Jeremiah 33:14-18
Romans 13:11-14
Matthew 21:1-9
Advent 1| Matthew 21:1-9| Pastor James Preus| Trinity Lutheran Church| November 30, 2025 In John chapter five, Jesus said to some Jews who did not believe in Him, “You search the Scriptures because you think that in them you have eternal life; and it is they that bear witness about Me.” (vs. 39) Later,…
Holy Gospel: Matthew 21:1-9 Now when they drew near to Jerusalem and came to Bethphage, to the Mount of Olives, then Jesus sent two disciples, 2 saying to them, “Go into the village in front of you, and immediately you will find a donkey tied, and a colt with her. Untie them and bring them…
Advent 1| Matthew 21:1-9| Pastor James Preus| Trinity Lutheran Church| December 3, 2023 Over the past few weeks, we have been focusing on Christ’s return in judgment. Seared in our memory is the image of the unrighteous being banished to eternal punishment prepared for the devil and his angels, and foolish virgins banging on…
Matthew 21:1-9| Pastor James Preus| Trinity Lutheran Church| November 27, 2022 O Lord, How Shall I Meet You by Paul Gerhardt is the perfect Advent hymn. Advent means coming or arrival. We Christians anticipate Jesus’ return. So, the hymnist asks the important question, “O Lord, how shall I meet You, how [shall I] welcome…
Advent 1 (Ad Te Levavi)| Matthew 21:1-9| Pastor James Preus| Trinity Lutheran Church| November 28, 2021 “Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the Highest!” These words shouted by the crowds in Jerusalem are a paraphrase from Psalm 118. Psalm 118, along with all the Psalms…
Advent One Sermon November 30, 2003 St. John 18:33-37 Then Pilate entered the Praetorium again, called Jesus, and said to Him, “Are You the King of the Jews?” Jesus answered him, “Are you speaking for yourself about this, or did others tell you this concerning Me?” Pilate answered, “Am I a Jew? Your own nation and…
The First Sunday in Advent| November 27, 2011| Rev. Rolf Preus| Romans 13:11‑14 And do this, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep; for now our salvation is nearer than when we first believed. The night is far spent, the day is at hand. Therefore let us…
Advent One | November 30, 2003 | Rev. Rolf Preus | St. John 18:33-37 Audio unavailable Then Pilate entered the Praetorium again, called Jesus, and said to Him, “Are You the King of the Jews?” Jesus answered him, “Are you speaking for yourself about this, or did others tell you this concerning Me?” Pilate…