Trinity Lutheran Church (WELS, Woodbridge, VA)

Sermon - August 21, 2016 - The Door to Heaven is Narrow

The sermon for the fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost, August 21, 2016.  The sermon text is based on Luke 13:22-30.  The theme this week is: "The Door to Heaven is Narrow".

Today's Focus:  The door to heaven is narrow. The way to heaven is narrow. Mere outward attachment to the family of God is no sufficient - only through faith in Christ can we enter heaven. The door is narrow and Christ commands us to make every effort to enter it. Although the door is narrow, it is open to all, and believers will come from all nations to behold the glory of the Lord.

Sermon given by Mr Luke Hendricks. Mr Hendricks is the Elder of Worship at Trinity Lutheran Church.

Trinity Lutheran Church is located in Woodbridge, VA, USA and is a member of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS).  If you would like more information about our congregation, please visit  www.trinityofwoodbridge.org or www.facebook.com/trinityofwoodbridge

Sermon - August 14, 2016 - Followers of Christ Find Strength in Jesus

The sermon for the thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost, August 14, 2016.  The sermon text is based on Philippians 4:4-7, 10-13.  The theme this week is: "Followers of Christ Find Strength in Jesus".

Today's Focus:  Philippians 4:13 is a favorite and yet often misunderstood verse from Christians.  Paul's words in Philippians 4:13 are more about the endurance of every circumstance, rather than enjoyment of every circumstance - more about contentment in everything, rather than the capability to do everything.  Paul said, "I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation."  The secret of enduring every situation with contentment is realizing our strength and our joy come entirely apart from ourselves.  Our strength is in him who keeps strengthening us - Jesus!

Sermon given by Pastor Matthew Rothe.

Trinity Lutheran Church is located in Woodbridge, VA, USA and is a member of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS).  If you would like more information about our congregation, please visit  www.trinityofwoodbridge.org or www.facebook.com/trinityofwoodbridge

Sermon - August 7, 2016 - Following Jesus The Light of the World

The sermon for August 7, 2016. The sermon this week is comprised of five separate lessons based on the themes of our Vacation Bible School program, "Cave Quest: Following Jesus, the Light of the World!". Day 1: "Jesus Gives Us Hope". Psalm 71:5 Day 2: "Jesus Gives Us Courage". Matthew 14:27 Day 3: "Jesus Gives Us Direction". Proverbs 3:5,6 Day 4: "Jesus Gives Us Love". 1 John 3:16a Day 5: "Jesus Gives Us His Power". 2 Corinthians 4:7 Today's Focus: This past week we geared up for an over-the-top underground adventure at Vacation Bible School! Our program, "Cave Quest: Following Jesus, the Light of the World!" centered us on the rock solid truths of God's Word. This morning in worship, we will review the themes of the week in order to strengthen our faith in the power and promises of our loving God. Come and worship Him! Sermon given by Pastor Jon Bergemann. Trinity Lutheran Church is located in Woodbridge, VA, USA and is a member of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS). If you would like more information about our congregation, please visit www.trinityofwoodbridge.org or www.facebook.com/trinityofwoodbridge

Sermon - July 31, 2016 - Followers of Christ Know That Earthly Wealth is Meaningless

The sermon for the eleventh Sunday after Pentecost, July 31, 2016.  The sermon text is based on Luke 12:13-21.  The theme this week is: Followers of Christ Know That Earthly Wealth is Meaningless.

Today's Focus: Followers of Christ know that earthly wealth is meaningless without God. The meaning of life cannot be found in the abundance of earthly possessions but in the abundance of heavenly blessings. Believers set their hearts on the treasure found in the fullness of Christ.

Sermon given by Pastor Jon Bergemann.

Trinity Lutheran Church is located in Woodbridge, VA, USA and is a member of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS).  If you would like more information about our congregation, please visit www.trinityofwoodbridge.org or www.facebook.com/trinityofwoodbridge

Sermon - July 24, 2016 - Followers of Christ Pray Boldly

The sermon for the tenth Sunday after Pentecost, July 24, 2016.  The sermon text is based on Luke 11:1-13.  The theme this week is: Followers of Christ Pray Boldly.

Today's Focus: Last week we discovered the importance of listening to the voice of Jesus. This week we will see the importance of speaking to Jesus through prayer. Come and worship your Savior, and learn how you may tell him anything at anytime and anywhere through the gift of prayer!

Sermon given by Pastor Jon Bergemann.

