"A Thrill of Hope: Living Hope" | 1 Peter 1:3-9 and Luke 21:34-38 | Advent SeriesIn this message, part of our "A Thrill of Hope" Advent series, we explore what it means to have a living hope in a world that feels increasingly hopeless. Like the people trapped in the City of Ember with their generator failing and food running out, we live in a fallen world between Christ's first coming and His return. But hope isn't just a wish or a dream—it's something sure and certain. What makes our hope "living"? And how do we hold onto hope when the trials come?🎯 Maybe you've been placing your hope in things that keep disappointing you...🎯 Maybe you're living in the darkness wondering if there's a way out...🎯 Maybe it's time to discover the hope that comes FROM the future—Jesus' resurrection.🗝️ Key Takeaways:✔️ Biblical hope isn't a wish—it's a certainty based on Jesus' death and resurrection.✔️ We have an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for us.✔️ Even in trials, God is refining our faith like gold tested by fire—there IS a way out of the darkness.📖 Main Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9 (A living hope through the resurrection) Luke 21:34-38 (Stay awake and pray)#Advent #ChristianSermon #LivingHope #1Peter #OHolyNight #Christmas #ChristianFaith #AdventSermon #HopeInChrist #BiblicalHope📖 Worship with us at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Sheboygan Falls:Thursday: 6:30 PM (Informal)Sunday: 8:00 AM (Traditional) | 9:30 AM (Blended) | 11:00 AM (Contemporary)----📌 About St. Paul Lutheran ChurchFounded in 1855, St. Paul Lutheran Church in Sheboygan Falls, WI, has been a steadfast beacon of faith, service, and community for over 165 years. From its early days with Reverend F. Steinbach ministering in homes to its modern ministries, St. Paul remains deeply rooted in the teachings of the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS).The congregation’s journey includes building its first church in 1858 and moving to its current facility in 1995. Ministry efforts extend beyond worship, including the Early Childhood Center (est. 1986) and The Gathering Place (est. 2008), which provides compassionate care for individuals with memory loss.With a mission to "Connect People to Christ by sharing His love in Word and action everywhere we are," St. Paul welcomes all to experience the love of Christ.📌 Stay Connected📺 Subscribe for more messages of faith: / @stpaulsheboyganfalls 👍 Like & Share to spread the Good News!📜 Licenses & Copyrights:Lutheran Service Book License 100010069CCLI Copyright 712799CCLI Streaming CSPL026675

"The Endless Pursuit of More: Money and Stuff" Luke 12:13-21 | In this message, part of our "The Endless Pursuit of More" series preparing us for Thanksgiving, we explore our relentless pursuit of "just one more." Just one more paycheck, one more purchase, one more zero in the bank account—then we'll finally have enough, right? Jesus tells the Parable of the Rich Fool whose barns were bursting, but that very night God said, "Fool! This night your soul is required of you." When does "just one more" become "enough"? And what happens when the beans finally spill?🎯 Maybe you've been telling yourself "just one more" will finally be enough...🎯 Maybe you've been stacking up possessions while anxiety grows heavier...🎯 Maybe it's time to discover what it means to be rich toward God.🗝️ Key Takeaways:✔️ "Just one more" never becomes "enough"—the pursuit is endless and leaves us anxious.✔️ Everything we have is God's gift, not ours—we're managers, not owners.✔️ Jesus poured out His life on the cross so we could stop the endless pursuit—"It is finished!"📖 Main Scripture:Luke 12:13-21 (The Parable of the Rich Fool)John 19:34 (Jesus poured out His life)#ChristianSermon #Thanksgiving #ParableOfTheRichFool #Luke12 #Materialism #ChristianFaith #SundaySermon #BiblicalTruth #Contentment #RichTowardGod----📌 About St. Paul Lutheran ChurchFounded in 1855, St. Paul Lutheran Church in Sheboygan Falls, WI, has been a steadfast beacon of faith, service, and community for over 165 years. From its early days with Reverend F. Steinbach ministering in homes to its modern ministries, St. Paul remains deeply rooted in the teachings of the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS).The congregation’s journey includes building its first church in 1858 and moving to its current facility in 1995. Ministry efforts extend beyond worship, including the Early Childhood Center (est. 1986) and The Gathering Place (est. 2008), which provides compassionate care for individuals with memory loss.With a mission to "Connect People to Christ by sharing His love in Word and action everywhere we are," St. Paul welcomes all to experience the love of Christ.📌 Stay Connected📺 Subscribe for more messages of faith: youtube.com/@StPaulSheboyganFalls👍 Like & Share to spread the Good News!📜 Licenses & Copyrights:Lutheran Service Book License 100010069CCLI Copyright 712799CCLI Streaming CSPL026675

