St Andrew's Messages

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 from our God. Matthew 16 urges us to not only be aware of these dangers, but to also flee to our God and...

A Lenten devotion from Pastor Clinton Kreuziger

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 is different from ours; his way is mercy.  

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.

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 gather as a family to hear his words and sing his praises.

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. 

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 Baptist's imprisonment and murder does just that, reminding us that "For to me, to live is Christ and to die...

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.

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 reserved. Music used by permission under CCLI #1600166, OneLicense #A-709447, and Worshipflow.com. Pre-se...

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!

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 his love.

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.

Bad stuff happens in life. We all know it. We all experience it. This side of heaven, Jesus never tells us otherwise and actually makes it clear, "In this world you will have trouble" (John 16:33).  Despite this humbling reality, we rejoice this Christmas season and always that we have a God who loves us, who carries us, and who leads us forward in his holy name . . . even when bad things happen....

Sometimes these little words are the most important and the most important to be reminded of. We can all put happy fronts on social media and Christmas cards. We can also do a pretty good job in person, but we all have moments of loneliness, and they can easily be exacerbated during this Advent season. When that happens, may the Holy Spirit guide us to pray, "Lord, remind me that you are with us."

Advent can get frenzied and full of anxiety. As we await Jesus' final return and anticipate the celebration of his first arrival in our world, we need him to remind us of his lordship in our lives. Exodus 34 gives us insights into what the name of the Lord communicates.   All rights reserved. Music used by permission under CCLI #1600166, OneLicense #A-709447, and Worshipflow.com. Pre-service music...

Throughout November, we have been thankful for the significant moments in our lives, for the people God puts in our lives, and for the fruits of faith seen around us. Now we thank our Creator for his grace. The God who provides daily bread and necessary weather patterns is the God who provides the salvation we need because of our sins.

It goes without saying that our God gives us so much to be thankful for. At the top of that list is the essence and power of the gospel message we hold so dear. Witnessing how this gospel equips us and others to serve his holy name is not, though, an opportunity to pat ourselves on the back and say, "well done." Instead, it's another opportunity to marvel at the timeless truth that "God is at hand...

Last weekend we pondered significant moments in our lives and God's hand for us in them. Today we consider specific individuals in our lives for whom we are thankful, joining in the apostle Paul's gratitude in Philippians 1:3-11.   All rights reserved. Music used by permission under CCLI #1600166, OneLicense #A-709447, and Worshipflow.com. Pre-service music all rights reserved by Koine (koinemusic...

This weekend begins a four-part series leading up to Thanksgiving. We will take time to pause and acknowledge the countless blessings God pours into our lives each day. It's easy to get caught up in routines and overlook his hand at work. Through this series, we'll learn to see God's activity in every moment, person, and circumstance.   All rights reserved. Music used by permission under CCLI #160...

Before us on Reformation weekend are more parables from Matthew 13! We all value things differently, but may we always put the highest value on God's Word, which tells us of our salvation in Christ alone.

Matthew 13 contains a number of parables in which Jesus teaches about the kingdom of God. He calls his own followers wheat and followers of the Evil One weeds. St. Andrew's mission is, and always has been, to gather wheat and continue to grow it.

When you communicate, is the message received always the message sent? Is the message received at all? What can influence these things? In Matthew 13, Jesus uses a story about agriculture to teach on different responses to his message. Which response are you?

The following is attributed to Green Bay Packers coach Vince Lombardi: "There are three things that are important to every man in this locker room: his God, his family, and the Green Bay Packers, in that order." Long before football existed, Jesus spoke about the importance of family in Matthew 12.

Have you ever looked for signs that something was right or true? In Matthew 12, Jesus' opponents demanded a sign, but Jesus had already been doing miracles. What do we consider a good sign? What should we consider a good sign? Let's hear from Jesus on the subject.

A loss of power changes everything and makes life much more difficult. How much more doesn't this hold true when it comes to our relationship with our Savior. For both eternity and for day-to-day life, it is of utmost importance to STAY CONNECTED TO JESUS. He is not only our power source when everything else stops working, he is also our guide, protector, and friend to lead us forward in his holy...