Saints Peter and Paul Sermons

People have a lot to say about Jesus. The world has been talking about him for the last 2,000 years. There's clearly something to this historical figure that has people wondering..."Who is He?" In John 12, there's a multitude gathered as Jesus rides His way into the city of Jerusalem. And in this chapter, we're met with a distinct answer to the question. Who is Jesus? &quo...

This sermon is based on John 15. Jesus says, "I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing." (John 15:5)

How can a good God allow suffering? This is a common question posed by skeptics to the Christian faith, and - more painfully - by believers, when they're facing some acute suffering. But in John 11, we are confronted with a most surprising story - that deals with this very question. There is a family who we know Jesus was intimately connected to. He loved them! But when He learns that one of...

This sermon is based on John 8 where Jesus is having a conversation with Jews who think that being descendants of Abraham is enough. Their focus was on their bloodline. Jesus challenges them in this thought as he welcomes anyone who receives His Word to truly be His disciples. 

In John 5, we meet a man who has been looking for what he needs for the past 38 years. He's an invalid -- and he's come to a pool of water which he believes can heal him. But, something always gets in the way. We may not hold the same superstitious beliefs as the invalid from John 5 -- but to be sure - you and I are also on the lookout. We're looking for things to give us security,...

This sermon begins our Lent series on the Gospel of John. Pastor Aaron preaches on John 1 to see how John introduces us to who Jesus is and why he came into the world.

At Saints Peter & Paul - we exist to help people "live alive in Christ." This is our mission statement. It's what we're about. But, we're not just talking about living a physical life. Nor are we strictly talking about life after death. So what do we mean? In this sermon, Pastor Kevin unpacks the biblical ideas of "life" and "death."

The world is falling apart. That statement is not meant to be hyperbole or to arouse fear, it's simply a reflection of what we see in the world.  We hear about the "facts" in the world that support this: animals going into extinction, river beds drying up, ice caps melting, and a consistent rise in global temperatures (so far as we have been documenting them). But what's the po...

In this sermon, we're looking at Genesis 3:8-13 where God goes looking for Adam and Eve. They hear him coming so they hide. But, God shows up with the question "Where are you?"  In this sermon, you will hear that because of our sin we are separated from God. But, because of God's great love, he comes to us when we are still sinners.

This is the first sermon in a series called The Fall based on Genesis 3. This series will walk through 5 separations that occur when sin enters the world. In this first sermon, we look at the first separation that occurred - the separation between people.

Isaiah 42 gives us a picture of the chosen One - Jesus of Nazareth. In it, the prophet describes the Messiah to be a bringer of "justice." Justice is so much a quality of the Messiah that the words shows up 3 times in 4 verses! But...what is "justice"? And what does the justice of God look like? In a world filled with injustice...can we really trust Jesus to bring it into our w...

In this sermon, Dave Weber (retired pastor from SSPP) reflects on the Christmas Story from the perspective of Mary. The Christ child would one day take upon Himself the sins of the world (including us!)..."but for now" is resting in the arms of His loving mother. We all are in the midst of a "now" in our own lives. But no matter what we are facing, because of God's grace (...

In this sermon, Pastor Aaron leads us through a meditation on the Christmas hymn "Where Shepherds Lately Knelt" (LSB #369)

In this sermon, Pastor Aaron preaches on the 7th day of creation "God rested." But, why did God rest? Does God get tired and weary? No, that's not the case at all. So, if it's not because of weariness, why did God rest? That's the topic of this sermon and the connection between God's rest and ours. 

The Creation story in Genesis, chapter 1 culminates on God's greatest creative act. It's the day that God says things are "very good." It's the creation of mankind. But what does it mean to be made "in the image of God"? How are we to understand ourselves? What are we to aim for on the basis of this? In this sermon, Pastor Kevin unpacks "the imago dei"...

In this sermon, Pastor Aaron walks us through Day 3 of creation where God separates the water from the land and brings vegetation over the face of the earth.  Out of all the vegetation on the earth, in this sermon, we take a look at the tree and its significance throughout the story of the Bible.

In Advent of 2025, Saints Peter & Paul is walking through a meditation on the days of Creation. More than just a description of "how" creation began, these early verses give a framework for the world in which we live. Why it exists. Why it is the way that it is. In this sermon, Pastor Kevin meditates on Day 1: "Let there be Light." Why is the world, in the "pre-creatio...

This sermon is the final one preached in the sermon series "The End" based upon the book of Revelation. This series was intended to ground ourselves in the historic, Biblical interpretation of the End Times. In this final sermon, Pastor Aaron unveils to us the real definition of the Apocalypse. 

When you think about the book of Revelation - the title of this sermon may be precisely what you think about: "Of course, that books ALL about the end of time!" For some - that prospect may seem a distant future. Others predict the Last Day to be coming any second! But what about all the predictions that have come and gone? Can we reliably trust in any End Times prediction? And if we can...

In this sermon, Pastor Aaron introduces the topic of the Armageddon. This is likely a term most people have heard in popular culture. Generally, it's used to discuss the end of all things. But, does this word have a Biblical basis? It sure does -- Revelation 16. This sermon helps to ground our understanding of the Armageddon in the historic, Biblical hope we have in Jesus who brings about the...

This is the first sermon in a series called "The End" based on the Book of Revelation. In this sermon, Pastor Aaron helps to unpack how it is that we, as historic, orthodox, Lutheran Christians interpret the end times in contrast to some newer methods of interpreting Scripture and the end times.  This sermon is also preached for the commemoration of All Saints Day in which we hear, as is...

In this sermon, Pastor Kevin considers the Reformation of 1517 in light of Jeremiah 18 and the need for all Christians to be re-formed by the Gospel.

In this final sermon in the Money Matters sermon, Pastor Aaron preaches on the Apostle Paul's words in 2 Corinthians 9, as Paul compares money to seeds.

How do you determine where to spend your money? What influences your purchase decisions? Are you aware of your "money mindset"? In this sermon, Pastor Kevin considers Paul's instruction to the Corinthian Church - and the potential "money mindsets" that are at work within the congregation. In 2 Corinthians, chapter 9 - Paul encourages the them to have a Macedonian Mindset....

This is the first sermon in a series called "Money Matters" focused on the Apostle Paul's most comprehensive discussion on money in 2 Corinthians 8-9.