Christ for Us

Sermon by Rev. Rolf Preus for Christmas Day Gospel from John 1, preached in 2008. You can read the text of the sermon at https://christforus.org/NewSite/index.php/2021/03/13/the-angels-sermon/  

Sermon preached on Luke 2:14 by Rev. Rolf Preus for Christmas, 2007. You can read the text of the sermon at https://christforus.org/NewSite/index.php/2021/03/13/the-angels-sermon/  

Sermon preached by Rev. James Preus for the Old Testament Lesson for Advent 3, Isaiah 40:1-8. You can read the text of the sermon at https://christforus.org/NewSite/index.php/2025/12/17/the-lord-commands-his-heralds-to-comfort-jerusalem/ or on my Substack. 

Sermon preached by Rev. Rolf Preus on the Advent 4 Epistle lesson: Philippians 4:4-7. You can read the text of the sermon at https://christforus.org/NewSite/index.php/2021/02/20/the-lord-is-at-hand/  

Sermon preached by Rev. Rolf Preus in 2009 on the Gospel lesson for Advent 4: John 1:19-28. You can read the text of the sermon at https://christforus.org/NewSite/index.php/2021/02/20/the-voice-of-god/  

Trinity Lutheran Church in Ottumwa, IA invites you to join us for our Christmas Eve Service of Lessons and Carols on Wednesday, December 24 at 6:00 PM. Trinity Lutheran Church, 295 Shaul Ave, Ottumwa, IA 52501

Advent 2 sermon preached by Rev. James Preus on the Gospel Lesson for Advent 2: Luke 21:25-36. You can read the text of the sermon at https://christforus.org/NewSite/index.php/2025/12/10/lift-up-your-heads-your-redemption-is-drawing-near/ or at https://substack.com/@christforus?  

Sermon preached by Rev. Rolf Preus on the Gospel Lesson for Advent 3, Matthew 11:2-10. You can read the text of the sermon at https://christforus.org/NewSite/index.php/2021/02/18/the-faithful-gospel-preacher/  

Sermon preached by Rev. Rolf Preus in 2010 on the Epistle lesson for Advent 3, 1 Corinthians 4:1-5. You can read the text of the sermon at https://christforus.org/NewSite/index.php/2021/02/18/ministers-of-christ-and-stewards-of-the-mysteries-of-god-2/  

Sermon preached by Rev. Rolf Preus in 2007 on Hebrews 40:1-8, at the time the Old Testament Lesson for Advent 4, but currently the Old Testament Lesson for Advent 3. You can read the text of the sermon at https://christforus.org/NewSite/index.php/2021/02/20/mortal-flesh-and-the-eternal-word-made-flesh/

Sermon preached by Rev. James Preus for Advent 1, Matthew 21:1-9 in 2025. You can read the text of the sermon at https://christforus.org/NewSite/index.php/2025/12/04/scripture-reveals-that-christ-comes-for-the-benefit-of-his-faithful/ or on my Substack. 

Episode 56 continues our series on the Catechism with Article Two of the Apostles Creed: Redemption. You can follow along to the Bible Study at https://christforus.org/NewSite/index.php/2025/12/02/episode-56-the-second-article-redemption/ or on my Substack. 

Sermon preached by Rev. Rolf Preus for Advent 2, 2011 on the Gospel lesson, Luke 21:32-33. You can read the text of the sermon here: https://christforus.org/NewSite/index.php/2021/02/15/what-lasts-forever/  

Sermon preached by Rev. Rolf Preus for Advent 2, 2010 on the Epistle Lesson, Romans 15:4-6. You can read the text of the sermon here: https://christforus.org/NewSite/index.php/2021/02/15/the-patience-and-comfort-of-the-scriptures/  

Sermon preached by Rev. Rolf Preus for Advent 2, 2013 on the Old Testament lesson, Micah 4:1-7. You can read the text of the sermon at https://christforus.org/NewSite/index.php/2021/02/15/heaven-on-earth/  

Sermon preached by Rev. Rolf Preus for the first Sunday in Lent in 2007 on the text Matthew 21:1-9. You can read the text of the sermon here: https://christforus.org/NewSite/index.php/2021/02/15/the-sanctus/  

Sermon preached by Rev. James Preus for the Last Sunday of the Church Year in 2025 on the text Matthew 25:1-13. You can read the text of the sermon at Christforus.org or on my Substack. 

Sermon for the second to last Sunday in the Church year from Matthew 25:31-46, preached by Rev. James Preus. You can read the text of the sermon at Christforus.org or on my Substack. 

Episode 55 of the Christforus Bible Study Podcast continues our study of the Small Catechism by introducing the Apostles' Creed with Article One: Creation. You can read the outline of this Bible Study at Christforus.org or on my Substack. 

Sermon preached by Rev. Rolf Preus in 2010 for the Old Testament Lesson for the Last Sunday in the Church Year, Isaiah 65:17-19. You can read the text of the sermon at https://christforus.org/NewSite/index.php/2021/11/10/created-for-eternity/

Sermon preached by Rev. Rolf Preus on the Gospel Lesson for the Last Sunday in the Church Year, Matthew 25:1-13 in 2009. You can read the text of the sermon at https://christforus.org/NewSite/index.php/2021/11/10/watch-2/  

Sermon preached for the Twenty-first Sunday after Trinity Sunday in 2025 on the Gospel Lesson, John 4:46-54 by Rev. James Preus. You can read the text of the sermon at Christforus.org or on my Substack. 

Sermon preached for the 26th Sunday after Trinity (Second to Last Sunday in the Church Year) by Rev. Rolf Preus in 2007. You can read the text of the sermon at https://christforus.org/NewSite/index.php/2021/11/08/the-righteous-judgment-of-the-righteous-judge/  

Sermon for the 22nd Sunday after Trinity, preached by Rev. Rolf Preus in 2008. You can read the text of the sermon at https://christforus.org/NewSite/index.php/2021/10/02/living-according-to-our-creed/  

Sermon preached by Rev. James Preus for All Saints Day Gospel Lesson: Matthew 5:1-12. You can read the text of the sermon at Christforus.org or at my Substack.    Also, please listen to the interview of Archbishop (retired) Dr. Benjamin Kwashi by Rev. Bryan Stecker: https://youtu.be/xhR6HaeVDxs?si=01UG2fyRsWISDB-k for context.