Trinity Lutheran Church (Norfolk, VA)

Trinity Lutheran Church (Norfolk, VA)

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Trinity Lutheran Church (Norfolk, VA) episodes

  • Sermon: What is Your Work Worth? (Matt. 20)

    What is Your Work Worth?

    Sermon for the Seventeenth Sunday After Pentecost

    Pastor Matt Doebler

    Sermon Text: Matthew 20:1-16 (the parable of the workers in the vineyard)

    Key Thought

    The Kingdom of Heaven is like a vineyard where we are called and invited to participate in God's work. However, at the end of the day, we should not insist upon receiving the true value of our work but should, instead, trust that the generous Master will reward us with far more than we deserve.

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    Our mission is to make disciples and make them stronger through Word and Sacrament. (Mt. 28: 18-28)

    25 min
  • Midweek Meditation: The First Commandment

    God commands us to fear, love, and trust in him above all things.

    What does this mean?In this Midweek Meditation, Pastor Matt Doebler of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church (Norfolk, VA) reflects on the first commandment and Matthew 4:1-11 (Jesus is tempted by the devil in the wilderness).

    This year, Pastor Doebler is teaching through the Small Catechism, so be sure to catch future episodes.Trinity is a historic LCMS congregation located minutes from Naval Station Norfolk and Virginia Beach.

    Our mission is to make disciples and make them stronger through Word and Sacrament.

    🌐 Want to use our 5 Day Home Devotion Guide? You can find it here: https://tlcnorfolk.com/homedevotions

    6 min
  • The Book of Genesis | Lesson 1: Introduction

    Pastor Matt Doebler of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church (Norfolk, VA) teaches through the Book of Genesis in his Sunday morning Bible class.

    Lesson 1: Introduction

    (Series began September 13, 2026)

    Trinity is a historic LCMS congregation located minutes from Naval Station Norfolk and Virginia Beach.Our mission is to make disciples and make them stronger through Word and Sacrament.🌐 Learn more: https://tlcnorfolk.com

    42 min
  • Sermon: How Many Times? (Matt. 18)

    "How Many Times?"

    Sermon for the Sixteenth Sunday After Pentecost

    Pastor Matt Doebler

    Sermon Text: Matthew 18:21-35 (the parable of the unforgiving servant)

    Key Thought

    Our sinful nature wants to set a limit on our obligation to forgive our brother. By faith, we gain the strength to forgive again from our Heavenly Father who freely forgives us for the sake of Christ.

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    Our mission is to make disciples and make them stronger through Word and Sacrament. (Mt. 28: 18-28)

    21 min
  • Midweek Meditation: How to Drive Away Demons

    Satan is not passively hoping your and your family abandon the faith. He is actively trying to make it happen. That's why it is vital that our homes be sanctified by the Word of God and prayer.In this Midweek Meditation, Pastor Matt Doebler of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church (Norfolk, VA) reflects on St. Paul's words to Timothy and offers some practical instruction for how Christians can make their households holy places.👉 Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more Midweek Meditations.Pastor Matt Doebler serves Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church — Norfolk, VA.Trinity is a historic LCMS congregation located minutes from Naval Station Norfolk and Virginia Beach.Our mission is to make disciples and make them stronger through Word and Sacrament.🌐 Learn more: https://tlcnorfolk.com/homedevotions📖 Read Luther’s Small Catechism for FREE:https://catechism.cph.org

    6 min
  • Sermon: From Whom All Blessings Flow (Mt. 18)

    "From Whom All Blessings Flow"

    Sermon for the Fifteenth Sunday After Pentecost

    Pastor Matt Doebler

    Sermon Text: Matthew 18:1-20 (the greatest in the kingdom of heaven)

    Key Thought

    The world can only respond to God's generosity with pride or covetousness. Disciples are called to true humility which believes, thanks, and praises the God from whom all blessings flow.

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    Our mission is to make disciples and make them stronger through Word and Sacrament. (Mt. 28: 18-28)

    19 min
  • Sermon: The Offensive Mercy of the Cross (Matt. 16)

    "The Offensive Mercy of the Cross"

    Sermon for the Fourteenth Sunday After Pentecost

    Pastor Matt Doebler

    Sermon Text: Matthew 16: 21-28 (Jesus predicts his suffering, death, and resurrection)

    Key Thought

    The cross is an offensive mercy that human reason rejects. But only the way of the cross leads to the day of resurrection.

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    Our mission is to make disciples and make them stronger through Word and Sacrament. (Mt. 28: 18-28)

    17 min
  • Sermon: "Faith Formed by the Word"

    "Faith Formed by the Word"

    Sermon for the Thirteenth Sunday After Pentecost

    Pastor Matt Doebler

    Sermon Text: Matthew 16: 13-20 (Peter's good confession)

    Key Thought

    "Who do you say Jesus is?" is the most important question of our lives. A faith-filled answer is formed in the Divine Service and in holy homes where the Word is read and taught."

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    Our mission is to make disciples and make them stronger through Word and Sacrament. (Mt. 28: 18-28)

    18 min
  • Sermon: Confidence in Prayer (Matt. 15)

    "Confidence in Prayer"

    Sermon for the Twelfth Sunday After Pentecost

    Pastor Matt Doebler

    Sermon Text: Matthew 15: 21-28 (the faith of the Canaanite woman)

    Key Thought

    The confidence to pray does not rest on receiving God's answer to our prayer, but rather rests on the character of God and his command to pray.

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    Our mission is to make disciples and make them stronger through Word and Sacrament. (Mt. 28: 18-28)

    21 min
  • Sermon: Drowning in Doubt (Matt. 14)

    "Drowning in Doubt"

    Sermon for the Eleventh Sunday After Pentecost

    Pastor Matt Doebler

    Sermon Text: Matthew 14: 22-33 (Jesus walks on the water)

    Key Thought

    God gives his Word and commands faith. But we often find ourselves doubting that Word. Our Lord Jesus rescues us even in our doubts and strengthens our faith through his promises.

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    Our mission is to make disciples and make them stronger through Word and Sacrament. (Mt. 28: 18-28)

    20 min

About Trinity Lutheran Church (Norfolk, VA)

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Weekly teaching and preaching from Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church (LCMS) in Norfolk, VA.