St. Paul's Onalaska Sermons

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...

Pastor Dan Olson 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 of...

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 —“Every why hath a wherefore.” That was Shakespeare’s poetic way of saying that very little happens by chance. Generally there is an agent behind an action. There is cause and effect. And to navigate life well, it is vital we understand both. If you want to effect a healthy heart, you need to know the causes of heart disease. Before a major purchase causes you to go...

Pastor Dan Olson Cause/Effect —“Every why hath a wherefore.” That was Shakespeare’s poetic way of saying that very little happens by chance. Generally there is an agent behind an action. There is cause and effect. And to navigate life well, it is vital we understand both. If you want to effect a healthy heart, you need to know the causes of heart disease. Before a major purchase causes you to go i...

Pastor Shane Krause Wounds that Heal— Not all wounds are bad. A skilled surgeon takes a deadly sharp scalpel and cuts through flesh and muscle. The result of that wound: not harm, but healing. In the same way, we often say that words cut us to the heart. Words can wound. Sometimes, however, those painful words provide the very healing we need. “Jesus went through the towns and villages, teaching a...

Pastor Dan Olson Wounds that Heal— Not all wounds are bad. A skilled surgeon takes a deadly sharp scalpel and cuts through flesh and muscle. The result of that wound: not harm, but healing. In the same way, we often say that words cut us to the heart. Words can wound. Sometimes, however, those painful words provide the very healing we need. “Jesus went through the towns and villages, teaching as h...

Pastor Brett Ehlke Wounds that Heal— Not all wounds are bad. A skilled surgeon takes a deadly sharp scalpel and cuts through flesh and muscle. The result of that wound: not harm, but healing. In the same way, we often say that words cut us to the heart. Words can wound. Sometimes, however, those painful words provide the very healing we need. “Jesus went through the towns and villages, teaching as...

Pastor Shane Krause Wounds that Heal— Not all wounds are bad. A skilled surgeon takes a deadly sharp scalpel and cuts through flesh and muscle. The result of that wound: not harm, but healing. In the same way, we often say that words cut us to the heart. Words can wound. Sometimes, however, those painful words provide the very healing we need. “Jesus went through the towns and villages, teaching a...

Pastor Dan Olson Wounds that Heal— Not all wounds are bad. A skilled surgeon takes a deadly sharp scalpel and cuts through flesh and muscle. The result of that wound: not harm, but healing. In the same way, we often say that words cut us to the heart. Words can wound. Sometimes, however, those painful words provide the very healing we need. “Jesus went through the towns and villages, teaching as h...

Pastor Brett Ehlke Wounds that Heal— Not all wounds are bad. A skilled surgeon takes a deadly sharp scalpel and cuts through flesh and muscle. The result of that wound: not harm, but healing. In the same way, we often say that words cut us to the heart. Words can wound. Sometimes, however, those painful words provide the very healing we need. “Jesus went through the towns and villages, teaching as...

Pastor Shane Krause Wounds that Heal— Not all wounds are bad. A skilled surgeon takes a deadly sharp scalpel and cuts through flesh and muscle. The result of that wound: not harm, but healing. In the same way, we often say that words cut us to the heart. Words can wound. Sometimes, however, those painful words provide the very healing we need. “Jesus went through the towns and villages, teaching a...

Pastor Dan Olson Wounds that Heal— Not all wounds are bad. A skilled surgeon takes a deadly sharp scalpel and cuts through flesh and muscle. The result of that wound: not harm, but healing. In the same way, we often say that words cut us to the heart. Words can wound. Sometimes, however, those painful words provide the very healing we need. “Jesus went through the towns and villages, teaching as h...

Pastor Brett Ehlke Undivided Attention— We live in a world where a thousand things are competing for our attention. There is the real danger that we focus on the frivolous and ignore the indispensable. As a result, we often talk about the importance of being “free from distraction.” But the stakes are higher than that. We need to be freed from distraction. We need the spiritual power to give our u...

Pastor Shane Krause Undivided Attention— We live in a world where a thousand things are competing for our attention. There is the real danger that we focus on the frivolous and ignore the indispensable. As a result, we often talk about the importance of being “free from distraction.” But the stakes are higher than that. We need to be freed from distraction. We need the spiritual power to give our...