Trinity 16| Luke 7:11-17| Pastor James Preus| Trinity Lutheran Church| October 5, 2025 This past week was an exciting week for the Preus family. On Wednesday morning, I had two nephews born a couple hours apart in two different states. So, two cousins will be birthday buddies. As you know, my family loves babies….
The Seventh Commandment: You shall not steal. What does this mean? We should fear and love God so that we do not take our neighbor’s money or possessions, or get them in any dishonest way, but help him to improve and protect his possessions and income. Bible Passages: Philippians 2:4 Let each of you…
St. Michael and All Angels| Revelation 12:7-12| Pastor James Preus| Trinity Lutheran Church| September 28, 2025 Epistle: Revelation 12:7-12 7Now war arose in heaven, Michael and his angels fighting against the dragon. And the dragon and his angels fought back, 8but he was defeated and there was no longer any place for them in…
Episode 50: The Sixth Commandment You shall not commit adultery. What does this mean? We should fear and love God so that we lead a sexually pure and decent life in what we say and do, and husband and wife love and honor each other. Chaste and Descent Life Large Catechism Lust Filthy Jokes Fornication…
Feast of St. Matthew| Matthew 9:9-13| Pastor James Preus| Trinity Lutheran Church| September 21, 2025 Today, September 21, the Church observes the Feast of St. Matthew. Matthew was one of Jesus’ twelve disciples, who also went by the name Levi. He is the author of the Gospel known by his name, and so is…
The Fifth Commandment: You shall not murder. What does this mean? We should fear and love God so that we do not hurt or harm our neighbor in his body, but help and support him in every physical need. Bible Passage: Matthew 5:44: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you. Luther’s…
1. Is Charlie Kirk a Christian Martyr? (I would appreciate a definition of a Christian Martyr, if you have a definitive one). 2. Should the LCMS publicly recognize Charlie Kirk as a Christian Martyr? (Does a person need to be Lutheran to be recognized as a Christian martyr by the Lutheran Church? What purpose…
The Fourth Commandment: Honor your father and your mother. What does this mean? We should fear and love God so that we do not despise or anger our parents and other authorities, but honor them, serve and obey them, love and cherish them. Bible Passage: Matthew 22:39: You shall love your neighbor as yourself….
Trinity 13| Luke 10:21-37| Pastor James Preus| Trinity Lutheran Church| September 14, 2025 The Fifth Commandment is:You shall not murder.What does this mean?We should fear and love God so that we do not hurt or harm our neighbor in his body, but help and support him in every physical need. The Fifth Commandment is…
Iryna Zarutska was murdered in cold blood at the end of August. Yesterday, Charlie Kirk was assassinated. Utah Governor Spencer Cox reminded the public that Utah still has the death penalty. Should murderers be put to death and should Christians support the death penalty? Why you shouldn’t kill people. The Fifth Commandment (Exodus 20:13)….
