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St Andrew's Messages
by St. Andrew Lutheran Church
Messages from St. Andrew Lutheran Church of Middleton, Wisconsin.
Episodes
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Apathy Check – King Hoshea (2 Kings 17:1-14)
Apathy is not always just who you are; it often develops slowly due to neglect or inaction. It can easily look like a neutral position or even virtue, but it is the opposite of what we are called to in our walk with Jesus. Today we observe Israel's apathy under King Hoshea, let God's Word convict...
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Mission Check – King Solomon (1 Kings 9:1-9)
As we gather to dedicate our new space, we look back to the dedication of the temple in Jerusalem and how well King Solomon maintained the mission. Our comfort is not in our own success, but in that of Solomon's descendant whose mission was to sacrifice himself for us. We give all glory to God…
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Power Check – King Jehu (2 Kings 10:16-33)
"You shall have no other gods." That's the First Commandment. The Bible emphatically denies the existence of any god but the Lord, so the commandment is about our hearts and what we treat as God. Like King Jehu (2 Kings 10), we show some signs of commitment, but they coexist with moments of...
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Power Check – King Ahab (1 Kings 21:1-29)
The account of Old Testament King Ahab, his wife Jezebel, and a vineyard owner named Naboth is an account of greed, ego, and selfishness. It shows the utter sinfulness of mankind and how "me-centric" all of us can be. That's why it's not all about us. That's also why it always has been and always...
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Power Check – King Jeroboam (1 Kings 12:25-33)
"Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely." Few would sharply disagree with this well-known proverb, but what do we do about it? We learn from King Jeroboam (1 Kings 12), from ourselves, and from our Savior.
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Influence Check – King Rehoboam (1 Kings 12:1-15)
Two simple questions. What influences you? What should influence you? Rehoboam did not give those questions much thought. Today we can learn from his negative example in 1 Kings 12. All rights reserved. Music used by permission under CCLI #1600166, OneLicense #A-709447, and Worshipflow.com....
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Blind Spot Check – King David (2 Samuel 12:1-13)
Do you find it difficult to identify areas in your spiritual life that require attention and change? Sometimes it's easier to pick out personal flaws in others. Over the next couple months, we'll use the lives of the kings of Israel and Judah as a reality check for our own personal spiritual...
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Matthew 22:15-33, Genesis 22:1-14
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...
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Matthew 22:1-14
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?
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Matthew 21:23-46
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...
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Matthew 21:18-22
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.
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Matthew 21:12-17
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...
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Matthew 21:1-11
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…
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Matthew 20:29-34
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...
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Matthew 20:17-28
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.
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Matthew 20:1-16
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...
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Matthew 19:16-30
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?
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Matthew 19:13-15
Jesus has a succinct message in Matthew 19:13-15, saying the kingdom of heaven belongs to "such as these": children who were being brought to him. What did he mean by that? Was it just their age or something else? Let's learn together from the Master Teacher.
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Matthew 19:1-12
Worship continues this weekend in the gymnasium. Besides the change of worship location, many things remain the same, including parking, service times, worship flow, etc. We will keep you updated on any significant changes. This week, we are back in the book of Matthew. Whatever stage of life you...
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Serve the world, part 2
Worship continues this weekend in the gymnasium. Besides that change, many things will remain the same, including parking, service times, worship flow, etc. We will keep you updated of any significant changes. Read 1 Corinthians 12, a beautiful chapter on the unity of ministry. Wherever we are…
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A place where we serve the world
We say goodbye to our beloved sanctuary after 25 years of use, but we continue a mission that transcends buildings: Serve the world. Today we let the account of Nehemiah walk us through what serving the world means as we gather one last time in what will soon be "the old sanctuary."
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A place where we love each other
St. Andrew Lutheran Church is a blessing to all who gather to hear our God's gracious Word, sing his praises, and worship his most holy name. In fact, the members of this congregation are family- united in purpose, ministry, and praise of the One who calls us his own. As family, we need to…
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A place where we love God
We can call our house of worship a place of peace because of the God we worship there. In Deuteronomy 6, Ancient Israel was called to a committed love for God and his Word. Three thousand five hundred years later, the saints of St. Andrew are called to the same commitment: love God and be…
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Matthew 18:15-35
In the latter part of Matthew 18, Jesus teaches about those who sin against you. It turns out even the church contains sinners! Jesus' instructions are not intuitive, so let's gather to hear them and praise the one who gave them.
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Matthew 18:1-14
As various GOAT debates rage on and sharp disputes about what constitutes greatness continue, have we forgotten what greatness is to God? In Matthew 18, Jesus reminds us. Let's align our definitions with his and strive for that.
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Matthew 17:24-27
Easter joy continues as Christ is STILL risen. He is risen, indeed! With that joy comes a freedom we have as God's people to daily, continually praise his holy name. As we conclude our look at Matthew 17, it's teaching time, then, as the Master Teacher helps us learn a lesson about both serving…
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Forgiven!
He is risen! An Easter message from Pastor Clinton Kreuziger.
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Forgive us through your Son
Today we gather in quietness and darkness out of respect for the solemnity of the events we recall. "Good Friday" is, of course, a retroactive designation. At the time, due to their ignorance, Jesus' followers did not see his death as good. And by itself, it doesn't help sinners long term, but...
