The Apologia Pastor

“Applying Jesus’ Teaching.” This sermon was preached on July 4, 2026 at Apologia Evangelical Lutheran Church in Deer Park, WI. The sermon text is Luke 5:1-11, which is the Gospel lesson for The Fifth Sunday after Trinity.

“The Meaning of John's Leaping" This sermon was preached on July 1, 2026 at Apologia Evangelical Lutheran Church in Deer Park, WI. The sermon text is Luke 1:39-56, which is the Gospel lesson for The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary (July 2nd).

“Become Merciful Like Your Father." This sermon was preached on June 27, 2026 at Apologia Evangelical Lutheran Church in Deer Park, WI. The sermon text is Luke 6:36-42, which is the Gospel lesson for The Fourth Sunday after Trinity.

“Jesus Receives Sinners" This sermon was preached on June 20, 2026 at Apologia Evangelical Lutheran Church in Deer Park, WI. The sermon text is Luke 15:1-10, which is the Gospel lesson for The Third Sunday after Trinity.

“A Gracious Supper, Ready Now!" This sermon was preached on June 13, 2026 at Apologia Evangelical Lutheran Church in Deer Park, WI. The sermon text is Luke 14:16-24, which is the Gospel lesson for The Second Sunday after Trinity.

“The Purpose of the Stones." This sermon was preached on June 3, 2026 at Salem Lutheran Church in Malone, TX for the 2026 Synod and Colloquium of the Evangelical Lutheran Diocese of North America (ELDoNA). The sermon text is Joshua 4:1-24.

“The Old Is No Good." This sermon was preached on May 30, 2026 at Apologia Evangelical Lutheran Church in Deer Park, WI. The sermon text is John 3:1-15, which is the Gospel lesson for The Feast of the Holy Trinity.

“The Reason for Salvation and Condemnation." This sermon was preached on May 25, 2026 at Apologia Evangelical Lutheran Church in Deer Park, WI. The sermon text is John 3:16-21, which is the Gospel lesson for Pentecost Monday (Whit Monday).

“The Source of Love for God."  This sermon was preached on May 23, 2026 at Apologia Evangelical Lutheran Church in Deer Park, WI. The sermon text is John 14:23-31, which is the Gospel lesson for Pentecost.

“Comfort for Outsiders." This sermon was preached on May 16, 2026 at Apologia Evangelical Lutheran Church in Deer Park, WI. The sermon text is John 15:26-16:4, which is the Gospel lesson for Exaudi (The Sunday after the Ascension).

“Wait for the Holy Ghost.” This sermon was preached on May 14, 2026 at Apologia Evangelical Lutheran Church in Deer Park, WI. The sermon texts are Mark 16:14-20 and Acts 1:1-11, which are the Gospel and Epistle lessons for The Ascension of Our Lord.

“The Father Loves You Through Jesus.” This sermon was preached on May 9, 2026 at Apologia Evangelical Lutheran Church in Deer Park, WI. The sermon text is John 16:23b-30, which is the Gospel lesson for Rogate (The Fifth Sunday after Easter).

“Guidance from the Spirit.” This sermon was preached on May 2, 2026 at Apologia Evangelical Lutheran Church in Deer Park, WI. The sermon text is John 16:5-15, which is the Gospel lesson for Cantate (The Fourth Sunday after Easter).

“A Little While…Till Eternal Joys.” This sermon was preached on April 25, 2026 at Apologia Evangelical Lutheran Church in Deer Park, WI. The sermon text is John 16:16-23a, which is the Gospel lesson for Jubilate (The Third Sunday after Easter)

“Getting to Know the Good Shepherd” This sermon was preached on April 18, 2026 at Apologia Evangelical Lutheran Church in Deer Park, WI. The sermon text is John 10:11-16, which is the Gospel lesson for Misericordiae Domini (The Second Sunday after Easter).

“Evidence of Our Peace” This sermon was preached on April 11, 2026 at Apologia Evangelical Lutheran Church in Deer Park, WI. The sermon text is John 20:19-31, which is the Gospel lesson for Quasimodogeniti (The First Sunday after Easter).

“Recognizing Our Sin and Our Savior” This sermon was preached on April 6, 2026 at Apologia Evangelical Lutheran Church in Deer Park, WI. The sermon text is Luke 24:13-35, which is the Gospel lesson for the Monday after Easter.

“Assurance of Jesus’ Victory” This sermon was preached on April 5, 2026 at Apologia Evangelical Lutheran Church in Deer Park, WI. The sermon text is Mark 16:1-8, which is the Gospel lesson for the Feast of the Resurrection of Our Lord.

“Life Hidden with Christ in Baptism” This sermon was preached on April 4, 2026 at Apologia Evangelical Lutheran Church in Deer Park, WI. The sermon text is Colossians 3:1-4, which is the Epistle lesson for the Easter Vigil.

“Salvation Finished” This sermon was preached on April 3, 2026 at Apologia Evangelical Lutheran Church in Deer Park, WI. The sermon text is John 18:1-19:42, which is the Gospel lesson for Good Friday.

“Learning Christian Love” This sermon was preached on April 2, 2026 at Apologia Evangelical Lutheran Church in Deer Park, WI. The sermon text is John 13:1-15, which is the Gospel lesson for Maundy Thursday.

“God’s Son Draws Near to Save” This sermon was preached on March 28, 2026 at Apologia Evangelical Lutheran Church in Deer Park, WI. The sermon text is Matthew 21:1-9, which is the Gospel lesson for Palmarum (The Sixth Sunday in Lent).

“God’s Son Becomes One of Us” This sermon was preached on March 25, 2026 at Apologia Evangelical Lutheran Church in Deer Park, WI. The sermon text is Luke 1:26-38, which is the Gospel lesson for Festival of the Annunciation.

“The Word Which Converts and Gives Life” This sermon was preached on March 21, 2026 at Apologia Evangelical Lutheran Church in Deer Park, WI. The sermon text is John 8:46-59, which is the Gospel lesson for Judica (The Fifth Sunday in Lent).

“Going to Church for the Bread of Life” This sermon was preached on March 14, 2026 at Apologia Evangelical Lutheran Church in Deer Park, WI. The sermon text is John 6:1-15, which is the Gospel lesson for Laetare (The Fourth Sunday in Lent).