St. Paul's Onalaska Sermons

Pastor Dan Olson What Difference Does It Make?  Life is full of either/or moments. Some of them are of little long-term consequence. Some of them matter more. One either/or moment is life-changing for every human being: either Jesus is still dead, or Jesus rose from the dead. Jesus claimed he would rise from the dead. “The Son of Man must suffer many things. . . be killed and after three days rise...

Pastor Brett Ehlke What Difference Does It Make?  Life is full of either/or moments. Some of them are of little long-term consequence. Some of them matter more. One either/or moment is life-changing for every human being: either Jesus is still dead, or Jesus rose from the dead. Jesus claimed he would rise from the dead. “The Son of Man must suffer many things. . . be killed and after three days ri...

Pastor Brett Ehlke Good Friday sermon.

Pastor Shane Krause Look Up– In the world’s first week, God created the world in six days and rested on the seventh. The pattern was set. In the world’s greatest week, God redeemed the world in six days. And on the seventh day, the Son of God rested in the tomb, the Sabbath of all Sabbaths. As you witness your Savior’s suffering on your behalf this week, you may be tempted to look down, hanging yo...

Pastor Brett Ehlke Exactly What I Need —“I didn't know I needed that” is a common expression of surprise and realization. It suggests that something, whether it’s a piece of information, a lesson learned, or a newfound understanding, has come to light and is now recognized as being essential or valuable, even if it wasn’t previously apparent. Lent is the season of the church year when I recogn...

Pastor Dan Olson Exactly What I Need —“I didn't know I needed that” is a common expression of surprise and realization. It suggests that something, whether it’s a piece of information, a lesson learned, or a newfound understanding, has come to light and is now recognized as being essential or valuable, even if it wasn’t previously apparent. Lent is the season of the church year when I recogniz...

Pastor Shane Krause Exactly What I Need —“I didn't know I needed that” is a common expression of surprise and realization. It suggests that something, whether it’s a piece of information, a lesson learned, or a newfound understanding, has come to light and is now recognized as being essential or valuable, even if it wasn’t previously apparent. Lent is the season of the church year when I recog...

Pastor Brett Ehlke Exactly What I Need —“I didn't know I needed that” is a common expression of surprise and realization. It suggests that something, whether it’s a piece of information, a lesson learned, or a newfound understanding, has come to light and is now recognized as being essential or valuable, even if it wasn’t previously apparent. Lent is the season of the church year when I recogn...

Pastor Shane Krause Exactly What I Need —“I didn't know I needed that” is a common expression of surprise and realization. It suggests that something, whether it’s a piece of information, a lesson learned, or a newfound understanding, has come to light and is now recognized as being essential or valuable, even if it wasn’t previously apparent. Lent is the season of the church year when I recog...

Pastor Dan Olson Identity Revealed —“Epiphany” comes from a Greek word that means “reveal.” It is the season when you see Jesus begin his public ministry, revealing the reason the Son of God came to earth. During Epiphany, you will come to understand that when the true identity of Jesus is revealed, you realize your own true identity as well. Jesus Is the Son of God in Glory — Jesus was a real hum...

Pastor Shane Krause Identity Revealed —“Epiphany” comes from a Greek word that means “reveal.” It is the season when you see Jesus begin his public ministry, revealing the reason the Son of God came to earth. During Epiphany, you will come to understand that when the true identity of Jesus is revealed, you realize your own true identity as well. Jesus Calls You Salt and Light—In the Sermon on the...

Pastor Dan Olson Identity Revealed —“Epiphany” comes from a Greek word that means “reveal.” It is the season when you see Jesus begin his public ministry, revealing the reason the Son of God came to earth. During Epiphany, you will come to understand that when the true identity of Jesus is revealed, you realize your own true identity as well. Jesus Calls You Blessed —You may not feel blessed when...

Pastor Brett Ehlke Faith in Action —Faith in Jesus is not passive — it’s alive and active through Word, fellowship, and service. God fills us with his grace in Word and Sacrament, unites us to one another as his family, and sends us out as his hands and feet in the world. Throughout this sermon series we are going to reflect on the mission statement of St. Paul’s and consider how a new system in o...

