ST. STEPHEN’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH
Where God’s saving Word is taught in its truth and purity.
13Jun
Our Life of Faith Grows
Colossians 1:3-8 Proper 6 6/10/21; 6/11/21; 6/13/21 St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church—Beaver Dam, WI A parent’s eyes roll. They look and only have to laugh at another growth spurt of their child. It happens at some of the most inconvenient times. Their shirts become tighter and shorts just a little bit shorter. Here it is…
13Jun
RADIO SERVICE: Strive for Such a Faith ~ Pastor Dorn
Strive for Such a Faith James 1:2-12 Hymns: TLH 352, 231, 396, 381
28May
God Gives His Charge To You…
I Kings 2:1-4 8th Grade Graduation 5/28/21 St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church—Beaver Dam, WI You finally made it. Nine years ago this day probably was not even on your mind. As the years went by, as you moved from grade to grade, this day came into focus a little bit more. Well, it is finally…
23May
The Holy Spirit Testifies….
John 15:26-27; 16:4b-11 Pentecost 5/20/21; 5/21/21; 5/23/21 St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church—Beaver Dam, WI Goodbyes can be hard. Parents drop off a child at college. They spend a few days getting putting the finishing touches on things before school starts. A bunch of trips to the grocery store make sure they have all the snacks…
09May
Define “Love”!
Sermon on 1 John 4:7-11, 19-21 and John 15:9–17 for Easter 6 April 6, 7 & 9, 2021 I try to follow Jesus the Master Teacher who used parables—stories about everyday things–to teach deeper spiritual truths. When I’m teaching catechism class, I often tell some story including the students to make a point or to…
02May
Dear Members, Keep The Faith To Which You Were Called
I John 3:18-24 5th Sunday of Easter 4/29/21; 4/30/21; 5/2/21 St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church—Beaver Dam, WI May 5, 1996. I will always remember this date. My confirmation day. I am sure I could go around the church and many people would know the date, or at least the year, of their confirmation. It is…
25Apr
John Reflects the Heart of the Good Shepherd
Sermon on 1 John 4:1-6 for Easter 4, B April 22, 23 & 25, 2021 The disciple John is my favorite. He wrote the gospel and the three letters that bear his name, along with the Revelation. In his gospel he refers to himself very humbly as “the disciple whom Jesus loved.” Through the traditions…
11Apr
“The Life Appeared”
Sermon on 1 John 1:1-4 for Easter 2, April 8, 9 & 11, 2020 The Second Sunday of Easter is known as the Sunday of St. Thomas because of the Gospel lesson that is read on this day every year. It’s easy to pick on Thomas—doubting when the other disciples had seen the Lord—but today…
04Apr
Easter’s Message Lasts Into Eternity
I Corinthians 15:19-28 Easter Sunday 4/4/21 St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church—Beaver Dam, WI A few days ago, we celebrated a holiday that some people look forward every year. It allows them to play tricks or practical jokes on people. Some of us here might have even fallen prey to some of the foolishness. April Fools’…
01Apr
We Belong!
I Corinthians 10:16-17 Maundy Thursday 4/1/21 St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church—Beaver Dam, WI We want to feel like we belong. This is something all of us desire to find. We join various clubs, organizations, or come together with neighbors to have this sense of belonging. One lesson the previous year has taught us is that…
28Mar
Jesus Knows What He Is Doing
A sermon based on Mark 11:1-10 for Palm Sunday, March 26/28, 2021. I can’t believe that they did that! We scream this at the television watching a baseball game. Our favorite baseball player hits a looping line drive to shallow left field. He sprints down to first base trying to stretch an easy single into…
21Mar
You Call This “Glory”?
Sermon on John 12:20-33 for Lent 5, March 21, 2021 “Glory” is a strange word. We have it in many of our Christmas carols. “Glory to God in the highest.” “Glory to the newborn king.” “Glory” there means “praise.” It means giving credit where credit is due. That’s why God says, “I will not give…
14Mar
God Puts His Love Into Action
Ephesians 2:1-10 4th Sunday of Lent 3/12/21 & 3/14/21 St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church—Beaver Dam, WI How many of you are familiar with the book The 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman? In this book the author not only takes people through the various love languages, but he also wants the individual to find where…
10Mar
Hands of Brutality
Hands of Brutality Sermon on Matthew 27:27-31 March 10, St. Stephen’s March 17, St. John’s Juneau March 24, Good Shepherd What do you know about the Romans? First thing is probably Roman numerals, using letters for numbers. Somehow, MMXXI means 2021. The Romans have made many contributions to architecture and culture. Our national buildings like…
28Feb
Our True Worth before God
Sermon on Mark 8:31–38 for Lent 2, February 28, 2021 There’s a quirk in our English language that the words “price” and “worth” mean the same thing…. “What is that new car worth?” “The price is $15,000.00” …but add the suffix -less to both, and the words become opposites. You look through some baby pictures…