The First Sunday in Lent| February 14, 2016| Rev. Rolf Preus| St. Matthew 4:4 But He answered and said, “It is written, `Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.’ ” Today, let’s talk about going to church. When we think of church, we…
Lent One Sermon 2005| Genesis 3:1-24| Rev. Rolf Preus Usually when we speak of original sin we are talking about the spiritual condition of everyone born into this world. On account of Adam’s fall we are all born sinful. We have sinful inclinations that are expressed in sinful actions. We love ourselves first and…
First Sunday in Lent| February 21, 2010| Rev. Rolf Preus| Genesis 3: 15 “And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your seed and her Seed; He shall bruise your head, and you shall bruise His heel.” They mock the idea of a talking snake but they are powerless in…
Lent One 2011| March 13, 2011| Rev. Rolf Preus| 1 Samuel 17:40-51 Then he took his staff in his hand; and he chose for himself five smooth stones from the brook, and put them in a shepherd’s bag, in a pouch which he had, and his sling was in his hand. And he drew…
Quinquagesima Sunday| 2004|Luke 18:31-43 Only He who received no mercy can bring mercy to you. Only Jesus, the Son of David, can hear your cry and answer your need. Of course, if you see no need for mercy you are in the wrong place. You don’t belong here in church. The church gathers together…
Quinquagesima Sunday|February 19, 2012|St. Luke 18:31-43 Then He took the twelve aside and said to them, “Behold, we are going up to Jerusalem, and all things that are written by the prophets concerning the Son of Man will be accomplished. For He will be delivered to the Gentiles and will be mocked and insulted…
Ash Wednesday|2 Corinthians 5:20-21| Rev. Rolf D. Preus| February 5, 6, & 7, 2008 “Now then, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were pleading through us; we implore you on Christ’s behalf, be reconciled to God. For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might…
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…