Pastor Shane Krause Faith in Action —Faith in Jesus is not passive — it’s alive and active through Word, fellowship, and service. God fills us with his grace in Word and Sacrament, unites us to one another as his family, and sends us out as his hands and feet in the world. Throughout this sermon series we are going to reflect on the mission statement of St. Paul’s and consider how a new system in...

Pastor Dan Olson Faith in Action —Faith in Jesus is not passive — it’s alive and active through Word, fellowship, and service. God fills us with his grace in Word and Sacrament, unites us to one another as his family, and sends us out as his hands and feet in the world. Throughout this sermon series we are going to reflect on the mission statement of St. Paul’s and consider how a new system in our...

Pastor Shane Krause Jesus Appears —Epiphany Sunday celebrates God’s gracious revealing of his Son as the Savior of the world. The word  epiphany  means “appearing” or “making known.” On this day, we remember how God led the Magi by the star to see and worship the newborn King. Through this event, God showed that Jesus did not come only for Israel, but for all nations.   Epiphany officially is cele...

Pastor Brett Ehlke Christ the Savior Is Born —“Silent Night” was written originally in German by Joseph Mohr, with music composed by Franz Gruber. The carol was first performed on Christmas Eve in 1818 at St. Nicholas Church in Oberndorf, Austria. Legend says the church organ was broken, prompting Gruber to compose a simple guitar accompaniment. Subsequently accompanied by many instruments and tra...

Pastor Shane Krause Christ the Savior Is Born

Pastor Shane Krause Imminent Arrival — Do you know the feeling when someone important is about to arrive? It’s a mix of anticipation, excitement, and nervousness. Did you prepare well? Will they be glad to see you? When will they arrive—and will there be surprises? In the weeks before Christmas, we feel that same anticipation as we await Jesus. As we celebrate his birth, we remember that he could...

Pastor Dan Olson Imminent Arrival — Do you know the feeling when someone important is about to arrive? It’s a mix of anticipation, excitement, and nervousness. Did you prepare well? Will they be glad to see you? When will they arrive—and will there be surprises? In the weeks before Christmas, we feel that same anticipation as we await Jesus. As we celebrate his birth, we remember that he could ret...

Pastor Brett Ehlke Imminent Arrival — Do you know the feeling when someone important is about to arrive? It’s a mix of anticipation, excitement, and nervousness. Did you prepare well? Will they be glad to see you? When will they arrive—and will there be surprises? In the weeks before Christmas, we feel that same anticipation as we await Jesus. As we celebrate his birth, we remember that he could r...

Pastor Shane Krause Imminent Arrival — Do you know the feeling when someone important is about to arrive? It’s a mix of anticipation, excitement, and nervousness. Did you prepare well? Will they be glad to see you? When will they arrive—and will there be surprises? In the weeks before Christmas, we feel that same anticipation as we await Jesus. As we celebrate his birth, we remember that he could...

Pastor Brett Ehlke Cause/Effect —In life, there's almost always a cause behind every effect — an agent driving each action. We live in a world shaped by cause and effect. Recognizing that pattern is essential to living wisely. If you want a healthy heart, you need to understand what leads to heart disease. If you're aiming for financial stability, you have to consider the long-term impact...

Pastor Shane Krause Cause/Effect —In life, there's almost always a cause behind every effect — an agent driving each action. We live in a world shaped by cause and effect. Recognizing that pattern is essential to living wisely. If you want a healthy heart, you need to understand what leads to heart disease. If you're aiming for financial stability, you have to consider the long-term impact...

Pastor Brett Ehlke Cause/Effect —In life, there's almost always a cause behind every effect — an agent driving each action. We live in a world shaped by cause and effect. Recognizing that pattern is essential to living wisely. If you want a healthy heart, you need to understand what leads to heart disease. If you're aiming for financial stability, you have to consider the long-term impact...