Heritage Lutheran, Valparaiso October 12, 2025

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

10/19/25. One Holy, Christian, Apostolic Church -- One APOSTOLIC Church (Pr. Harry)

2025-10-12 Sermon for Trinity XVII
Grace Lutheran Church, Thompson, Ohio
Rev. S. Berndt
"The Place of Honor" Luke 14:1-11
Proverbs 25:6-14 Courage & the Sweetness of Wisdom
Ephesians 4:1-6 The Mystery of the Gospel Revealed
Luke 14:1-11 The Parable of the Wedding Feast

The Place of Honor - Sermon for Trinity XVII 2025-10-12

2025-10-19 Sermon for Trinity XVIII
Grace Lutheran Church, Thompson, Ohio
Rev. S. Berndt
"Blunt Force Trauma" Matthew 22:34-46
Deuteronomy 10:12-21 Fear the Lord Your God
1 Corinthians 4:1-8 The Ministry of Apostles    
Matthew 22:34-46 Whose Son is the Christ?

Blunt Force Trauma - Sermon for Trinity XVIII 2025-10-19

2025-10-26 Sermon for Reformation Day (Observed)
Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Madison, Ohio
Rev. S. Berndt
"Watchmen on the Ramparts Must be Armed" Matthew 11:12-19
Revelation 14:6-7 An Eternal Gospel
Romans 3:19-28 Justified by Grace
Matthew 11:12-19 The Violent & Violence

Watchment on the Ramparts Must be Armed - Sermon for Reformation 2025-10-26

10/26/25. One Holy, Christian, Apostolic Church -- One FOREVER Church (Pr. Harry)

I am a Lutheran Church Missouri Synod Pastor serving Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Madison, Ohio & Grace Lutheran Church in Thompson, Ohio.

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