St. Paul Lutheran Church: Recent Episodes
Rev. Daniel Golden
St. Paul Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, Parkersburg, WV A Liturgical & Confessional Church. Founded 1887. Rev. Daniel Golden
Sermon: “But Few are Chosen” Matthew 22:1-14, The 20th Sunday after Trinity. The doctrine of election in the parable of the wedding feast.
Funeral Service for Marie Gustke (1926-2023) John 14:1-6 “The Way, and the Truth, and the Life” (Sermon begins at 25:00)
Sermon on The Prodigal Son, Luke 15:11-32, Vicar-elect David Clark. Clark is a member/seminarian of St. Paul headed to Imperial, NE to be installed as vicar.
Didactic Sermon: “The Lord’s Supper” 1 Corinthians 11:20-32, Maundy Thursday Divine Service
Wednesday in Holy Week, Matins Service - Full Audio (Sermon at 31:15) "Stricken, Smitten, and Afflicted" Isaiah 53:1-12
Tuesday in Holy Week, Matins Service - Full Audio (Sermon at 16:34) “Legacy” Jeremiah 11:18-20
Monday in Holy Week, Matins Service - Full Audio (Sermon at 28:01) "Servanthood" Isaiah 50:5-10
Sermon: “Better To Be Safe Than Sorry” Matthew 15:1-20, The Third Week of Lent Midweek Service
Sermon: "Feeling Grace" Matthew 15:21-28; Reminscere, The Second Sunday in Lent, Rev. Daniel Golden
Sermon for Ash Wednesday: “Locusts, Drought, & Famine” Joel 2:12-19, Rev. Daniel Golden
Sermon: “A Matter of the Heart” Luke 8:4-15, Sexagesima Sunday, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Parkersburg, WV
Sermon: “The Pastor’s Parable” PALS Winter Conference, Ohio District, Luke 8:4-15, St. John Lutheran Church, Dublin, OH
Sermon: “A Holy Interruption” The Transfiguration of Our Lord, Matthew 17:1-9, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Parkersburg, WV Rev. Daniel Golden
Sermon: “Divine Grace” John 2:1-11, The 2nd Sunday in Epiphany, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Parkersburg, WV Rev. Daniel Golden
Funeral Sermon for Jane Furr: “The Commendation” John 11:17-27 (Ezekiel 37:1-4; Romans 8:1-11)
Sermon: “The Government of the World” Matthew 2:1-12, The Epiphany of Our Lord (observed), St. Paul Lutheran Church, Parkersburg, WV Rev. Daniel Golden
Sermon: “A Perfect Christmas” Hebrews 1:1-12, Christmas Day, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Parkersburg, WV Rev. Daniel Golden
Sermon: “God-Made” John 1:19-28, Rorate Coeli, The Fourth Sunday in Advent, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Parkersburg, WV Rev. Daniel Golden
Homily for Matins: “Publicity” Isaiah 2:2-5; Isaiah 7:10-15; Luke 1:26-38a, The Third Week in Advent, Rev. Daniel Golden
Sermon: “Singled Out” Matthew 11:2-10, Gaudete! The Third Sunday in Advent, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Parkersburg, WV Rev. Daniel Golden
Sermon: “A History Lesson” Matthew 11:11-15, Midweek Evening Prayer, Second Week in Advent, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Parkersburg, WV Rev. Daniel Golden
Sermon: “Advent Hope” Romans 15:4-13, Populus Zion, The 2nd Sunday in Advent, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Parkersburg, WV Rev. Daniel Golden
Homily: “Recognizable” Matthew 3:1-6, Evening Prayer, First Wednesday in Advent, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Parkersburg, WV Rev. Daniel Golden
Homily: “Getting Ready” James 5:7-10, Advent Matins, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Parkersburg, WV Rev. Daniel Golden
Sermon: “Untied” Matthew 21:1-9, Ad Te Levavi, First Sunday in Advent, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Parkersburg, WV Rev. Daniel Golden
Sermon: “The Conflict Within” Philippians 4:6-7, Thanksgiving Eve Vespers, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Parkersburg, WV Rev. Daniel Golden
Sermon: “Whatever It Takes” Matthew 25:1-13, The Last Sunday of the Church Year, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Parkersburg, WV Rev. Daniel Golden
