“Hands of Blessing” (Luke 24:44-53)
“Then he led them out as far as Bethany, and lifting up his hands he blessed them. While he blessed them, he parted from them and was carried up into ... |
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It has been said before that the church is in need of a continuous reformation. In other words, this call for reformation is a plea for the church to daily reclaim her fundamental roots. The reason ... |
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"So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God." (Romans 10:17)
What is the preacher saying? I don't get it. I don't understand. Who or what is that Matrix thing he was talking ... |
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*The service begins with a hymn, suitable to the part of the Catechism to be studied. During the last stanza the minister approaches the altar and reads, whenever possible alternately with the congre ... |
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Found on Imprimis from Hillsdale.edu:
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R. R. RENO is the ... |
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The author of Hebrews says, "The word of God is living and active, sharper than any two edged sword," (Hebrews 4:12). A sharp sword is a powerful and dangerous weapon. It's something that must be ... |
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Many Lutherans are involved in the pro-life movement in America. We attend rallies and have a Life Sunday at our church. This is a good thing. It is good to be pro rather than anti-life. God is ... |
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NOTE: The piece below was recently written for my local paper, The Huntington Beach Wave. In the true spirit of Christian thinking and writing, I have done nothing original here. Although the words ... |
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Found on Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church website, written by Pastor Rich Futrell:
From the beginning, when we first see God give His people instructions on worship, we find worship ... |
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The object of pastoral care is the creation of new creatures in Christ. This happens ordinarily, and most effectively, through sermon, liturgy, and catechesis. Pastoral care flows into and out of, ... |
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“In Jesus, Peace; In the World, Tribulation” (John 16:23-33)
Hear again the words of Jesus at the end of John 16, verse 33: “I have said these things to you, that in me you may have ... |
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Mollie Ziegler Hemingway, religion journalist, media critic, and Steadfast blogger, is being featured in the news for her role in calling attention to the lack of media coverage of the trial of ... |
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The Vigil for Africa will be a live, worldwide event involving as many congregations as possible in a single worship service. Join us in prayer for the future of Christianity in Africa through a live ... |
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Text: Jn 16:23-33
Sixth Sunday after Easter / Confirmation Sunday, May 5, 2013
Thank you. Thank you parents for allowing me the privilege to assist you in teaching your ... |
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The Athanasian Creed
As we remember Athanasius of Alexandria, here is an interview with Dr. Kurt Marquart on the creed that bears his name and confesses the doctrinal orthodoxy he ... |
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Christ is risen! He is risen, indeed! Alleluia! Our text for this morning’s sermon is taken from St. John’s gospel account the 16th chapter. (John 16:23-30)
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Good prayer books are hard to find. While good prayer books are available, [endnote 1] most people are after convenience. Just as many people "nourish" their bodies with whatever they can find ... |
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Lay and pastoral representatives from all three member congregations, as well as pastors from the mission congregations, attended the spring general meeting at Pilgrim Lutheran Church – ... |
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Another great post over on Musings of a Country Preacher by Pastor Lincoln Winter:
Overture 7-17, “To Provide Process for Placement of Candidates” is an attempt to fix a ... |
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Anyone who has ever heard Pastor Bryan Wolfmueller on Table Talk Radio or Issues Etc. knows he is a faithful confessional Lutheran pastor. He was recently on Issues Etc. talking about God and ... |
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