Sermons from August 2025
James 2:1-13 – Mercy Triumphs over Judgment
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, you have graciously exalted me through the work of Christ, who humbled himself in my place. Have mercy on me when I do not reflect that same merciful, humble,…
Hebrews 12:18-24 – Sinai or Zion?
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 Judge of all, you have made very clear in your Word how I will be judged when I die and on the Last Day. Forgive me for the times I think I…
Luke 12:49-53 – A Fire Worth Enduring
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, your gospel is the greatest treasure for me, but it isn’t treasured by everyone. Forgive my fears and forgive the times I side with the world instead of you,…
Luke 12:22-34 – Set Your Heart on _______
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, you have promised me a treasure that will never perish, spoil, or fade, kept in heaven for me. Forgive me when I give my undivided attention to earthly concerns…
Luke 12:13-21 – The Only Treasure that makes Life worth Living
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 treasure earthly possessions, money, and power more than I ought. Strike me with your warnings today about those who put their trust in and focus on such things.…