Sermons from December 2022
A Savior is Born (Christmas Day Worship)
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 in heaven, the day is here. Today I praise you for the day the Word became a human being for me. I thank you for fulfilling your promises to come to…
A Savior is Born (Christmas Eve Children’s Service)
SERVING IN WORSHIP PreK-Kindergarten Teacher Mrs. Gwen Manke Grades 1-2 Teacher Mrs. Penny Adickes Grades 3-4 Teacher Mrs. Clara Handy Grades 5-6 Teacher Miss Karen Bauer Grades 7-8 Teacher and Principal Mr. Jon Lindemann Sunday School Teachers Angela Bunker Mark Larson Musicians Rich Bakken Heather Bakken Accompanist Irene Bakken Presiding Minister Pastor Brock Groth
Matthew 1:18-25 – He Is STill Immanuel.
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 Come, Lord Jesus, and remind me of your identity. Though I approach a holiday when I celebrate you coming to earth as one conceived, carried in a womb, and born, proclaim to…
Matthew 3:1-12 – John: Preparer of the Way
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 came as the long-promised Messiah for me. In my doubts and fears, remind me of what was prophesied about you. Prepare my heart again this week as I look…
Isaiah 11:1-10 – Rally to the Root in Repentance
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 came to be my Savior. Someday you will come not in the lowliness seen at Christmas but in the glory as Judge of all. Strike my heart today with…