Mt. Olive Lincoln: Lutheran Sermons and Teaching in the Christian Faith

It's Not Fair Sermon preached by Pastor Andrew Frey, Campus Pastor at Nebraska Lutheran High School, on February 1st, 2026 for "Septuagesima"--70 days until Easter. Text: Matthew 20:1-16 “Indeed the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire workers for his vineyard. 2After agreeing to pay the workers a denarius for the day, he sent them into his vineyard. 3H...

Put Your Hand Down Sermon preached by Pastor Julius Buelow on January 25, 2026 at Mt Olive in Lincoln, NE, for the Transfiguration of Jesus. 17 Six days later Jesus took with him Peter, James, and John the brother of James; and he led them up onto a high mountain by themselves. 2There he was transfigured in front of them. His face was shining like the sun. His clothing became as white as the light...

Jesus Is Revealed in Service Sermon preached by Pastor Julius Buelow on January 18, 2026 at Mt Olive in Lincoln, NE, for the second Sunday after Epiphany. 6We have different gifts, according to the grace God has given us. If the gift is prophecy, do it in complete agreement with the faith. 7If it is serving, then serve. If it is teaching, then teach. 8If it is encouraging, then encourage. If it...

The Kind of Sacrifice God Wants Sermon preached by Pastor Julius Buelow on January 11, 2026 at Mt Olive in Lincoln, NE, for the first Sunday after Epiphany, celebrating the Baptism of Jesus. Romans 12:1-5: 12 Therefore I urge you, brothers, by the mercies of God, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice—holy and pleasing to God—which is your appropriate worship. 2Also, do not continue to conform...

Have a Simple New Year Sermon preached by Pastor Julius Buelow at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church in Lincoln, NE on January 4, 2025 for Epiphany. More info at  mtolivelincoln.org Text: Matthew 2:1-12 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, when Herod was king, Wise Men from the east came to Jerusalem. They asked, 2“Where is he who has been born King of the Jews? We saw his star when it rose and have...

The Danger of Opposing Jesus Sermon preached by Pastor Julius Buelow at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church in Lincoln, NE on December 28, 2025 for Holy Innocents. More info at mtolivelincoln.org Text: Matthew 2:13-23 13After the Wise Men were gone, an angel of the Lord suddenly appeared to Joseph in a dream. He said, “Get up, take the child and his mother, and flee to Egypt. Stay there until I tell you, b...

God Chose to Dwell Among Us Sermon preached by Pastor Julius Buelow at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church in Lincoln, NE on December 25, 2025 for Christmas Day. More info at mtolivelincoln.org Takeaways: Jesus is the Word, with God, and God himself Jesus chose to dwell among people who would reject him Text: John 1:1-14 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2He...

Called Out of Darkness Into His Wonderful Light! Sermon preached by Pastor Matt Vogt at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church in Lincoln, NE on December 21, 2025 for the fourth Sunday of Advent. More info at mtolivelincoln.org Text: 1 Peter 2:9-10 9But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, the people who are God’s own possession, so that you may proclaim the praises of him who called you...

The (Dis)Comfort of Repentance Sermon preached by Pastor Julius Buelow at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church in Lincoln, NE on December 14, 2025 for the third Sunday of Advent. More info at mtolivelincoln.org Takeaways: The hardest words to say in the English language are often "I'm sorry" They're uncomfortable to say because we don't want to quit, we don't want it to look like we're worse than someone els...

Midweek Advent devotion preached on Luke 1:26-56 at Mt Olive in Lincoln, NE on December 10, 2025.

This is Fine. Sermon preached by Pastor Julius Buelow at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church in Lincoln, NE on December 7, 2025 for the second Sunday of Advent. More info at mtolivelincoln.org Takeaways: Are Christians like the dog in the "This is fine" comic? The Lord says it is not fine to test him as if he isn't watching and won't judge The Lord will make a distinction between the righteous and wicked in...

Advent devotion based on Luke 1:5-25, preached at Mt Olive in Lincoln, NE on December 3, 2025. Find out more at mtolivelincoln.org

Our King Will Carry Out His Agenda Sermon preached by Pastor Julius Buelow at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church in Lincoln, NE on November 30, 2025 for the first Sunday of Advent. More info at mtolivelincoln.org Takeaways: Politicians and leaders disappoint The kings in David's line were no different...until Jesus Jesus had a different agenda: he would bring righteousness TO his people Jesus is OUR righte...

