Monthly Archives: December 2013

Sermon for December 29, 2013

Sermon for First Sunday after Christmas/New Year’s Eve Observed December 29, 2013, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Wallis, Texas Sermon Text:  Psalm 27 Sermon Theme:  “Whom Shall I Fear?” (Sources:  Two online Illustrations from SermonCentral.com; original ideas and personal illustrations; Psalm … Continue reading

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Sermon For December 22, 2013

Sermon for Fourth Sunday in Advent, December 22, 2013 St. Paul Lutheran Church, Wallis, Texas Sermon Text:  Isaiah 7:10-17 Sermon Theme: “Here’s a Sign for You” (Emphasis online Commentary; Emphasis online Illustrations; Wally Becker, Concordia Journal, Fall 2013, Vol. 39, … Continue reading

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Sermon for December 15th, 2013

Sermon for Third Sunday in Advent December 15, 2013, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Wallis, Texas Sermon Text:  Isaiah 35:1-10 Sermon Theme:  “The Desert Shall Rejoice” (Sources:  Anderson, Cycle A, preaching workbook; Concordia Journal, Fall 2013, Vol. 39, No 4; Emphasis … Continue reading

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Sermon for December 8th 2013

Sermon for the Second Sunday in Advent December 8, 2013, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Wallis, Texas Sermon Text:  Matthew 3:1-12 Sermon Theme:  “So Why Do We Need to Repent?” (Sources:  Emphasis online Commentary; Emphasis online Illustrations; Anderson’s Cycle A Preaching … Continue reading

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Pastor Appreciation Day – 2013

Pastor Appreciation Day Banner Sunday, November 24, was the day chosen to celebrate “Pastor Appreciation Day” for Pastor Ray Spitzenberger, who has served at St. Paul’s for 25 years. The sign pictured proclaims the special day, and Pastor Ray was … Continue reading

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Sermon for December 1st, 2013

Sermon for the First Sunday in Advent December 1, 2013, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Wallis, Texas Sermon Text:  Isaiah 2:1-5 Sermon Theme:  “Swords into Plow Shares” (Sources:  Emphasis online Commentary by Ronald Love; Emphasis online Illustrations; Concordia Journal, Fall 2013, … Continue reading

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