"The Endless Pursuit of More: Perfection" Romans 3:9-25a & Luke 10:38-42 In this message, part of our "The Endless Pursuit of More" series preparing us for Thanksgiving, we explore our relentless pursuit of perfection. You work harder, do more, try to meet every expectation—but somehow it's never enough. The goalpost keeps moving. When Martha complained about her sister Mary just sitting at Jesus' feet while she did all the work, Jesus' response was shocking. What does true perfection look like? And who's really responsible for achieving it?🎯 Maybe you've been exhausting yourself trying to be perfect for everyone...🎯 Maybe you've been putting pressure on yourself or others to meet impossible standards...🎯 Maybe it's time to discover that Jesus has been perfect for you.🗝️ Key Takeaways:✔️ Perfectionism is an unattainable moving goalpost—we'll never reach it on our own.✔️ God doesn't demand perfection through our actions, but perfect love through faith in Christ.✔️ Mary chose the "good portion"—sitting at Jesus' feet matters more than endless striving.📖 Main Scripture:Romans 3:19-24 (All have sinned and fall short)Luke 10:38-42 (Mary and Martha)Matthew 5:48 (Be perfect as your heavenly Father is perfect)#ChristianSermon #Thanksgiving #Perfectionism #Romans3 #MaryAndMartha #ChristianFaith #SundaySermon #BiblicalTruth #FaithOverWorks #GraceAlone📖 Worship with us at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Sheboygan Falls:Thursday: 6:30 PM (Informal)Sunday: 8:00 AM (Traditional) | 9:30 AM (Blended) | 11:00 AM (Contemporary)

"The Endless Pursuit of More: Comfort" | 1 John 2:15-17 In this message, part of our "The Endless Pursuit of More" series preparing us for Thanksgiving, we explore our relentless pursuit of comfort and how it can become an idol that diminishes our trust in God. From heated seats to easy lives, we all want things to be more comfortable. But what does the Bible say about chasing comfort? And what's the difference between worldly comfort and the lasting comfort found in Christ?🎯 Maybe you've been chasing comfort thinking it will fill the emptiness inside...🎯 Maybe you've been seeking an easier life instead of a faithful one...🎯 Maybe it's time to discover the difference between fake comfort and real comfort.🗝️ Key Takeaways:✔️ Chasing comfort eliminates our need for faith—if life is always easy, we don't need God.✔️ The desires of the flesh, eyes, and pride are from the world, not the Father.✔️ True comfort comes from the cross—Jesus didn't choose the easy way but suffered so we could have lasting comfort.📖 Main Scripture:1 John 2:15-17 (Do not love the world)Colossians 3:1-4 (Set your minds on things above)2 Corinthians 1:3-5 (God of all comfort)Hebrews 11:1 (Faith is assurance of things hoped for)#christiansermon #Thanksgiving #Comfort #1John #ChristianFaith #SundaySermon #BiblicalTruth #ChristianLiving #FaithOverComfort #TrustedInGod📖 Worship with us at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Sheboygan Falls:Thursday: 6:30 PM (Informal)Sunday: 8:00 AM (Traditional) | 9:30 AM (Blended) | 11:00 AM (Contemporary)----📌 About St. Paul Lutheran ChurchFounded in 1855, St. Paul Lutheran Church in Sheboygan Falls, WI, has been a steadfast beacon of faith, service, and community for over 165 years. From its early days with Reverend F. Steinbach ministering in homes to its modern ministries, St. Paul remains deeply rooted in the teachings of the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS).The congregation’s journey includes building its first church in 1858 and moving to its current facility in 1995. Ministry efforts extend beyond worship, including the Early Childhood Center (est. 1986) and The Gathering Place (est. 2008), which provides compassionate care for individuals with memory loss.With a mission to "Connect People to Christ by sharing His love in Word and action everywhere we are," St. Paul welcomes all to experience the love of Christ.📌 Stay Connected📺 Subscribe for more messages of faith: youtube.com/@StPaulSheboyganFalls👍 Like & Share to spread the Good News!📜 Licenses & Copyrights:Lutheran Service Book License 100010069CCLI Copyright 712799CCLI Streaming CSPL026675

