This sermon introduces the events that led to King David writing Psalm 51. This Psalm of Repentance teaches us to confess our sins, gives us words for confession, and reminds of God’s lovingkindness, compassion, and forgiveness.By Pastor Eric Tritten

In the sermon on the plain, recorded in Luke 6, Jesus challenges his followers to love their enemies. Our understanding of love is complicated by some un-Biblical distortions of what love actually is. When we learn love from Jesus, we find that the cross, forgiveness, mercy, and the desire for God's good for others is key, and our love is given for…

This sermon on Luke 9:28-36, Jesus' Transfiguration. While it gives an overview of the entire event at the mountain, it focuses in on the Father's words, "Listen to Him," meaning, listen to Jesus. There are many messages that clamor for our attention. It is essential we hear Jesus' voice above them all, because He is the one proclaiming forgiveness…

This sermon is based on Luke 6:17-26, part of Jesus' Sermon on the Plain which parallels the Beatitudes. Jesus identifies blessings and woes around four parts of earthly life: poverty, hunger, happiness, and reputation. He reveals our sin in these areas, but the good news is that He came to redeem us from sin and death.…

This sermon, based on Luke 5:1-11, looks at Jesus' unexpected behavior, including how it is unexpected that He uses everyday situatations and normal people to catch people with the good news of His kingdom. His presence changes everything.By Pastor Eric Tritten

This sermon is based on the events recorded in Luke 4:31-44, particularly focusing on the idea that Jesus was sent to proclaim the good news of the kingdom of God. As recipients of the good news of the kingdom of God, we are also privileged to share the good news with others.By Pastor Eric Tritten

In this sermon Pastor Tritten talks about Jesus' miracle turning water into wine at a wedding reception as recorded in John 2:1-11. He points our Jesus' celebration and joy in marriage. Much of the sermon focuses on Jesus' provision for the many things people lack in their lives.By Pastor Eric Tritten

Pastor Tritten's sermon is based on Luke 4:16-30, which record's Jesus teaching in His hometown's synagogue. Jesus declared that the text he read from Isaiah 61 was fulfilled in the people's hearing. The sermon notes Christians often focus on what God will do someday, but we should notice what God is doing for us today. When we see God's work in ou…

Pastor Tritten preaches on Luke 2:40-52; the account of Jesus in the temple as a boy. The title is Astounded and Astonished.By Pastor Eric Tritten

Pastor Tritten preaches on Luke's account of Jesus' baptism, focusing on God's Word and it's revelation about Jesus, His mission, and love. We are called to echo God's Word in our lives and congregations' ministries.By Pastor Eric Tritten

Pastor Tritten preached on John 1 and the way it parallels Genesis 1. Jesus is revealed to be God's Word and the Light of the World that gives life to all people. On Christmas we celebrate that the light shines in the darkness and the darkness has not (cannot!) overcome it.By Pastor Eric Tritten

In this Christmas Eve sermon, Pastor Tritten talks about the songs we sing at Christmas. They are ways that we treasure and ponder Christmas, as Mary treasured and pondered the events of the night Jesus was born. The songs of the world focus us in one way, but the songs of the church focus us on Jesus and different ways His birth impact us as we ce…

The sermon for Advent 4 on the Virgin Mary meeting Elizabeth in Luke 1. Pastor Tritten serves at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, Hudson, OH. www.gloriadeihudson.orgBy Pastor Eric Tritten

A Sermon on Psalm 85By Pastor Eric Tritten

A sermon on Psalm 66Themes: Evangelism, Retelling the Story of Salvation, Proclaiming God's Word, Advent, Christmas, Struggles, TrialsBy Pastor Eric Tritten

Advent Lessons and Carols 2024 by Pastor Eric TrittenBy Pastor Eric Tritten

Sermon on Psalm 25By Pastor Eric Tritten

Thanksgiving Eve Corrected by Pastor Eric TrittenBy Pastor Eric Tritten

Holy Wonder: The Nativity by Pastor Eric TrittenBy Pastor Eric Tritten

Romans 14:15-23 by Pastor Eric TrittenBy Pastor Eric Tritten

Holy Wonder: The Annunciation by Pastor Eric TrittenBy Pastor Eric Tritten

Romans 14:13 - 15 by Pastor Eric TrittenBy Pastor Eric Tritten

Romans 14:1 - 12 by Pastor Eric TrittenBy Pastor Eric Tritten

A review of the hows and whys related to Lutheran Worship.By Pastor Eric Tritten

Courage and hope in Christ are key to understanding Promised Beauty, seen in the gestures and actions of Christians who have God's promises now but have not yet experienced the fullness of the gift. Pastor Tritten takes up the topic of beauty and considers it as a gift to help us experience God’s goodness as our Creator, Redeemer, and One who gives…

