The Eighth Sunday after Trinity July 17, 2016 “The Testimony of the Holy Spirit” Romans 8:12-17 Click this link to listen to audio of this sermon. Therefore, brethren, we are debtors; not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh. … Continue reading
“What is That to Us?” 2018 Lenten Midweek Sermon B February 21, 2018 Matthew 27:3-5 Then Judas, His betrayer, seeing that He had been condemned, was remorseful and brought back the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and … Continue reading
The Baptism of our Lord (Quinquagesima Sunday) February 11, 2018 “Baptism and Righteousness” St. Matthew 3: 13-17 Then Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan to be baptized by him. And John tried to prevent Him, saying, “I … Continue reading
Reformation Day October 31, 2017 The Life of Repentance Matthew 4:17 From that time Jesus began to preach and say, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” Matthew 4:17 Five hundred years ago today Martin Luther nailed 95 … Continue reading
Luther’s Tower Experience: Martin Luther Finds the Gospel St. John and Trinity Lutheran Churches Sunday, October 29, 2017 We date the Reformation back to October 31, 1517 when Martin Luther, an Augustinian friar and professor of theology, nailed the ninety … Continue reading
May, 2017 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ: For some years now, wherever I have served as pastor, we have observed the Ascension of our Lord on the Sunday before Pentecost. In fact, the Ascension of our Lord falls three … Continue reading
Following is a monthly pastoral letter of Pastor Rolf Preus to his congregations of Trinity Lutheran Church, Sidney, Montana and St. John’s Lutheran Church of Fairview, Montana, for December 2015. December, 2015 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ: What can … Continue reading