The Story - St Paul Westport

Creation

September 17, 2023 • Pastor Brad Knorr • Genesis 1:1–2

We begin The Story with, well, the beginning. Pastor shares out of the opening verses of Genesis and why we can be confident that God is capable of doing Scripture testifies -- creating all things.

God Builds A Nation

September 24, 2023 • Tyler Rohlfsen • Genesis 12:1–3

Messy families don't intimidate God. We continue The Story as we see the unique way God forges a people for Himself.

Joseph: From Slave To Deputy Pharaoh

October 1, 2023 • Pastor Brad Knorr • Genesis 37:1–11

Are you a dreamer? God shows in the story of Joseph how important dreamers are to His work, and Pastor Brad unpacks it for us in Chapter 3 of The Story.

Deliverance

October 8, 2023 • Pastor Brad Knorr • Exodus 1:8–14

How do we handle individuals who are rising quickly behind us - and can easily be perceived as a threat? In Chapter 4 of The Story, Pastor Brad shares how God's people grow numerous in Egypt, and how threatened Pharaoh, leading the military and economic powerhouse of the time, responds poorly.

New Commands & A New Covenant

October 15, 2023 • Exodus 32:1–4

Can there be freedom within restrictions? Tyler considers the tension as God offers His newly-freed people - both then and now - commandments to follow.

Wandering

October 22, 2023 • Pastor Brad Knorr • Numbers 20:2–5

God loves to step into our lives and redirect us to His goodness and purposes. We continue in The Story as Pastor Brad leads us through three redirects Moses and God's people experience on their way to the promised land.

The Battle Begins

October 29, 2023 • Pastor Brad Knorr • Joshua 1:16–17

God excels in raising up leaders. As we continue our journey through The Story, Pastor Brad taps into episodes in Joshua's life to see how we can be better and more faithful leaders.

A Few Good Men ... and Women

November 5, 2023 • Tyler Rohlfsen

In the time of the judges, God's people consistently forget what God has done for them, and it leads to disastrous results. Tyler shares how we can avoid spiritual forgetfulness by building and sustaining our sacred memory.

The Faith Of A Foreign Woman

November 12, 2023 • Bob Knapp • Ruth 1:16–21

As we continue our journey in The Story, Bob Knapp unpacks the significance the small book of Ruth has for us.

Standing Tall, Falling Hard

November 19, 2023 • Pastor Brad Knorr • 1 Samuel 8:4–5

How do we live out our God-given uniqueness as we follow Jesus? Pastor Brad continues our journey through Scripture in The Story as we look at Old Testament Israel's desire to be like the surrounding nations.

From Shepherd To King

December 3, 2023 • Pastor Brad Knorr • 1 Samuel 17:34–37

Pastor Brad continues our journey in The Story as we look at God's elevation of King David.

Solomon's Mosquito

December 17, 2023 • Pastor Brad Knorr • 1 Kings 3:5–9

We continue our churchwide journey through The Story as Pastor Brad unpacks the tragic story of Solomon and the trappings of extravagance.

Elisha: The Man Who Knew God

January 7, 2024 • Pastor Brad Knorr

We continue in our journey through The Story looking at the impact of the prophet Elisha's faithfulness and obedience.

The Highs & Lows Of The Faith-Filled Life

January 14, 2024 • Pastor Brad Knorr

We continue our Genesis-to-Revelation journey through God's narrative as Pastor Brad takes us into Chapter 16 of The Story, where we see the faith & prayerfulness of King Hezekiah.

Jeremiah: Saying 'Yes' To God

January 21, 2024

What are steps we can take to grow in spiritual obedience? Pastor Brad continues our churchwide journey through The Story with a look at the prophet Jeremiah and his willingness to obey God, even when it's costly.