St. Paul's Lutheran Church - Saratoga Springs, NY
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
This is the St. Paul's Lutheran Church podcast. Located in Saratoga Springs, NY, we are Gathered by God to Share the Love of Jesus! Subscribe to our podcast to listen to our weekly messages and other special events. For more information about St. Paul's please visit spalutheran.org. God's blessings to you!
Episodes
Psummer of Psalms: "My Refuge and My Fortress"
Sermon from Pastor Adam Wiegand on June 25, 2023. We continue our Psummer of Psalms series by taking a closer look at Psalm 91. He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say to the LORD, “My refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” For He will deliver you from the snare of the fowler and from the deadly pestilence. He will cover you with His pinions, and under His wings you will find refuge; His faithfulness is a shield and buckler. You will not fear the terror of the night, nor the arrow that flies by day, nor the pestilence that stalks in darkness, nor the destruction that wastes at noonday. A thousand may fall at your side, ten thousand at your right hand, but it will not come near you. You will only look with your eyes and see the recompense of the wicked. Because you have made the LORD your dwelling place— the Most High, who is my refuge— no evil shall be allowed to befall you, no plague come near your tent. For He will command His angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways. On their hands they will bear you up, lest you strike your foot against a stone. You will tread on the lion and the adder; the young lion and the serpent you will trample underfoot. “Because he holds fast to Me in love, I will deliver him; I will protect him, because he knows My name. When he calls to Me, I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble; I will rescue him and honor him. With long life I will satisfy him and show him My salvation.”
Psummer of Psalms: "It Is He Who Made Us"
Sermon from Pastor Adam Wiegand on June 18, 2023. We continue our Psummer of Psalms series by taking a closer look at Psalm 100. Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth! Serve the Lord with gladness! Come into His presence with singing! Know that the Lord, He is God! It is He who made us, and we are His; we are His people, and the sheep of His pasture. Enter His gates with thanksgiving, and His courts with praise! Give thanks to Him; bless His name! For the Lord is good; His steadfast love endures forever, and His faithfulness to all generations.
Psummer of Psalms: "I Believe, I Keep, I Delight"
Sermon from Pastor Adam Wiegand on June 11, 2023. We begin our Psummer of Psalms series by taking a closer look at Psalm 119:65-72. You have dealt well with your servant, O LORD, according to your word. Teach me good judgment and knowledge, for I believe in your commandments. Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I keep your word. You are good and do good; teach me your statutes. The insolent smear me with lies, but with my whole heart I keep your precepts; their heart is unfeeling like fat, but I delight in your law. It is good for me that I was afflicted, that I might learn your statutes. The law of your mouth is better to me than thousands of gold and silver pieces.
Holy Trinity Sunday 2023
Sermon from guest Pastor Tom Fisher on June 4, 2023. On this Holy Trinity Sunday we celebrate God - Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Pentecost 2023: "Living From Feast to Feast"
Pentecost sermon from Pastor Adam Wiegand on May 28, 2023. We celebrate that the Holy Spirit is with us and look at some of the feasts and festivals that God's people have celebrated in years past and today.
Ascension of Our Lord 2023
Sermon from Pastor Adam Wiegand on May 21, 2023. We remember that Jesus ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of the Father, and He is also with us wherever we go.
5th Sunday of Easter 2023: "Build on Christ the Cornerstone"
Sermon from Pastor Adam Wiegand on May 7, 2023. We celebrate that Jesus is our rock and salvation.
Good Shepherd Sunday 2023
Sermon from guest Pastor Tom Fisher on April 30, 2023. On this Good Shepherd Sunday we remember that Jesus is our Good Shepherd.
3rd Sunday of Easter 2023: "Jesus Shows Up in the Strangest Places"
Sermon from Pastor Adam Wiegand on April 23, 2023. We remember how the risen Jesus appeared on the road to Emmaus.
2nd Sunday of Easter 2023: "Seeing Jesus"
Sermon from Pastor Adam Wiegand on April 16, 2023. We recall the story of Thomas seeing Jesus after His resurrection.
