St. Paul's Howards Grove Podcast

Jul 16th 2023 - St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran, Howards Grove, WI

Even with modern farming technology, we are not in control. We till and plant, fertilize and irrigate, run computers and large machinery. But there is still drought and disease, freezing and flooding, insect pests and gusts of wind. God is in control of our produce and plenty. It’s the same with our growth and fruits in his kingdom. Though he uses our labor, the Lord’s powerful Word brings about life and causes us to flourish. So, we continue to Sow the Scriptures! Our sermon is from Isaiah 55.

St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran, Howards Grove, WI - July 9th, 2023

Greetings St. Paul's Family -

Last weekend Israel learned a hard lesson after pursing a golden calf. Imagine their shame and guilt in facing Moses. What would God do with them? How their wandering hearts yearned for peace with God and rest from their sin!

Ours do too. This world doesn't offer that gift. God does. Jesus announces Matthew 11, "Come to me all you who are wearied and burdened (from sin) and I will give you rest." 

The Lord is your answer. He's always been; and he always will be. 

God bless your restful worship and weekend!

Pastor Mueller

St. Paul’s Worship July 2 & 3

This week the lessons would have us evaluate our hearts and where we stand with the Lord. It's easy to think at a moments notice, I'd rush to his side, I'd defend his honor, and I'd do what was right. 

It's easy to check whether that's true or not. Have a look at the ten commandments. Read a further explanation of them in Luther's catechism. Is your heart grounded in these? Is your life practicing them? Do you love other things more than these, more than God? 

God knows you have. That's why he presents to you the one who defended his honor and gives you yours. He forgives sinners their sins and leads sinners by grace to cut it from their lives. His name is Jesus. 

Come and grow in the heart he has for you. You know exactly where he stands. You know exactly where to find him. Come and worship!

June 25th 2023 - St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran, Howards Grove, WI

It is easy to stay silent when something is wrong. Someone will blame me. It’s not my business anyway. I’m not sure what I should say. People wouldn’t believe me if I did speak up. Jesus impresses on us today the importance of speaking his Word even and especially when it seems dangerous. Don’t be Afraid in Persecution. Our sermon today is from Matthew 10.

St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran, Howards Grove, WI - June 18th, 2023

Happy Father's Day!

I mean that both for our earthly fathers and our heavenly one. Today we get to see what a loving Father in heaven we have who shapes us, steers us, and does everything for us for our good. 

Hard to believe? Just look back at your steps and see how God has been doing it already. There's more to come as he prepares you for heaven. 

God bless your worship this weekend, 

Pastor Mueller

St. Paul’s Worship, June 11 & 12, 2023

We had many call meetings at St. Paul’s this past year since we were looking for 4 new teachers. We looked over the names of many candidates. We noticed their ratings with different subjects and duties, their strengths and preferences. We typically look for the best. Yet when the Lord called people, he made some unlikely choices: a murderer, a fugitive, a violent persecutor, a traitor, a corrupt tax collector. The Lord has used and still uses people like this to accomplish his saving purposes. The Lord Calls Sinners into His Service. Our sermon today is based on Matthew 9.

Jun 4th 2023 - St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran, Howards Grove, WI

Most people in our world today have faith. They may have faith in themselves. They may have faith in Allah or Brahman or in a vague higher being they call God. But in whom does the Holy Spirit, whose work we celebrated last weekend, lead us to have faith? There is only one true God, the God who created the heavens and the earth and everything in them, the God who sacrificed once for the sins of the world, the God who sets us apart as his own. We Believe in the Triune God. Our sermon today is based on 2 Corinthians 13.

May 28th 2023 - St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran, Howards Grove, WI

Greetings St. Paul's Family, 

This weekend in worship we celebrate Pentecost. 50 days after Jesus' resurrection he again fulfilled his promise to send the Holy Spirit. And look at the flood of good that has done! People _trust_ the Lord! Christians are blessed to have a diversity of gifts that honor Christ and lastly seek to use these things for good. 

And the Holy Spirit did it to give glory to Jesus. May we too!

God bless your worship this weekend, 

Pastor Mueller

May 21st 2023 - St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran, Howards Grove, WI

Greetings St. Paul's Family!

This Sunday the season of Easter comes to a close, without closing the door on Easter. After all, the door to live with Christ is open because of Jesus' work. 

So Peter tells us to stay on that path by staying humble. What does humility have to do with our eternal future? That's what we discover this weekend. 

We also have graduation in the 10:30am service this Sunday. 

God's blessings to all of you -

Pastor Mueller

Ascension May 18th 2023 - St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran, Howards Grove, WI

When someone you love goes away, it can be sad and distressing. But when Jesus ascended into heaven, his disciples were able to rejoice! Jesus left to pour out the Holy Spirit on them. He was going to prepare a place for us. He went to give gifts of pastors and teachers. He went to plead for us at the Father's right hand. He is ruling over all things for the good of his church. Today we observe how Jesus Ascended in Blessing. Our sermon will be on Psalm 47.