ST. STEPHEN’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH
Striving to speak God’s saving truth in love. Ephesians 4:15
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18Dec
The Joy Of Advent Is Love
Matthew 1:18-25 4th Sunday of Advent 12/15/22; 12/16/22; 12/18/22 St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church—Beaver Dam, WI From the deepest depths to the greatest heights. That phrase alone would describe my emotions. One moment I felt my world spinning out of control. All the plans I had made for my future, for my family’s future, seemingly…
24Nov
Give Thanks for God’s Good and Perfect Gifts
+ In the Name of Jesus + Give Thanks for God’s Good and Perfect Gifts Sermon on James 1:16-18 Thanksgiving (Set 3) November 23-24, 2022 Amen. [1] “pasa dosis agathe…” [2] In the Septuagint, the word for “good” in Genesis 1 is kalos. [3] “…kai pan dorema teleion…”
21Nov
Christ the King, Redeemer, Creator, Reconciler
+ In the Name of Jesus + Christ the King, Redeemer, Creator, Reconciler Sermon on Colossians 1:13–20 for Christ the King November 17-20, 2022 Today is Christ the King Sunday—and I think we have a problem right there, with the title. We don’t truly know what a king is. In the United States we have…
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06Nov
Jesus Speaks Words Of Encouragement To His Followers
Luke 6:20-23 All Saints Day 11/3/22; 11/4/22; 11/6/22 St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church—Beaver Dam, WI The coach claps their hands welcoming the players back to the bench. He greets each athlete with a high five. At the end of the game he speaks words to build up the team and each individual. It doesn’t matter…
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30Oct
How Do We Become God’s People?
+ In the Name of Jesus + How Do We Become God’s People? 1. God himself rescues us, 2. God declares our freedom, 3. We remain in his Word. Sermon on John 8:31-36 for Reformation October 27-30, 2022 Today’s sermon is about religion. I’m guessing that’s what you were hoping for. Most sermons should be…
09Oct
See the Compassion of Jesus!
+ In the Name of Jesus + Jesus’ Compassion… 1. Is Absolutely Pure, 2. Is Focused on Human Need, 3. Is for You and Me. Sermon on Luke 17:11–19 for Pentecost 18 (Pr 23) October 6-9, 2022 Today’s Gospel Reading is often used for Thanksgiving Day, with the focus on the one thankful leper who…
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11Sep
Rejoice, You Are Free!
II Corinthians 2:5-11 14th Sunday after Pentecost 9/8/22; 9/9/22; 9/11/22 St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church—Beaver Dam, WI A marine biologist did an experiment with a shark. They placed a shark in a large holding tank along with small bait fish. The large shark swam around quickly devouring all the fish. After a couple of days,…
04Sep
“We should … love … God above all things.”
+ In the Name of Jesus + “We should … love … God above all things.” Sermon on Deuteronomy 30:15-20; Luke 14:25-35 for Pentecost 13 (Pr18) September 1-4, 2022 Amen. Deuteronomy 30:15–20 (EHV) See now, today I have set before you life and prosperity, death and disaster. 16 This is what I am commanding you…
14Aug
Your God Is Nearby
+ In the Name of Jesus + Your God Is Nearby Sermon on Jeremiah 23:23-29; Hebrews 12:1-13 August 11-14, 2022 1. In his Omnipresence. A. When we were in Israel, we were about to tour the Temple courtyard. Our guide told us how the Jewish Temple was destroyed twice. The first time was in 586…
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31Jul
Our Lord Demands Our Whole Hearts
Luke 12:13-21 8th Sunday after Pentecost 7/28/22; 7/29/22; 7/31/22 St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church—Beaver Dam, WI The television show Top Chef pits a group of chefs against one another. These chefs come from all over. Some have accomplished great things in the restaurant business winning Michelin Stars and owing hard to get into restaurants. In this…
24Jul
“Lord, Teach Us to Pray”
+ In the Name of Jesus + “Lord, Teach Us to Pray” Sermon on Luke 11:1-13 (11:1-4) for Pentecost 7 (Pr. 11) In Luke 11, Jesus teaches about prayer, and he begins with the Lord’s Prayer. I think the Lord’s Prayer is so widely used among us, it occurs in every single worship service, I…
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17Jul
The Gospel Bears Fruit
Colossians 1:1-14 6th Sunday after Pentecost 7/14/22; 7/15/22; 7/17/22 St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church—Beaver Dam, WI The time has finally come. Gardens and flowers are in full bloom. Flowers display every color under the sun. Gardens will soon, if not already, produce vegetation. People will enjoy fresh tomatoes, peppers, potatoes, cucumbers, and whatever else they…
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10Jul
God Leads Us Through Our Troubles
Ruth 1:1-19 5th Sunday after Pentecost 7/7/22; 7/8/22; 7/10/22 St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church—Beaver Dam, WI Some people have absolutely no luck at all. Like me, many of you feel like they fall into this category. If anything can go wrong, it does. When one car needs repairs, the other car closely follows. Vacation quickly…
19Jun
“…How Much God Has Done for You.”
+ In the Name of Jesus + “…How Much God Has Done for You.” Sermon on Luke 8:26–39 for Pentecost 2 (Pr 7) June 16-19, 2022 There is a word, perhaps you could say it is a title, sometimes we use it as a name for Jesus, and that word, title, name is Savior. Many…
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29May
God Sends Out His Invitation
Revelation 22:12-17, 20 7th Sunday after Easter 5/27/22; 5/29/22 St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church—Beaver Dam, WI This time of the year brings one thing, parties. Whether it be confirmations, graduations, weddings, bridal or baby showers, or whatever reason, the warm spring and summer weather means people want to gather together. Invitations go right along with…