Sermons on Acts
Acts 17:22-31 – A Proper Knowledge
WELCOME TO WORSHIP In the name of our Savior, Jesus Christ, we welcome you to St. Paul’s. We especially welcome our guests who have joined us today. We pray that your soul will be strengthened by the good news of God’s forgiveness through Jesus. PRAYER IN PREPARATION FOR TODAY’S WORSHIP Almighty Lord, you showed the power of your love for me when you sent Jesus to die for me and raised him to life for me. Forgive me for the times I…
Acts 2:14a, 22-32 – The Proof Provided
WELCOME TO WORSHIP In the name of our Savior, Jesus Christ, we welcome you to St. Paul’s. We especially welcome our guests who have joined us today. We pray that your soul will be strengthened by the good news of God’s forgiveness through Jesus. PRAYER IN PREPARATION FOR TODAY’S WORSHIP Risen Savior, I can have doubts about your rising from the dead, and I can especially have doubts about what it therefore means about your work on my behalf. Calm my doubts…
Acts 13:15-16a, 26-39 – What is Paul Trying to Prove?
WELCOME TO WORSHIP In the name of our Savior, Jesus Christ, we welcome you to St. Paul’s. We especially welcome our guests who have joined us today. We pray that your soul will be strengthened by the good news of God’s forgiveness through Jesus. PRAYER IN PREPARATION FOR TODAY’S WORSHIP Good Shepherd, you did not just lay down your life for me, your lamb, but also rose to life again for me. As I can often stray from your voice and the…
Acts 2:1-21 – Pentecost: What Does This Mean?
WELCOME TO WORSHIP In the name of our Savior, Jesus Christ, we welcome you to St. Paul’s. We especially welcome our guests who have joined us today. We pray that your soul will be strengthened by the good news of God’s forgiveness through Jesus. PRAYER IN PREPARATION FOR TODAY’S WORSHIP Spirit of Life, though I do not see you, open my eyes to your work today. Refresh me in the fact that you were poured out on the church on that Day…
Acts 4:23-31 – God’s Word Makes Us Confident and Bold
WELCOME TO WORSHIP In the name of our Savior, Jesus Christ, we welcome you to St. Paul’s. We especially welcome our guests who have joined us today. We pray that your soul will be strengthened by the good news of God’s forgiveness through Jesus. PRAYER IN PREPARATION FOR TODAY’S WORSHIP Lord of all creation, today build my trust in you. I will not always be welcomed for my faith, and often I will be rejected both in aggressive and passive…
Acts 1:6-11 – “This Same Jesus”
Click the Save button above to download today’s bulletin which includes Scripture lessons. If Full screen is not working on the video player above, try visiting this link: https://www.facebook.com/stpaulsbangor/live_videos/ Hymn #169INVOCATION CONFESSION ABSOLUTION LORD, HAVE MERCY† Mark 10:47 PRAYER OF THE DAY FIRST LESSON ⎯ Acts 1:1-11 Psalm 47SECOND LESSON ⎯ Ephesians 1:16-23 Verse of the DayGOSPEL ⎯ Luke 24:44-53 SECOND ARTICLE OF THE APOSTLES CREED: Large Catechism Hymn #173Sermon: Acts 1:6-11 “THIS SAME JESUS” I. Rose II. Reigns III. Returns Offering PRAYER OF THE CHURCHLORD’S PRAYER BENEDICTION: CLOSING HYMN: A Hymn of Glory Let Us…
Acts 12:1-19 – Our Risen Savior Opens Doors
Click the Save button above to download today’s bulletin which includes Scripture lessons. If Full screen is not working on the video player above, try visiting this link: https://www.facebook.com/stpaulsbangor/live_videos/ Hymn #525 vs 1-3CONFESSION OF SINS Prayer and Praise OH, TASTE AND SEE PRAYER OF THE DAY THE WORD FIRST LESSON Acts 4:23-33 PSALM OF THE DAY PSALM 23 SECOND LESSON 1 John 3:1-2 VERSE OF THE DAY GOSPEL John 10: 11-18 Hymn #375SERMON: Acts 12:1-19 OUR RISEN SAVIOR OPENS DOORS APOSTLES’ CREED THANKSGIVING OFFERING (Thank you all who have mailed, dropped off or electronically given…
