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The Apologia Pastor

by Pastor Jacob Henson

Pastor Jacob Henson strives to preach sermons which are faithful to the Holy Scriptures and harmonious with the Lutheran Book of Concord (1580). He sticks closely to the text of Scripture, applying its teaching toward repentance, faith in the forgiveness of sins through Jesus, and fruits of faith by the Holy Spirit.He is pastor of Apologia Evangelical Lutheran Church in Deer Park, WI.www.apologialutheran.org

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  1. Sermon: Trinity 19 (10-10-26)

    "Power on Earth to Forgive Sins" The purpose of today's sermon is the same as Jesus' purpose in working His miracle: that you may know that the Son of Man has power on earth to forgive sins, and that this power continues today through the ministry of men. — Sermon text: Matthew 9:1-8

  2. Sermon: Trinity 18 (10-03-26)

    "Complete Salvation in Christ" The Pharisees' question about the Law was a good question. Their answer about the Christ was a good answer. But they left something to be desired. Their discussion of these matters was incomplete. — Sermon text: Matthew 22:34-46

  3. Sermon: St. Michael & All Angels (09-29-26)

    "The Revealed Word about Angels" Today’s festival provides the Church with the opportunity (and even the obligation) to speak about angels. Though even she doesn't have extensive knowledge on this subject, she knows much more than anyone else! She speaks today to clear away the superstition and…

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  4. Sermon: Trinity 17 (09-26-26)

    “The Law Governed by Love.” If we are going to observe the letter of the Law, we also need to understand the spirit of the Law. All of God's commandments boil down to one thing: love. — Sermon text: Luke 14:1-11

  5. Sermon: Trinity 16 (09-19-26)

    “Jesus’ Intervention at Nain.” This sermon was preached on September 19, 2026 at Apologia Evangelical Lutheran Church in Deer Park, WI. The sermon text is Luke 7:11-17, which is the Gospel lesson for The Sixteenth Sunday after Trinity.

  6. Sermon: Trinity 15 (09-12-26)

    “Two Masters Compared.” This sermon was preached on September 12, 2026 at Apologia Evangelical Lutheran Church in Deer Park, WI. The sermon text is Matthew 6:24-34, which is the Gospel lesson for The Fifteenth Sunday after Trinity.

  7. Sermon: Trinity 13 (08-29-26)

    “Two Ways of Getting Eternal Life.” This sermon was preached on August 29, 2026 at Apologia Evangelical Lutheran Church in Deer Park, WI. The sermon text is Luke 10:23-37, which is the Gospel lesson for The Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity.

  8. Sermon: Trinity 12 (08-22-26)

    “Faith and Love from Christ’s Work.” This sermon was preached on August 22, 2026 at Apologia Evangelical Lutheran Church in Deer Park, WI. The sermon text is Mark 7:31-37, which is the Gospel lesson for The Twelfth Sunday after Trinity.

  9. Sermon: Trinity 11 (08-15-26)

    “How to Approach God in Prayer.” This sermon was preached on August 15, 2026 at Apologia Evangelical Lutheran Church in Deer Park, WI. The sermon text is Luke 18:9-14, which is the Gospel lesson for The Eleventh Sunday after Trinity.

  10. Sermon: Trinity 10 (08-08-26)

    “Thievery in the Temple.” This sermon was preached on August 8, 2026 at Apologia Evangelical Lutheran Church in Deer Park, WI. The sermon text is Luke 19:41-48, which is the Gospel lesson for The Tenth Sunday after Trinity.

  11. Sermon: Trinity 9 (08-01-26)

    “The Example of the Unjust Steward.” This sermon was preached on August 1, 2026 at Apologia Evangelical Lutheran Church in Deer Park, WI. The sermon text is Luke 16:1-9, which is the Gospel lesson for The Ninth Sunday after Trinity.

  12. Sermon: Trinity 7 (07-18-26)

    “God’s Special Care for His Own.” This sermon was preached on July 18, 2026 at Apologia Evangelical Lutheran Church in Deer Park, WI. The sermon text is Mark 8:1-9, which is the Gospel lesson for The Seventh Sunday after Trinity.