Sermon: “What’s In It for You?” Introit Psalm 130, The 22nd Sunday after Trinity & Confirmation, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Parkersburg, WV Rev. Daniel Golden
Sermon: “What You See, Hear, and Feel” Revelation 7:9-17, All Saints’ Day, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Parkersburg, WV Rev. Daniel Golden
Sermon: “The Egg is Teaching the Hen” The Festival of the Reformation, Matthew 11:12-19, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Parkersburg, WV Rev. Daniel Golden
Sermon: “Say What is Easy” Matthew 9:1-8, 19th Sunday after Trinity, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Parkersburg, WV, Rev. Daniel Golden
Sermon: “The Good Ol’ Days” Matthew 22:34-46, The 18th Sunday after Trinity, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Parkersburg, WV. Rev. Daniel Golden
Sermon: “Specific” Isaiah 6:1-8, LWML Sunday, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Parkersburg, WV Rev. Daniel Golden
Sermon: “The Weight of Death” Luke 7:11-17, The 16th Sunday after Trinity, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Parkersburg, WV Rev. Daniel Golden
Sermon: “Ten Lepers” Luke 17:11-19, 14th Sunday after Trinity, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Parkersburg , WV Rev. Daniel Golden
Sermon: “Do You Remember?” Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity, Introit/Psalm 74, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Parkersburg, WV. Rev. Daniel Golden
Sermon: “A Clear Conscience” Mark 6:14-29, The Martyrdom of John the Baptist, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Parkersburg, WV Rev. Daniel Golden
Sermon: “The Popular Miracle Worker” Mark 7:31-37, 12th Sunday after Trinity, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Parkersburg, WV Rev. Daniel Golden
Sermon: “Do You Take Church Seriously?” 10th Sunday after Trinity, Jeremiah 8:4-12; Romans 9:30-10:4; Luke 19:41-48. St. Paul Lutheran Church, Rev. Daniel Golden
Sermon for the Feast of St. Mary, Mother of Our Lord, Rev. John Bumgardner of Neshkoro, WI, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Parkersburg, WV
Sermon: “Fierce Wolves” Acts 20:27-38, The 8th Sunday after Trinity, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Parkersburg, WV Rev. Daniel Golden
Sermon: “Your Hunger is Christ’s Compassion” The 7th Sunday after Trinity, Mark 8:1-9, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Parkersburg, WV Rev. Daniel Golden
Sermon: “The Wounds Run Deep” Matthew 5:17-26, 6th Sunday after Trinity, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Parkersburg, WV Rev. Daniel Golden
Sermon: “Caught in the Net” Fifth Sunday after Trinity, Luke 5:1-11, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Parkersburg, WV Rev. Daniel Golden
Sermon: “God Meant It for Good” Fourth Sunday after Trinity, Genesis 50:15-21, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Parkersburg, WV Rev. Daniel Golden
Sermon: “The Diligence of Christ” Luke 15:1-10, The Third Sunday after Trinity, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Parkersburg, WV Rev. Daniel Golden
Sermon: “What Could Be More Important?” Luke 14:15-24 The Second Sunday after Trinity, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Parkersburg, WV Rev. Daniel Golden
Sermon: “Heaven & Hell” Luke 16:19-31 The First Sunday after Trinity, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Parkersburg, WV Rev. Daniel Golden
Sermon: “A Godly Conversation” John 3:1-17, Trinity Sunday, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Parkersburg, WV Rev. Daniel Golden
Sermon for Pentecost Sunday, John 14:23-31, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Parkersburg, WV, Seminarian David Clark
Sermon: “What Does the Ascension Mean?” Acts 1:1-11, The Ascension of Our Lord, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Parkersburg, WV Rev. Daniel Golden