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Forgive us through this holy supper
On Maundy Thursday, Jesus knew his death was coming, but instead of fighting to prevent it, he calmly celebrated the Passover with his disciples so that he could give them an even greater meal. The Lord's Supper is his promise of love, presence, and forgiveness.
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Forgive our half-hearted hosannas
As we gather for Palm Sunday, we recall Jesus' entry into Jerusalem: triumphant, yet understated. The shouts of praise were soon revealed to be half-hearted, as are so many of ours. Study Philippians 2:5-11 to see Jesus' wholehearted approach.
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Matthew 17:14-23
"Unable" is a defeating word. It is often used to soften bad news. It often comes as a blow to the pride of humans who like to be able. This week, we can see ourselves in Jesus' disciples' inability as they fail in Matthew 17. But instead of giving them too much focus, we turn our eyes to the one...
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Forgive our contempt
A Lenten devotion from Pastor Jonathan Bauer from Good New Lutheran Church
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Matthew 17:1-13
"Wow!" is a familiar response when we see, hear, or experience something amazing. In our lives, "Wow!" is exclaimed at seeing a natural wonder, the birth of a child, or an incident of historical importance. None of these can compare, though, to what three disciples witnessed on top of a mountain...
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Forgive our dissent
A Lenten devotion from Mr. Steve Pelischek from Wisconsin Lutheran Chapel
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Matthew 16:21-28
If something "costs too much," that could be about price or about value. It might be that you don't have enough money, but it might also be that you don't think it's a fair trade. The wisdom that guides these decisions is often human wisdom, but we need guidance from God's Word when it comes to…
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Forgive our resentfulness
A Lenten devotion from Minister for Nurture Mark Kjenstad
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Matthew 16:13-20
A simple question is a vital one. A matter of opinion is not the same as a matter of truth that some people will get wrong. When Jesus asked the question about himself, a lot of people got it wrong, and they still do, but Matthew 16 records the right answer for us.
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Forgive our defiance
A Lenten devotion from Pastor Jon Bilitz, Wisconsin Lutheran Chapel
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Matthew 16:1-12
Jesus Christ is our Savior and Lord. We celebrate this truth throughout life and look ahead to an eternity with our God all because of who Christ is and what he accomplished in saving us from our sins. We also journey through life aware of the dangers that threaten us and seek to drag us away…
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Forgive our doubt
A Lenten devotion from Pastor Clinton Kreuziger
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Matthew 15:21-28
When we observe how God has caused and allowed history to unfold, so much of it seems unlikely. Why those people? Why those circumstances? In Matthew 15, we see an unlikely conversation and an unlikely result, but our perspective is not God's. May we always remember that God's mode of operating…
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Matthew 15:1-20
What is your favorite tradition for winter or for summer? For Christmas or Independence Day or your birthday? Our lives are full of traditions, and so is the Bible. Matthew 15 gives us some guidance on the value we place on traditions and when it might be appropriate to break them.
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Matthew 14:22-36
As we continue our reading of Matthew, the Holy Scriptures show us believers who had faith in God and his abilities to save them, yet they doubted because of some adversity. The true answer to doubt is not found in the great miracle that removes adversity, but in the voice of our Savior, so we...
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Matthew 14:13-21
According to a renowned cricket player, there's nothing more satisfying than hearing a big crowd go silent. If we leave Jesus out of satisfaction, then our satisfaction is bound to be lacking in some way. In Matthew 14, Jesus satisfies both physical and spiritual needs.
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Matthew 14:1-12
Scripture is much more than a guide for holy living. It reveals Jesus to us: our Savior, our Lord, and our friend. Scripture, though, does teach us many lessons we need to know for life and for death. As we continue our journey through the Gospel of Matthew, the soap opera that is John the...
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Matthew 13:53-58
In Matthew 13:53-58, Jesus is without honor because he is only a prophet in the minds of so many locals. Far be it from us to trivialize who Jesus is and what he has done. It's the same story it has been our whole lives, but it's still amazing and life-changing.
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Lord remind me that I am your heir
Where are you "supposed to be" in life? Where are you supposed to be at the beginning of 2026? As we gather for the first time in the new year, let's be sure to search for answers to such questions in Scripture. Ephesians 3:2-12 details the mystery of God's revelation to all people. All rights...
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Lord remind me that I am your child
It is easy this time of year to get so wrapped up in the chaos that we forget about the baby in the manger. We also forget that through him we are his children. Paul reminds us that God sent his Son to redeem us; therefore, we are children of God! That is true and lasting joy!
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Christmas Eve: Lord, remind me
The day that God himself was veiled in flesh in order to save sinners is worth every bit of celebration. From the beginning, the solution to sin was the flesh and blood of the God of the universe. God bless your celebration of Jesus' birth. May the God who made his dwelling among us remind you of...
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Lord, remind me when I'm doubtful, you are our Cornerstone
Lord, remind us how reliable our God is when we doubt. Read 1 Peter 2:4-6 and be reminded of God's great promise to you. Then join brothers and sisters in Christ who are experiencing all sorts of doubts, anxieties, and fears. Together we'll be reminded of what our God has done for us.
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