Scatter the Darkness with St. Paul Lutheran Church - Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin
Welcome to the Scatter the Darkness Podcast. A podcast of faith, devotion, and prayer. Here you'll find Bible studies, sermons, and worship services. This podcast is produced by St. Paul Lutheran Church in Sheboygan Falls, WI. We are a proud member of the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod. The Word of God scatters the darkness, the sins of what we have done and the shame of those sins that have been done against us. Every day the Word of God brings light of the scriptures and glorious life into our world. We can come into the light and access His forgiveness and lead us out of the darkness.
Episodes
Exodus: The Passover
June 26 & 29, 2025
“Who will deliver me from this body of death?” (Romans 7:24)
God instituted the Passover as a memorial of His mercy—a day when judgment passed over His people because of the blood. As we reflect on Israel’s deliverance from Egypt, we see ourselves in the story: enslaved by sin, helpless on our own, and in need of a Deliverer.
Just as God saved the Israelites through the blood of the l...
Exodus: The Passover
June 26 & 29, 2025
“Who will deliver me from this body of death?” (Romans 7:24)
God instituted the Passover as a memorial of His mercy—a day when judgment passed over His people because of the blood. As we reflect on Israel’s deliverance from Egypt, we see ourselves in the story: enslaved by sin, helpless on our own, and in need of a Deliverer.
Just as God saved the Israelites through the blood of the l...
Exodus: The Plagues | Exodus 7:14–21
June 19 & 22, 2025
We rely on so many things—until they fail. In ancient Egypt, the Nile River was everything: life, livelihood, even a god. But in Exodus 7, the Lord turns the Nile to blood. Why? To show Pharaoh—and us—that only the true God gives life.
As we begin our look at the plagues, we see more than just judgment on Egypt. We see God exposing false gods and calling His people ba...
Exodus: The Plagues | Exodus 7:14–21
June 19 & 22, 2025
We rely on so many things—until they fail. In ancient Egypt, the Nile River was everything: life, livelihood, even a god. But in Exodus 7, the Lord turns the Nile to blood. Why? To show Pharaoh—and us—that only the true God gives life.
As we begin our look at the plagues, we see more than just judgment on Egypt. We see God exposing false gods and calling His people ba...
📖 “Exodus: The Oppression”
Exodus 5:1–14
🗓️ June 12–15, 2025
✝️ Preacher: Pastor Kyle Backhaus
🔍 Summary
Oppression, fear, and control—these themes dominate the early chapters of Exodus. Egypt once thrived because of Joseph, yet a new Pharaoh forgets his legacy and enslaves the Israelites out of fear. In Exodus 5, Moses stands before this Pharaoh, burdened with self-doubt, clinging to excuses, and deeply unsure of his calling. Bu...
📖 “Exodus: The Oppression”
Exodus 5:1–14
🗓️ June 12–15, 2025
✝️ Preacher: Pastor Kyle Backhaus
🔍 Summary
Oppression, fear, and control—these themes dominate the early chapters of Exodus. Egypt once thrived because of Joseph, yet a new Pharaoh forgets his legacy and enslaves the Israelites out of fear. In Exodus 5, Moses stands before this Pharaoh, burdened with self-doubt, clinging to excuses, and deeply unsure of his calling. Bu...
📖 "Exodus: The Bush"
📅 June 5 & June 8, 2025
📍 St. Paul Lutheran Church – Sheboygan Falls, WI
🔥 “You don’t know until you know…”—It’s a phrase we often use about life, but it also rings true in faith. In this week’s study, we encounter Moses at the burning bush. A fugitive shepherd meets the living God—and everything changes. In Exodus 3, God reveals His name, His promises, and His plan to redeem His people. Moses do...
📖 "Exodus: The Bush"
📅 June 5 & June 8, 2025
📍 St. Paul Lutheran Church – Sheboygan Falls, WI
🔥 “You don’t know until you know…”—It’s a phrase we often use about life, but it also rings true in faith. In this week’s study, we encounter Moses at the burning bush. A fugitive shepherd meets the living God—and everything changes. In Exodus 3, God reveals His name, His promises, and His plan to redeem His people. Mose...
📖 SERMON: “Exodus: The Birth”
📅 May 29 – June 1, 2025
👤 Pastor Kyle Backhaus
📍 St. Paul Lutheran Church – Sheboygan Falls, WI
God is never absent—even when life feels stuck.
This week, Pastor Kyle continues our powerful sermon series on the Book of Exodus with a message of hope, courage, and trust in God’s plan, even in the face of fear and uncertainty. In Exodus 2:1–10, we witness the dramatic rescue of baby Moses and the u...