  13. Sermon: Trinity 6 (07-11-26)

    “Righteousness Which Exceeds.” This sermon was preached on July 11, 2026 at Apologia Evangelical Lutheran Church in Deer Park, WI. The sermon text is Matthew 5:20-26, which is the Gospel lesson for The Sixth Sunday after Trinity.

  14. Sermon: Trinity 5 (07-04-26)

    “Applying Jesus’ Teaching.” This sermon was preached on July 4, 2026 at Apologia Evangelical Lutheran Church in Deer Park, WI. The sermon text is Luke 5:1-11, which is the Gospel lesson for The Fifth Sunday after Trinity.

  15. Sermon: Visitation of Mary (07-01-26)

    “The Meaning of John's Leaping" This sermon was preached on July 1, 2026 at Apologia Evangelical Lutheran Church in Deer Park, WI. The sermon text is Luke 1:39-56, which is the Gospel lesson for The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary (July 2nd).

  16. Sermon: Trinity 4 (06-27-26)

    “Become Merciful Like Your Father." This sermon was preached on June 27, 2026 at Apologia Evangelical Lutheran Church in Deer Park, WI. The sermon text is Luke 6:36-42, which is the Gospel lesson for The Fourth Sunday after Trinity.

  17. Sermon: Trinity 3 (06-20-26)

    “Jesus Receives Sinners" This sermon was preached on June 20, 2026 at Apologia Evangelical Lutheran Church in Deer Park, WI. The sermon text is Luke 15:1-10, which is the Gospel lesson for The Third Sunday after Trinity.

  18. Sermon: Trinity 2 (06-13-26)

    “A Gracious Supper, Ready Now!" This sermon was preached on June 13, 2026 at Apologia Evangelical Lutheran Church in Deer Park, WI. The sermon text is Luke 14:16-24, which is the Gospel lesson for The Second Sunday after Trinity.

  19. Sermon: ELDoNA Synod (06-03-26)

    “The Purpose of the Stones." This sermon was preached on June 3, 2026 at Salem Lutheran Church in Malone, TX for the 2026 Synod and Colloquium of the Evangelical Lutheran Diocese of North America (ELDoNA). The sermon text is Joshua 4:1-24.

  20. Sermon: Holy Trinity (05-30-26)

    “The Old Is No Good." This sermon was preached on May 30, 2026 at Apologia Evangelical Lutheran Church in Deer Park, WI. The sermon text is John 3:1-15, which is the Gospel lesson for The Feast of the Holy Trinity.

  21. Sermon: Pentecost Monday (05-25-26)

    “The Reason for Salvation and Condemnation." This sermon was preached on May 25, 2026 at Apologia Evangelical Lutheran Church in Deer Park, WI. The sermon text is John 3:16-21, which is the Gospel lesson for Pentecost Monday (Whit Monday).

  22. Sermon: Pentecost (05-23-26)

    “The Source of Love for God." This sermon was preached on May 23, 2026 at Apologia Evangelical Lutheran Church in Deer Park, WI. The sermon text is John 14:23-31, which is the Gospel lesson for Pentecost.

  23. Sermon: Exaudi (05-16-26)

    “Comfort for Outsiders." This sermon was preached on May 16, 2026 at Apologia Evangelical Lutheran Church in Deer Park, WI. The sermon text is John 15:26-16:4, which is the Gospel lesson for Exaudi (The Sunday after the Ascension).

  24. Sermon: Ascension Day (05-14-26)

    “Wait for the Holy Ghost.” This sermon was preached on May 14, 2026 at Apologia Evangelical Lutheran Church in Deer Park, WI. The sermon texts are Mark 16:14-20 and Acts 1:1-11, which are the Gospel and Epistle lessons for The Ascension of Our Lord.

  25. Sermon: Rogate (05-09-26)

    “The Father Loves You Through Jesus.” This sermon was preached on May 9, 2026 at Apologia Evangelical Lutheran Church in Deer Park, WI. The sermon text is John 16:23b-30, which is the Gospel lesson for Rogate (The Fifth Sunday after Easter).

