Sermons on John
Secure and Abundant Sheep
A shepherd is a savior. He saves sheep that are lost. A critical part of a shepherd’s task is rescue work. Sheep have a propensity for getting lost. And a lost sheep does not get home. Sheep also need protection. They are defenseless animals who can not fight back when attacked, and they need a shepherd to rescue them when they are in trouble and guide them to safety when danger is near. At night, while the sheep are resting…
The Well
A person can go without food for 1-2 months. But if they go without water for even a few days, it has serious effects on the body and the mind. Dehydration can affect your mood, memory and motor skills. Would you want to go even one day without something you need to give you life? Even more important than water for your body is Living Water for your soul. Jesus promises to give us water that satisfies our spiritual thirst.…
Look! It’s the Lamb!
Perfect. No blemishes. Absolutely spotless. Born to save a troubled people. Did you think of an Old Testament lamb used in the Passover? Or did you think of the New Testament Lamb of God? Both answers are correct, and they go together hand in hand. As the Old Testament people had to slaughter a perfect innocent lamb to be saved from the Angel of Death, so Jesus had to be sacrificed to save you and me from eternal death. Today,…
Christmas Worship 2025
It’s safe to say, no season of the Christian church year is greeted with greater anticipation than the Christmas season. For Christians, this joy always centers on Jesus Christ. Nothing brings Christians together quite like singing Carols and listening to Lessons. We hope you’ll join us this morning at 9:30 to share that special closeness as we sing the joy of this happy season! May you have a blessed and Merry Christmas!
4 Lessons From Jesus’ 1st Miracle
Did you know that “only” 35 of Jesus’ miracles are recorded in the Bible? The reason I say “only” 35 is because of what John 20 tells us: “Jesus performed many other signs (miracles) … which are not recorded in this book.” Why do you think he chose turning water into wine at the wedding at Cana as one of those 35? That is going to serve as this Sunday’s Gospel reading.
Is Christianity Correct?
How does the Christian religion know it got things right? Many other religions claim they have the right stuff too. This Sunday’s Gospel reading is very good at explaining it. Join us at St. Paul’s and find out what the overwhelming and convincing proof is.
Life and Death
Spring isn’t too far away. Many people are planning their gardens and flower beds. Jesus, the Creator of all, knows a thing or two about plants and growing things. In this weekend’s Gospel, he tells us that a single kernel of wheat has to be planted (die), before it can produce a plant (life), with many kernels of wheat. Join us to find out what that kernel of wheat comparison has to do with Jesus
3:16
3:16 … You see 3:16 on the eye-black athletes put under their eyes to keep the sun out of their eyes. You see 3:16 between the uprights of an end zone shot of a football game. You see 3:16 on the white T-shirt of the rainbow warrior at athletic events. What is 3:16? What does it mean? What is the message? We’ll explain at St. Paul’s this Sunday.