Sermons from April 2023
1 Peter 2:19-25 – A Shepherded Hope
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, forgive me for my straying and forgive me for my complaining as you try to guide me. Lead me today to the quiet waters of your Word and to the…
1 Peter 1:17-21 – An Active Hope
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, oftentimes I’m slow to believe all that has been written about you and I fail to understand that you suffered in my place for my redemption. Restore my hope today…
1 Peter 1:3-9 – A Living Hope
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, much like Thomas I can doubt your resurrection what it means for me now and eternally. Show me today the proof you showed Thomas. Most of all show me the…
John 20:11-18 – His First Steps Led Outside His Tomb
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 Triumphant Lord, today I praise you for conquering sin and death for me. Lead me to leave my doubt behind in the empty tomb and to trust in your victory over all…
Luke 23:26-33 – His Final Steps Led to the Place of the Skull
THE SERVICE OF DARKNESS On Good Friday, the Christian Church remembers the crucifixion of our Lord Jesus. Although our remembrance is solemn, it is not a message of gloom. It is a message of adoration toward Jesus, the Lamb of God. On this day almost 2,000 years ago, Jesus offered up his life as the atoning sacrifice for the sins of the world. The Service of Darkness—often called Tenebrae (Latin for “darkness”)—guides us to reflect deeply on Jesus’ sufferings for our…
Mark 14:12-17 – His Final Steps Led to the Upper Room
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. WHAT IS MAUNDY THURSDAY? Maundy Thursday receives its name from the Latin phrase novum mandatum, which means, “new command.” It refers to Jesus’ words which he spoke to his disciples on this night, “A new command I give…
Matthew 21:1-11 – His Final Steps Led to a Donkey
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, King of all creation, I humbly worship you today. Open wide my heart to honor you and to see the times I fail to do so. Let my voice be…