“God’s Word Does What God Wants” — Sermon by Pastor Rolf Preus
“For as the rain comes down, and the snow from heaven, and do not return there, but water the earth, and make it…
“For as the rain comes down, and the snow from heaven, and do not return there, but water the earth, and make it…
“This beginning of signs Jesus did in Cana of Galilee, and manifested His glory; and His disciples believed in Him.” St. John 2:11…
The Baptism of Our Lord St. Matthew 3:13-17 Then Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan to be baptized by him….
And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying: ‘Glory to God in the highest,…
“For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government will be upon His shoulder.” Isaiah 916a…
At that time the disciples came to Jesus, saying, “Who then is greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” Then Jesus called a little…
Philippians 4:4-7 Editorial Introduction: The Lord is at hand. Jesus could return at any moment. We live on the edge of eternity. Paul…
1 Corinthians 4:1-5 Today we are going to talk about preachers. The Bible has many names for them: pastors, teachers, preachers, elders, bishops,…
Psalm 45 My heart is overflowing with a good theme; I recite my composition concerning the King; My tongue is the pen of…
Romans 15:4-13 The Bible is the most revered book in the world. People who rarely read it and know little of what it…
Advent means coming. Jesus’ first coming was at Christmas. He came in humility. His second coming will be on Judgment Day. He will…
1 Timothy 2: 1-8 We should pray for our government because it serves us as God’s servant. The Bible teaches that all governments…
The Twenty Seventh Sunday after Trinity Matthew 25:1-13 Today is the last Sunday of the church year. Next Sunday is the First Sunday…
Now all these things happened to them as examples, and they were written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the ages…
I know of no other part of the Bible that provides as much comfort to the troubled soul as Romans chapter 8. When…
Church attendance has been dropping throughout America for a long time. All church bodies – mainstream Protestants, Evangelicals, and Roman Catholics – are…
The rite of Confirmation is not a sacrament. It is neither commanded nor forbidden by God. God does command that parents teach their…
May, 2016 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ: During my first year as a pastor I was shocked to learn from my catechumens…
Wednesday Vespers March 16, 2016 “It Is Finished” John 19:30-37 So when Jesus had received the sour wine, He said, “It is finished!”…
The Fifth Sunday in Lent March 13, 2016 “The Price, the Promise, the Persecution” Hebrews 9: 15 &, John 8:51 + + +…
Wednesday Vespers March 9, 2016 “I Thirst” John 19:28-29 After this, Jesus, knowing that all things were now accomplished, that the Scripture might…
Wednesday Vespers March 2, 2016 “My God, My God, Why Have You Forsaken Me?” Matthew 27:45-49 The Christian faith rests on a truth…
The Third Sunday in Lent February 28, 2016 “Love Versus Lust” Ephesians 5:1-9 Therefore be imitators of God as dear children. And walk…
Wednesday Vespers February 24, 2016 “Today you will be with Me in Paradise” Luke 23:39-43 Two evildoers — criminals – were facing their…
The Second Sunday in Lent February 21, 2016 “When It Seems God Won’t Help You” Matthew 15:21-28 When afflictions sore oppress you, Low…