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Reflections with Andy - Luke 17: 11-19 - Truly Thankful

Andy Talks ·

2025/11/10

In Luke 17:11–19, Jesus heals ten lepers who cry out for mercy, but only one — a Samaritan — returns to give thanks. This story beautifully reminds us that gratitude reveals true faith. The lepers’ healing restored more than their health; it gave them back their lives, their communities, and their dignity. Yet nine kept going, while one stopped to worship. That’s the challenge for us — not to take God’s blessings for granted, but to pause and thank Him. Like that one grateful leper, we’re cal...

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17:22

Sunday Sermon - The Apple of God's Eye

Andy Talks ·

2025/11/10

In our Traditional message from November 9, 2025, Andy shares with us form Psalm 17. We see that we are the apple of God's eye. He will defend and He will protect us, because He truly loves us.

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10:13

Reflections with Andy - Luke 17: 1-10 - Accountable...

Andy Talks ·

2025/11/07

In Luke 17:1–10, Jesus turns from the crowds to His disciples with a few short but powerful lessons about how to live faithfully. He warns us not to cause others to stumble — reminding us that our words and actions shape the faith of those watching us. He calls us to hold one another accountable, to lovingly correct those who wander, and to freely forgive those who repent — even when it’s hard. When the disciples cry out, “Lord, increase our faith,” Jesus reminds them that even faith as small...

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10:35

Reflections with Andy - Luke 16: 19-31 - Looking Past...

Andy Talks ·

2025/11/06

This parable of the rich man and Lazarus reminds us how easy it is to overlook people right in front of us. The rich man had everything but missed what mattered most — compassion. He saw Lazarus every day but never really saw him, and even in eternity, his heart hadn’t changed. Jesus uses this story to challenge how we view others and what we value. Every person — whether a CEO, a custodian, a cashier, or a neighbor — bears the image of God and is loved deeply by Him. Today, let’s open our ey...

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Reflections with Andy - Luke 16: 14-18 - Using...

Andy Talks ·

2025/11/05

This passage shows us how easy it is to miss the heart of God’s Word. The Pharisees loved money and used the law to justify themselves, twisting it whenever it suited them. Jesus calls them out and reminds us that while the gospel has come, the intent of God’s law still stands — it’s about love, mercy, and faithfulness, not control or appearances. The danger for us is the same: we can know Scripture, quote verses, even win arguments, and still miss Jesus in the process. The Bible isn’t meant ...

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10:13

Reflections with Andy - Luke 16: 1-13 - The Good and...

Andy Talks ·

2025/11/04

This parable can be confusing at first, but when you step back, it’s really about stewardship and the heart. The “dishonest” manager isn’t praised for being shady — he’s praised for being shrewd, for using what he had while he could. Jesus isn’t telling us to be manipulative; He’s reminding us to be wise with what’s been entrusted to us. Everything we have — our money, gifts, time, opportunities — ultimately belongs to God. The question isn’t how much we have, but how we’re using it. Are we s...

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10:30

Reflections with Andy - Luke 15: 11-32 - The Lost...

Andy Talks ·

2025/11/03

In Luke 15, Jesus’ parable of the Prodigal Son shows us what grace really looks like. The younger son demands his inheritance early, squanders it in wild living, and ends up broke, starving, and feeding pigs—until “he comes to himself” and remembers his father’s goodness. When he heads home, the father runs to meet him, embracing him before he can even finish his apology. That’s the picture of God’s love—extravagant, undeserved, and full of joy. But the older brother, who’s stayed home and do...

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Reflections with Andy - Luke 15: 11-32 - The Lost...

Andy Talks ·

2025/10/31

In Luke 15, Jesus tells the story of the lost son—or really, the lost sons—to show us the depth of the Father’s love. The younger son rebels, squanders everything, and hits rock bottom before “coming to himself” and returning home, only to be met by a father who runs to embrace him—a shocking act of love and grace in that culture. The older brother, though outwardly obedient, reveals a hardened heart, resenting his father’s mercy and refusing to join the celebration. Both sons are lost in dif...

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Reflections with Andy - Luke 15: 8-10 - The Lost Coin

Andy Talks ·

2025/10/30

In Luke 15, Jesus tells another “parable of lost things”—this time about a woman who loses one of her ten silver coins and searches tirelessly until she finds it, rejoicing when she does. The coin likely represented something deeply personal and valuable, perhaps part of her marriage dowry or future security, making its loss more than just financial. Through this story, Jesus shows us God’s heart for the lost: every single person matters, and heaven rejoices when even one sinner repents. Just...

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Reflections with Andy - Luke 15: 1-7 - The Lost Sheep

Andy Talks ·

2025/10/29

Luke 15 opens heaven’s heart, showing us God’s relentless love through stories of lost things — a sheep, a coin, and two sons. When the Pharisees grumbled that Jesus “welcomes sinners and eats with them,” they missed the point: sharing a meal meant sharing life, and Jesus was declaring that the lost mattered to God. In the parable, the shepherd leaves ninety-nine sheep to search for the one that’s gone astray, reminding us that God’s math is mercy — every single soul matters. Each of us has b...