📖 SERMON: “Exodus: The Birth”
📅 May 29 – June 1, 2025
👤 Pastor Kyle Backhaus
📍 St. Paul Lutheran Church – Sheboygan Falls, WI
God is never absent—even when life feels stuck.
This week, Pastor Kyle continues our powerful sermon series on the Book of Exodus with a message of hope, courage, and trust in God’s plan, even in the face of fear and uncertainty. In Exodus 2:1–10, we witness the dramatic rescue of baby Moses and the u...
🕊️ Peace in Tribulation: Jesus Has Overcome
📖 John 16:23–33 | ✝️ May 22 & 25, 2025
“In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.” — John 16:33
How can we find peace in a world so filled with danger, uncertainty, and suffering? From sleepless nights and new beginnings to deep spiritual struggles and the brokenness of our hearts, tribulation is something we all face. In this week’s ser...
🕊️ Peace in Tribulation: Jesus Has Overcome
📖 John 16:23–33 | ✝️ May 22 & 25, 2025
“In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.” — John 16:33
How can we find peace in a world so filled with danger, uncertainty, and suffering? From sleepless nights and new beginnings to deep spiritual struggles and the brokenness of our hearts, tribulation is something we all face. In this week’s ser...
This eight-session series delves into the historical development, textual transmission, and publication history of the Bible. We'll explore how the 66 books of the Old and New Testaments were produced, collected, transmitted, and preserved over the centuries. Featuring insights from Dr. Paul L. Maier, professor of ancient history at Western Michigan University, and Joel Lampe, manager of The Bible Museum in Goodyear, Arizona, t...
📖 Looking Back at Jesus’ Love
John 13:31–35 — A New Commandment
📅 May 15–18, 2025
🕊️ Pastor Kyle Backhaus
“Life can only be understood backwards but must be lived forwards.” – Søren Kierkegaard
As we look back at the life of Jesus, especially at His final days with His disciples, we begin to understand the depth of His love. Imagine Him—on His knees, washing the feet of Judas, the very one who would betray Him. That is love.
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📖 Looking Back at Jesus’ Love
John 13:31–35 — A New Commandment
📅 May 15–18, 2025
🕊️ Pastor Kyle Backhaus
“Life can only be understood backwards but must be lived forwards.” – Søren Kierkegaard
As we look back at the life of Jesus, especially at His final days with His disciples, we begin to understand the depth of His love. Imagine Him—on His knees, washing the feet of Judas, the very one who would betray Him. That is love.
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This eight-session series delves into the historical development, textual transmission, and publication history of the Bible. We'll explore how the 66 books of the Old and New Testaments were produced, collected, transmitted, and preserved over the centuries. Featuring insights from Dr. Paul L. Maier, professor of ancient history at Western Michigan University, and Joel Lampe, manager of The Bible Museum in Goodyear, Arizona, t...
📖 Get a Grip… Rest in His Grip
✝ John 10:22–30
St. Paul Lutheran Church, Sheboygan Falls, WI
We’ve all heard it: “Get a grip!” In moments of stress, pain, or deep loss, well-meaning words can sometimes make us feel even more alone—like we’re left to carry the burden ourselves. But today, Jesus speaks a better word. He doesn’t tell you to "figure it out" or "pull yourself together." Instead, your Good Shepherd ...
📖 Get a Grip… Rest in His Grip
✝ John 10:22–30
St. Paul Lutheran Church, Sheboygan Falls, WI
We’ve all heard it: “Get a grip!” In moments of stress, pain, or deep loss, well-meaning words can sometimes make us feel even more alone—like we’re left to carry the burden ourselves. But today, Jesus speaks a better word. He doesn’t tell you to "figure it out" or "pull yourself together." Instead, your Good Shepherd ...
This eight-session series delves into the historical development, textual transmission, and publication history of the Bible. We'll explore how the 66 books of the Old and New Testaments were produced, collected, transmitted, and preserved over the centuries. Featuring insights from Dr. Paul L. Maier, professor of ancient history at Western Michigan University, and Joel Lampe, manager of The Bible Museum in Goodyear, Arizona, t...
🔥 Jesus and Peter: Restored | John 21:1–14
📅 Join us live from St. Paul Lutheran Church – where restoration meets grace.
Around one fire, Peter denied.
Around another, Jesus restores.
After a long night of empty nets and frustration, the risen Christ meets His disciples not with condemnation, but with a smile, a joke, and breakfast on the beach. In John 21, we witness not only the power of resurrection but the warmth of frien...
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