Sermons by Rev. Brock Groth
2 Corinthians 5:14—6:2 – Ambassadors of Reconciliation
WELCOME TO WORSHIPIn 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 WORSHIPLord Jesus, you are the Lord and Savior of all. I am humbled by the grand mission to which you’ve called me. Sadly I can often shy away from fulfilling this calling.…
Ezekiel 33:7-11 – You are a Watchman
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 God Almighty, you want all people to be saved and come to a knowledge of the truth. Forgive me as my sins of apathy and inaction are revealed today. Align my heart…
Colossians 2:6,7 – Rooted in Christ
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 Jesus, you endured the cross as part of God’s plan to save me. Forgive me today for the times I fail to take up my cross and follow you. Refocus me…
Romans 10:5-13 – Reliable Righteousness
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 Jesus, who you are is most important piece of information I can know. Yet I can doubt who you say you are and fail to grow in that knowledge through studying…
Ephesians 2:13-22 – Brought Near
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 Jesus, your love for all people led you to the cross to shed your blood for every man, woman, and child. Forgive me when I fail to show the same all-encompassing…
1 Kings 19:9-18 – Where God is Found
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, there are so many worries and fears that swirl around me, and I often sink into doubting your power and grace. Speak your powerful Word to my wavering mind and heart…
1 Kings 3:5-12 – Because of God’s Grace, for God’s Grace, and by God’s Grace
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 Jesus, you are more valuable to me than anything in this world and your blood shed on the cross is the greatest gift I’ve ever been given. Forgive me for the…
Isaiah 44:6-11 – Do Not Tremble, You Are My Witnesses
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 Father in heaven, by your mercy you have planted me in your field as wheat and have tended and cared for me until this day. But, Lord, the days are evil and…
Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 – A Heart that Hears Yields a Good Crop
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 Christ, today help me learn about being a Christian. Remind me of that which planted me in the realm of your grace and strengthens me so I stay firm in your grace:…
Matthew 11:25-30 – A Refresher in the Father’s Good Pleasure
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 Jesus, in grace you have called me to find rest in you. There are many things in life and also going on in our country that bring fear and worry to…
Exodus 32:15-29 – Are You for the Lord?
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 Christ, today help me learn about being a Christian. I often develop a love of bad things, and even a love for good things in bad order. Forgive my sins for loving…
Jeremiah 20:7-13 – Why Do I Still Share It?
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 Jesus, I face trials all day long in your name. The sinful world around me, the devil, and the sin within me all try to attack my active faith in you.…