St. Paul Podcast

In today’s story we see that none of us, not even Jesus, can do it all alone. Jesus needs the help of his friends, the disciples, to help spread the word of God – even Little Bird gets in on the adventure!

It’s about time for another sound effects list to be sent out. Are you on the mailing list yet? Just like today’s story, none of us can do it alone and Little Bird and Jesus greatly benefit from the help of all of you! 

Mark Niethammer preaches on lifting each other up. In healing times, it is always better when there is accompaniment. Sometimes all we need is a little support to grow and heal, and our lives can be changed forever. Jesus calls all of us to live in and be a part of a community of care and support for each other. When one of us needs support, we give it. The healing and creative power of God lives and it lives in you.  

Preaching text: Luke 4: 14-21

On today’s episode, the disciples get a little competitive, wanting to know which one is the best disciple. Jesus shares some good wisdom with them, letting them know that being the best isn’t the most important thing. 

Describing Jesus as he offers the hometown crowd in Nazareth the victory cry of God's defeat of oppression and the deadening forces of the world, Luke also reminds them and his readers that God's victory is God's to offer, not ours to claim.

Preaching text: Luke 4:21-30

Bible for Worship is a weekly introduction to the scripture passage that is likely to be the basis for the sermon on the following weekend. It correlates with the Revised Common Lectionary as it is used at St. Paul. With Peter A. Pettit, teaching pastor.

As Luke opens the story of Jesus' public activity, he offers a summary scene of all that is to come. The work of the Spirit, grounded in Israel, and alive with creativity in Jesus' own day will be the theme of Luke's whole account through the gospel and the book of Acts.

Preaching text: Luke 4:14-21

Bible for Worship is a weekly introduction to the scripture passage that is likely to be the basis for the sermon on the following weekend. It correlates with the Revised Common Lectionary as it is used at St. Paul. With Peter A. Pettit, teaching pastor.

Katy Warren preaches on the magic of faith. Jesus works among and with us. Everyone has a part in God’s work, a role to play in some way. God doesn’t accomplish miraculous work alone. God works in, among, and through us. We can use our gifts or our passions to serve the needs of those around us. 

Preaching text: John 2: 1-11

Jesus is still a baby when he, Mary, Joseph, and Little Bird must flee to Egypt because of mean King Herod. Along the way, they seek help from a kind baker who keeps them safe.     

There’s still time to get on the Little Bird sound effects list. If you, a friend, family members, anyone would like to submit sound effects for Little Bird to use, email [email protected] and receive the monthly sound effects list. 

In the first story of John's gospel after setting the stage for Jesus' ministry, the gospel writer signals key aspects of what the gospel will reveal regarding Jesus as God's only-begotten son, Word made flesh, and savior of the world. 

Preaching text: John 2:1-11

Bible for Worship is a weekly introduction to the scripture passage that is likely to be the basis for the sermon on the following weekend. It correlates with the Revised Common Lectionary as it is used at St. Paul. With Peter A. Pettit, teaching pastor.

Mac Mullins preaches on identity. We are defined by the life of Jesus, the life lived out for us, dedicated to restoring God’s peace to a broken, wounded, and lonely humanity. What Jesus’ baptism, and our own, lay out for us is a new way of being and living. Not a life trying to live up to unreasonable expectations, to please others, to be popular. Our new life begins and is rooted in the fact that we are already and have always been loved. You are a child of God, wholly and dearly loved.  

Preaching text: Luke 3:15-17, 21-22

Podcast friends! We've missed you and we're so glad to be back. Today's story is from season 2 and features a miracle at a wedding banquet. So snuggle on in for today's episode!