"A Thrill of Hope: Fall on Your Knees" | Luke 1:26-56 | Advent SeriesIn this message, part of our "A Thrill of Hope" Advent series, we experience the greatest announcement ever given—when the angel Gabriel appeared to Mary. Some news is so life-altering that it stops you in your tracks. You don't jump into problem-solving mode or make lists—you just stand there, wide-eyed and listening. Mary heard, "Greetings, O favored one, the Lord is with you!" But that greeting was terrifying. If the Lord is with us, He knows our sinfulness, our brokenness, our hidden thoughts. How could "the Lord is with you" possibly be good news?🎯 Maybe you've been rushing through Advent without pausing in wonder and awe...🎯 Maybe the phrase "the Lord is with you" feels more frightening than comforting...🎯 Maybe it's time to fall on your knees and hear the angel voices—you have found favor with God.🗝️ Key Takeaways:✔️ Mary's question "How will this be?" is faith, not doubt—she's listening with wonder.✔️ "The Lord is with you" is good news because God chose Mary (and us!) despite our brokenness.✔️ Mary's response teaches us to wait on Jesus: "Let it be to me according to your word."📖 Main Scripture:Luke 1:26-56 (The Annunciation and Mary's Magnificat)Luke 1:37 (Nothing will be impossible with God)#advent #ChristianSermon #OHolyNight #Luke1 #Annunciation #MaryMagnificat #Christmas #ChristianFaith #AdventSermon #FallOnYourKnees

"A Thrill of Hope: A Weary World Rejoices" | Matthew 1:18-25 | Advent SeriesIn this message, part of our "A Thrill of Hope" Advent series, we experience dramatic irony—we know something Joseph doesn't. As readers, we know Mary's child is from the Holy Spirit, but Joseph? All he sees is a future falling apart and a situation that requires him to divorce Mary. Then the angel appears with the greatest news ever given: "That which is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit... and they shall call his name Immanuel—God with us." What does it mean to live in a weary world with the thrill of this hope?🎯 Maybe you've been feeling weary—stretched thin, carrying burdens no one sees...🎯 Maybe like Joseph, you can't see what God is doing in the midst of your confusion...🎯 Maybe it's time to discover that hope didn't start when we felt hopeful—it started when God acted.🗝️ Key Takeaways:✔️ We can't figure out God's ways on our own—His salvation must be revealed to us.✔️ "Immanuel" means God is WITH us—bringing His saving power into our weariness.✔️ The thrill of hope is real because the God who saves has come, is with us, and will return!📖 Main Scripture:Matthew 1:18-25 (The birth of Jesus and Immanuel)Exodus 3:7-15 (God says "I will be with you")#Advent #ChristianSermon #Immanuel #Matthew1 #OHolyNight #Christmas #GodWithUs #ChristianFaith #AdventSermon #WearyWorld

"A Thrill of Hope: Chains Shall He Break" | Luke 1:5-80 | Advent SeriesIn this message, part of our "A Thrill of Hope" Advent series, we explore the powerful third verse of "O Holy Night"—"Chains shall he break, for the slave is our brother."

When the angel Gabriel visited Zechariah with impossible news, doubt silenced him for forty weeks. But when his tongue was finally loosed, he sang about freedom—God coming to deliver us from the chains that bind us.

What chains are holding you captive? Fear? Lies you believe about yourself? Guilt? And what does Zechariah's prophecy reveal about the One who came to break them?🎯 Maybe you've been held captive by chains of fear, doubt, or guilt...🎯 Maybe you believe lies about being unlovable or unworthy...🎯 Maybe it's time to discover that Jesus came to break every chain that binds you.🗝️ Key Takeaways:✔️ Jesus came to break ALL chains—sin, fear, lies, guilt, and death itself.✔️ Zechariah's song (the Benedictus) prophesied freedom for God's people through the Messiah.✔️ Like Ebenezer Scrooge, we all wear chains we've forged—but Christ came to set us free.📖 Main Scripture:Luke 1:5-80 (Zechariah, John the Baptist, and the Benedictus)Micah 5:2-5a (He shall be their peace)John 8:44 (The devil is the father of lies)#Advent #ChristianSermon #OHolyNight #Luke1 #Benedictus #Freedom #Christmas #ChristianFaith #AdventSermon #ChainsShallHeBreak

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--📌 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,"

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"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