Easter 2023 - "Side Effects"
Easter Sermon from Pastor Adam Wiegand on April 9, 2023. Alleluia! Christ is risen!
Good Friday 2023 - "The True Light in True Darkness"
Good Friday message from Pastor Adam Wiegand on April 7, 2023. We remember how Jesus died on the cross to save us from our sins and eternal darkness.
Maundy Thursday 2023 - "They Beheld God and Ate and Drank"
Maundy Thursday sermon from Pastor Adam Wiegand on April 6, 2023. We remember how Jesus gave His body and blood for us to forgive our sins.
Sacred Subjects: Arithmetic
Sermon from Pastor Adam Wiegand on September 25, 2022. We conclude our Sacred Subjects series with arithmetic.
Sacred Subjects: Writing
Sermon from guest Pastor Tom Fisher on September 18, 2022. We continue our Sacred Subjects series with writing.
Sacred Subjects: Reading
Sermon from Pastor Adam Wiegand on September 11, 2022. As we start a new school year we look at how we can read and grow in God's Word.
What Does This Mean? - Vocation and Daily Prayers - "Heigh Ho, Heigh Ho, It's Off to Work We Go!"
Labor Day sermon from Pastor Adam Wiegand on September 4, 2022. We conclude our catechism series with vocation and daily prayers. Luther's Morning Prayer: I thank You, my heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ, Your dear Son, that You have kept me this night from all harm and danger; and I pray that You would keep me this day also from sin and every evil, that all my doings and life may please You. For into Your hands I commend myself, my body and soul, and all things. Let Your holy angel be with me, that the evil foe may have no power over me. Amen. Luther's Evening Prayer: I thank You, my heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ, Your dear Son, that You have graciously kept me this day; and I pray that You would forgive me all my sins where I have done wrong, and graciously keep me this night. For into Your hands I commend myself, my body and soul, and all things. Let Your holy angel be with me, that the evil foe may have no power over me. Amen. You can read Luther's Small Catechism at catechism.cph.org.
What Does This Mean? - Office of the Keys - "Open Up and Say 'AAAHHH'"
Sermon from Pastor Adam Wiegand on the Office of the Keys (confession and absolution). We receive God's wonderful gift of forgiveness and then are called to share that gift with those around us.
What Does This Mean? - Holy Communion - "If You Take Holy Communion, Where Will You Bring It?"
Sermon from Pastor Adam Wiegand on August 21, 2022. We continue our catechism series with the Sacrament of the Altar (a.k.a. Holy Communion). What is the Sacrament of the Altar? It is the true body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ under the bread and wine, instituted by Christ Himself for us Christians to eat and to drink. Learn more about our Holy Communion beliefs and practices at spalutheran.org/communion. You can read Luther's Small Catechism at catechism.cph.org.
What Does This Mean? - Lord's Prayer Part 2 - "From Our Daily Bread to His Heavenly Feast"
Sermon from Pastor Adam Wiegand on August 14, 2022. We continue our catechism series with the fourth through seventh petitions and the conclusion of the Lord's Prayer. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever and ever. Amen. You can read Luther's Small Catechism at catechism.cph.org.
What Does This Mean? - Lord's Prayer Part 1 - "Our Journey Home"
Sermon from Pastor Adam Wiegand on August 7, 2022. We continue our catechism series with the introduction and first three petitions of the Lord's Prayer. Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name, Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. You can read Luther's Small Catechism at catechism.cph.org.
8th Sunday After Pentecost 2022: "The Fragile World vs. The Eternal Heavenly Home"
Sermon from guest Pastor Tom Fisher on July 31, 2022. We celebrate that Christ has prepared an eternal heavenly home for us!
What Does This Mean? - Baptism Part 1 - "Baptized For This Moment"
Sermon from guest Pastor Tom Fisher on July 24, 2022. We continue our catechism series with the sacrament of Holy Baptism. What is Baptism? Baptism is not just plain water, but it is the water included in God’s command and combined with God’s word. You can read Luther's Small Catechism at catechism.cph.org.
