Sermons from St. Paul Lutheran Church, Westerville, Ohio

This is a fantastic sermon by Pastor Charlie on St. Paul Lutheran Church's Stewardship Sunday. Realizing that all that we have is a gift. It's easy to forget such a simple fact...so press play and be reminded :).

On this Sunday we take time to remember the witness of those who have gone before us in the Christian life and faith. In this sermon, Pastor Aaron examines what it means to live as a saint in God's Kingdom today. Special note: Thanks to all those who helped in skit!

What is truth? Like a famous movie once in a more famous line said, "You can't handle the truth!" the truth of God's love and forgiveness can be a hard thing for some to fully accept.

What's the difference between a country club and a church? Jesus. The church is the people and is more than a just building. Pastor Aaron talks about the church using Jesus' parable about the workers in the vineyard. While this parable isn't a good way to run a business, it is an excellent lesson on grace.

What is Holy Baptism? Why did Jesus have to be baptized? If a store is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, why are there locks on the doors?So many questions. Click play to prehaps hear some answers.

One of Jesus' disciples asks for direction on how to pray. Jesus responds with the words of the Lord's Prayer. In the words of that familiar prayer, we are invited to live a life of prayer, bringing to Our Father that which is on our heart. Prayer is the avenue by which our relationship with God is strengthened and sustained.

The creeds of the Lutheran Church (The Apostles' Creed, The Nicene Creed, and The Athanasian Creed) are our statements of belief. As Pastor Aaron points out in this sermon, it's one thing to say you beleive something, it is quite another thing to live it.

Jesus is asked what is the greatest commandment. His response is direct and to the point - Love God and love your neighbor. This call to love is not one based on emotion, but commitment. As God is committed to doing everything possible to show how much God loves us, we are called to commit ourselves to living our lives to worship and service to God, and care and support to our neighbor.

On this the 10th anniversary of 9-11. It is either ironic or providential, depending on your theology, that our lesson from the Gospel for this day begins like this: “Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, ‘Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?’” Jesus answered, “I tell you, not seven times, but seventy times seven.”Click play to hear this powerful sermon by Pastor Aaron.

Today's sermon is a story written by Reverend Bill White entitled "Family Feud." This modern day parable emphasizes the wonderful gift of God's forgiveness, and the need for us to let that be a model for living out our lives with our brothers and sisters in Christ.