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Tag: Advent

“He Comes, We Come” (Sermon on Isaiah 35:1-10, by Pr. Charles Henrickson)

“He Comes, We Come” (Isaiah 35:1-10) “You go, we go.” That’s what the Chicago Cubs told their centerfielder and leadoff man Dexter Fowler…

Posted On 14 Dec 201614 Dec 2016

“Be Patient until the Coming of the Lord” (Sermon on James 5:7-11, by Pr. Charles Henrickson)

“Be Patient until the Coming of the Lord” (James 5:7-11) Advent is a season of waiting. We’re waiting for Christmas. This is a…

Posted On 10 Dec 201610 Dec 2016

The King’s Wedding – Advent Vespers Sermon by Pastor Rolf Preus

Psalm 45 My heart is overflowing with a good theme; I recite my composition concerning the King; My tongue is the pen of…

Posted On 8 Dec 20168 Dec 2016

“The Shoot and the Root of Jesse” (Sermon on Isaiah 11:1-10, by Pr. Charles Henrickson)

“The Shoot and the Root of Jesse” (Isaiah 11:1-10) Today we continue our series on “Isaiah’s Advent Prophecies.” Today’s prophecy comes from Isaiah…

Posted On 7 Dec 2016

The Bible: The Cradle of Christ — Advent Sermon by Pastor Rolf Preus

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…

Posted On 6 Dec 2016

“Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven Is at Hand” (Sermon on Matthew 3:1-12, by Pr. Charles Henrickson)

“Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven Is at Hand” (Matthew 3:1-12) “Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven Is at Hand”: That was the…

Posted On 3 Dec 20165 Dec 2016

“The Mountain of the House of the Lord” (Sermon on Isaiah 2:1-5, by Pr. Charles Henrickson)

“The Mountain of the House of the Lord” (Isaiah 2:1-5) Today we’re beginning a series of sermons I’m calling “Isaiah’s Advent Prophecies.” We’re…

Posted On 30 Nov 2016

Christ’s First Advent: The Triumph of Humility — Sermon by Pastor Rolf Preus

Advent means coming. Jesus’ first coming was at Christmas. He came in humility. His second coming will be on Judgment Day. He will…

Posted On 29 Nov 201629 Nov 2016

“‘Hosanna!’ Our Advent Prayer and Praise” (Sermon on Matthew 21:1-11, by Pr. Charles Henrickson)

“‘Hosanna!’ Our Advent Prayer and Praise” (Matthew 21:1-11) Today is the First Sunday in Advent, the season leading up to Christmas. But you’ll…

Posted On 27 Nov 2016

Preaching, God’s Laxative for Your Heart

Before next Sunday, we will once again celebrate that most significant of events in human history, the Incarnation of our Lord Jesus Christ….

Posted On 20 Dec 201519 Dec 2015

“Spirit-Given Faith Greets the Savior” (Sermon on Luke 1:39-56, by Pr. Charles Henrickson)

“Spirit-Given Faith Greets the Savior” (Luke 1:39-56) We’re coming near the end of Advent, and it’s time to greet the coming of our…

Posted On 19 Dec 2015

Advent Decreasing that Christmas may Increase

Advent is here, and Christmas is approaching. It’s very easy for us to overlook Advent because of Christmas. This is a bit unfortunate…

Posted On 17 Dec 20155 Dec 2015

“Jesus Christ: Our King” — Midweek Advent 3 Vespers Sermon by Pastor Rolf Preus

Nathaniel confessed Jesus as the Son of God and King of Israel as soon as he met him. He saw that Jesus had…

Posted On 17 Dec 201517 Dec 2015

“A Ruler from Bethlehem” (Sermon on Micah 5:2-5a, by Pr. Charles Henrickson)

“A Ruler from Bethlehem” (Micah 5:2-5a) So which is it? “Too little” or “by no means least”? We’re talking about Bethlehem here. On…

Posted On 16 Dec 201516 Dec 2015

Luther’s Notes on the Gospel: Fourth Sunday in Advent – Rejoice!

Rorate coeli John 1:19-28 New King James Version 19 Now this is the testimony of John, when the Jews sent priests and Levites…

Posted On 14 Dec 201529 Nov 2015

“Or Shall We Look for Another?” (Sermon on Luke 7:18-35, by Pr. Charles Henrickson)

“Or Shall We Look for Another?” (Luke 7:18-35) Options, options. Comparison shopping. Never satisfied. Always looking. The grass is always greener. That’s how…

Posted On 13 Dec 2015

“The Messenger of the Covenant” (Sermon on Malachi 3:1-7b, by Pr. Charles Henrickson)

“The Messenger of the Covenant” (Malachi 3:1-7b) Which messenger is which? There are two messengers mentioned in our text for today from Malachi…

Posted On 9 Dec 2015

Luther’s Notes on the Gospel: Third Sunday in Advent – Forerunners of Christ

Gaudete Matt 11:2-10 New King James Version 2 And when John had heard in prison about the works of Christ, he sent two…

Posted On 7 Dec 201529 Nov 2015

“Who Comes to Whom?” – Sermon for Advent 1 by Pastor Rolf Preus

“Tell the daughter of Zion, “Behold, your King is coming to you, lowly, and sitting on a donkey, a colt, the foal of…

Posted On 5 Dec 2015

“Bear Fruits in Keeping with Repentance” (Sermon on Luke 3:1-14, by Pr. Charles Henrickson)

“Bear Fruits in Keeping with Repentance” (Luke 3:1-14) It’s Advent. Advent is a season of hope and anticipation, as we look forward to…

Posted On 5 Dec 2015

“A Righteous Branch” (Sermon on Jeremiah 33:14-16, by Pr. Charles Henrickson)

“A Righteous Branch” (Jeremiah 33:14-16) Yes, God did speak to his people of old by the prophets, and in many and various ways….

Posted On 2 Dec 2015

Luther’s Notes on the Gospel: Second Sunday in Advent – Watchfulness

Populus Zion Luke 21:25-36 New King James Version 25 “And there will be signs in the sun, in the moon, and in the…

Posted On 30 Nov 201529 Nov 2015

“Blessed is the King Who Comes in the Name of the Lord!” (Sermon on Luke 19:28-40, by Pr. Charles Henrickson)

“Blessed is the King Who Comes in the Name of the Lord!” (Luke 19:28-40) As you can tell from the change in the…

Posted On 28 Nov 2015

Luther’s Notes on the Gospel: First Sunday in Advent – Jesus, our Coming King

Matthew 21:1-9 New King James Version 1 Now when they drew near Jerusalem, and came to Bethphage, at the Mount of Olives, then…

Posted On 25 Nov 201529 Nov 2015

“Mary, What DID You Know?” (Sermon on Luke 1:26-38, by Pr. Charles Henrickson)

“Mary, What DID You Know?” (Luke 1:26-38) Every year several of the radio stations in St. Louis start playing nothing but Christmas music….

Posted On 20 Dec 201421 Dec 2014

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