The Story
January 2 - May 22
Read The Story. Experience The Bible. "The Story" is a 5 month journey through the Bible at St. Matthew.
Beginning January 2nd, St. Matthew will be having a church wide emphasis on helping everyone “Get Into the Bible” utilizing a resource called “The Story.” “The Story” is an exciting experience of bible engagement for children, teens, and adults, reading the bible as one seamless story beginning with Genesis and ending with Revelation.
Stay tuned for more information on opportunities to attend Bible Classes on the related themes.
Looking for one of the Books? You can purchase the books Sundays at either campus at a reduced price.
Video Testimonials from others who have read The Story.
Series Audio
(Click the title to listen to that week's sermon)
| Sermon | Recorded On | Description |
|---|---|---|
| The Story: "An Introduction" | January 2, 2011 | Pastor John Merrill kicks of our new churchwide endeavor, "The Story". using a... |
| The Beginning of Life as We Know It | January 9, 2011 | Pastors Paul Moldenhauer and Rob Nelson continue our series "The Story" as they... |
| God Builds a Nation | January 16, 2011 | Pastor Rob Nelson continues our series "The Story" with a message utilizing the account... |
| Deliverance | January 23, 2011 | Pastors John Merrill and Paul Moldenhauer continue our series, "The Story", as they tells... |
| New Commands and a New Covenant | January 30, 2011 | Pastors Paul Moldenhauer and Rob Nelson continue our series "The Story" as they tell us... |
| “Wandering” and “The Battle Begins” | February 6, 2011 | Pastor Paul Moldenhauer continues our series, "The Story" as he points out the danger of... |
| A Few Good Men...and Women | February 13, 2011 | Pastors Paul Moldenhauer and Rob Nelson continue our series, "The Story" as they... |
| Standing Tall, Falling Hard | February 20, 2011 | Pastors John Merrill and Rob Nelson continue our series, "The Story", as they share with... |
| God's Covenant With David | February 27, 2011 | Pastor John Merrill continues our series "The Story" as he reminds us of King David's... |
| A Kingdom Torn in Two | March 6, 2011 | Pastor John Merrill continues our series "The Story" as he tells us of the kingdom of... |
| Trained by Jesus to Serve | March 9, 2011 | p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica} p.p2 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.... |
| The Beginning of the End | March 13, 2011 | Pastor Paul Moldenhauer continues our series, "The Story", as he shows us God's grace and... |
| Trained by Jesus with the Hope of Heaven | March 16, 2011 | Tucked in the middle of "The Story" during Lent, our Pastors will be presenting a series... |
| The Kingdom’s Fall | March 20, 2011 | Pastor John Merrill continues our series, "The Story", as he shows us how God never... |
| Esther: The Queen of Beauty and Courage | March 27, 2011 | p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica} We continue our series... |
| Trained by Jesus in Fruitfulness | March 30, 2011 | Tucked in the middle of "The Story" during Lent, our Pastors will be presenting a series... |
| Rebuilding the Walls | April 3, 2011 | p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica} Pastor John Merrill... |
| Trained by Jesus to Handle Hatred | April 6, 2011 | p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica; color: #333233} span.s1 {... |
| Jesus' Ministry Begins | April 10, 2011 | p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica} p.p2 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.... |
| Trained by Jesus with the Spirit | April 13, 2011 | Tucked in the middle of "The Story" during Lent, our Pastors will be presenting a series... |
| Jesus, the Son of God | April 17, 2011 | Pastors John Merrill and Rob Nelson continue our series, "The Story", as they... |
| The Lord's Supper - Past, Present, and Future | April 21, 2011 | Pastors John Merrill, Paul Moldenhauer, and Rob Nelson each provide us with a look at the Lord's... |
| The Cross | April 22, 2011 | Welcome to the St. Matthew Lutheran Church podcast for April 22, 20-11. Today, Pastor Paul... |
| This is Love | April 22, 2011 | Pastor John Merrill presents us with a message as we reflect on the death and sacrifice of Jesus... |
| The Resurrection | April 24, 2011 | Pastor Paul Moldenhauer presents us with an Easter message as we reflect on the joyous... |
| New Beginnings | May 1, 2011 | Pastors John Merrill and Rob Nelson continue our series "The Story" as they show us how... |
| Paul's Mission | May 8, 2011 | Pastor Paul Moldenhauer continues our message series, "The Story", as he shares with us... |
| Finishing Well | May 15, 2011 | Pastor Paul Moldenhauer continues our message series, "The Story", as he shares with us... |
| The End of Time | May 22, 2011 | Pastors John Merrill and Rob Nelson conclude our message series, "The Story", as they... |
Sermon Notes & Questions