Trinity Lutheran Church is located in Woodbridge, VA, USA and is a member of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS).  If you would like more information about our congregation, please visit www.trinityofwoodbridge.org or www.facebook.com/trinityofwoodbridge

Sermon - July 17, 2016 - Followers of Christ Listen When God Speaks

The sermon for the ninth Sunday after Pentecost, July 17, 2016.  The sermon text is based on Luke 10:38-42.  The theme this week is: Followers of Christ Listen When God Speaks.

Today's Focus: The believer hears the Word of God and listens with a trusting heart. So many things in this world can distract us from that simple privilege and duty of believers! Living according to God's will means giving the Word of God central place in our lives as the one thing needful.

Sermon given by Pastor Jon Bergemann.

Trinity Lutheran Church is located in Woodbridge, VA, USA and is a member of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS).  If you would like more information about our congregation, please visit www.trinityofwoodbridge.org or www.facebook.com/trinityofwoodbridge

Sermon - July 10, 2016 - Followers of Christ Love Their Neighbor

The sermon for the eighth Sunday after Pentecost, July 10, 2016.  The sermon text is based on Luke 10:25-37.  The theme this week is: Followers of Christ love their neighbor.

Today's Focus: The believer loves his or her neighbor.  We have every reason to love them.  We know what we were when God found us; we know the love and mercy he poured out on us.  Christ, the compassion of God, has treated our spiritual wounds and paid for our healing with his own blood.  As we have known his goodness, let us do good to all.  The word is planted in our hearts, and now we ask the Holy Spirit to bring forth such fruits of faith as loving our neighbor for the sake of Christ.  

Sermon given by Mr. Luke Hendricks. Mr Hendricks is the Elder of Worship at Trinity Lutheran.

Trinity Lutheran Church is located in Woodbridge, VA, USA and is a member of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS).  If you would like more information about our congregation, please visit www.trinityofwoodbridge.org or www.facebook.com/trinityofwoodbridge

Sermon - July 3, 2016 - Followers of Christ Support Kingdom Work

The sermon for the seventh Sunday after Pentecost, July 3, 2016.  The sermon text is based on Luke 10:1-12, 16-20.  The theme this week is: Followers of Christ support Kingdom work.

Today's Focus: The Lord invites believers to take part in his kingdom work.  What joy and privilege is ours to work in his harvest fields, to witness the power of the Spirit, and to support this ministry!

Sermon given by Pastor Jon Bergemann.

Trinity Lutheran Church is located in Woodbridge, VA, USA and is a member of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS).  If you would like more information about our congregation, please visit www.trinityofwoodbridge.org or www.facebook.com/trinityofwoodbridge

Sermon - June 26, 2016 - Followers of Christ Understand the Call for Total Commitment

The sermon for the Sixth Sunday after Pentecost, June 26, 2016.  The sermon text is based on 2 Corinthians 11:21b-30.  The theme this week is: Followers of Christ understand the call for total commitment.

Today's Focus: Following Christ calls for total commitment.  The life of faith walks in lock step with the will of God and does not follow the meandering ways of this world.  Elisha's response to the Lord's call stands in contrast to the initially willing, but ultimately uncommitted "followers" of Jesus. 

Sermon given by Pastor Jon Bergemann.

 

Trinity Lutheran Church is located in Woodbridge, VA, USA and is a member of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS). If you would like more information about our congregation, please visit www.trinityofwoodbridge.org or www.facebook.com/trinityofwoodbridge.

Sermon - June 19, 2016 - Followers of Christ...Expect Persecution

The sermon for the Fifth Sunday after Pentecost, June 19, 2016. The sermon text is based on Luke 9:18-24. The theme this week is: Followers of Christ...Expect Persecution .

 

Today's Focus: Is faithfulness to Christ worth the trouble it brings? The life of faith is lived in a godless world, and it is therefore certain to be met with persecution. Like our Suffering Savior, we too bear his cross in our daily interactions with the unholy trio of sin, death and the devil. The Lord, however, uses these persecutions suffered for the sake of the Gospel to refine us into the pure, precious metal of his children. Strengthened through the means of grace, we boldly confess Jesus as the Christ in the face of any persecution or trouble. The Church prays that God in his mercy would direct the affairs of this world so that the Church might have peace, but at the same time we prepare ourselves for persecution.

Sermon given by Mr Timothy Patoka. Mr Patoka is a recent graduate of Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary and will be ordained in July 2016.

 

Trinity Lutheran Church is located in Woodbridge, VA, USA and is a member of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS). If you would like more information about our congregation, please visit www.trinityofwoodbridge.org or www.facebook.com/trinityofwoodbridge.