  26. Sermon: Cantate (05-02-26)

    “Guidance from the Spirit.” This sermon was preached on May 2, 2026 at Apologia Evangelical Lutheran Church in Deer Park, WI. The sermon text is John 16:5-15, which is the Gospel lesson for Cantate (The Fourth Sunday after Easter).

  27. Sermon: Jubilate (04-25-26)

    “A Little While…Till Eternal Joys.” This sermon was preached on April 25, 2026 at Apologia Evangelical Lutheran Church in Deer Park, WI. The sermon text is John 16:16-23a, which is the Gospel lesson for Jubilate (The Third Sunday after Easter)

  28. Sermon: Misericordias Domini (04-18-26)

    “Getting to Know the Good Shepherd” This sermon was preached on April 18, 2026 at Apologia Evangelical Lutheran Church in Deer Park, WI. The sermon text is John 10:11-16, which is the Gospel lesson for Misericordiae Domini (The Second Sunday after Easter).

  29. Sermon: Quasimodogeniti (04-11-26)

    “Evidence of Our Peace” This sermon was preached on April 11, 2026 at Apologia Evangelical Lutheran Church in Deer Park, WI. The sermon text is John 20:19-31, which is the Gospel lesson for Quasimodogeniti (The First Sunday after Easter).

  30. Sermon: Easter Monday (04-06-26)

    “Recognizing Our Sin and Our Savior” This sermon was preached on April 6, 2026 at Apologia Evangelical Lutheran Church in Deer Park, WI. The sermon text is Luke 24:13-35, which is the Gospel lesson for the Monday after Easter.

  31. Sermon: Easter Sunday (04-05-26)

    “Assurance of Jesus’ Victory” This sermon was preached on April 5, 2026 at Apologia Evangelical Lutheran Church in Deer Park, WI. The sermon text is Mark 16:1-8, which is the Gospel lesson for the Feast of the Resurrection of Our Lord.

  32. Sermon: Easter Vigil (04-04-26)

    “Life Hidden with Christ in Baptism” This sermon was preached on April 4, 2026 at Apologia Evangelical Lutheran Church in Deer Park, WI. The sermon text is Colossians 3:1-4, which is the Epistle lesson for the Easter Vigil.

  33. Sermon: Good Friday (04-03-26)

    “Salvation Finished” This sermon was preached on April 3, 2026 at Apologia Evangelical Lutheran Church in Deer Park, WI. The sermon text is John 18:1-19:42, which is the Gospel lesson for Good Friday.

  34. Sermon: Maundy Thursday (04-02-26)

    “Learning Christian Love” This sermon was preached on April 2, 2026 at Apologia Evangelical Lutheran Church in Deer Park, WI. The sermon text is John 13:1-15, which is the Gospel lesson for Maundy Thursday.

  35. Sermon: Palmarum (03-28-26)

    “God’s Son Draws Near to Save” This sermon was preached on March 28, 2026 at Apologia Evangelical Lutheran Church in Deer Park, WI. The sermon text is Matthew 21:1-9, which is the Gospel lesson for Palmarum (The Sixth Sunday in Lent).

  36. Sermon: Annunciation (03-25-26)

    “God’s Son Becomes One of Us” This sermon was preached on March 25, 2026 at Apologia Evangelical Lutheran Church in Deer Park, WI. The sermon text is Luke 1:26-38, which is the Gospel lesson for Festival of the Annunciation.

  37. Sermon: Judica (03-21-26)

    “The Word Which Converts and Gives Life” This sermon was preached on March 21, 2026 at Apologia Evangelical Lutheran Church in Deer Park, WI. The sermon text is John 8:46-59, which is the Gospel lesson for Judica (The Fifth Sunday in Lent).

  38. Sermon: Laetare (03-14-26)

    “Going to Church for the Bread of Life” This sermon was preached on March 14, 2026 at Apologia Evangelical Lutheran Church in Deer Park, WI. The sermon text is John 6:1-15, which is the Gospel lesson for Laetare (The Fourth Sunday in Lent).