Sola: Christ Alone | John 14:1-7In this message—part of our Sola sermon series—we discover that true peace comes not from our own preparation, but from Christ’s preparation for us. Jesus tells His disciples, “Let not your hearts be troubled... I go to prepare a place for you.” (John 14:1–2) When everything around us feels uncertain, Jesus reminds us: He’s already made the way.🎯 Maybe you’ve been trying to prepare for every possible outcome—yet still feel anxious...🎯 Maybe you’ve placed your peace in your own plans—only to watch them fall apart...🎯 Maybe it’s time to find lasting peace in Christ alone, the One who prepares a place for you.🗝️ Key Takeaways:✔️ Good preparation brings peace—but only Christ’s preparation brings eternal peace.✔️ Jesus is not just the way-maker; He is the Way, the Truth, and the Life.✔️ On All Saints’ Sunday, we remember that those who rest in Christ are fully at peace—because He has prepared their place.✔️ In Christ alone, we are prepared, we are at peace, and we are His saints—now and forever.📖 Main Scripture:John 14:1–7 (Jesus, the Way, the Truth, and the Life)John 14:2–3 (Christ prepares a place for His people)John 14:6 (Christ Alone leads us to the Father)#ChristAlone #SolaChristus #John14 #AllSaintsSunday #ReformationSeries #ChristianSermon #FaithInChrist #PeaceInChrist #GospelTruth #JesusIsTheWay #ChristianFaith #SermonSeries📖 Worship with us at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Sheboygan Falls:Thursday: 6:30 PM (Informal)Sunday: 8:00 AM (Traditional) | 9:30 AM (Blended) | 11:00 AM (Contemporary)----📌 About St. Paul Lutheran ChurchFounded in 1855, St. Paul Lutheran Church in Sheboygan Falls, WI, has been a steadfast beacon of faith, service, and community for over 165 years. From its early days with Reverend F. Steinbach ministering in homes to its modern ministries, St. Paul remains deeply rooted in the teachings of the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS).The congregation’s journey includes building its first church in 1858 and moving to its current facility in 1995. Ministry efforts extend beyond worship, including the Early Childhood Center (est. 1986) and The Gathering Place (est. 2008), which provides compassionate care for individuals with memory loss.With a mission to "Connect People to Christ by sharing His love in Word and action everywhere we are," St. Paul welcomes all to experience the love of Christ.📌 Stay Connected📺 Subscribe for more messages of faith: youtube.com/@StPaulSheboyganFalls👍 Like & Share to spread the Good News!📜 Licenses & Copyrights:Lutheran Service Book License 100010069CCLI Copyright 712799CCLI Streaming CSPL026675

