The Apologia Pastor

“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)

“Getting to Know the Good Shepherd”

This sermon was preached on April 18, 2026 at Apologia Evangelical Lutheran Church in Deer Park, WI. The sermon text is John 10:11-16, which is the Gospel lesson for Misericordiae Domini (The Second Sunday after Easter).

“Evidence of Our Peace”

This sermon was preached on April 11, 2026 at Apologia Evangelical Lutheran Church in Deer Park, WI. The sermon text is John 20:19-31, which is the Gospel lesson for Quasimodogeniti (The First Sunday after Easter).

“Recognizing Our Sin and Our Savior”

This sermon was preached on April 6, 2026 at Apologia Evangelical Lutheran Church in Deer Park, WI. The sermon text is Luke 24:13-35, which is the Gospel lesson for the Monday after Easter.

“Assurance of Jesus’ Victory”

This sermon was preached on April 5, 2026 at Apologia Evangelical Lutheran Church in Deer Park, WI. The sermon text is Mark 16:1-8, which is the Gospel lesson for the Feast of the Resurrection of Our Lord.

“Life Hidden with Christ in Baptism”

This sermon was preached on April 4, 2026 at Apologia Evangelical Lutheran Church in Deer Park, WI. The sermon text is Colossians 3:1-4, which is the Epistle lesson for the Easter Vigil.

“Salvation Finished”

This sermon was preached on April 3, 2026 at Apologia Evangelical Lutheran Church in Deer Park, WI. The sermon text is John 18:1-19:42, which is the Gospel lesson for Good Friday.

“Learning Christian Love”

This sermon was preached on April 2, 2026 at Apologia Evangelical Lutheran Church in Deer Park, WI. The sermon text is John 13:1-15, which is the Gospel lesson for Maundy Thursday.

“God’s Son Draws Near to Save”

This sermon was preached on March 28, 2026 at Apologia Evangelical Lutheran Church in Deer Park, WI. The sermon text is Matthew 21:1-9, which is the Gospel lesson for Palmarum (The Sixth Sunday in Lent).

“God’s Son Becomes One of Us”

This sermon was preached on March 25, 2026 at Apologia Evangelical Lutheran Church in Deer Park, WI. The sermon text is Luke 1:26-38, which is the Gospel lesson for Festival of the Annunciation.

“The Word Which Converts and Gives Life”

This sermon was preached on March 21, 2026 at Apologia Evangelical Lutheran Church in Deer Park, WI. The sermon text is John 8:46-59, which is the Gospel lesson for Judica (The Fifth Sunday in Lent).

“Going to Church for the Bread of Life”

This sermon was preached on March 14, 2026 at Apologia Evangelical Lutheran Church in Deer Park, WI. The sermon text is John 6:1-15, which is the Gospel lesson for Laetare (The Fourth Sunday in Lent).

Sermon Series: Passion According to St. Matthew

"Our Blame on Jesus, Jesus’ Blood on Us"

This sermon was preached on March 11, 2026 at Apologia Evangelical Lutheran Church in Deer Park, WI. The sermon text is Matthew 27:11-56.

“With or Against God?”

This sermon was preached on March 7, 2026 at Apologia Evangelical Lutheran Church in Deer Park, WI. The sermon text is Luke 11:14-28, which is the Gospel lesson for Oculi (The Third Sunday in Lent).

Sermon Series: Passion According to St. Matthew

"Minimizing and Maximizing"

This sermon was preached on March 4, 2026 at Apologia Evangelical Lutheran Church in Deer Park, WI. The sermon text is Matthew 26:57-27:10.

“Wrestling for a Blessing”

This sermon was preached on February 28, 2026 at Apologia Evangelical Lutheran Church in Deer Park, WI. The sermon text is Matthew 15:21-28, which is the Gospel lesson for Reminiscere (Second Sunday in Lent).

Sermon Series: Passion According to St. Matthew

"Strike the Shepherd and Father the Sheep"

This sermon was preached on February 25, 2026 at Apologia Evangelical Lutheran Church in Deer Park, WI. The sermon text is Matthew 26:31-56.

