Katy Warren preaches on the Beatitudes. In the midst of chaos, what it would mean if we embraced a radically different way of living—one defined not by self-interest but by how well we love each other. Drawing on Martin Luther King Jr.'s concept of "dangerous unselfishness," we can navigate through difficult times by choosing to think and live differently. God invites us into faithful lives where peacemaking and genuine care for one another become our defining characteristics.

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Preaching text: Matthew 5:1-12

Sara Olson-Smith preaches on the power of God. Rather than worldly strength, God's true power lies in the willingness to suffer and die for others—the ultimate act of love and sacrifice. We are all equal in our need for God's grace, each carrying unique gifts, and are called to unite across our differences as a community that brings love and warmth to one another and our neighbors. We are all bearers of God’s divine mark.

Preaching text: 1 Corinthians 1:10-18

Maddy Tyler preaches on Jesus’ invitation to us. We all search for something to fulfill our lives and give us direction when we're lost. With just three words—"come and see"—Jesus invited the disciples to follow Him, and God continues building something stronger for each of us to discover. Even on our darkest days when we feel unworthy, God is at work creating something new in us, inviting us to come and experience it.

Preaching text: John 1:29-42

Mark Niethammer preaches on community. Our society often forgets that we were made for community, not division. While God established the world through calls to care for the land and one another, modern culture prioritizes self-interest over collective wellbeing, especially when opinions differ. We belong to each other, and Jesus calls us to love our enemies, feed the hungry, and heal the sick—yet the instinct to divide frequently overshadows these foundational truths.

Preaching text: Matthew 3:13-17

Katy Warren preaches on beginnings. Beginnings shape what follows, which is why many people feel pressure at the start of a new year. If we remind ourselves each morning that we carry God's light within us, we could focus on how to share that divine presence daily. The true meaning of Jesus's birth is an invitation to explore and express how God lives in each of us throughout our everyday lives.

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Preaching text: John 1:10-18

Maddy Tyler preaches on redemption. God's love for humanity remains constant across all generations, even when we forget that divine kindness extends to everyone. In times when division feels easier than unity, God continually chooses to dwell among us and calls us to recognize the dignity in all people.

Preaching text: Isaiah 63:7-9

Mark Niethammer preaches on this special Christmas Eve episode of the St. Paul podcast. Jesus is God's incredible 'yes' to the world and to our lives. It was in deepest dark that the light of God chose to be reborn. The truth of God's grace doesn't die in the unknowns and challenges; that's where it goes for rebirth. Grace and joy are born here and now, for you.

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Preaching text: Luke 2: 1-20

Mark Niethammer preaches on God’s love. God's healing presence appears in unexpected places—transforming wilderness into blooming gardens and making broken people whole, even amid our world's persistent pain and struggle. This Advent season calls us to advocate for forgiveness, peace, and justice, trusting that God meets our challenges with words of love, wholeness, and restoration. Just as Isaiah envisioned the desert blossoming, peace can flourish in the most unlikely circumstances when we open ourselves to God's transforming grace.

Preaching text: Isaiah 35:1-7