Feast of St Peter and St Paul 2025
Sermon preached by Rev. James Preus for the Feast of St. Peter and St. Paul, Apostles on June 29, 2025. You can read the text of the sermon at Christforus.org.
Jul 02, 2025•15 min•Ep. 231
Christ for Us
Christforus.org has been a source of doctrinally sound sermons in text and audio form for over twenty years. Now the audio of these sermons are available via podcast. Old sermons by Rev. Rolf Preus and new sermons by Rev. James Preus will be uploaded. Now there is a weekly Bible Study Podcast airing a new episode every Thursday. You can read the outlines to the Bible Studies at Christforus.org.
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Episodes
The Prodigal Son: Sermon by Robert Preus 1984
Sermon preached by Rev. Dr. Robert Preus at Kramer Chapel on July 12, 1984 on the text Luke 15:11-32.
Jul 01, 2025•20 min•Ep. 124
How to Get to Heaven: Trinity 1 Sermon 2025
First Sunday after Trinity sermon preached on Luke 16:19-31 by Rev. James Preus. You can read the text of the sermon at Christforus.org.
Jun 25, 2025•15 min•Ep. 230
Passive Faith and Active Love: Trinity 2 Epistle Rolf Preus
Sermon preached by Rev. Rolf Preus on the Epistle Lesson for the Second Sunday after Trinity, 1 John 3:13-18 in 2009. You can read the text of the sermon at Christforus .org.
Jun 23, 2025•15 min•Ep. 229
Come! All Things are Now Ready! Trinity 2 Sermon Rolf Preus 2010
Sermon preached by Rev. Rolf Preus in 2010 on the Gospel lesson Luke 14:16-24 for the Second Sunday after Trinity. You can read the text of the sermon at Christforus .org.
Jun 23, 2025•16 min•Ep. 228
Episode 41: Is Ted Cruz right about God blessing those who bless Israel?
Impromptu episode on Senator Ted Cruz's claim that the Bible teaches that God will bless those who bless Israel. You can read my outline at Christforus.org or on my Substack.
Jun 21, 2025•58 min•Ep. 227
Episode 40: Should Genesis be taken as Literal History?
Episode 40 explores the question whether Genesis is literal history. Should we believe that God created the world in six literal days? Is the creation account myth, an analogy, a metaphor, or is it actual history? What about the flood? You can follow along to my outline and read my aphorisms and the quoted texts at Christforus.org or on my Substack.
Jun 19, 2025•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 226
Is Baptism Law or Gospel? Trinity Sunday 2025
Trinity Sunday sermon by Rev. James Preus on the text John 3:1-15. You can read the text of the sermon at Christforus.org.
Jun 18, 2025•15 min•Ep. 224
Heaven and Hell: Trinity 1 Sermon by Rolf Preus 2010
Trinity 1 sermon by Rev. Rolf Preus preached on Luke 16:19-31 in 2010. You can read the text of the sermon at Christforus .org.
Jun 16, 2025•15 min•Ep. 222
The Born Again Christian: Trinity 2010 by Rolf Preus
Trinity Sunday Sermon on the Gospel John 3:3-8, preached by Rev. Rolf Preus in 2010. You can read the text of the sermon at Christforus .org.
Jun 12, 2025•15 min•Ep. 221
Knowing the True God: Trinity Sunday 2012 by Rolf Preus
Trinity Sunday sermon on Romans 11:33-36 by Rev. Rolf Preus preached in June of 2012. You can read the text of the sermon at Christforus .org.
Jun 12, 2025•14 min•Ep. 220
Episode 39: Why Homosexuality is Wrong
Just in time for Pride Month! Episode 39 of the Christ for Us Bible Study Podcast answers the question: Why is Homosexuality Wrong? This episode handles this issue by focusing on Scripture, but also addressing some logical (and illogical) arguments for and against homosexuality. Please, like follow and share. You can read the text of this Bible study at Christforus.org or find me on Substack. #LGBT #Homosexuality #Pride
Jun 12, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 219
Recognizing the Work of the Holy Spirit: The True Meaning of Pentecost
You can read the text of this sermon by Rev. James Preus at Christforus.org.
Jun 11, 2025•15 min•Ep. 218
God's Right Hand on Earth and in Heaven: Ascension Sermon 2025
Sermon preached for the observance of the Ascension of our Lord. You can read the text of the sermon at Christforus.org.
