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…
Luke 6:27-38 – God-measured 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 of mercy, continue to show your mercy to me and forgive all the wrongs I commit against you, the God who saved me. As you have had compassion upon me, move…
Jeremiah 17:5-8 – Parched Shrub or Flourishing Tree?
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 can fall into the thinking that earthly blessings are good for me and earthly difficulties are bad for me. Open my eyes today to the truth that you use…
Isaiah 6:1-8 – The Holy One Takes Away 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 Holy Lord God, your glory fills the earth and your grace knows no bounds. You desire all people to know of your grace, and yet I fail to tell others because I…
Luke 4:38-44 – Jesus’ Ministry Centered 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 Lord Jesus, I am called by you to share your gospel message and help others receive eternal life from you. Sometimes that message is rejected and sometimes it’s celebrated, and both situations…
Luke 4:16-30 – Words of 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 Father in heaven, your gospel message is for all people because Jesus paid for the sins of all people. Yet I can let my fear of rejection prevent me from sharing that…