Midweek Meditation: The Sixth Commandment

God commands us not to covet anything that belongs to our neighbor. What does this mean?In this Midweek Meditation, Pastor Matt Doebler of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church (Norfolk, VA) reflects on the ninth and tenth commandments and Genesis 39:1-10 (Joseph serves Potiphar faithfully).This year, Pastor Doebler is teaching through the Small Catechism, so be sure to catch future episodes.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.🌐 Want to use our 5 Day Home Devotion Guide? You can find it here: https://tlcnorfolk.com/homedevotions

The Midnight CrySermon for the 24th Sunday After PentecostPastor Matt DoeblerSermon Texts: Matthew 25:1-13 (the wise and foolish virgins)Key ThoughtScripture warns us that the Day of the Lord will be darkness and not light. Yet, those made wise and ready by repentance and faith will joyfully greet the Lord. He will guide them through the darkness of that Day and into the light of his kingdom.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TLCnorfolk.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Our mission is to make disciples and make them stronger through Word and Sacrament. (Mt. 28: 18-28)

Pastor Matt Doebler of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church (Norfolk, VA) teaches through the Book of Genesis in his Sunday morning Bible class.Lesson 9: Genesis 3: 5-8(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

God commands us not to bear false testimony against our neighbor. What does this mean?In this Midweek Meditation, Pastor Matt Doebler of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church (Norfolk, VA) reflects on the eighth commandment and Matthew 5:33-45 (do not swear falsely).This year, Pastor Doebler is teaching through the Small Catechism, so be sure to catch future episodes.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.🌐 Want to use our 5 Day Home Devotion Guide? You can find it here: https://tlcnorfolk.com/homedevotions

For All the SaintsSermon for All Saints' DayPastor Matt DoeblerSermon Texts: Rev. 7: 2-17 (a vision of the Church)Key ThoughtSaints are sealed by God in Holy Baptism. On earth, God strengthens them to stand and fight. In heaven, the saints are given rest in the presence of the Lord. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TLCnorfolk.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Our mission is to make disciples and make them stronger through Word and Sacrament. (Mt. 28: 18-28)

Pastor Matt Doebler of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church (Norfolk, VA) teaches through the Book of Genesis in his Sunday morning Bible class.Lesson 8: Genesis 3: 1-4(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

God commands us not to steal. What does this mean?In this Midweek Meditation, Pastor Matt Doebler of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church (Norfolk, VA) reflects on the seventh commandment and Luke 19:1-10 (Zacchaeus).This year, Pastor Doebler is teaching through the Small Catechism, so be sure to catch future episodes.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.🌐 Want to use our 5 Day Home Devotion Guide? You can find it here: https://tlcnorfolk.com/homedevotions

Free By FaithSermon for Reformation SundayPastor Matt DoeblerSermon Texts: Romans 3:19-28 (made righteous through faith); John 8:31-36 (free indeed)Key ThoughtAdam was created in original righteousness with the freedom and ability to do God's will. Sin robbed him and us of that freedom. Jesus Christ restores that freedom to us by giving us his righteousness and the gift of his Spirit. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TLCnorfolk.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Our mission is to make disciples and make them stronger through Word and Sacrament. (Mt. 28: 18-28)

Pastor Matt Doebler of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church (Norfolk, VA) teaches through the Book of Genesis in his Sunday morning Bible class.Lesson 7: Genesis 2: 21-25(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

God commands us to not commit adultery. What does this mean?In this Midweek Meditation, Pastor Matt Doebler of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church (Norfolk, VA) reflects on the sixth commandment and Genesis 2:18-25 (the creation of the woman).This year, Pastor Doebler is teaching through the Small Catechism, so be sure to catch future episodes.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.🌐 Want to use our 5 Day Home Devotion Guide? You can find it here: https://tlcnorfolk.com/homedevotions