Jun 10, 2025•15 min•Ep. 217
Prayer 101: Rogate Sermon 2025
Jesus commands us to pray, but most people don't know what it means to pray. This sermon clarifies what the Bible means to pray and how Christians may pray effectively. You can read the text of the sermon at Christforus.org. 1. For what two reasons do we pray? 2. What is needed for effective prayer? 3. What do we need before we can pray in faith? 4. What does it mean to pray in Jesus' name? 5. If God cannot deny our prayer in Jesus' name, why does it seem like He isn't answering our prayers?...
May 29, 2025•15 min•Ep. 216
Episode 38: 2 Kings 6:1-7: Elisha's Little Miracle Teaches the Communication of Attributes
In 2 Kings 6, the prophet Elisha performs a miracle which works as a good illustration of the communication of attributes of Christ. You can read along to the outline at Christforus.org.
May 22, 2025•36 min•Ep. 214
The Preaching of the Holy Spirit: Cantate Sermon 2025
Sermon preached by Rev. James Preus for Cantate Sermon in 2025. You can read the text of the sermon at Christforus .org.
May 21, 2025•15 min•Ep. 215
Episode 37: Strict vs Faithful
Episode 37 deals with the accusation that Confessional Lutheran congregations are too strict. You can read the outline at Christforus.org.
May 15, 2025•32 min•Ep. 213
As a Mother Rejoices: Jubilate Sermon 2025
Jubilate sermon preached by Rev. James Preus on John 16:16-23. You can read the text of the sermon at Christforus.org.
May 14, 2025•15 min•Ep. 212
Sin, Righteousness, and Judgment: Who is Right and Wrong: Rolf Preus Cantate Sermon 2010
You can read this sermon on John 16:7-11 at Christforus .org.
May 13, 2025•15 min•Ep. 211
The Joy of Being Delivered: 2007 Jubilate Sermon by Rolf Preus
Jubilate sermon preached by Rev. Rolf Preus in 2007 on the text John 16:16-23. You can read the text of the sermon at Christforus .org.
May 08, 2025•14 min•Ep. 210
Good Shepherd Sermon 2025: Rev. Rolf Preus
Rev. Rolf Preus preached at Trinity Lutheran Church in Ottumwa, IA for Good Shepherd Sunday, May 4, 2025. You can read the text of the sermon at Christforus .org.
May 07, 2025•15 min•Ep. 209
Justification: Am I Good Enough for God (Audio Book read by Rolf Preus)
Rev. Rolf Preus wrote Justification: Am I Good Enough for God in 1999. He read it as an audio book in April of 2025. You can purchase a paper copy of Justification: Am I Good Enough for God at NPH.net .
May 01, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 208
The Power of the Church and the Necessity of Faith: Quasimodo Geniti 2025
Sermon preached by Rev. James Preus for Quasimodo Geniti (Easter 2) on John 20:19-31. You can read the text of the sermon at Christforus .org.
Apr 30, 2025•15 min•Ep. 207
Celebrating the Festival: Easter Sermon 2025
Easter sermon preached by Pastor James Preus on 1 Corinthians 5:5-8. You can read the text of the sermon at Christforus.org.
Apr 23, 2025•15 min•Ep. 206
Episode 36: The Pope Died: A Lutheran's Response
Pope Francis died. What hopes do Lutherans have for the next pope? Does it matter?
Apr 23, 2025•26 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Who Killed Jesus? Good Friday 2025
Who Killed Jesus? Sermon by Rev. James Preus of Trinity Lutheran Church. You can read the text of the sermon at Christforus .org. Opening music credit: https://bachtochurch.org/jesus-i-will-ponder-now-bwv-159-5/
Apr 18, 2025•14 min•Ep. 205
Meeting Christ in Humiliation: Palm Sunday Sermon 2025
Sermon preached on Philippians 2:5-11 by Rev. James Preus for Palm Sunday. You can read the text of the sermon at Christforus.org.
Apr 16, 2025•15 min•Ep. 204
Maundy Thursday Sermon by Rolf Preus
Maundy Thursday Sermon preached on 1 Corinthians 11:26 at Trinity Lutheran Church in New Haven, MO on April 6, 2023. You can read the text of the sermon at Christforus .org.
Apr 13, 2025•16 min•Ep. 203
Son of God or Demoniac: Judica Sermon 2025
Sermon preached by Rev. James Preus of Trinity Lutheran Church in Ottumwa, IA on John 8:46-59. You can read the text of the sermon at Christforus.org.
Apr 10, 2025•15 min•Ep. 202
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