Messages from St. Andrew Lutheran Church of Middleton, Wisconsin.
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Trust is something difficult to earn and easy to lose. We live in a world built on trust, but so often it's hard to trust anyone because we've been let down time and time again. Not so with our God! He is not only worthy of our worship and praise, but also our trust that he has everything under control and will build us up to deal with whatever comes up in life. In fact, faith trusts in God's…
In Matthew 22, Jesus tells a parable about a wedding banquet. Some are found to be unworthy and cast out. What makes us worthy or unworthy of a wedding? What are the standards for taking an earthly spouse compared to an eternal one?
The prison padre grimly tells the death row convict, "Son, I'd suggest you get right with God." What did he mean? Many think he's telling the man to be more moral, obey God's Word better, or be more religious. What do you think he means? Jesus told two parables in Matthew 21 to help you know what it means to "get right with God." And it's not what many think. We're glad you're here to gather with…
Have you ever been disappointed upon further examination or after opening a container to reveal the actual contents? That's what happened to Jesus on the Tuesday of Holy Week, but why such an extreme reaction as cursing a fig tree? Let's join his disciples to learn from him.
Have you ever looked at what's going on in the world or in your life and wondered, "God, what are you doing?" The crowds asked that question when Jesus cleansed the temple. This weekend in worship, we'll see that even when we don't understand God's plans, he is always working for our good and his glory!
Americans love to celebrate. Look no further than this past weekend, as our nation celebrated its 250th birthday with parades, fireworks displays, and more. This weekend in worship, we celebrate as well. Not a championship or a birthday, but rather Christ's triumphant entry into Jerusalem. While we celebrate our mighty King, we also marvel at his humility--knowing that the One who rode into…
Many of us have had moments of defiance where we persisted after being encouraged or instructed to be quiet, settle down, or keep our thoughts and opinions to ourselves. Two blind men did this in Matthew 20:29-34. See what resistance they faced and admire their persistence, but then marvel at our Savior's persistence in coming to save us.
What do you want? Jesus asked this question in a specific context in Matthew 20, but it's one of many questions we can reflect on as we examine some interesting conversations Jesus had with his disciples.
Throughout his ministry on earth, Jesus would go into "teaching mode"—using simple, everyday stories to teach important lessons about eternity and life. He does just that in Matthew 20. In "The Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard," we learn that everything we have and are is built on the grace of God. That includes the forgiveness of our every sin. That includes the reality of our salvation in…
Earlier in Matthew 19, we heard how Jesus upheld little children as an example. God's people continue to grow in faith and rely on their Father in heaven. Now we see Jesus further question human's dependency. Specifically, where can we turn to accomplish the impossible?
