This sermon is based on the events recorded in Luke 4:31-44, particularly focusing on the idea that Jesus was sent to proclaim the good news of the kingdom of God. As recipients of the good news of the kingdom of God, we are also privileged to share the good news with others. 

4th Sunday after Epiphany - February 2 2025

This last offering on the Nicene Creed looks at the aftermath of the Council of Nicaea in 325, the Council of Constantinople in 381, and the Great Schism in 1054. It examines the additions to the Creed regarding the Holy Spirit, and that troublesome filioque clause. 

September 7 - Nicene Creed 3

This sermon is based on Jesus' challenging words in Luke 17:10 in which we are taught to hold to the attitude that we are unworthy servants and have only done our duty. We're not used to thinking of ourselves as servants. We see ourselves as people who are free. But what if that is not the full picture? What if we are naturally in bondage to sin and our first relationship with God is that He serves us to set us free? 

October 5 - A Servants Attitude

Pastor Tritten continues our study of Greg Finke's book Joining Jesus On His Mission. In this presentation we discuss the theology behind this statement: “The kingdom of God (that is, the redemptive presence and activity of God in human lives) has come into the world to work out the mission of God (the redeeming and restoring of human lives to the kingdom of God) through the people of God (the redemptive presence and activity of God made tangible to other human beings).” (Finke, p. 72) 

Joining Jesus on His Mission - 3

This session includes a Bible Study on Ephesians 5:15-16, which says, "Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil." Pastor Tritten talks about the unique opportunities we are facing at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Hudson. In addition, congregational president, Mike Korba presents the suggested budget for 2026 and takes questions. 

Mike refers to Pastor's A Weekly Word series called, "If I Had $1,000,000." You can see those videos here: 
God Doesn't Need Anything - https://youtu.be/L0gH744pfUA?si=htd_rb39vN2A5_qw 
Beyond Blessed - https://youtu.be/bHWwK1l-JW4?si=YXuweIlshbZaE221
What Would Your Church Do With $1,000,000? - https://youtu.be/fMdAyaoFEDI?si=w1vNr6CsO4i-zpvK


October 12 - Stewardship of Our Time

In this sermon, Pastor Tritten tells the story of Naomi, which you can read about in the Old Testament Book of Ruth. Naomi experienced great sorrow and bitterness in her life, and while that challenged her faith in God, God remained faithful to her, used her life, blessed her and her daughter-in-law so greatly that they became essential to the birth of our savior. 

October 12 - Life Redeemed

In Luke 18:1-8, Jesus told a parable to the effect that his followers ought always to pray and not lose heart, which is a struggle we all face. He tells of an unrighteous judge who ends up doing the right thing because of a widow's persistence, and he reminds us that we are not dealing with an unrighteous judge, but a loving Father who created and saves us. In that we love, we are bold to pray! 

October 19 - A Parable About Prayer

Pastor Tritten continues the study of Greg Finke's Joining Jesus on His Mission. In this session he talks about five missional practices. 

Joining Jesus on His Mission - 4

This sermon is based on Luke 18:9-14, the Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector. This parable is an excellent text for Reformation Day since it points to justification by grace through faith as the heart of our relationship with God.

October 26 - A Parable About Justification

Joining Jesus on His Mission - 5

This sermon is based on Luke 19:1-10, the story of Zacchaeus; particularly how Jesus' salvation came to him. Pastor Tritten's message points us to the salvation that has come to us in Christ and the hope we have with the saints who have gone before us. Jesus has won the victory and we are holy in God's sight because of him! 

November 2 - Salvation Has Come

Joining Jesus on His Mission - 6

This is the first session of Pastor Tritten's study on St. Paul's letter to the Colossians. For the handout from the session go to https://lotrittens.blogspot.com/ and look for November 9 - Colossians

November 9 - Colossians

This sermon for the 22nd Sunday after Pentecost is based on the Gospel lesson: Luke 20:27-40. When the Sadducees tested Jesus regarding the resurrection, they were trying to trap Him, but He was prepared to blow their trap apart by proclaiming that the resurrection was real - a matter He would prove by His own resurrection ... and ours! 

November 9 - God of the Living

Pastor Tritten preaches on Sunday, November 16, 2025

November 16 - Signs of the End

Pastor Tritten continues his study of Colossians. 

November 30 - Colossians

December 7 - Colossians

December 14 - Colossians

Pastor Tritten preaches on Malach 3:13-18 in which God gives His people a message of condemnation and a message of comfort. The condemnation confronts our sin, and the comfort reminds us that God says, "You are mine!"

November 23 - A Comforting Word - Mine

In this sermon, Pastor Tritten draws from Moses's sermon in Deuteronomy 8:1-10 to remember all the good that God has done for us and to bless, that is, give thanks, to Him. 

Thanksgiving Eve - Remember and Bless

As we begin the season of Advent, Matthew 24:36-44 reminds us that no one knows when the last day will come. How should God's people live in the meantime? We watch and wait in faith. 

Advent 1 - No One Knows

Madeline L'Engle's Advent poem, First Coming, led Pastor Tritten into a meditation on Galatians 4:4-5, which says, "When the fullness of time had come, God sent forth His Son, ..." There is much that we wait for in this life, including Jesus' return. Still, there is plenty of oportunity to act because God took action to save us by Jesus' birth. 

Advent Festival Service - He Did Not Wait

Matthew 3:1-12 records John the Baptist's ministry baptizing at the Jordan River in the wilderness. He called his hearers to repentance and faith. He also confronted the sin of those who came to him. In particular he confronted graceless religion and beliefs that reject God's Word. These attitudes still tempt us today, so we do well to hear John's call to repentance as we look to the One who came after John for our cleansing and forgiveness. 

Advent 2 - A Voice Crying Out

Pastor Tritten continues teaching on Paul's letter to the Colossians. 

November 16 - Colossians

This sermon on Matthew 1:18-25 talks about the importance of pausing to soak in the good news of Jesus' birth and the names he received from His Father. Looking at the story of Jesus' birth through Joseph's experience gives a different perspective to the more well loved account from Luke 2. 

Call His Name Jesus

Pastor Tritten continues teaching on Colossians.

December 21 - Colossians

In this sermon, Pastor Tritten focuses our attention on the Christmas message of Isaiah 9:2-7. "Unto us a child is born!" Merry Christmas! 

December 24 - Unto Us

This sermon, based on Isaiah 52:7-10, calls on God's people to celebrate Jesus' birth as great news! 

December 25 - Rejoice Together

This sermon, based on Luke 2:40-52, discusses the importance of telling the story of Jesus' birth, life, death, and resurrection by focusing on Jesus' presence in His Father's ... house? .... business? .... things?  Jesus wants to be where His Father is doing His Work, and He wants to be part of that work. He loves to bring salvation to sinners and bring us into His family. As adopted children of God, then, we love to be where our Father does His work and to be part of that work! 

January 4 - Joining Jesus In the Fathers House

Pastor Tritten continues our study of Paul's letter to the Colossians. 

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