near. His instructions highlight both dependence on...

In Luke 9:57–62, Jesus challenges would-be followers who hesitate with excuses—whether comfort, family duties, or other priorities—and reminds them that discipleship is costly and urgent. His words may sound harsh, but they press us to see that...

This month, we will be looking at what it is that United Methodists believe about salvation. We'll look at what Wesley called "The Scripture Way of Salvation." We begin this series with these key points - all are made in the image of God, all n...

In Luke 9:49–56, Jesus teaches his disciples two important lessons about doing good and responding to rejection. When they try to stop someone outside their group from casting out demons in his name, Jesus tells them not to—reminding them that ...