Monthly Archives: December 2018

“Origin Stories: Where Else Would I Be?” Sermon on Luke 2:41-52

Christmas 12/30/2018 Sermon on Luke 2:41-52 “Origin Stories: Where Else Would I Be?” St. Paul Lutheran Church Old Saybrook, CT

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Sunday is coming! “Looking for boyhood Jesus” Luke 2:41-52 Christmas 1C

“Jesus increased in wisdom and in years, and in divine and human favor.” (Luke 2:52) The gospels say very little about Jesus’ childhood. The story each of the four gospels share is centered on his adult ministry leading to the … Continue reading

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“You belong at the manger” a Christmas sermon

12/24/2018 Christmas Eve Sermon on Luke 2:1-20 “You belong at the manger” St. Paul Lutheran Church Old Saybrook, CT

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Merry Christmas!

Christ be with you always 🙂 Yep, you…Merry Christmas! Photos by Joe McGarry

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“What Mary Knew: 5 Things She Can Teach Us” Luke 1:39-56

12/23/2018 Advent 4 Sermon on Luke 1:39-56 “What Mary Knew: Five Things She Can Teach Us” St. Paul Lutheran Church Old Saybrook, CT

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Sunday is coming! “The amazing things about Mary and her song” – Luke 1:39-56

“My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior.” (Luke 1:47) The Magnificat is an amazing song. It serves the church not only to highlight Mary and her importance in the story of Jesus; it also … Continue reading

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“A Visit from St. Paul” Philippians 4:1-9

12/16/2018 Advent 3 – Joy Sunday Post-Pageant Philippians 4:1-9 “A Visit from St. Paul” St. Paul Lutheran Church Old Saybrook, CT Saul/Paul of Tarsus

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“Madame Mia’s Wax Museum” a Christmas Pageant

12/16/2018 Christmas Pageant “Madame Mia’s Wax Museum” With a visit from the Apostle Paul Philippians 4:1-9 St. Paul Lutheran Church Old Saybrook, CT

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Sunday is Coming! “Fruit worthy of Repentance” Luke 3:7-18 Advent 3C

“The crowd asked him, ‘What then should we do?’” (Luke 3:10) John is not one to mince words. He grabs the attention of his audience with judgment; calling for a change of heart and urging people to action. “You brood … Continue reading

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“Luke, John, Otto & You…” an Advent sermon on Luke 3:1-9

12/09/2018 Advent 2 Sermon on Luke 3:1-9 (The MSG) “Luke, John, Otto & You…” St. Paul Lutheran Church Old Saybrook, CT Read more about the burial rite for Otto von Habsurg here, by Edmund Waldstein: Watch it below:  

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