Sermons from January 2023

Sermons from January 2023

1 Corinthians 1:26-31 – We Can Boast

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, as I just celebrated your appearance and your calling of your first disciples, now I celebrate you teaching your disciples—and me—what it means to be your disciple. Bless my listening…

Matthew 4:12-23 – Jesus Lights 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 God, as I walk in the darkness of this world, continue to be my light. Shine the light of your Word on my sin, on Jesus my Savior from sin, and…

Isaiah 49:1-6 – Shine the Light of God’s Servant

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 Lamb of God, thank you for giving your life in place of mine. Thank you for shedding your blood to cover my sin and wash me clean. Thank you for paying the…

Isaiah 42:1-7 – Behold, My Servant!

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, at just the right time you appeared to the world. In the midst of the darkness, you shined the light of God’s glory. Show me today the ways I fail…

Matthew 2:13-15, 19-23 – God’s Care for Us is Always Fulfilled

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, forgive me for not being the child you command me to be. Lift up Jesus before my eyes today so I can take comfort in the true Son who came to…