St. Peter's Helenville

SBS = Sunday Bible Study Living My Life as a Christian Lesson 2: Understanding My Faith Lesson Handout: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1U6QniBSu15fGjsIrbyD-iYelcH2Ik7Xa?usp=sharing Lesson Homework: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-FumPADfsQjOHQ_7uAkWFDesnf7dSFf2?usp=sharing

Sermon Series: 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. This Sermon's Focus: What is our acceptable loss when it com...

SBS = Sunday Bible Study New Bible Study: Living My Life as a Christian In the spring of 2011, the Adult Nurture Board at Grace Lutheran in Glendale, Arizona, recognized, through member feedback, that a normal membership or Bible information class didn’t cover all the issues many felt would have been beneficial. They reasoned that a better grasp of the issues would not only help them in their walk...

Sermon Series: 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. This Sermon's Focus: Pastor Titus actually encourages us...

Sermon Series: 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. This Sermon's Focus: Pastor Titus explores the theme of...

Sermon Series: 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. This Sermon's Focus: Make Every Effort to Enter Through...

Sermon Series: 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 he m...

This Sermon's Focus: In this sermon, Pastor Titus emphasizes the importance of focusing on eternal treasures rather than temporary ones. He draws on the story of Abraham to illustrate faith and trust in God's promises, encouraging the congregation to embrace their identity as strangers in this world while living as citizens of heaven. Our Sermon Text: Hebrews 11:103, 8-16 Now faith is conf...

Sermon Focus: In this sermon, Rev. Reuben Schmitz explores the themes of faith, the meaning of life, and the importance of community engagement through mission work. He reflects on the teachings of Solomon from Ecclesiastes, emphasizing that material wealth is ultimately meaningless and that true satisfaction comes from faith in God and serving others. The sermon also highlights the significance o...

In this sermon, Pastor Titus explores the significance of prayer, the nature of God's will, and the human will's impact on our lives. He emphasizes the importance of interceding for others and understanding that God's ultimate desire is for all people to be saved. The discussion also highlights the need for unity in mission and the call for individuals to actively share the gospel in t...

This message encourages listeners to find peace in Jesus, recognizing that while life can be busy and overwhelming, prioritizing faith and community can lead to fulfillment and support. Sermon Text: Luke 10:38-42 As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him.  39  She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listeni...

Sermon Text: Ruth 1:1-19a In the days when the judges ruled, there was a famine in the land. So a man from Bethlehem in Judah, together with his wife and two sons, went to live for a while in the country of Moab.  2  The man’s name was Elimelek, his wife’s name was Naomi, and the names of his two sons were Mahlon and Kilion. They were Ephrathites from Bethlehem, Judah. And they went to Moab and li...

PBC = People's Bible Commentary Series In this episode, Pastor Gunnar Ledermann and Pastor Titus Buelow continue looking at John's second short letter where he calls out decievers as antichrists, those standing directly opposed to the truth. He tells us not only to identify them, but then to stand apart from them. Do not even welcome them, John says, because their twisting of Scripture is so dange...

Sermon Text: Luke 10.1-12, 16-20 After this the Lord appointed seventy-two others and sent them two by two ahead of him to every town and place where he was about to go.  2  He told them, “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.  3  Go! I am sending you out like lambs among wolves.  4  Do not take a purs...

PBC = People's Bible Commentary Series In this episode, Pastor Gunnar Ledermann and Pastor Titus Buelow key off on John's powerful call to remain children of God by relying and holding on to the truth no matter what! John warns that so many will come and try to pull you away from the truth by "selling" some "new" idea or concept. But watch out if anything they say leads...

The Sermon Text: Luke 8:26-39 They sailed to the region of the Gerasenes, which is across the lake from Galilee.  27  When Jesus stepped ashore, he was met by a demon-possessed man from the town. For a long time this man had not worn clothes or lived in a house, but had lived in the tombs.  28  When he saw Jesus, he cried out and fell at his feet, shouting at the top of his voice, “What do you wan...

In this sermon, Pastor Tom Schmidt highlights how God's love and grace empower individuals to overcome sin and foster a deeper connection with God and fellow Christians. The message encourages listeners to recognize the impact of their blessings and the necessity of maintaining a relationship with God through the Holy Spirit. The Sermon Text: 2 Corinthians 13:11-14 Finally, brothers and sister...

PBC = People's Bible Commentary Series In this episode, Pastor Gunnar Ledermann and Pastor Titus Buelow introduce two of the shortest books of the Bible, John's second and third epistle. Both of these, while being addressed personally, are still short and sweet letters addressed to us, God's Christians today. Let's set ourselves up for a worthwhile reading of 2 & 3 John with this introduction....

This sermon explores the significance of the Holy Spirit, particularly during Pentecost, and contrasts it with the events at Babel. Pastor Titus emphasizes the limitations of the human spirit in achieving salvation and the transformative power of the Holy Spirit alone to grant us saving faith. He discusses the birth of the Christian Church and the importance of repentance and belief in Jesus Chris...

Pastor Tom Schmidt emphasizes the importance of humility, confession, and reliance on God's grace during times of trouble. He discusses the role of community support and the need for self-control and alertness against temptation. The message encourages believers to cast their anxieties on God and to remember that they are not alone in their struggles, as many face similar challenges. The Sermo...

Pastor Titus shares the story of Saul's transformation into Paul as a powerful example of the change the Holy Spirit creates through faith. The service includes confirmation for young members, emphasizing their journey in faith and the support of the community. Sermon Text: Acts 9:1-22 Meanwhile, Saul was still breathing out murderous threats against the Lord’s disciples. He went to the high p...

Pastor Titus discusses the significance of the resurrection of Jesus and its impact on believers' lives. He emphasizes the transformation of the disciples from fearful individuals to bold witnesses of Christ, highlighting the importance of faith, the role of the Holy Spirit, and the assurance that comes from believing in a living Savior. The sermon encourages listeners to embrace their faith a...

PBC = People's Bible Commentary Series In this episode, Pastor Gunnar Ledermann and Pastor Titus Buelow talk about how to help people through confronting their sins and taking them seriously, while also relying on the power only the gospel can give, that Jesus forgives our sins by grace and he gives us the Holy Spirit that motivates us to fight against temptation. However, the Bible does talk...

What does it mean, that Jesus rose from the dead? What does it mean for you that someone rose from the dead who promises he can give that power to anyone who believes in him? It means that death has lost its sting. It means that death is not the final word in our existence. It means that we can have hope beyond the grave. This reality has profound impact on how we live and order our lives here bef...

How does it impact your identity when your leader is gone? Even more, how does it affect your cause if your leader was murdered? Mary and the other disciples were in the process of wrapping their heads and hearts around that reality when all of a sudden he was back. Jesus was alive! Now what does this mean, that your leader was killed but is now alive again? What does it teach you that he comes wi...