What Does This Mean? - Apostles' Creed Part 3 - "Supply Chain: The Holy Spirit"
Sermon from Pastor Adam Wiegand on July 17, 2022. We continue our catechism series by taking a closer look at the third article of the Apostles' Creed. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Christian church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. What does this mean? I believe that I cannot by my own reason or strength believe in Jesus Christ, my Lord, or come to Him; but the Holy Spirit has called me by the Gospel, enlightened me with His gifts, sanctified and kept me in the true faith. In the same way He calls, gathers, enlightens, and sanctifies the whole Christian church on earth, and keeps it with Jesus Christ in the one true faith. In this Christian church He daily and richly forgives all my sins and the sins of all believers. On the Last Day He will raise me and all the dead, and give eternal life to me and all believers in Christ. This is most certainly true. You can read Luther's Small Catechism at catechism.cph.org.
What Does This Mean? - Apostles' Creed Part 2 - "Who is Jesus and What Does He Do?"
Sermon from Pastor Adam Wiegand on July 10, 2022. We continue our catechism series by taking a closer look at the second article of the Apostles' Creed. And in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried. He descended into hell. The third day He rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of God, the Father Almighty. From thence He will come to judge the living and the dead. What does this mean? I believe that Jesus Christ, true God, begotten of the Father from eternity, and also true man, born of the Virgin Mary, is my Lord, who has redeemed me, a lost and condemned person, purchased and won me from all sins, from death, and from the power of the devil; not with gold or silver, but with His holy, precious blood and with His innocent suffering and death, that I may be His own and live under Him in His kingdom and serve Him in everlasting righteousness, innocence, and blessedness, just as He is risen from the dead, lives and reigns to all eternity. This is most certainly true. You can read Luther's Small Catechism at catechism.cph.org.
What Does This Mean? - Apostles' Creed Part 1 - "From Father to Dad"
Sermon from Pastor Adam Wiegand on July 3, 2022. We continue our catechism series by taking a closer look at the first article of the Apostles' Creed. I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth. What does this mean? I believe that God has made me and all creatures; that He has given me my body and soul, eyes, ears, and all my members, my reason and all my senses, and still takes care of them. He also gives me clothing and shoes, food and drink, house and home, wife and children, land, animals, and all I have. He richly and daily provides me with all that I need to support this body and life. He defends me against all danger and guards and protects me from all evil. All this He does only out of fatherly, divine goodness and mercy, without any merit or worthiness in me. For all this it is my duty to thank and praise, serve and obey Him. This is most certainly true. You can read Luther's Small Catechism at catechism.cph.org.
What Does This Mean? - Ten Commandments Part 2 - "We Can Do This!*"
Sermon from Pastor Adam Wiegand on June 26, 2022. Today we continue our Catechism series by taking a closer look at the 2nd table of the 10 Commandments, which outline how God wants us to treat others. 4. Honor your father and your mother. 5. You shall not murder. 6. You shall not commit adultery. 7. You shall not steal. 8. You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor. 9. You shall not covet your neighbor’s house. 10. You shall not covet your neighbor’s wife, or his manservant or maidservant, his ox or donkey, or anything that belongs to your neighbor. [Jesus said,] "And a second [commandment] is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself." - Matthew 22:39 ESV You can read Luther's Small Catechism at catechism.cph.org.
What Does This Mean? - Ten Commandments Part 1 - "Big Problem, Small Solution"
Sermon from Pastor Adam Wiegand on June 19, 2022. Today we begin our summer series on Luther's Small Catechism, taking a closer look at the first three of the Ten Commandments. 1. You shall have no other gods. 2. You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God. 3. Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. [Jesus said], “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the great and first commandment. - Matthew 22:37-38 ESV You can read Luther's Small Catechism at catechism.cph.org.
Pentecost 2022: "Babel No More!"
Pentecost sermon from Pastor Adam Wiegand on June 5, 2022. We celebrate that the Holy Spirit is with us to give us faith and help us share the Gospel with others!
Ascension of Our Lord 2022: "The Gravity of the Situation"
Sermon from Pastor Adam Wiegand on May 29, 2022. On this Ascension Day we celebrate that Jesus ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of God the Father.