Sola: Grace Alone | Luke 15:11-32 In this message, part of our Sola sermon series, we explore the timeless parable of the Prodigal Son and discover it's really a story about grace alone. One son is restless and reckless, chasing riveting experiences and romance. The other is righteous but self-righteous, comparing himself to his wayward brother. Both are far from the father. But the father's response to both? Grace.🎯 Maybe you've been restless and reckless, thinking you're too far gone...🎯 Maybe you've been righteous and judgmental, thinking you've earned God's favor...🎯 Maybe it's time to discover the father's open arms extended to both.🗝️ Key Takeaways:✔️ Grace isn't something we earn—it's the undeserved love of God pursuing us.✔️ Whether restless or self-righteous, we all need the same thing: God's grace.✔️ The real hero of this story is Jesus—the third son who tells it and lives it out on the cross.📖 Main Scripture:Luke 15:11-32 (The Parable of the Prodigal Son)Ephesians 2:8-9 (Saved by grace through faith)Romans 2:4 (God's kindness leads to repentance)#GraceAlone #SolaGratia #ProdigalSon #Reformation #Luke15 #ChristianSermon #ReformationSunday #SavedByGrace #ChristianFaith #GospelTruth📖 Worship with us at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Sheboygan Falls:Thursday: 6:30 PM (Informal)Sunday: 8:00 AM (Traditional) | 9:30 AM (Blended) | 11:00 AM (Contemporary)----📌 About St. Paul Lutheran ChurchFounded in 1855, St. Paul Lutheran Church in Sheboygan Falls, WI, has been a steadfast beacon of faith, service, and community for over 165 years. From its early days with Reverend F. Steinbach ministering in homes to its modern ministries, St. Paul remains deeply rooted in the teachings of the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS).The congregation’s journey includes building its first church in 1858 and moving to its current facility in 1995. Ministry efforts extend beyond worship, including the Early Childhood Center (est. 1986) and The Gathering Place (est. 2008), which provides compassionate care for individuals with memory loss.With a mission to "Connect People to Christ by sharing His love in Word and action everywhere we are," St. Paul welcomes all to experience the love of Christ.📌 Stay Connected📺 Subscribe for more messages of faith: youtube.com/@StPaulSheboyganFalls👍 Like & Share to spread the Good News!📜 Licenses & Copyrights:Lutheran Service Book License 100010069CCLI Copyright 712799CCLI Streaming CSPL026675

"Faith Alone" John 3:13-21 & Galatians 2:15-21 | Sola SeriesIn this message, part of our Reformation sermon series, we explore the hidden meaning behind the "Star of Life" emergency medical symbol and how it connects to salvation through faith alone. Just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness for healing, Jesus was lifted up on the cross to give us eternal life. The Israelites couldn't save themselves from the poisonous snakes—and we can't save ourselves from sin.🎯 Maybe you've been trying to save yourself through good works...🎯 Maybe you're trusting in your own righteousness instead of Christ's...🎯 Maybe it's time to discover why faith alone in Jesus is your only hope.🗝️ Key Takeaways:✔️ Salvation comes through faith alone in Jesus Christ, not by our works.✔️ Just as the Israelites looked to the bronze serpent and were healed, we look to Jesus lifted up on the cross.✔️ God used the instrument of death (the cross) to bring life—that's the power of the gospel.📖 Main Scripture:John 3:14-16 (As Moses lifted up the serpent)Galatians 2:16 (Justified by faith in Christ)Numbers 21:8-9 (The bronze serpent)#FaithAlone #SolaFide #Reformation #ChristianSermon #John316 #Galatians #ReformationSunday #SalvationByFaith #ChristianFaith #GospelTruth📖 Worship with us at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Sheboygan Falls:Thursday: 6:30 PM (Informal)Sunday: 8:00 AM (Traditional) | 9:30 AM (Blended) | 11:00 AM (Contemporary)----📌 About St. Paul Lutheran ChurchFounded in 1855, St. Paul Lutheran Church in Sheboygan Falls, WI, has been a steadfast beacon of faith, service, and community for over 165 years. From its early days with Reverend F. Steinbach ministering in homes to its modern ministries, St. Paul remains deeply rooted in the teachings of the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS).The congregation’s journey includes building its first church in 1858 and moving to its current facility in 1995. Ministry efforts extend beyond worship, including the Early Childhood Center (est. 1986) and The Gathering Place (est. 2008), which provides compassionate care for individuals with memory loss.With a mission to "Connect People to Christ by sharing His love in Word and action everywhere we are," St. Paul welcomes all to experience the love of Christ.📌 Stay Connected📺 Subscribe for more messages of faith: / @stpaulsheboyganfalls 👍 Like & Share to spread the Good News!📜 Licenses & Copyrights:Lutheran Service Book License 100010069CCLI Copyright 712799CCLI Streaming CSPL026675Transcript