Acts 3:17-20 Jesus is a Breath of Fresh Air
Click the Save button above to download today’s bulletin which includes Scripture lessons. If Full screen is not working on the video player above, try visiting this link: https://www.facebook.com/stpaulsbangor/live_videos/ OPENING HYMN #144CONFESSION OF SINS INVOCATION LORD, HAVE MERCY KyriePRAYER OF THE DAY THE WORD FIRST LESSON Acts 3:12-20 PSALM OF THE DAY PSALM 16 SECOND LESSON 1 John 5:1-6 VERSE OF THE DAY GOSPEL John 20:19-31 HYMN OF THE DAY #145SERMON: Acts 3:17-20 – JESUS IS A BREATH OF FRESH AIR I. God promised he would come. II. God promises he will come. Nicene Creed OFFERING PRAYER OF…
Acts 2:1-11 – THE WIND, THE FIRE, AND THE WORD
Click the Save button above to download today’s bulletin which includes Scripture lessons. If Full screen is not working on the video player above, try visiting this link: https://www.facebook.com/stpaulsbangor/live_videos/ Opening Solo – “Fill Me” Liturgy – Page 15 (front of hymnal)Scripture Lessons: Ezekiel 37:1-14; Psalm 51:10-12;Acts 2:1-11; John 14:15-17, 25-27All Scripture lessons are from the Evangelical Heritage Version (EHV)Dr. Martin Luther’s Explanation To The Third Article – See Opposite PageHymn – 176SERMON – Acts 2:1-11 – THE WIND, THE FIRE, AND THE…
Acts 1:1-11 – “YOU WILL BE MY WITNESSES”
Grades PreK-2: “I Am Jesus’ Little Lamb”Congregational Hymn – 169Liturgy – Page 38 (front of hymnal – abbreviated)Scripture Readings: Psalm 47:1-5; Acts 1:1-11; Matthew 28:16-20Congregational Hymn – 558SERMON – Acts 1:1-11 – “YOU WILL BE MY WITNESSES”Apostles Creed (Page 41) – Offering – Prayer – Lord’s PrayerGrades 3-7 – “Beautiful Savior”THE PRESENTATION OF THE DIPLOMASAnthem By Our Graduates – “A Closing Prayer”Prayer & Benediction (Pages 43-44)Closing Hymn – 171__________________________________________________________________________________ OUR ST. PAUL’S STAFFPrincipal Richard Bakken Principal, Grades 7-8 Miss Karen Bauer Grades…
Acts 17:16-34 – “LOVE TO TELL THE STORY…NO MATTER WHERE”
Opening Anthem – PreK-8 & Choir: “The First Song Of Isaiah”Liturgy – Page 45 (front of hymnal)Congregation Sings the Psalm of the Day – Psalm 72 (Page 93)Scripture Lessons: Jeremiah 9:23-24; 1 Corinthians 1:18-25; John 14:1-7Hymn – 573SERMON – Acts 17:16-34 –“LOVE TO TELL THE STORY…NO MATTER WHERE”Congregation Sings “We Praise You, O God” (Pages 48-49)Offering“Lord, Have Mercy” – Prayers – Lord’s Prayer (Page 50)Hymn – 562Prayer For Grace & Benediction (Pages 50-51)Closing Hymn – 579__________________________________________________________________________________ THANKS! to the organist, the singers and…
Acts 28 – “TO BE CONTINUED…”
Opening Hymn – 1st Service: 1492nd Service: Sunday School: “Oh, For A Thousand Tongues To Sing!”Liturgy – Page 15 (abbreviated Communion liturgy – front of hymnal)Scripture Lessons: Isaiah 6:8-10; Acts 28; Luke 10:1-12The Nicene Creed – Pages 18-19 (front of hymnal)Hymn – 567SERMON – Acts 28 – “TO BE CONTINUED…”Offertory – OfferingPrayers – Lord’s Prayer – Page 20 (front of hymnal)THE LORD’S SUPPER – Page 23 (front of hymnal)Distribution Hymn – 165Closing Prayer & Benediction (Page 25)Closing Hymn – 141____________________________________________________________________________________________…