Sermons from December 2023
Luke 2:22-40 – Peace, according to Your Word
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, in many ways I have a lack of peace in this life. Wars rage on, stress is heightened by day-to-day news, and the future of my wellbeing physically, financially,…
Christmas Day Hymn Festival
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 flesh for me. I thank you for fulfilling your promises to come to my rescue.…
CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS SERVICE – God’s Word is Our Great Heritage
Tonight’s service leads us through the promises of a Savior, the birth of our Savior Jesus, and the announcement of his birth, highlighted by commentary and hymns written by Martin Luther. PRESERVICE MUSIC performed by St. Paul’s students I. Opening PREK-8 SONG Oh Come, Little Children GREETING INVOCATION PRAYER CONGREGATIONAL HYMN 354 O Come, All Ye Faithful II. Annunciation GRADES 7-8 Isaiah 9:6 GRADES 7-8 Luther Comment PREK-8 SONG God’s Word Is Our Great Heritage GRADES 5-6 Luke 1:26–38 PREK-8 SONG 331 From Heaven Above to Earth I Come sts. 1–2 5 GRADES…
2 Samuel 7:8-16 – David’s House is Christ’s House is Your House
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 Heavenly Father, you promised a Savior long ago to Adam and Eve after they sinned. You reaffirmed that promise throughout the millennia and brought it to complete fulfillment in sending your Son.…
Isaiah 6:1-3, 10-11 – A Joyous Gift Exchange
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 Christ, you are the source of my every lasting joy. Forgive me when I seek joy that is fleeting over and above the joy you bring through the gospel, and…
2 Peter 3:8-14 – Live Like Those Looking Forward to the Day
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, my Savior and King, you rule the world with power and grace. Help me prepare to meet you with a solemn, repentant heart. Reveal my sins and the punishment they…
Isaiah 64:1-9 – Can WE Still Be Saved?
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 have brought me to the beginning of another church year as I wait in eager expectation of your coming on the Last Day. Bless me today as I prepare…