| Title | Sermon date | Notes | View All |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Beginning Of Life As We Know It | 01/09/2011 | Study Questions God created Eve because he felt that it was not good for Adam to be alone (p. 3). When have you felt most alone? How would your life be different if you were experiencing deep... | View Full Notes |
| God Builds A Nation | 01/16/2011 | Study Questions God asked Abraham to sacrifice his only son, Isaac, for two reasons: first to test his faith, and second, to point to the future sacrifice of the heavenly Father’s only Son. Is... | View Full Notes |
| Deliverance | 01/23/2011 | Study Questions During the scene at the burning bush, Moses has trouble believing God could use him. Do you think his hesitancy came from his own insecurities or from his lack of faith in God? Are... | View Full Notes |
| New Commands and a New Covenant | 01/30/2011 | Study Questions Moses said, “Do not be afraid. God has come to test you, so that the fear of God will be with you to keep you from sinning.” (p. 48). Describe what it means to “... | View Full Notes |
| Wandering | 02/06/2011 | Study Questions Israel’s complaining is a reminder of how easy it is to become ungrateful. List five things you are grateful for. How does gratitude change you perspective? God punishes Miriam... | View Full Notes |
| A Few Good Men and Women | 02/13/2011 | Study Questions God used Israel’s enemies to turn them back to himself. Have you ever had a painful or dangerous experience that led you back to God? Deborah’s military leader was named... | View Full Notes |
| Standing Tall, Falling Hard | 02/20/2011 | Study Questions Hannah wanted a child so badly she promised God that she would give the child over to him. Have you ever made a bargain with God? What thing do you want the most? 3. ... | View Full Notes |
| From Shepherd to King | 02/27/2011 | Study Questions Contrast God’s view of David with man’s view of David. Would you say you are winsome in the world’s eyes? How does God see you? Who or what are the giants in your... | View Full Notes |
| A Kingdom Torn in Two | 03/06/2011 | Study Questions At the beginning of the chapter, Solomon is humble, and looks to God for help. By the end of the chapter, he is using political power and slave labor to maintain his reign. What led... | View Full Notes |
| The Beginning of the End | 03/13/2011 | Study Questions God sent Elijah to the Kerith Ravine where he was fed by ravens. How has God provided for you in unlikely or surprising ways? Elijah experienced a great miracle, defeating the... | View Full Notes |
| The Kingdom's Fall | 03/20/2011 | Study Questions List the evil practices of Manasseh that aroused the anger of the LORD. Can you find examples of any of these practices in our own community? Where did Manasseh set up his altars and... | View Full Notes |
| The Queen of Beauty and Courage | 03/27/2011 | Study Questions If you had been an Israelite exile in Babylon when King Cyrus permitted your return, would you have returned to the Promised Land or would you have remained in Babylon? Why? How had... | View Full Notes |
| Rebuilding the Walls | 04/03/2011 | Study Questions Ezra “devoted himself to the study and observance of the Law of the LORD, and to teaching its decrees and laws in Israel,” (p. 239). How has your own devotion to the... | View Full Notes |
| Jesus' Ministry Begins | 04/10/2011 | Study Questions Many people dispute Jesus and His true nature. Some say He was only a good man. Others say He was a god. What does p. 255 or John 1:1-14, 18, teach you about the Word, Jesus? “... | View Full Notes |
| Jesus, The Son of God | 04/17/2011 | Study Questions Review the story of the soils (p. 278-279.) Which best fits your faith walk? Who do the shepherd and the woman in the lost sheep and lost coin parables represent? What do they value... | View Full Notes |
| The Resurrection | 04/24/2011 | Study Questions While in the upper room with His disciples, Jesus knew his death was imminent. What was most important to Him (p. 303-307)? How would you spend the last day of your life and why? How... | View Full Notes |
| New Beginnings | 05/01/2011 | Study Questions Just fifty days earlier Peter denied Christ and cowered in fear and shame. Now we find Peter preaching in the first megachurch, facing down Jewish religious leaders and noticeably... | View Full Notes |
| Paul's Mission | 05/08/2011 | Study Questions What method did Paul consistently use to prove that Jesus is the Messiah? Paul took three missionary journeys throughout Asia and Greece to help fulfill the mandate to be witnesses... | View Full Notes |
| Paul's Final Days | 05/15/2011 | Study Questions Paul said to the elders in Ephesus, “Be shepherds of the church of God, which he bought with his own blood,” (Acts 20:13-35, p. 364). List several ways a shepherd is a... | View Full Notes |
| The End of Time | 05/22/2011 | Study Questions As you study this final chapter of The Story throughout your week, develop a comprehensive description in your journal of God the Father and of Jesus the Son. For example, on page... | View Full Notes |