Sermon: “Hunger and Thirst” Exodus 16:25; Revelation 21:6 Confirmation Sunday St. Paul Lutheran Church Rev. Daniel Golden
Sermon: “What God’s Word Is” James 1:21b, SE Ohio/WV Circuit Mtg. Divine Service, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Parkersburg, WV Rev. Daniel Golden
Sermon: “God’s Disagreement With the World” John 16:5-15, Cantate Sunday, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Parkersburg, WV Rev. Daniel Golden
Sermon: “A Mother’s Jubilate” John 16:16-22, Jubilate Sunday, St Paul Lutheran Church, Parkersburg, WV Rev. Daniel Golden
Sermon: “The Flock” John 10:11-16, Good Shepherd Sunday, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Parkersburg, WV Rev. Daniel Golden
Sermon: “St. Paul’s Bones” Ezekiel 37:1-14, Second Sunday of Easter, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Parkersburg, WV Rev. Daniel Golden
Easter Sermon: “Easter IS the Church” Mark 16:1-8, The Resurrection of Our Lord, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Parkersburg, WV, Rev. Daniel Golden
Sermon: “A Change in Tune” John 13:1-15, Maundy Thursday, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Parkersburg, WV Rev. Daniel Golden
Sermon: “Martha, Mary, Thomas, & John” John 12:12-19, Palm Sunday, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Parkersburg, WV Rev. Daniel Golden
Sermon: “Suffering & Hope” Psalm 43, The Fifth Week in Lent, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Parkersburg, WV Rev. Daniel Golden
Sermon: “The Importance of Forgiveness” Romans 4:7-8, Judica Sunday, w/Holy Baptism & Confirmation of Mr. & Mrs. Charles & Joni Burns. St. Paul Lutheran Church, Parkersburg, WV Rev. Daniel Golden
Sermon: “Jesus Made Mud” John 9:1-38, Laetare Wednesday, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Parkersburg, WV Rev. Daniel Golden
Sermon: “An Announcement” The Annunciation of Our Lord & The Holy Baptism of Nora JoAnne Greathouse, Luke 1:26-38, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Parkersburg, WV. Rev. Daniel Golden
Sermon: “A Forgiven Heart” Matthew 15:1-20, Oculi Wednesday, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Parkersburg, WV. Rev. Daniel Golden
Sermon: “The Palace of Your Heart” Luke 11:14-28, Oculi Sunday, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Parkersburg, WV. Rev. Daniel Golden
Homily: “I Lift Up My Eyes to the Hills” Psalm 121, Midweek Service, Second Week in Lent, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Parkersburg, WV. Rev Daniel Golden
Sermon: “Begging” Matthew 15:21-28, Second Sunday in Lent, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Parkersburg, WV
Sermon: “The Sign of Jonah” Ember Wednesday in Lent, Matthew 12:38-50. Rev. Daniel Golden, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Parkersburg, WV
Sermon: “What Should You Give Up for Lent?” Ash Wednesday, Matthew 6:16-21, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Parkersburg, WV. Rev. Daniel Golden
Sermon: “The Necessity of the Holy Passion of Christ” Luke 18:31-43, Quinquagesima Sunday, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Parkersburg, WV, Rev. Daniel Golden
Sermon: "A Raw Deal" Matthew 20:1-16, Septuagesima Sunday, Rev. Daniel Golden, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Parkersburg, WV
Bible study in romans (Cuts off at V31 around 42 minutes due to an unplanned interruption. Study continues in verse 32 next time.
What is the Unforgivable Sin? Blasphemy against the Holy Spirit is unforgivable!!!!
What is blasphemy against the Holy Spirit?
It is the opposite of a confession!:
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the the holy Christian Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
If you don't believe in the forgiveness of sins, you don't get forgiveness of sins. This rule of Jesus in Matthew chapter stands true then and now.
Hear our study of Matthew 12:17-37 HERE as we address common misconceptions.