  39. Sermon: Lent 3 Midweek (03-11-26)

    Sermon Series: Passion According to St. Matthew "Our Blame on Jesus, Jesus’ Blood on Us" This sermon was preached on March 11, 2026 at Apologia Evangelical Lutheran Church in Deer Park, WI. The sermon text is Matthew 27:11-56.

  40. Sermon: Oculi (03-07-26)

    “With or Against God?” This sermon was preached on March 7, 2026 at Apologia Evangelical Lutheran Church in Deer Park, WI. The sermon text is Luke 11:14-28, which is the Gospel lesson for Oculi (The Third Sunday in Lent).

  41. Sermon: Lent 2 Midweek (03-04-26)

    Sermon Series: Passion According to St. Matthew "Minimizing and Maximizing" This sermon was preached on March 4, 2026 at Apologia Evangelical Lutheran Church in Deer Park, WI. The sermon text is Matthew 26:57-27:10.

  42. Sermon: Reminiscere (02-28-26)

    “Wrestling for a Blessing” This sermon was preached on February 28, 2026 at Apologia Evangelical Lutheran Church in Deer Park, WI. The sermon text is Matthew 15:21-28, which is the Gospel lesson for Reminiscere (Second Sunday in Lent).

  43. Sermon: Lent 1 Midweek (02-25-26)

    Sermon Series: Passion According to St. Matthew "Strike the Shepherd and Father the Sheep" This sermon was preached on February 25, 2026 at Apologia Evangelical Lutheran Church in Deer Park, WI. The sermon text is Matthew 26:31-56.

  44. Sermon: Invocavit (02-21-26)

    “A Real Temptation and Real Deliverance” This sermon was preached on February 21, 2026 at Apologia Evangelical Lutheran Church in Deer Park, WI. The sermon text is Matthew 4:1-11, which is the Gospel lesson for Invocavit.

  45. Sermon: Ash Wednesday (02-18-26)

    “Arriving at Repentance and Forgiveness” This sermon was preached on February 18, 2026 at Apologia Evangelical Lutheran Church in Deer Park, WI. The sermon texts are Jonah 3:1-10 and Joel 2:12-14, which are two lessons for Ash Wednesday.

  46. Sermon: Quinquagesima (02-14-26)

    “Eyes Opened by God” This sermon was preached on February 14, 2026 at Apologia Evangelical Lutheran Church in Deer Park, WI. The sermon text is Luke 18:31-43, which is the Gospel lesson for Quinquagesima.

  47. Sermon: Sexagesima (02-07-26)

    “Strengthened and Sustained by the Word” This sermon was preached on February 7, 2026 at Apologia Evangelical Lutheran Church in Deer Park, WI. The sermon text is Luke 8:4-15, which is the Gospel lesson for Sexagesima.

  48. Sermon: Presentation of our Lord (02-04-26)

    “A Presentation for Our Purification” This sermon was preached on February 4, 2026 at Apologia Evangelical Lutheran Church in Deer Park, WI. The sermon text is Luke 2:22-32, which is the Gospel lesson for The Presentation of our Lord and the Purification of St. Mary.

  49. Sermon: Septuagesima (01-31-26)

    “Called and Rewarded by Grace” This sermon was preached on January 31, 2026 at Apologia Evangelical Lutheran Church in Deer Park, WI. The sermon text is Matthew 20:1-16, which is the Gospel lesson for Septuagesima.

  50. Sermon: Transfiguration (01-24-26)

    “Jesus’ Glory: Hidden and Revealed” This sermon was preached on January 24, 2026 at Apologia Evangelical Lutheran Mission in Deer Park, WI. The sermon text is Matthew 17:1-9, which is the Gospel lesson for The Transfiguration of our Lord.

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Pastor Jacob Henson strives to preach sermons which are faithful to the Holy Scriptures and harmonious with the Lutheran Book of Concord (1580). He sticks closely to the text of Scripture, applying its teaching toward repentance, faith in the forgiveness of sins through Jesus, and fruits of faith by the Holy Spirit.He is pastor of Apologia Evangelical Lutheran Church in Deer Park, WI.www.apologialutheran.org

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