St. Paul Podcast

Pastor Sara Olson-Smith preaches on remembrance. On All Saints Day we remember those we've lost, but we also remember that through our memories and love - they're never truly gone.

Pastor Mark Niethammer preaches on division. We may often feel divided - from sports rivalries, to politics, and even which side of the aisle we sit at a wedding - but God brings us together with one big commonality: God's love for us.

Sarah Yotter preaches on transactions. God's love is not transactional, and neither should ours.

Pastor Katy Warren preaches on consumption. We tend to spend a lot of time worrying about what we are eating or drinking; what we are consuming for our bodies. But what if we focus on what we are consuming for our minds?

Pastor Sara Olson-Smith preaches on why. "Jesus had a why of his own, of course, but his ultimate why was this desire to redeem and to bless and to save this whole world to grant us to pour grace into our lives."

Sarah Yotter preaches on showing up. Often we feel like being a good person, friend, or family member is about some grand gestures. In reality, most people really just need us to show up and be there for them.

Pastor Katy Warren preaches on comparison. Too often we find ourselves comparing the many parts of our lives to others. Maybe the joy isn't in having more than someone else, but in the fact that we all have enough. 

Pastor Mark Niethammer preaches on debts. Most of us instinctually keep a running tab of who owes us something: money, time, maybe a favor, but Jesus teaches about forgiving debts. Better yet, we can work on not counting them at all. 

Pastor Sara Olson-Smith preaches on listening. "There is no reconciliation, there is no healing unless there is listening. Listening, then, is at the heart of it all; essential to relationships, even when it is not always easy."

Pastor Mark Niethammer preaches on sacrifice. We all overextend sometimes, thinking we can "do it all". Give yourself a little grace. See the beauty that comes from your sacrifice, but you don't have to do it all, and you don't have to do it alone.

Sarah Yotter preaches on foundations. Look back at where we came from. Not to see what is left behind, but to see what has been made.

Pastor Sara Olson-Smith preaches on growth. We never stop growing and changing. Even Jesus went through growth realizing God's love is for all. We can also grow and improve.

Pastor Mark Niethammer preaches on chaos. The chaos of our lives isn't for us to bear, at least not alone. With God, and the people God has placed in our lives, we can weather any storm.

Pastor Sara Olson-Smith preaches on multiplication. We may feel like we don't have much to contribute or share with others, but when we come together our small contributions multiply into something much greater.

Pastor Katy Warren preaches on refuge. The kingdom of God refuses to shrink. In fact, it continues to grow, providing more space for all those who seek peace within. 

Pastor Maddy preaches her last sermon at St. Paul! 

Pastor Sara Olson-Smith preaches on growth. Seeds planted on rocky ground can't grow, but seeds planted in good soil grow roots. The same applies to our faith. We need to plant our "faith seeds" where they can grow strong roots.

Sarah Yotter preaches on hope. Sometimes we can like captives of our hope. God's grace teaches us that we aren't being held back by our hope, but being guided forward by it.

Pastor Katy Warren preaches on welcoming. Being welcoming to others is more than just saying "welcome". Our actions and words beyond a greeting are more impactful than a greeting itself.

Pastor Mark Niethammer preaches on family. We can strive for a family of peace, but shouldn't get complacent by not improving our own family dynamics.

Pastor Sara Olson-Smith preaches on compassion. God continuously gives us his compassion; now it is our turn to pass that compassion on to the world.

Sarah Yotter preaches on invitation. Just as God invites us to be a part of his grace, we should strive to invite others to join with us in all things. 

Pastor Mark Niethammer preaches on foundations. Building our lives on strong foundations is important, but it is just as important to remember when those foundations fail, God's grace is there to lift us back up.

Pastor Mark Niethammer preaches on fear. While we may be fearful of what is going on in the world, or in our lives, it is important to not close ourselves off to the work God is doing all around us.

Pastor Sara Olson-Smith preaches on retracing. Retracing Jesus' steps isn't just looking and admiring His actions but using them to guide our own.