“A Real Temptation and Real Deliverance”

This sermon was preached on February 21, 2026 at Apologia Evangelical Lutheran Church in Deer Park, WI. The sermon text is Matthew 4:1-11, which is the Gospel lesson for Invocavit.

“Arriving at Repentance and Forgiveness”

This sermon was preached on February 18, 2026 at Apologia Evangelical Lutheran Church in Deer Park, WI. The sermon texts are Jonah 3:1-10 and Joel 2:12-14, which are two lessons for Ash Wednesday.

“Eyes Opened by God”

This sermon was preached on February 14, 2026 at Apologia Evangelical Lutheran Church in Deer Park, WI. The sermon text is Luke 18:31-43, which is the Gospel lesson for Quinquagesima.

“Strengthened and Sustained by the Word”

This sermon was preached on February 7, 2026 at Apologia Evangelical Lutheran Church in Deer Park, WI. The sermon text is Luke 8:4-15, which is the Gospel lesson for Sexagesima.

“A Presentation for Our Purification”

This sermon was preached on February 4, 2026 at Apologia Evangelical Lutheran Church in Deer Park, WI. The sermon text is Luke 2:22-32, which is the Gospel lesson for The Presentation of our Lord and the Purification of St. Mary.

“Called and Rewarded by Grace”

This sermon was preached on January 31, 2026 at Apologia Evangelical Lutheran Church in Deer Park, WI. The sermon text is Matthew 20:1-16, which is the Gospel lesson for Septuagesima.

“Jesus’ Glory: Hidden and Revealed”

This sermon was preached on January 24, 2026 at Apologia Evangelical Lutheran Mission in Deer Park, WI. The sermon text is Matthew 17:1-9, which is the Gospel lesson for The Transfiguration of our Lord.

“Help in Every Need”

This sermon was preached on January 17, 2026 at Apologia Evangelical Lutheran Mission in Deer Park, WI. The sermon text is John 2:1-11, which is the Gospel lesson for The Second Sunday after the Epiphany.

“God’s Will Regarding Baptism”

This sermon was preached on January 14, 2026 at Apologia Evangelical Lutheran Mission in Deer Park, WI. The sermon text is Matthew 3:13-17, which is the Gospel lesson for The Baptism of our Lord.

“An Ordinary Law and an Extraordinary Boy”

This sermon was preached on January 10, 2026 at Apologia Evangelical Lutheran Mission in Deer Park, WI. The sermon text is Luke 2:41-52, which is the Gospel lesson for The First Sunday after the Epiphany

“Christmas for Us Gentiles”

This sermon was preached on January 6, 2026 at Apologia Evangelical Lutheran Mission in Deer Park, WI. The sermon text is Matthew 2:1-12, which is the Gospel lesson for The Epiphany of our Lord.

“A Strange Schoolmaster to Bring Us to Christ”

This sermon was preached on January 1, 2026 at Apologia Evangelical Lutheran Mission in Deer Park, WI. The sermon text is Galatians 3:23-29, which is the Epistle lesson for The Circumcision and Name of Jesus.

“The Cause of Fall and Rising of Many”

This sermon was preached on December 27, 2025 at Apologia Evangelical Lutheran Mission in Deer Park, WI. The sermon text is Luke 2:33-40, which is the Gospel lesson for The Sunday with the Octave of the Nativity of Our Lord.

“A Wondrous Exchange”

This sermon was preached on December 25, 2025 at Apologia Evangelical Lutheran Mission in Deer Park, WI. The sermon text is John 1:1-14, which is the Gospel lesson for The Nativity of Our Lord.

Sermon Series: Christmas Angel Appearances

"Angel Appearance to Shepherds"

This sermon was preached on December 24, 2025 at Apologia Evangelical Lutheran Mission in Deer Park, WI. The sermon text is Luke 2:1-14.

“Knowledge of Christ from John”

This sermon was preached on December 20, 2025 at Apologia Evangelical Lutheran Mission in Deer Park, WI. The sermon text is John 1:19-28, which is the Gospel lesson for Rotate Coeli (The Fourth Sunday in Advent).

