Sermons from March 2025
Romans 8:1-10 – There’s a New Sheriff in Town
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, I can often picture you as an angry judge who is waiting to condemn me for my crimes. Speak tenderly to me today and reveal once again that you are…
Psalm 51:5 – REVEALING OUR SINFUL NATURE
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 Gracious Lord, you know that I am born in sin because of what Adam and Eve did. Though I have a sinful nature and have deserved nothing from you since my conception,…
Exodus 3:1-15 – The Ever-present God Is…
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 of all creation, you are exalted high above the heavens and yet you are also present everywhere, especially with your people. This means you see my many sins and know when…
Psalm 51:3-4 – Recognizing Against Whom We Sin
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 King of creation, I have rebelled against you in thought, word, and deed. I have sinned far more than I even realize, and every sin is against you, my Creator, Preserver, and…
Philippians 3:17-4:1 – The Path to Citizenship
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, in grace you went through a path of suffering for me. Forgive me for when I’m not willing to do the same for you and instead think I can take…
Psalm 51:7 – Relying on God’s Grace
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 Holy Lord God, I am impure and stained with sin. Worse yet, I cannot cleanse myself. Yet in your grace you cleanse me of all my sin. Wash my soul and my…
Hebrews 4:14-16 – We Have a Great High Priest
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 Almighty Creator, I have transgressed your holy will, and you would be justified in shutting the door to heaven forever. Yet in your grace you have opened the door to heaven to…
Psalm 51:1-2 – Realizing our Need for 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 God Almighty, your punishment of death upon sin makes me but dust and ashes before you. With my sinful nature, my desire for sin, and my willingness to disobey your commands,…
2 Corinthians 3:7-18 – Glory Unveiled
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 do not deserve to see your glory. My sin separates me from the glory of God. So I praise you today for hiding your glory that it may be…