Christ for Us

You can read the text of this sermon by Rev. James Preus at Christforus.org. 

Sermon preached for the observance of the Ascension of our Lord. You can read the text of the sermon at Christforus.org. 

Jesus commands us to pray, but most people don't know what it means to pray. This sermon clarifies what the Bible means to pray and how Christians may pray effectively. You can read the text of the sermon at Christforus.org. 
1. For what two reasons do we pray? 
2. What is needed for effective prayer? 
3. What do we need before we can pray in faith? 
4. What does it mean to pray in Jesus' name? 
5. If God cannot deny our prayer in Jesus' name, why does it seem like He isn't answering our prayers? 

In 2 Kings 6, the prophet Elisha performs a miracle which works as a good illustration of  the communication of attributes of Christ. You can read along to the outline at Christforus.org. 

Sermon preached by Rev. James Preus for Cantate Sermon in 2025. You can read the text of the sermon at Christforus.org. 

Episode 37 deals with the accusation that Confessional Lutheran congregations are too strict. You can read the outline at Christforus.org. 

Jubilate sermon preached by Rev. James Preus on John 16:16-23. You can read the text of the sermon at Christforus.org. 

You can read this sermon on John 16:7-11 at Christforus.org. 

Jubilate sermon preached by Rev. Rolf Preus in 2007 on the text John 16:16-23. You can read the text of the sermon at Christforus.org. 

Rev. Rolf Preus preached at Trinity Lutheran Church in Ottumwa, IA for Good Shepherd Sunday, May 4, 2025. You can read the text of the sermon at Christforus.org.