Sermon: “Peter’s Practicality” Matthew 17:1-9, The Transfiguration of Our Lord, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Parkersburg, WV.
Wednesday Bible Study: Matthew 12:1-16, What does Jesus have to do with the Sabbath?, Rev. Daniel Golden, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Parkersburg, WV
Sermon: "Jesus Will Help You" Matthew 8:23-27, The Fourth Sunday in Epiphany, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Parkersburg, WV
Woe to the unrepentant, Rest for the little children. Matthew 11:20-30, Pastor Daniel Golden, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Parkersburg, WV
Sermon: “The Alien Faith of a Heathen” Matthew 8:1-13, Epiphany 3, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Parkersburg, WV
Sunday Bible Study: Romans 1:16-17, A closer look, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Parkersburg, WV
Sermon: “Marriage’s Wine of Gladness” John 2:1-11, Second Sunday after the Epiphany, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Parkersburg, WV
Sermon: “Epiphany and Response” Matthew 2:1-12, Epiphany Sunday, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Parkersburg, WV
Sunday Bible Study: Romans 1:1-7 w/history and background, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Parkersburg, WV
Sermon: “The Devil’s Realm” Matthew 2:13-23 Second Sunday after Christmas, St Paul Lutheran Church, Parkersburg, WV
“Word, Light, & Song” 7 readings, 7 homilies, 7 hymns Christmas Eve, Luke 2:1-35, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Parkersburg, WV
Sermon: “Mary’s Blessings” Luke 1:39-56, Rorate Coeli, The Fourth Sunday in Advent, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Parkersburg, WV
Homily for Christmas Hymn Festival: Isaiah 9:6, “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” St. Paul Lutheran Church, Parkersburg, WV
Sermon: “Comfort, Comfort” Isaiah 40:1-11, Third Sunday in Advent, Gaudete! Rejoice! St. Paul Lutheran Church, Parkersburg, WV
Sermon: “In the Meantime” Romans 15:4-13, Advent 2 Evening Prayer, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Parkersburg, WV
Sermon: “Jesus in the Psalms” Psalm 50:1-15, Midday Advent 2, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Parkersburg, WV
Sermon: “Beyond the Fear” Luke 21:25-36, Populus Zion, Second Sunday in Advent, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Parkersburg, WV
Sermon: “Love & Debt” Romans 13:8-14, Advent 1 Midweek, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Parkersburg, WV
Sermon: “Integrity” Psalm 24, First Sunday of Advent, Ad Te Levavi, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Parkersburg, WV
Sermon: “A Clash of Kingdoms” John 18:33-38a, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Parkersburg, WV
Sermon: “Blessed are the Saints” All Saints’ Day, Matthew 5:1-12, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Parkersburg, WV
Reformation & Confirmation Sermon, John 8:28-36, 15:18-19, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Parkersburg, WV
Sermon: “What do you think of prayer?” Mark 9:14-29, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Parkersburg, WV
Bible Study: Matthew chapter 6 continued. (Note: there is a break at 11 minutes where my recorder cut out about 2 minutes)
Sermon: “There is No One Like You” Mark 7:31-37, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Parkersburg, WV
The Lord’s Supper Bible Study Class #1: The whys of weekly communion and the Words of Institution.
