Lutheran Worship - August 16, 2026
In this session, Pastor Tritten talks a little about the history of hymnals in the LCMS and then gives a "tour" of our current hymnal, the Lutheran Service Book.
Devotions for Worship
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Welcoming the Unwelcome
This sermon is based on the difficult text, Matthew 15:21-28, in which Jesus interacts in ways that are cold and harsh with a Canaanite woman before He heals her daughter. It is hard to be unwelcomed, yet sin makes us unwelcome in God's presence. It is only through Jesus' death and resurrection that the dogs beneath the table become the children who are welcomed at the table. And as children at…
Gods Treasure
This sermon continues a series of sermons on Jesus’ parables in Matthew 13. We begin with the parable about a man who finds treasure hidden in the field and the one about the pearl merchant. In both parables we focus on Jesus and the kingdom of heaven. Then the parable of the net funds its meaning, and the treasure of God’s people becomes clear. This sermon was recorded during an outdoor worship…
Lutheran Worship - July 19, 2026
In this session, Pastor Tritten talks about the controversial topic of head coverings for women, and the use of hymns and music in worship.
No Substitute for Good Seed
This sermon is based on the Parable of the Wheat and the Weeds in Matthew 13. Once again we see how the Kingdom of Heaven work with what seems like crazy hope and patience to bring the hope of Jesus' salvation to the world.
Sowing Seeds
This sermon is on the Parable of the Sower and Jesus' explanation of the parable in Matthew 13. The parable describes the way God's Word goes out with abundant hope and ways people receive it. The parable also gives us opportunity to examine our lives for times that we receive God's Word similarly to the various landing places of the seed.
Lutheran Worship - July 12, 2026
This session began with a discussion of the communion ware we use at Gloria Dei, which moved into discussion of communion practices. The session continued with a look at vestments and other liturgical clothing.
Lutheran Worship - June 21, 2026
It this session, we look at what the architecture of our churches communicate and consider God's will for incorporating beauty into our worship spaces.
Make A Joyful Noise
This sermon on Psalm 100 reminds us that God's creation and salvation are at the heart of our rejoicing and singing.
Lutheran Worship - June 14, 2026
Pastor Tritten concludes our tour through the Divine Service by working our way through the Service of the Sacrament.