Sermons from December 2025
John 1:14-18 – God is Love!
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, you graciously sent your Son to this earth for me. I can often question your love for me and your desire to protect me and give me what’s best.…
Isaiah 9:2,6,7 – Hope Is Born
A FESTIVAL OF NINE LESSONS AND CAROLS The service for today is a special service of praise and prayer that guides us in our worship of Christ as the One who fulfilled God’s promises of a Savior born for the world. CHOIR Were You There on that Christmas Night? DIALOGUE OF PRAISE HYMN 347 Angels from the Realms of Glory sts. 1, Ref, 2, 5 FIRST LESSON Genesis 3:8–15 HYMN 356 God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen sts. 1, Ref, 4 5 SECOND LESSON Genesis 22:15–18 HYMN…
Christmas Eve Children’s Service
ALWAYS PREPARED Tonight’s service highlights the meaning of the birth of the Christchild, God’s preparations for his birth, and our desire to be always prepared to proclaim himand his work. PRESERVICE MUSIC performed by St. Paul’s students PROCESSIONAL 354 O Come, All Ye Faithful CONGREGATIONAL SONG Psalm 96A 3K – 8th GRADE Always Prepared, v. 1 CONGREGATIONAL HYMN 362 Come, Your Hearts and Voices Raising sts. 1–3 HYMN 327 O Come, O Come, Emmanuel CONGREGATIONAL HYMN 333 O Little Town of Bethlehem K – 8th GRADE For…
Isaiah 7:10-14 – The Lord Chose Quite the Sign
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, when our human race was in need of salvation, you actually became one with us by taking on human flesh. Calm my fears today with the knowledge that you are…
Matthew 11:2-11 – Praise Jesus We Get the John Treatment
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 Christ Jesus, fill me with joy this morning. I am a sinner, Lord, and I am in desperate need of salvation. Point me to the promises and prophecies of the Old Testament…
Matthew 3:1-12 – There’s No Such Thing as Chaffy Wheat
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 the earth, you have made clear your will both as it’s written on our hearts and in your Scriptures. You have also set a Day when you will return…