Sermon: “The Rights and Privileges of Marriage” Ephesians 5:22-33, Mark 7:1-3, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Parkersburg, WV
Sermon: “What’s Next?” Luke 1:39-55, The Feast of St. Mary, Mother of our Lord, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Parkersburg, WV
Sermon: “True Bread” John 6:22-35, Tenth Sunday after Pentecost, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Parkersburg, WV
Sermon for the Feast of St. James the Elder (Son of Zebedee), Romans 8:28-39, Matthew 20:20-28, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Parkersburg, WV
Sermon: “Scattered Sheep” Mark 6:30-44, 8th Sunday after Pentecost, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Parkersburg, WV
Sermon: “Blessings of the Trinity” Ephesians 1:3-14, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Parkersburg, WV
Sermon: “You Can’t Have It Both Ways” Lamentations 3:22-33, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Parkersburg, WV
Sermon: "Daily Waters" Mark 4:35-41, Fourth Sunday after Pentecost, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Parkersburg, WV
Sermon: “Abandoned” The Ascension of our Lord, Acts 1:1-11, Calvary Lutheran Church, Plymouth, IN
Sermon: “The Covenant of Grace” Jeremiah 31:31-34, Lent 5, Calvary Lutheran Church, Plymouth, IN
Sermon: “The Red Words of the Bible” Mark 1:29-39, Epiphany 5, Calvary Lutheran Church, Plymouth, IN
Sermon: “Obedience, Duties, and Vocations” Christmas 2, Luke 2:40-52, Calvary Lutheran Church, Plymouth, Indiana
Sermon: “Obvious Answers” Romans 8:31b-39, New Year’s Eve, Calvary Lutheran Church, Plymouth, Indiana
Sermon: The Purpose of John the Baptist” Part 2 of 2, Gaudete Sunday, John 1:6-8, 19-28, Calvary Lutheran Church, Plymouth, Indiana
Sermon: “The Purpose of John the Baptist Part 1 of 2” Mark 1:1-11, Advent 2, Calvert Lutheran Church, Plymouth, Indiana
Narrative Sermon: “The Thessalonian Man” Pentecost 23, 1 Thess. 4:13-18, Calvary Lutheran, Plymouth, Indiana.
Reformation Sunday Sermon: “Dos and Don’ts of the Christian” Luke 8:31-36, Calvary Lutheran Church, Plymouth, Indiana
Sermon: “Facing a Dilemma” Matthew 22:15-22, Pentecost 20, Calvary Lutheran Church, Plymouth, Indiana
Sermon: “God’s Math” Matthew 20:1-16, 20th Sunday after Pentecost, Calvary Lutheran Church, Plymouth, IN
Sermon: “Preparation” Mark 8:1-9, The Feeding of the 4000. Trinity 7, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE
Sermon: “How Was Vicarage?” 1 Peter 3:8-15, Trinity 5, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE
Sermon: “Slamming the Door” Genesis 50:15-21, Trinity 4, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE
Sermon: “Hitting Bottom” Luke 15:1-10, Trinity III, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE
Sermon: “God Gives Abram More” Genesis 15:1-6, Trinity 1, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE
Sermon: “Words and Actions” John 3:1-17, The Holy Trinity, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE
Sermon: “For Beloved Brothers” James 1:16-21, Easter 5, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE
Sermon: "Great is His Faithfulness" Lamentations 3:22-33, Fourth Sunday of Easter, Jubilate, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE
Sermon: “The Nature of Sheep” John 10:11-16, Good Shepherd Sunday, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE
Sermon: “The Preacher” Acts 3:13-15, 17-19, Easter Wednesday, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE
Sermon: “The Good Fight,” 1 Timothy 6:12-14, Holy Tuesday, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE
Sermon: “Righteous Indignation” Genesis 22:1-14, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE
Sermon: “How Annoying” Matthew 15:21-28, Reminiscere, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE
Sermon: “God Actually Says” Sexagesima, Hebrews 4:9-13, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE
Sermon: Luke 2:22-34, the Purification of Mary and the Presentation of Our Lord, “A Special Promise” Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE
Sermon: “One Faith” Matthew 8:1-13, Third Sunday after Epiphany, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE
“A Good Confession” Sermon on the Confession of St. Peter, Mark 8:27-9:1, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE
Sermon on the Visitation & Magnificat: Luke 1:39-56 “The Lord Visits His People” Advent 4, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE
Sermon: “A Beast of Burden” Matthew 21:1-9, Advent 1, Good Shepherd Lutheran, Lincoln, NE
just the vicar serving the saints that serve Christ at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Lincoln, NE
Sermon: “Skepticism Ends at the Resurrection” Matthew 13:54-58, St. James, Brother of our Lord