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"Scripture Alone: The Bible as Your Picture & Ruler" 🧩 2 Timothy 3:14-17 | Sola: Scripture AloneIn this message, part of our Sola sermon series, we explore why the Bible matters and how it serves as both the picture on our puzzle box and the ruler for our lives. Life can feel like a mess of scattered puzzle pieces from different boxes—worldviews, opinions, cultural pressures. But Scripture alone gives us the complete picture: Jesus.🎯 Maybe you've been trying to piece life together without the right picture...🎯 Maybe you're measuring your life by the world's standards instead of God's Word...🎯 Maybe it's time to discover why Scripture alone can make you complete.🗝️ Key Takeaways:✔️ The Bible isn't just rules and stories—it's the story of Jesus from Genesis to Revelation.✔️ Scripture serves as our picture (showing us Jesus) and our ruler (measuring our lives).✔️ Living by God's Word isn't about earning favor—it's about showing others His love.📖 Main Scripture:2 Timothy 3:16-17 (All Scripture is God-breathed)Psalm 119:105-112 (Your Word is a lamp)John 20:30-31 (Written so you may believe)#scripturealone #SolaScriptura #Reformation #ChristianSermon #2Timothy #BibleStudy #ChristianFaith #ReformationSunday #WordOfGod #ChristianLiving----📌 About St. Paul Lutheran ChurchFounded in 1855, St. Paul Lutheran Church in Sheboygan Falls, WI, has been a steadfast beacon of faith, service, and community for over 165 years. From its early days with Reverend F. Steinbach ministering in homes to its modern ministries, St. Paul remains deeply rooted in the teachings of the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS).The congregation’s journey includes building its first church in 1858 and moving to its current facility in 1995. Ministry efforts extend beyond worship, including the Early Childhood Center (est. 1986) and The Gathering Place (est. 2008), which provides compassionate care for individuals with memory loss.With a mission to "Connect People to Christ by sharing His love in Word and action everywhere we are," St. Paul welcomes all to experience the love of Christ.📌 Stay Connected📺 Subscribe for more messages of faith:    / @stpaulsheboyganfalls  👍 Like & Share to spread the Good News!📜 Licenses & Copyrights:Lutheran Service Book License 100010069CCLI Copyright 712799CCLI Streaming CSPL026675

