John 10:1-10 – Go through the Only Gate
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 Good Shepherd, forgive me for my straying and forgive me for my complaining as you try to guide me. Lead me today to the quiet waters of your Word and to the…
Luke 24:13-35 – When Something’s Missing
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 Risen Savior, oftentimes I’m slow to believe all that has been written about you and I fail to understand that you suffered in my place for my redemption. Restore my hope today…
Acts 2:14a, 22-32 – The Proof Provided
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 Risen Savior, I can have doubts about your rising from the dead, and I can especially have doubts about what it therefore means about your work on my behalf. Calm my doubts…
Matthew 28:1-10 – Go to the Tomb
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 Risen Savior, there are a lot of moments in this life that don’t make too much of a difference overall. Help me see today that your resurrection is not one of them.…
Matthew 27:45,46 – To Find the Source of Salvation
THE SERVICE OF DARKNESS On Good Friday, the Christian Church remembers the crucifixion of our Lord Jesus. Although our remembrance is solemn, it is not a message of gloom. It is a message of adoration toward Jesus, the Lamb of God. On this day almost 2,000 years ago, Jesus offered up his life as the atoning sacrifice for the sins of the world. The Service of Darkness—often called Tenebrae (Latin for “darkness”)—guides us to reflect deeply on Jesus’ sufferings for our…
1 Corinthians 11:23-28 – Proclaiming…Together
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. WHAT IS HOLY THURSDAY? Holy Thursday can also be called “Maundy Thursday,” receiving its name from the Latin phrase novum mandatum, which means, “new command.” It refers to Jesus’ words which he spoke to his disciples on this…
Matthew 21:1-11 – Quite the Contrast!
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 often let other things pull my focus downward and my attention away from you. In this very special week, help me look up to see you, my Savior,…
Zechariah 6:9-13 – The Kingly 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 Lord Jesus, you are the One who reigns over all things and guides and directs all things for my sake and for the church. Forgive the times I try to claim your…
John 11:17-27, 38-45 – “Do You Believe This?”
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 life, the prospect of death can bring great fear and worry to my heart. I fear about when, about how, and about what will come after. Calm my heart with…
Zechariah 8:14–17 – The Truth, The Whole Truth…
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, you have given me your Holy Word to provide me with truth. Tonight forgive any doubts that I allow to linger in my mind about the trustworthiness of your Word,…
John 9:1-7, 13-17, 34-39 – From Blindness to Sight…the Important Kind
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 was lost in darkness, yet you brought light to my eyes to see the glory of your work for me. Yet I can still allow my eyes to be…
Zechariah 1:1-6 – Return To Me!
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, I have turned away from you, your guidance, your love, and your commands more times than I can possibly count. Yet you in love have washed me clean through the…