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…
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“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…
“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…
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…
“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…
“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…
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…
“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…
“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…
“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….
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…
“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…
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…
“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….
“The Great Christmas Gift Exchange” (Sermon on Isaiah 61:1-4, 10-11, by Pr. Charles Henrickson)
“The Great Christmas Gift Exchange” (Isaiah 61:1-4, 10-11) There is a game that is played at this time of year at Christmas parties…
“Who Are You, John?” (Sermon on John 1:6-8, 19-28, by Pr. Charles Henrickson)
“Who Are You, John?” (John 1:6-8, 19-28) How would you like to be defined in terms of someone else? I mean, who you…
“Comfort, Comfort My People” (Sermon on Isaiah 40:1-11, by Pr. Charles Henrickson)
“Comfort, Comfort My People” (Isaiah 40:1-11) “Comfort, comfort my people.” Yes, comfort. A word so nice, they said it twice. Who did? Why,…
Krampus: A Better Law/Gospel Paradigm Than Santa Claus
December 6th is the day the Church remembers and gives thanks to God for the life and confession of St. Nicholas, Bishop of…
“Restore Us, O God” (Sermon on Psalms 80, 85, 126, by Pr. Charles Henrickson)
“Restore Us, O God” (Psalms 80, 85, 126) We’ve just heard three psalms that are appointed for this Advent season, Psalms 80, 85,…
“A Prayer to the God Who Acts” (Sermon on Isaiah 64:1-9, by Pr. Charles Henrickson)
“A Prayer to the God Who Acts” (Isaiah 64:1-9) Today is the First Sunday in Advent, the first day of a brand new…
O Emmanuel: December 23rd, The “O Antiphons”
O Come, O Come, Emmanuel Hymn Verse: O Come, O Come, Emmanuel, And ransom captive Israel, That mourns in lonely exile here Until…
O Rex Gentium: December 22nd, The “O Antiphons”
Come, Desire Of Nations Hymn Verse: O Come, Desire of nations, bind All peoples in one heart and mind; Bid Thou our sad…
“Rejoicing in the God Who Has Taught Us” (Sermon on Psalm 71:17-18, by Pr. Charles Henrickson)
“Rejoicing in the God Who Has Taught Us” (Psalm 71:17-18) “Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice.” These words from…
O Oriens: December 21st, The “O Antiphons”
O Come, Thou Dayspring From On High Hymn Verse: O Come, Thou Dayspring from on high, and cheer us by thy drawing nigh;…
O Clavis David: December 20th, The “O Antiphons”
O Come, Thou Key of David, Come Hymn Verse: O Come, Thou Key of David, come, And open wide our heav’nly home, Make…