Advent Sermon Series: Christmas Angel Appearances

"Angel Appearance to Joseph"

This sermon was preached on December 17, 2025 at Apologia Evangelical Lutheran Mission in Deer Park, WI. The sermon text is Matthew 1:18-25.

“Offense at the Works of Christ”

This sermon was preached on December 13, 2025 at Apologia Evangelical Lutheran Mission in Deer Park, WI. The sermon text is Matthew 11:2-10, which is the Gospel lesson for Gaudete (The Third Sunday in Advent).

Advent Sermon Series: Christmas Angel Appearances

"Angel Appearance to Mary"

This sermon was preached on December 10, 2025 at Apologia Evangelical Lutheran Mission in Deer Park, WI. The sermon text is Luke 1:26-38.

“Different Reactions to Christ's Return”

This sermon was preached on December 6, 2025 at Apologia Evangelical Lutheran Mission in Deer Park, WI. The sermon text is Luke 21:25-38, which is the Gospel lesson for Populus Sion (The Second Sunday in Advent).

Advent Sermon Series: Christmas Angel Appearances

"Angel Appearance to Zecharias"

This sermon was preached on December 3, 2025 at Apologia Evangelical Lutheran Mission in Deer Park, WI. The sermon text is Luke 1:5-25.

“The Same Christ Coming to Us”

This sermon was preached on November 29, 2025 at Apologia Evangelical Lutheran Mission in Deer Park, WI. The sermon text is Matthew 21:1-9, which is the Gospel lesson for Ad Te Levavi (The First Sunday in Advent).

“Instructions for Wise Virgins”

This sermon was preached on November 22, 2025 at Apologia Evangelical Lutheran Mission in Deer Park, WI. The sermon text is Matthew 25:1-13, which is the Gospel lesson for The Twenty-Seventh Sunday after Trinity.

“How the Lord Distinguishes His Sheep”

This sermon was preached on November 15, 2025 at Apologia Evangelical Lutheran Mission in Deer Park, WI. The sermon text is Matthew 25:31-46, which is the Gospel lesson for The Twenty-Sixth Sunday after Trinity.

“Flee to Christ for Salvation”

This sermon was preached on November 8, 2025 at Apologia Evangelical Lutheran Mission in Deer Park, WI. The sermon text is Matthew 24:15-28, which is the Gospel lesson for The Twenty-Fifth Sunday after Trinity.

“The Measure of True Blessedness”

This sermon was preached on November 1, 2025 at Apologia Evangelical Lutheran Mission in Deer Park, WI. The sermon text is Matthew 5:1-12, which is the Gospel lesson for All Saints' Day

“Forgiveness from God”

This sermon was preached on October 25, 2025 at Apologia Evangelical Lutheran Mission in Deer Park, WI. The sermon text is Matthew 9:1-8, which is the Gospel lesson for The Nineteenth Sunday after Trinity.

“Discussing the Greater Teaching”

This sermon was preached on October 18, 2025 at Apologia Evangelical Lutheran Mission in Deer Park, WI. The sermon text is Matthew 22:34-46, which is the Gospel lesson for The Eighteenth Sunday after Trinity.

“Humility with God and One Another”

This sermon was preached on October 11, 2025 at Apologia Evangelical Lutheran Mission in Deer Park, WI. The sermon text is Luke 14:1-11, which is the Gospel lesson for The Seventeen Sunday after Trinity.

“A Resolution to Death”

This sermon was preached on October 4, 2025 at Apologia Evangelical Lutheran Mission in Deer Park, WI. The sermon text is Luke 7:11-17, which is the Gospel lesson for The Sixteenth Sunday after Trinity.

“The Devil is the Loser”

This sermon was preached on September 29, 2025 at Apologia Evangelical Lutheran Mission in Deer Park, WI. The sermon text is Revelation 12:7-12, which is the Epistle lesson for The Festival of St. Michael and All Angels.

“Slaves under a New Master”

This sermon was preached on September 27, 2025 at Apologia Evangelical Lutheran Mission in Deer Park, WI. The sermon text is Matthew 6:24-34, which is the Gospel lesson for The Fifteenth Sunday after Trinity.