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Praying in Jesus’ Name: Rogate Sermon 2026

Sermon preached by Rev. James Preus for Rogate Sunday in 2026 on the text John 16:23-30. You can read the text of the sermon at https://christforus.org/NewSite/index.php/2026/05/13/praying-in-jesus-name-2/ or on my Substack: https://pastorpreus.substack.com/ 

Justification and Sanctification: Sermon by Rolf Preus

Sermon preached by Rev. Rolf Preus for Exaudi Sunday in 2014 on the Old Testament lesson, Ezekiel 36:35-27. You can read the text of the sermon at https://christforus.org/NewSite/index.php/2021/05/10/justification-and-sanctification-2/ 

The Spirit of Truth Makes People Mad

Sermon preached by Rev. Rolf Preus for Exaudi Sunday in 2017 on the Gospel lesson John 15:26-16:4. You can read the text of the sermon at https://christforus.org/NewSite/index.php/2021/05/10/the-spirit-of-truth-makes-people-mad/ 

He Who Believes and Is Baptized Will Be Saved: Ascension Sermon by Rolf Preus

Sermon preached by Rev. Rolf Preus in 2007 for the Ascension of our Lord and for Confirmation on the Gospel Lesson Mark 16:16. You can read the text of the sermon at https://christforus.org/NewSite/index.php/2021/05/10/he-who-believes-and-is-baptized-will-be-saved/ 

Christ Reigns Above with Us Below: Ascension Sermon by Rolf Preus

Ascension Day Sermon preached by Rev. Rolf Preus in 2009 on the text Ephesians 4:7-16. You can read the text of the sermon at https://christforus.org/NewSite/index.php/2021/05/10/christ-reigns-above-with-us-below/ 

The Promise, Purpose, and Power of Prayer: Rogate Sermon 2007 by Rolf Preus

Rogate Sermon preached by Rev. Rolf Preus in 2007 on John 16:23-30. You can read the text of the sermon at https://christforus.org/NewSite/index.php/2021/05/02/the-promise-purpose-and-power-of-prayer/ 

Confessional Lutherans: Confirmation Sermon by Rolf Preus 2009

Sermon preached by Rev. Rolf Preus on Matthew 10:32-33 in 2009. You can read the text of the sermon at https://christforus.org/NewSite/index.php/2021/05/02/confessional-lutherans/ 

Hearing and Doing: Sermon by Rolf Preus 2026

Sermon on the Epistle Lesson for Cantate Sunday, James 1:22-27 by Rev. Rolf Preus. You can read the text of the sermon at https://christforus.org/NewSite/index.php/2021/05/02/hearing-and-doing/ 

The Holy Spirit’s Work: Cantate Sunday 2026

Sermon preached by Rev. James Preus for Cantate Sunday (Fifth Sunday in Easter), Gospel lesson, John 16:5-15. You can read the text of the sermon at https://christforus.org/NewSite/index.php/2026/05/07/the-holy-spirits-work/ or at my Substack https://pastorpreus.substack.com/ 

Necessary Suffering and Certain Joy: Jubilate Sermon 2026

Sermon preached by Rev. James Preus on the Gospel Lesson for Jubilate Sunday, John 16:15-23. You can read the text of the sermon at https://christforus.org/NewSite/index.php/2026/04/27/necessary-suffering/ or on my Substack https://pastorpreus.substack.com/ If you like these sermons and would like to hear more as well as Bible Studies, subscribe to Christ for Us on whatever podcast platform you are listening to this. If you would like new Bible Studies and sermons emailed to you, subscribe on Substack.