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Reflections with Andy - Luke 14: 34-35 - Stay Salty

Andy Talks ·

2025/10/28

In Luke 14:34–35, Jesus says, “Salt is good, but if salt loses its taste, how can its saltiness be restored?” It’s a short passage, but it packs a punch. Salt in Jesus’ day had two main purposes—to season and to preserve—and that’s exactly what our faith should do. We should make life better, like seasoning that brings out flavor, and we should help preserve what’s good and holy in the world. Our families, workplaces, and communities ought to be brighter and kinder because we’re there. And ju...

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Reflections with Andy - Luke 14: 25-33 - Taking Up...

Andy Talks ·

2025/10/27

In Luke 14:25–33, Jesus reminds us that following Him isn’t something we do halfway — it’s a full commitment. He says we must “hate” our family and even our own lives, not because He wants us to literally hate anyone, but because He’s calling us to love Him more than anything else. Being His disciple means putting Him first — above comfort, plans, and even relationships. When Jesus says to “carry your cross,” He’s talking about dying to ourselves — letting go of pride, control, and selfish de...

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Sunday Sermon - Son of Encouragement

Andy Talks ·

2025/10/27

In our Traditional sermon from October 26, 2025, Andy shares his favorite Biblical character, Barnabas. Barnabas is called the Son of Encouragement because he believes in what others can be through Jesus. We need people who believe in what we can be, and what we are doing, through the power of the Holy Spirit. We need sons and daughters of encouragement!

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Reflections with Andy - Luke 14: 15-24 - The Invitation

Andy Talks ·

2025/10/24

In Luke 14:15–24, Jesus tells a story about a great banquet where everyone’s invited, but most of the original guests make excuses and don’t show up. So the host opens the doors wide, welcoming the poor, the crippled, the blind, and the lame — anyone willing to come. It’s a powerful picture of God’s grace: His invitation is open to all, but we have to accept it. The danger isn’t that God stops calling — it’s that we stop listening. Like the faint beep of a smoke alarm we’ve tuned out, we can ...

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Reflections with Andy - Luke 14: 7-14 - Humility and...

Andy Talks ·

2025/10/23

This morning in Luke 14:7–14, Jesus uses a dinner party to teach us a powerful lesson about humility and the dangers of power. He notices how guests scramble for the best seats and reminds them that those who exalt themselves will be humbled, but those who humble themselves will be exalted. Then He turns to the host and says not to invite people who can repay the favor, but to invite those who can’t—the poor, the crippled, the blind—because that’s what real generosity looks like. Jesus is sho...

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Reflections with Andy - Luke 14: 1-6 - A Life Close...

Andy Talks ·

2025/10/22

In Luke 14; 1-6, Jesus heals a man on the Sabbath while dining at a Pharisee’s house, knowing full well they’re watching to see if He’ll “break” the law. But Jesus exposes their hypocrisy by asking if they wouldn’t rescue their own child or ox that fell into a well on the Sabbath. Of course they would. He reminds them—and us—that the heart of the law is mercy, not rigid rule-keeping. The Pharisees had become so focused on legalism that they missed God’s compassion. Jesus didn’t come to destro...

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Reflections with Andy - Luke 13: 31-35 - God’s Heart...

Andy Talks ·

2025/10/21

In Luke 13:31–35, we see one of the most tender and heartbreaking moments in Jesus’ ministry. When He laments over Jerusalem, saying, “How often I have longed to gather your children as a hen gathers her brood, but you were not willing,” we glimpse the deep humanity and compassion of Christ. He isn’t angry at those who reject Him—He’s heartbroken. His love is so great that He grieves even for the ones who will betray and crucify Him. This passage reminds us that God’s heart isn’t one of conde...

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Sunday Sermon - Look Around

Andy Talks ·

2025/10/20

In our sermon from October 19, Andy shares with us from Luke 8 1-3. We see how Mary and the other women gave to Jesus because they were thankful. Jesus has done so much for us; He deserves all that we can give Him.

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Reflections with Andy - Luke 13: 22-30 - A Grace...

Andy Talks ·

2025/10/20

In today’s passage from Luke 13:22–30, Jesus teaches about the narrow door, reminding us that faith isn’t about proximity to Him or checking the right religious boxes—it’s about truly knowing and following Him. Just like the mustard seed and yeast we looked at Friday, the Kingdom of God is His work, not ours. We don’t earn our way in; we enter through Jesus alone. The door may be narrow, but it’s open to everyone who comes by grace. So today, let’s make sure our faith isn’t built on doing thi...

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Reflections with Andy - Luke 13: 18-21 - The Kingdom...

Andy Talks ·

2025/10/17

God’s Kingdom rarely shows up in big, flashy ways—it starts small, like a mustard seed or a pinch of yeast. But those little moments of faithfulness, kindness, and love are how the Kingdom grows. You don’t have to do something grand to make a difference today. Just be faithful in the small things—smile, pray, serve, love—and trust that God will take care of the growth. The Kingdom may start small, but it’s unstoppable. Shameless plug: here’s a link to Method(ist) to the Madness, our new, hop...

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