Sermons on Romans
Complete Confidence Comes from Christ
Sometimes we see God in the big things: when we are sinking and need help; when we are struggling and can’t keep our head above water; in things that are as powerful as an earthquake or as fierce as a fire. But sometimes He is in a gentle whisper…soft, quiet, subtle. No matter how we hear Him, He is always there. No one can separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. What a…
Time is Valuable
This weekend we will turn back our clocks one hour. Time is a valuable commodity. There never seems to be enough of it. We always wish we had more. This Sunday, the Lord who gives us the gift of time, wants to make sure we are using some of our time staying prepared for his return on the Last Day. Scripture constantly reminds us that could be at any time. Spend worship time with us. At St. Paul’s that’s 9:30…
No One Is Left Out
On October 31, 1517, a well-educated, ordained Catholic priest who was a professor of Biblical studies at UW (University of Wittenberg) challenged all comers to a debate. The debate focused on the central teaching of Scripture: “Are we saved by what we do?” Or, “Are we save by faith in what Jesus Christ did for us?” Join us to find the life-changing and soul-saving answer.
Aaugh!
Wouldn’t it be nice if life for the Christian was a smooth sailing life of smiles, $$$$ and laughs? There are some Christian churches that preach this type of “glory” theology. Do the right thing and God will reward you with few if any difficulties (crosses), good health and even better finances. In this Sunday’s readings, God’s Word pokes HUGE holes in that kind of theology. Jesus tells us we are going to face a lifetime of crosses (struggles and…
Trial of a Lifetime
You can also watch on our Vimeo page. There’s a trial going on in Kenosha that has made national news. The cameras have taken us inside the courtroom to see and hear what is going on. This weekend, our worship takes us inside a courtroom to look at a trial that has eternal implications. You stand, and I do too, everyone will have to stand before the judgment bench of God in his courtroom. Everyone knows we are guilty –…
Squeezing 30 into 2
Our Romans lesson is really a challenging one. It’s not challenging to understand. What’s challenging is carrying it out. Paul’s encouragement for God’s people seems impossible: “Love must be sincere … Hate what is evil … Cling to what is good … Be devoted to one another in love … Keep your spiritual fervor … Be joyful in hope … Patient in tribulation … Constant in prayer” … plus 22 more. So today, let’s try this. Let’s take that list…