6th Sunday of Easter 2022: "Jesus Shows Up When We Are In Trouble"
Sermon from Pastor Adam Wiegand on May 22, 2022. We celebrate that Jesus brings peace to this troubled world. [Jesus said:] "I have said these things to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world." John 16:33 ESV.
5th Sunday of Easter 2022: "A New Earth: God's Travel Brochure"
Sermon from guest Pastor Tom Fisher on May 15, 2022. We celebrate that God has prepared a place for us in paradise.
Good Shepherd Sunday 2022: "Jesus Shows Up to Protect His Sheep"
Good Shepherd Sunday sermon from Pastor Adam Wiegand on May 8, 2022. On this 4th Sunday of Easter we celebrate that Jesus is our Good Shepherd!
3rd Sunday of Easter 2022: "The Time In Between"
Sermon from Pastor Adam Wiegand on May 1, 2022. We take a closer look at the restoration of Peter and Paul, and we look at how God restores us and guides us to follow His will.
2nd Sunday of Easter 2022: "Daring Thomas"
Sermon from Pastor Adam Wiegand on April 24, 2022. On this 2nd Sunday of Easter we remember how our risen Savior appeared to Thomas.
Easter 2022: "What Have You Seen?"
Easter sermon from Pastor Adam Wiegand on April 17, 2022. On this Easter Sunday we celebrate that Jesus rose from the dead and defeated sin, death, and the devil!
Good Friday 2022
Good Friday sermon from Pastor Adam Wiegand on April 15, 2022. We remember that Jesus died on the cross and took on the punishment for our sins.
Maundy Thursday 2022: "Yes, Even for Judas. Yes, Even for You."
Maundy Thursday sermon from Pastor Adam Wiegand on April 14, 2022. We recall how Christ gave His body and blood to save us from our sins.
Palm Sunday 2022: "He Shows Up"
Palm Sunday message from Pastor Adam Wiegand on April 10, 2022. We recall Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem and that Jesus always shows up to save us from our sins and help us through the difficulties of life.
5th Sunday in Lent 2022: "The Rejected Stone"
Sermon from Pastor Adam Wiegand on April 3, 2022, on the parable of the wicked tenants. "The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone." Luke 20:17b ESV
4th Sunday in Lent 2022: "In a Distant Land"
Sermon from Pastor Adam Wiegand on March 27, 2022, on the parable of the prodigal son. God invites us to return to Him, and He calls us to help others return to Him as well.
3rd Sunday in Lent 2022: "A God of Second Chances"
Sermon from Pastor Adam Wiegand on March 20, 2022. We take a closer look at the parable of the barren fig tree and how God forgives us when we mess up.
2nd Sunday in Lent 2022: “How Often Would I Have Gathered?”
Sermon from Pastor Adam Wiegand on March 13, 2022, on how God desires to gather and protect us as a mother hen gathers her chicks under her wings.
1st Sunday in Lent 2022: "It Is Written"
Sermon from Pastor Adam Wiegand on March 6, 2022, on the temptation of Jesus and how God helps us to overcome temptations in our lives.
Ash Wednesday 2022: "Behold, the Lamb of God Who Takes Away the Sin of the World"
Ash Wednesday sermon from Pastor Adam Wiegand on March 2, 2022.
Mardi Gras 2022: "Taste and See That the Lord Is Good"
Mardi Gras homily from Pastor Adam Wiegand on March 1, 2022.
Transfiguration 2022: "What's Inside?"
Transfiguration sermon from Pastor Adam Wiegand on February 27, 2022.
7th Sunday After Epiphany 2022: "Love Your Enemies. Do Good."
Sermon from guest Pastor Tom Fisher on February 20, 2022.
6th Sunday After Epiphany 2022: "The Aha Moment of the Epiphany Season"
Sermon from guest Pastor Tom Fisher on February 13, 2022.
5th Sunday After Epiphany 2022: "Let Down Your Nets"
Sermon from Pastor Adam Wiegand on February 6, 2022. Today we remember how Jesus called His disciples to be "fishers of men," and how He calls us to share the Gospel today!