St. Peter's Helenville

Jesus had 7 final things to say as he was hanging from the tree of condemnation. The innocent Son of God, the Messiah, dies for the sins of the world. What a testament to God's faithfulness to humanity! He promised he would save Adam and Eve so many years ago. That promise was for them and for all of their children. Even though generations of humans have come, and all of them sinful and doing...

This year's Maundy Thursday Service featured a series of readings from this well documented day before Jesus died. He taught his disciples to serve one another as he served them. He gave them a new covenant based in his body and his blood. He urged them to watch and pray with him as he intensely prayed to our Heavenly Father about the cup he was about to drink. Then under cover of night, the leade...

PBC = People's Bible Commentary Series In this episode, Pastor Gunnar Ledermann and Pastor Titus Buelow wrestle with what it means that the Bible is God's Word not human opinion or wisdom. That is a big deal! The words we have recorded for us are the very ideas and thoughts of God. While God wrote through the brain and the pen of humans, they did not write their own ideas. They wrote down...

Palm Sunday Children's sermon focused on the main account of Jesus riding into Jerusalem and the children praising his coming. They couldn't help but make noise! Then Pastor Titus Buelow preached about Philippians 2, focusing on the attitude Jesus had despite being the King of Kings. That attitude is our reason for hope, our model, and our inspiration as humans interacting with each other. Sermon...

PBC = People's Bible Commentary Series In this episode, Pastor Gunnar Ledermann and Pastor Titus Buelow discuss what John means when he says that Jesus came "by water and blood" and that these three testify together, "the Spirit, the water and the blood." Interesting section of Scripture that brought about an interesting conversation! Tune in. Join us! Follow this podcast....

The Sermon Text: Psalm 51:5 Surely I was sinful at birth,     sinful from the time my mother conceived me. This sermon was first preached on April 9, 2025 by Pastor Peter Kesting from St. John's in Jefferson at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Helenville, WI.

PBC = People's Bible Commentary Series In this episode, Pastor Gunnar Ledermann and Pastor Titus Buelow discuss what it means that we are children of God. What is different about us? How do we act? How do we treat other siblings in the family of God? John makes clear that children of God love. They also love God's other children. They want to please their heavenly Father. That is just what...

The Sermon Text: If someone else thinks they have reasons to put confidence in the flesh, I have more:  5  circumcised on the eighth day, of the people of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of Hebrews; in regard to the law, a Pharisee;  6  as for zeal, persecuting the church; as for righteousness based on the law, faultless. 7  But whatever were gains to me I now consider loss for the sake...

PBC = People's Bible Commentary Series In this episode, Pastor Gunnar Ledermann and Pastor Titus Buelow talk ALL about love. We can't love without God, not really. Sure, we can try. We can do a pretty good job on the outside and we can make life comfortable for someone else or maybe several others. But the deepest needs and the deepest evils... those we can't begin to touch, heal or ta...

The Sermon Text: Psalm 51:3-4 For I know my transgressions,     and my sin is always before me. 4  Against you, you only, have I sinned     and done what is evil in your sight; so you are right in your verdict     and justified when you judge. This sermon was first preached on April 2, 2025 by Pastor Josh Martin from St. John's in Jefferson at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Helenville, WI.

The Sermon Text: Luke 15:1-3, 11-32 Now the tax collectors and sinners were all gathering around to hear Jesus.  2  But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law muttered, “This man welcomes sinners and eats with them.” 3  Then Jesus told them this parable: Jesus continued: “There was a man who had two sons.  12  The younger one said to his father, ‘Father, give me my share of the estate.’ So he d...

PBC = People's Bible Commentary Series In this episode, Pastor Gunnar Ledermann and Pastor Titus Buelow talk about how knowing and standing firm in the truth gives you amazing comfort when doubts and fears come. Knowing and standing firm in the truth will also prepare you and arm you to fight all the false teachings and teachers that will come at you. If you know the truth well and you have tr...

The Sermon Text: Psalm 51:7 Cleanse me with hyssop, and I will be clean; wash me, and I will be whiter than snow. This sermon was first delivered on March 26, 2025 by Rev. Mark Bartsch at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Helenville, WI.

