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The Spirit and the Flesh at War

The Spirit and the Flesh at War

August 14, 2021 Rolf Preus

The Fourteenth Sunday after Trinity| September 1 & 4, 2013| Rev. Rolf Preus| Galatians 5:16-24 I say then: walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh.  For the flesh lusts against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; and these are contrary to one another, so that…

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Walking in the Spirit

Walking in the Spirit

August 14, 2021 Rolf Preus

The Fourteenth Sunday after Trinity| Rev. Rolf Preus| Galatians 5:16-24| September 13, 2009 I say then: walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh.  For the flesh lusts against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; and these are contrary to one another, so that you do…

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The Fifth Commandment

The Fifth Commandment

August 14, 2021 Rolf Preus

September 5, 2010| Rev. Rolf Preus Thou shalt not kill.  What does this mean?  We should fear and love God that we may not hurt nor harm our neighbor in his body, but help and befriend him in every bodily need. “You shall not murder.” Exodus 20:13 Human life is valuable because God himself…

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What Makes Jesus Weep?

What Makes Jesus Weep?

August 14, 2021 James Preus

Trinity 10| Luke 19:41-48| Pastor James Preus| Trinity Lutheran Church| August 8, 2021  What makes Jesus weep? Jesus weeps over Jerusalem, because he knows that the city will be destroyed in the most brutal way. About forty years later in the year 70 AD, the Roman general Titus besieged Jerusalem when it was filled with people, who had…

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God Reveals Himself to Us in Mercy

God Reveals Himself to Us in Mercy

August 7, 2021 James Preus

Trinity 13| Luke 10:21-37| Pastor James Preus| Trinity Lutheran Church| September 6, 2020  “I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you have hidden these things from the wise and understanding and revealed them to little children; yes Father, for such was your gracious will. All things have been handed over to…

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The Good Samaritan

The Good Samaritan

August 7, 2021 Rolf Preus

The Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity| August 26, 2018| St. Luke 10:23-37 Then He turned to His disciples and said privately, “Blessed are the eyes which see the things you see;  for I tell you that many prophets and kings have desired to see what you see, and have not seen it, and to hear…

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Jesus: the Good Samaritan

Jesus: the Good Samaritan

August 7, 2021 Rolf Preus

The Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity| August 30, 2015| St. Luke 10:23-37 Then He turned to His disciples and said privately, “Blessed are the eyes which see the things you see;  for I tell you that many prophets and kings have desired to see what you see, and have not seen it, and to hear…

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A Story for Those Who Would Justify Themselves

A Story for Those Who Would Justify Themselves

August 7, 2021 Rolf Preus

The Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity| September 2, 2012| St. Luke 10:23-37 Then He turned to His disciples and said privately, “Blessed are the eyes which see the things you see;  for I tell you that many prophets and kings have desired to see what you see, and have not seen it, and to hear…

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The Good Samaritan

The Good Samaritan

August 7, 2021 Rolf Preus

The Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity| September 18, 2011| Luke 10:23-37 Then He turned to His disciples and said privately, “Blessed are the eyes which see the things you see;  for I tell you that many prophets and kings have desired to see what you see, and have not seen it, and to hear what…

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Jesus is the Good Samaritan

Jesus is the Good Samaritan

August 7, 2021 Rolf Preus

The Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity| September 6, 2009| St. Luke 10, 23-37 Then He turned to His disciples and said privately, “Blessed are the eyes which see the things you see;  for I tell you that many prophets and kings have desired to see what you see, and have not seen it, and to…

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