A Sobering Moment before the Heavenly Wedding Sermon preached by Pastor Julius Buelow at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church in Lincoln, NE on November 23, 2025 for the Last Sunday of the church year. More info at mtolivelincoln.org Takeaways: Be prepared for the end! When Jesus comes, it's too late to get ready! Be prepared through faith and a faithful life Remember the chief concern of life, and the celeb...

What To Do When You're in the Place of God Sermon preached by Pastor Julius Buelow at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church in Lincoln, NE on November 16, 2025 for Trinity 22. More info at mtolivelincoln.org Takeaways: God is a forgiving God! Knowing God's place as the one who forgives me, a sinner, and the one who rules over all evil for good, helps me emulate him Who in your life is walking on eggshells aro...

Don't Leave This Sword in the Attic Sermon preached by Pastor Julius Buelow at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church in Lincoln, NE on November 9, 2025 for Trinity 21. More info at mtolivelincoln.org AI Summary Takeaways: When facing challenges, recognize the true source of conflict. Relationships can be tested, but understanding the enemy helps. Frustration with others often stems from spiritual battles. Fai...

How Much Better Is Heaven than Earth? Sermon preached by Pastor Julius Buelow at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church in Lincoln, NE on November 2, 2025 for All Saints' Day. More info at mtolivelincoln.org AI Summary takeaways: All Saints' Day reminds us of the saints--all believers in Jesus--who have gone before us. Heaven is described as a place of joy and celebration. The blood of the Lamb cleanses us fro...

The New Covenant Changes the Heart Sermon preached by Pastor Julius Buelow at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church in Lincoln, NE on October 26, 2025 for Reformation. More info at mtolivelincoln.org

Give Thanks for 175 Years of Grace Sermon preached by Pastor Julius Buelow at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church in Lincoln, NE on October 19, 2025 for Trinity 18 and the 175th Anniversary of the WELS. More info at mtolivelincoln.org Text: 1 Corinthians 1:4-9 4  I always thank my God for you because of the grace of God given to you in Christ Jesus.  5  You were enriched in him in every way, in all your spe...

When Death Takes Your Breath Away Sermon preached by Pastor Julius Buelow at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church in Lincoln, NE on October 4, 2025 for Trinity 16. More info at mtolivelincoln.org keywords: faith, death, comfort, God's love,intercession, resurrection, eternal life, grief, hope, Christian life summary: This conversation explores the profound themesof faith, comfort in death, and the promise of...

Don't worry! (Even if you have anxiety!) Sermon preached by Pastor Julius Buelow at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church in Lincoln, NE on September 28, 2025 for Trinity 15. More info at mtolivelincoln.org Theme: Don't Worry! Text: Matthew 6:24-34 24“No one can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God...

We are so blessed! With that blessing, comes a warning not to forgot God, but to receive his gifts with thanksgiving. Sermon preached by Pastor Julius Buelow at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church in Lincoln, NE on September 21, 2025 for Trinity 14. More info at mtolivelincoln.org Theme: When You Eat and Are Full, Praise God Text: Deuteronomy 8:10-18                                                        10...

Sermon preached by Pastor Julius Buelow at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church in Lincoln, NE on September 14, 2025 for Trinity 13. More info at mtolivelincoln.org Theme: The Questions Love Asks Text: Luke 10:25-37                                                        25Just then, an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus, saying, “Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” 26“What is written in t...

Sermon preached by Pastor Julius Buelow at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church in Lincoln, NE on September 7, 2025 for Trinity 12. More info at mtolivelincoln.org Theme: How Do We Tell Our Kids? Text: Psalm 78                                                        Psalm 78:1–11, 57–61, 65–72 1Give ear, O my people,to my instruction. Turn your ear to the words of my mouth. 2I will open my mouth to share a le...

Sermon preached by Pastor Julius Buelow at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church in Lincoln, NE on August 31, 2025 for Trinity 11. More info at mtolivelincoln.org Theme: Not I, But God's Grace (For Me, and With Me) Text: 1 Corinthians 15:1-10 Brothers, I am going to call your attention to the gospel that I preached to you. You received it, and you took your stand on it. 2You are also being saved by that gospe...