How do you experience beauty in Christ's cross? What about all the suffering in the world? Is the love of God present for those who suffer? Pastor Tritten takes up the topic of beauty and considers it as a gift to help us experience God’s goodness as our Creator, Redeemer, and One who gives us hope.By Pastor Eric Tritten

How do you experience beauty in God's creation? What about all the decay? Pastor Tritten takes up the topic of beauty and considers it as a gift to help us experience God’s goodness as our Creator, Redeemer, and One who gives us hope.By Pastor Eric Tritten

Have you ever wondered why there is beauty in the world? Pastor Tritten takes up the topic of beauty and considers it as a gift to help us experience God’s goodness as our Creator, Redeemer, and One who gives us hope.By Pastor Eric Tritten

Gloria Dei Lutheran Church’s mission statement is, “Gathering people to Christ. Building believers in Christ. Serving the world as Christ.” In this video, Pastor Tritten talks about what it means to serve the world as Christ.By Pastor Eric Tritten

Gloria Dei Lutheran Church’s mission statement is, “Gathering people to Christ. Building believers in Christ. Serving the world as Christ.” In this video Pastor Tritten talks about What it means to build believers in Christ.By Pastor Eric Tritten

Gloria Dei Lutheran Church’s mission statement is, “Gathering people to Christ. Building believers in Christ. Serving the world as Christ.” In this video Pastor Tritten talks about What it means to gather people to Christ.By Pastor Eric Tritten

Pastor Tritten talks about the Church - as in the Big "C" Church Universal that includes all Christians of all times and all places - and the reason we say it is the Body of Christ.By Pastor Eric Tritten

Pastor Tritten talks about the Church - as in the Big "C" Church Universal that includes all Christians of all times and all places - and the reason we say it is both ancient and contemporary.By Pastor Eric Tritten

Pastor Tritten talks about the Church - as in the Big "C" Church Universal that includes all Christians of all times and all places - and the reason we say it is "one" despite the fact that we can see so many divisions.By Pastor Eric Tritten

Pastor Tritten talks about the Church - as in the Big "C" Church Universal that includes all Christians of all times and all places - and the reason we say it is holy despite the fact that we can see it is full of sinners.By Pastor Eric Tritten

Things You Didn’t Learn In Sunday School About … Priscilla and Aquila by Pastor Eric TrittenBy Pastor Eric Tritten

Things You Didn't Learn In Sunday School About ... Paul by Pastor Eric TrittenBy Pastor Eric Tritten

Things You Didn’t Learn In Sunday School About … John by Pastor Eric TrittenBy Pastor Eric Tritten

Things You Didn’t Learn In Sunday School About … Magdalene by Pastor Eric TrittenBy Pastor Eric Tritten

August 13 - Romans 14:1-2 by Pastor Eric TrittenBy Pastor Eric Tritten

Things You Didn’t Learn In Sunday School About … Peter by Pastor Eric TrittenBy Pastor Eric Tritten

August 6 - Romans 13:11-14 by Pastor Eric TrittenBy Pastor Eric Tritten

Things You Didn’t Learn In Sunday School About … Mary by Pastor Eric TrittenBy Pastor Eric Tritten

Things You Didn’t Learn In Sunday School About … Jeremiah by Pastor Eric TrittenBy Pastor Eric Tritten

July 23 - Romans 13:8-10 by Pastor Eric TrittenBy Pastor Eric Tritten

Things You Didn’t Learn In Sunday School About … Isaiah by Pastor Eric TrittenBy Pastor Eric Tritten

July 16 - Romans 13:2-7 by Pastor Eric TrittenBy Pastor Eric Tritten

Things You Didn’t Learn In Sunday School About … Elijah and the Widow of Zarephath by Pastor Eric TrittenBy Pastor Eric Tritten

July 9 - Romans 13:1 by Pastor Eric TrittenBy Pastor Eric Tritten

Things You Didn’t Learn In Sunday School About … Samson by Pastor Eric TrittenBy Pastor Eric Tritten