The Apologia Pastor

"The Revealed Word about Angels" Today’s festival provides the Church with the opportunity (and even the obligation) to speak about angels. Though even she doesn't have extensive knowledge on this subject, she knows much more than anyone else! She speaks today to clear away the superstition and set the record straight on this comforting doctrine of God's Word.

“The Law Governed by Love.” If we are going to observe the letter of the Law, we also need to understand the spirit of the Law. All of God's commandments boil down to one thing: love. — Sermon text: Luke 14:1-11

“Jesus’ Intervention at Nain.” This sermon was preached on September 19, 2026 at Apologia Evangelical Lutheran Church in Deer Park, WI. The sermon text is Luke 7:11-17, which is the Gospel lesson for The Sixteenth Sunday after Trinity.

“Two Masters Compared.” This sermon was preached on September 12, 2026 at Apologia Evangelical Lutheran Church in Deer Park, WI. The sermon text is Matthew 6:24-34, which is the Gospel lesson for The Fifteenth Sunday after Trinity.

“Two Ways of Getting Eternal Life.” This sermon was preached on August 29, 2026 at Apologia Evangelical Lutheran Church in Deer Park, WI. The sermon text is Luke 10:23-37, which is the Gospel lesson for The Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity.

“Faith and Love from Christ’s Work.” This sermon was preached on August 22, 2026 at Apologia Evangelical Lutheran Church in Deer Park, WI. The sermon text is Mark 7:31-37, which is the Gospel lesson for The Twelfth Sunday after Trinity.

“How to Approach God in Prayer.” This sermon was preached on August 15, 2026 at Apologia Evangelical Lutheran Church in Deer Park, WI. The sermon text is Luke 18:9-14, which is the Gospel lesson for The Eleventh Sunday after Trinity.

“Thievery in the Temple.” This sermon was preached on August 8, 2026 at Apologia Evangelical Lutheran Church in Deer Park, WI. The sermon text is Luke 19:41-48, which is the Gospel lesson for The Tenth Sunday after Trinity.

“The Example of the Unjust Steward.” This sermon was preached on August 1, 2026 at Apologia Evangelical Lutheran Church in Deer Park, WI. The sermon text is Luke 16:1-9, which is the Gospel lesson for The Ninth Sunday after Trinity.

“God’s Special Care for His Own.” This sermon was preached on July 18, 2026 at Apologia Evangelical Lutheran Church in Deer Park, WI. The sermon text is Mark 8:1-9, which is the Gospel lesson for The Seventh Sunday after Trinity.

“Righteousness Which Exceeds.” This sermon was preached on July 11, 2026 at Apologia Evangelical Lutheran Church in Deer Park, WI. The sermon text is Matthew 5:20-26, which is the Gospel lesson for The Sixth Sunday after Trinity.

“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)