Sermons from December 2024
Hebrews 2:10-18 – “It was Fitting”
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, your gifts to us know no bounds! You bless us in so many ways, especially with the gift of our Savior Jesus. As I meditate on your Word today, help me…
John 1:1-18 – Who Was Born that 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 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 EVE SERVICE
CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE Tonight’s service highlights the meaning of the birth of the Christchild and therefore the reason for our celebration of him at Christmas. PRESERVICE MUSIC performed by St. Paul’s students PROCESSIONAL 354 O Come, All Ye Faithful The Meaning of the Christmas Tree CONGREGATIONAL HYMN 327 O Come, O Come, Emmanuel sts. 1,3,4 The Prophets Tell of God’s Salvation Grades 3-4 – Isaiah 7:14 Grades 3-4 – Micah 5:2 CONGREGATIONAL HYMN 333 O Little Town of Bethlehem sts. 1,3,4 Jesus Is Born Grades 1-2 – Luke…
Luke 1:39-55 – Our Savior Lifts Up the Lowly
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 our Savior, in this cheerful season we can allow ourselves to be weighed down with deadlines and busy schedules and the pressure of perfect celebrations. In the midst of it all…
Luke 3:7–18 – What Should We Do Then?
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 often allow the stress of this season with all of its earthly deadlines and focus to steal the true joy it should bring. Remind me again today that true,…
Mark 1:1-8 – John’s Preparations for Jesus Prepare Us Too
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 of all, I can sometimes view this time of the year as a hectic time, one that brings more work and extra stress. Refocus my mind and heart today as I…
1 Thessalonians 3:9-13 – Help Supply What is Lacking
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, the time of Advent is a time of repentance and preparation for your second coming as we contemplate your first coming. I must confess that I have not always approached…