SBS = Sunday Bible Study A Study of Philippians: Renewing Joy in Life Here is the lesson 5 study guide: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1k2Mnz0qsBStH6-cXZzmv0k-A6t61cRkc/view?usp=sharing Lesson 5 - Philippians 4:1-23 - "Rejoice Because the Gospel Reigns in Your Life" How can we "not be anxious about anything?" How can we "be content in any and all circumstances?" Thes...

SBS = Sunday Bible Study A Study of Philippians: Renewing Joy in Life Here is the lesson 4 study guide: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SXHycAfmQp-0Obq6E1aI60MMb8xKxQAh/view?usp=sharing Lesson 4 - Philippians 2:19-3:11 - "God's Workers and the Devil's Assassins" In this section, Paul makes a big contrast between those who serve God and those who serve their own desires or worse,...

SBS = Sunday Bible Study A Study of Philippians: Renewing Joy in Life Here is the lesson 2-3 Study Guide, this lesson starting at Chapter 2: https://drive.google.com/file/d/12L3M5JnXwCxtV5f-_30ktqzSH8J4Fwqf/view?usp=sharing Lesson 3 - Philippians 2:1-11 - "Unity through Humility" How do we stay united when we are so different? How can we get along as a group of believers? This should be...

SBS = Sunday Bible Study A Study of Philippians: Renewing Joy in Life Find the Study Guide here for the first verses: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wcqMOjsp7RePtEa8EY__TQsJAxR0xxXP/view?usp=sharing Here is the lesson 2 Study Guide for verses 1:27-30: https://drive.google.com/file/d/12L3M5JnXwCxtV5f-_30ktqzSH8J4Fwqf/view?usp=sharing Lesson 2 - Philippians 1:20-30 - "Christian Life is Hard....

SBS = Sunday Bible Study A Study of Philippians: Renewing Joy in Life Find the Study Guide here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wcqMOjsp7RePtEa8EY__TQsJAxR0xxXP/view?usp=sharing Lesson 1 - Philippians 1:1-19 - "Joy No Matter What!" How can we have joy no matter what comes? How does Paul have some street cred when it comes to saying this? Can anything be hard enough to make it not worth it if we...

PBC = People's Bible Commentary Series In this episode, Pastor Gunnar Ledermann and Pastor Titus Buelow discuss how to NOT be like Cain, filled with ungratefulness, anger and unrepentance. Instead, be loving as we have so been loved by God. How do we do that? We admit our shortcomings and our need to be loved. We see and believe that Jesus died and rose FOR us simply because he loved us and no...

Sermon Text: Luke 13:1-9 Now there were some present at that time who told Jesus about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mixed with their sacrifices.  2  Jesus answered, “Do you think that these Galileans were worse sinners than all the other Galileans because they suffered this way?  3  I tell you, no! But unless you repent, you too will all perish.  4  Or those eighteen who died when the towe...

PBC = People's Bible Commentary Series In this episode, Pastor Gunnar Ledermann and Pastor Titus Buelow zoom into what it means to be a child of God, for that is what we are through our baptism and faith in Christ! What does that change in us? How do we react to the grace and love given daily? How do we respond to failure and sin? Join us! Follow this podcast. Leave a comment. Pastor Gunnar Le...

Sermon Text: Philippians 3:17-4:1 Join together in following my example, brothers and sisters, and just as you have us as a model, keep your eyes on those who live as we do.  18  For, as I have often told you before and now tell you again even with tears, many live as enemies of the cross of Christ.  19  Their destiny is destruction, their god is their stomach, and their glory is in their shame. T...

PBC = People's Bible Commentary Series In this episode, Pastor Gunnar Ledermann and Pastor Titus Buelow talk about what grounds us when false teachers come and try to deceive us. The best thing we can do is go back to what we know and cling to it. We know Jesus is the Savior. We know Jesus is the light. Anything that is different than him is not from him. Anything that contradicts what Jesus s...

In this sermon, Pastor Titus explores the biblical story of David and Goliath, emphasizing the deeper spiritual implications of the battle. He discusses the significance of Goliath as a champion of the Philistines and contrasts him with David, who, despite being a young shepherd, steps forward in faith to confront the giant. The sermon highlights the theme of God as the true champion who empowers...

In this sermon, Pastor Titus explores the themes of God's glory, the purpose of the Ten Commandments, and the transformative power of Jesus in revealing God's character. He emphasizes the shift from the Old Covenant to the New Covenant, highlighting how Jesus allows believers to approach God without fear. The message conveys the hidden glory of the Christian faith, the freedom found in God...