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 service, and there were some technical difficulties that required switching microphones early in the message. You can hear where the switch happens, but it does not affect this recording.

In this session, Pastor Tritten talks about the controversial topic of head coverings for women, and the use of hymns and music in worship.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This sermon on Psalm 100 reminds us that God's creation and salvation are at the heart of our rejoicing and singing.

Pastor Tritten concludes our tour through the Divine Service by working our way through the Service of the Sacrament.

Pastor Tritten continues our tour through the Divine Service, working from the Gloria in Excelsis to the Service of the Sacrament.

God used His prophet Hosea (5:15-6:6) to confront His people with a sad truth: they were better at saying the right thing than doing the right thing. This is a warning for us today. However, we need to know that the "doing" God is looking for begins in our hearts and is rooted in the First Commandment - "You shall have no other gods."