St. Paul Podcast

Luke frames the familiar prayer that Jesus taught in particular ways to encourage a community living through difficult times with the promise that God's gift of the spirit is certain, is present, and is the daily nourishment and forgiveness needed for kingdom life today.

Preaching text: Luke 11:1-13

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.

Mark Niethammer preaches on distractions. In today’s world, distractions are constant and often unavoidable. But how often do they keep us from doing what truly matters? We're called to choose what’s better in each moment—to be fully present, attentive to the joys, sorrows, and needs of those around us. It’s easy to tune people out, to let lesser things consume our time, and to miss the opportunity to truly connect with others. One of the greatest distractions is believing that God’s word is for others, but not for us personally. 

Preaching texts: Luke 10:38-42 

In an exchange between Jesus and a familiar friend named Martha, Luke addresses a key question of discipleship and the many needs out of which the world calls to gospel ministers.

Preaching text: Luke 10:38-42

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 roots during his final weekend as pastor in residency. These days, it feels like the foundation of our lives is hanging on by a thread. Safety and security often feel far away. Our gift is our life in Christ and it is eternal. We are firmly and deeply rooted in God. 

Preaching text: Colossians 2:6-10 

The author of Colossians confronts a perennial question of faith, offering people of every era a clear standard for knowing whom and what to follow in a faithful life.

Preaching text: Colossians 2:6-10

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.

Maddy Tyler preaches on being shaped by others. Putting yourself out there takes a lot of courage, vulnerability, and faith. We are the sum of all the people we get to meet in our lives and we are changed by all of those people. Big or small, good or bad. We are always in this cycle of receiving. A routine of someone else’s becomes more than a routine, it becomes a memory of that person. What does it mean to be shaped by those who comes into our lives? 

Preaching text: Luke 10:1-11, 16-20 

Mac Mullins preaches on drawing boundaries. When two deeply held priorities clash, we must decide which matters more—ours or God's. God's priorities, rooted in selfless love, always take precedence. Following God requires courage and the willingness to let go of everything else. Not everyone is ready for the boundaries of love God draws.  

Preaching text: Luke 9:51-62

Luke tells of Jesus sending out 72 people "to every place where he himself intended to go"; through this story, we learn how we all can pave the way for Jesus to arrive in any home, town, or heart.

Preaching text: Luke 10:1-11, 16-20

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.

John, the gospel writer, sets two scenes in mirror relation to one another to demonstrate the power of forgiveness for reconciliation and to underscore the kind of leadership to which Jesus calls those who love him.

Preaching text: John 21:15-19

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.

Mark Niethammer preaches on healing. What unites us as people is far more significant than what pulls us apart from each other, but it can be difficult to live that out on a daily basis. We all know what it feels like to have something broken inside of us. It can keep us from the things and people we love. The grace of God is what helps bring us back to center. 

Preaching text: Luke 8:26-39