Trinity 21| John 4:46-54| Pastor James Preus| Trinity Lutheran Church| November 9, 2025 The nobleman believed in Christ. That is why he traveled to Cana of Galilee from Capernaum to beg Jesus to come and heal his son, who was near death. Yet, instead of going with the nobleman, Jesus said, “Unless you all…
All Saints Sermon| Matthew 5:1-12| Pastor James Preus| Trinity Lutheran Church| November 2, 2025 In our first lesson from Revelation 7, St. John describes a vision of heaven, a great multitude that no one can number, from every nation, language, and tribe, standing before the throne of God and singing praise to God, clothed…
Introduction Influence on the Lutheran Confessions Small Catechism I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Christian church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. What does this mean? I believe that I cannot by my own reason or strength believe in Jesus…
Reformation Sunday| Romans 3:19-28| Pastor James Preus| October 26, 2025 Is it important to be Lutheran? Should we celebrate the Lutheran Reformation? When we talk about the importance of the Lutheran Reformation and being Lutheran, many mock and say that not only Lutherans will be in heaven. Of course, Lutherans have never taught that…
Ninth Commandment: You shall not covet your neighbor’s house. What does this mean? We should fear and love God so that we do not scheme to get our neighbor’s inheritance or house, or get it in a way which only appears right, but help and be of service to him in keeping it. The…
Trinity 18| Matthew 22:34-46| Pastor James Preus| Trinity Lutheran Church| October 19, 2025 This Gospel lesson answers two questions, the first, the Pharisees ask about the Law. Second, Jesus asks about the Gospel, specifically about the Christ. These two questions are the most fundamental questions in the Christian religion. If you do not know…
You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor. What does this mean? We should fear and love God so that we do not tell lies about our neighbor, betray him, slander him, or hurt his reputation, but defend him, speak well of him, and explain everything in the kindest way.
Trinity 17| Luke 14:1-11| Pastor James Preus| Trinity Lutheran Church| October 12, 2025 Jesus was set up. One of the rulers of the Pharisees invited Jesus over to eat, not to show a kind gesture toward a rival theologian, but so that he and his Pharisee friends could watch Jesus closely and catch Him…
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….
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…