"Do Try This At Home: Self-Control" | Galatians 5:16-25 | Living with Spirit-Led Self-ControlIn this message, part of our "Do Try This at Home" series, we explore the final Fruit of the Spirit—Self-Control—and how it helps us live out all the other fruits. Using the emotional rollercoaster of football season as an illustration, we discover what it means to walk by the Spirit instead of the flesh. Some days we're winning, other days we're losing self-control... sound familiar?🎯 Maybe you've been letting your emotions control you instead of the Spirit...🎯 Maybe you're riding the rollercoaster of life without the anchor of self-control...🎯 Maybe it's time to try something new—and remember you belong to Christ Jesus.🗝️ Key Takeaways:✔️ The Fruit of the Spirit isn't about trying harder, but about trusting deeper.✔️ Self-control isn't willpower—it's Spirit power working in us.✔️ Jesus is our ultimate example: He remained in perfect control so we could be set free.📖 Main Scripture:Galatians 5:16-25 (Fruit of the Spirit)Galatians 5:24 (Those who belong to Christ)#selfcontrol #FruitOfTheSpirit #ChristianSermon #Galatians5 #DoTryThisAtHome #ChristianFaith #SundaySermon #SpiritualGrowth #WalkByTheSpirit #ChristianLiving📖 Worship with us at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Sheboygan Falls:Thursday: 6:30 PM (Informal)Sunday: 8:00 AM (Traditional) | 9:30 AM (Blended) | 11:00 AM (Contemporary)----📌 About St. Paul Lutheran ChurchFounded in 1855, St. Paul Lutheran Church in Sheboygan Falls, WI, has been a steadfast beacon of faith, service, and community for over 165 years. From its early days with Reverend F. Steinbach ministering in homes to its modern ministries, St. Paul remains deeply rooted in the teachings of the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS).The congregation’s journey includes building its first church in 1858 and moving to its current facility in 1995. Ministry efforts extend beyond worship, including the Early Childhood Center (est. 1986) and The Gathering Place (est. 2008), which provides compassionate care for individuals with memory loss.With a mission to "Connect People to Christ by sharing His love in Word and action everywhere we are," St. Paul welcomes all to experience the love of Christ.📌 Stay Connected📺 Subscribe for more messages of faith: youtube.com/@StPaulSheboyganFalls👍 Like & Share to spread the Good News!📜 Licenses & Copyrights:Lutheran Service Book License 100010069CCLI Copyright 712799CCLI Streaming CSPL026675

"Do Try This At Home: Gentle Strength"

🌊Matthew 21:1-17 | Living with True Gentleness

In this message, part of our "Do Try This at Home"series, we explore how the Fruit of the Spirit—especially Gentleness—shows up in one of the most paradoxical moments in Jesus' ministry: His triumphant entry into Jerusalem. Jesus rides humbly on a donkey, then boldly cleanses the temple. Gentle or powerful? The answer is both.

🎯 Maybe you've confused gentleness with weakness...

🎯 Maybe you're struggling to balance strength with grace in your relationships...

🎯 Maybe it's time to try something new—and discover what true gentleness (praus) really means.

🗝️ Key Takeaways:

✔️ The Fruit of the Spirit isn't about trying harder, but about trusting deeper.

✔️ Jesus shows us gentleness isn't weakness—it's power under control.

✔️ True gentleness is being a gentle breeze and soothing medicine in a hurting world.

📖 Main Scripture:

Matthew 21:1-17 (Triumphal Entry & Temple Cleansing)

2 Corinthians 5:14-21 (Ministry of Reconciliation)

1 Peter 2:23 (Jesus' example of gentleness)

#Gentleness #FruitOfTheSpirit #ChristianSermon #PalmSunday #Matthew21 #DoTryThisAtHome #ChristianFaith #SundaySermon #BiblicalGentleness#PowerUnderControl

----📌 About St. Paul Lutheran ChurchFounded in 1855, St. Paul Lutheran Church in Sheboygan Falls, WI, has been a steadfast beacon of faith, service, and community for over 165 years. From its early days with Reverend F. Steinbach ministering in homes to its modern ministries, St. Paul remains deeply rooted in the teachings of the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS).The congregation’s journey includes building its first church in 1858 and moving to its current facility in 1995. Ministry efforts extend beyond worship, including the Early Childhood Center (est. 1986) and The Gathering Place (est. 2008), which provides compassionate care for individuals with memory loss.With a mission to "Connect People to Christ by sharing His love in Word and action everywhere we are," St. Paul welcomes all to experience the love of Christ.📌 Stay Connected📺 Subscribe for more messages of faith: youtube.com/@StPaulSheboyganFalls👍 Like & Share to spread the Good News!📜 Licenses & Copyrights:Lutheran Service Book License 100010069CCLI Copyright 712799CCLI Streaming CSPL026675