Sermon Archive

Pentecost 2023

Just as the Holy Spirit came on the disciples on Pentecost, we ask that he come to us through is Word and sacraments to strengthen our faith and increase our love.

Ascension 2023

How many times have you spoken the Apostles’ Creed? Plenty, right? As we confess our faith on the Sundays after Easter, the words: “The third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty,” take on a more significant meaning. Yes, Jesus rose, but he only stuck around for 40 days until he ascended back to his Father in heaven. Join us this weekend as we…

Mother’s Day 2023

This weekend our thoughts naturally go to the women in our life – mom, grandma, wife – who have impacted us with their love. One of the best ways to express love isn’t only with words, although that is valuable. It is with actions. Jesus did not simply say he loved his heavenly Father. He expressed it by obeying his Father. Our God has placed the moms and grandmas and wives in our lives who are very good at expressing…

Confirmation 2023

White gowns. Red carnations. Memory verses. Vows and promises. Nervous teenagers. It’s Confirmation Sunday at St. Paul’s. A time for young Christians to share their faith, promise their faithfulness to Jesus and receive the Lord’s Supper to strengthen their faith. Confirmation made some of us excited and others nervous wrecks. Perhaps those memories come back each year about this time for you. It’s also an annual check-up to see how we’re doing with our promise: “I do, and I ask…

Hope

Sermon Text: I hope the weather improves and warms up. I hope my boss gives me a raise. I hope I won’t get sick. We can hope all we want, but there is uncertainty in those statements, isn’t there? This Sunday, Jesus talks to us about a hope that is completely different. His hope is certain and guaranteed. That’s because his hope has its source in his resurrection. The living Lord gives hope. Jesus gives you hope. We need it…

A Message from Our Good Shepherd

Sermon Text: John 10 How come the picture God paints in the Bible of the shepherd – sheep relationship is so comforting and relaxing? Very few people are even familiar with the occupation of looking after sheep. Why do we love it so much? Why is it so special? St. Paul’s invites you to join us for worship at 9:30 am this Sunday. We’ll get to the bottom of why that picture provides so much security, safety and strength.

Thomas!

Sermon Text: John 20:19-31 What’s the first word that comes to mind when hearing the Bible name Thomas? Probably “doubter,” or “doubting.” 100% of the time, right? That’s unfortunate! Because of that one event on Easter evening, Thomas gets labeled for life. The Gospel for the Sunday after Easter is traditionally Jesus’ encounters with his disciples in the upper room one week apart. This Sunday, after hearing another side to Thomas, you probably won’t completely change your mind about Thomas,…