Andy Talks

In our Holy Tuesday scripture, we see that after Jesus cursed the fig tree on Monday, the disciples find it withered on Tuesday.  Why is this fig tree dead?  This passage always confused me.  But, we will see that this passage shows us a lot about the truth and bearing fruit, and is a great warning for us going into Holy Week and Easter.

In our Holy Week reflections, we'll look each day at what happened in the life of Jesus. Today is Holy Monday and we look at Matthew 21: 12-17.  We see Jesus cleansing the Temple, driving out those selling animals and the money changers.  Jesus is making it easier for folks to enter into the Temple to worship.  What would He find if He came into our churches? Are we doing all that we can to make sure as many as possible know about Jesus? 

In the last sermon in our series on the Apostles' Creed, we look at the forgiveness of sins, resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting.  Forgiveness is as much an essential part of the Christian faith as is the Trinity and the Resurrection.  In the end, we will be made whole and restored.  

Today we read from Jeremiah 29: 1-7.  We see that God commands the exiles to work for the good of the city.  Even though Babylon is not their home, they are to work for its good. For it's good is their good. As the children of God, they are to work for good wherever they find themselves.  Same for us.  Let us work for the good of our city. Let us never be so heavenly-minded we are no earthly good.

Today in our reflection, we look at Hebrews 2: 5-10.  We see in this passage that Christ suffered as we do. Today, we learn how this suffering can bind us to the deep heart of God's love for us.  As hard as our suffering can be, it can have a divine purpose.

Tonight in Bible Study we are going to look at the some the reasons to fast and see what the practical ways that we can fast. What are some useful tools for this discipline.  

Today we look at a passage that really lays out life, John 10: 9-11.  The devil longs to rob our joy, kill our lives, and destroy us for all eternity.  Jesus came that we can have life and have it abundantly. Today is a gift.  Today is a joy.  Live abundantly.  Learn the difference between what the devil wants to do and what Jesus came to do.  He came that we may live, fully and abundantly.

Today we look at one of my favorite Psalms, 121.  In this passage, we are reminded to lift up our eyes to where our help comes from - the Lord.  He is your help, He is your protector, He is your hope.  Never forget that. He is with you. He loves you. And He will keep you.

Today we look at John 9: 1-6.  In this passage the disciples see a man born blind and they ask Jesus this question. Whose fault is this?  Who sinned for this to happen, him or his parents?  Jesus gives an answer they did not expect and shows a different purpose for this and all of life.  

In our message from March 21, Andy shares with us from 1 Corinthians 12: 21-27.  Today we continue looking at the Apostles' Creed and we focus on the Holy Spirit.  We see the role the Spirit plays in the Trinity, our salvation, and the Church, which is open to persons of all races and nations.  Racism has no place in Christ's Church.