“The Work That Is Not a Work” (Sermon on John 6:22-35, by Pr. Charles Henrickson)
“The Work That Is Not a Work” (John 6:22-35) Question: When is a work not a work? Answer: When it is faith. Faith…
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Becoming Steadfast: Politics and the Lutheran Reformation (Part 2)
For part one of this series, click here. When Martin Luther departed Worms in May 1521 his earthly future seemed bleak. According to…
“Grieve Not as Those Who Have No Hope” (Funeral sermon on 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, by Pr. Charles Henrickson)
“Grieve Not as Those Who Have No Hope” (1 Thessalonians 4:13-18) Louise lived a good, long life. Eighty-seven years is an above-average lifespan….
Steadfast Media Pick of the Week — An Institutional Pick
An Institutional Pick From the 2007 Theological Symposium entitled: “Authentic Christianity and the Institutional Church: Time for a Change?” Pr. Todd Wilken’s…
Sermon — Rev Tony Sikora — Distracted Stomachs Find the Bread of Life
Grace, mercy and peace be unto you from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. AMEN! Our text…
God and “The God Particle”
Humans have always loved to simplify complex theories and ideas with nicknames. Physicist Fred Boyle referred to the theory that the universe expanded…
How Do We View Christianity? Two Ways: Plan A and Plan B.
I have received a lot of positive feedback over the last several years from the Plan A and Plan B Teaching Sheet titled,…
Pastoral Care For Those Experiencing An Epistemological Crisis
Chances are that you have never heard of an epistemological crisis. Don’t worry I will be the first to confess that the terminology…
“Rooted and Grounded in Love” (Sermon on Ephesians 3:14-21, by Pr. Charles Henrickson)
“Rooted and Grounded in Love” (Ephesians 3:14-21) On this day when we have the confirmation of our two adult catechumens, I want to…
Steadfast in Education: John Milton, Classical Christian Educator
One of the presenters at this month’s conference of the Consortium for Classical and Christian Education (CCLE) was Dr. E. Christian Kopff, whose…
The Sting Of Sin: If We Only Knew How Bad It Is
For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord (Romans 6:23…
Steadfast Media Pick of the Week — A Neighborly Pick
A Neighborly Pick Issues, Etc. interviewed Pr. Jay Reinke of Concordia Lutheran in Williston, ND whose congregation allows people to sleep on in…
Sermon — Rev Tony Sikora — No Crossing Except by Water and the Wood.
Grace, mercy and peace be unto you from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. AMEN! Our text for…
Biblical Apologetics, Part 2
I was by now too experienced in my literary criticism to regard the Gospels as myths. They had not the mythical taste…if ever…
Knowing About Christ; Knowing Christ
When I was in grade school I collected baseball cards. My favorite baseball player was Orel Hershiser of the Los Angeles Dodgers. I…
Great Stuff — Daily Prayer and Catechesis in the Christian Home
Daily Prayer is something every Christian knows he or she should do. And most want to and even try from time to time….
Men of Honor
So how are you doing with your New Year’s resolutions? How about the resolution to make no resolutions? Have you resolved to do…
Steadfast Guest — ULC: Looking Back and Looking Forward though the Eyes of a Layperson
by Douglas Denzler One month ago I watched my place of worship, University Lutheran Chapel; hold is final service and close its doors…
Life Together: Luther on discussing Worship
Koinonia. This word can be translated or understood as “Life Together.” How does the Church have life together? The Augsburg Confession answers this…
Steadfast Media Pick of the Week — An Everlasting Pick
An Everlasting Pick This week’s pick is from the early days of Worldview Everlasting. For those who don’t know, Worldview Everlasting is…
Sermon — Rev Tony Sikora — Pressing Round about for Heavenly Bread
Grace, mercy and peace be unto you from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen! Our text for…
Free The Gospel! The Gospel Does Not Lead To Licentiousness
“Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be white as snow… The power of sin, death and the devil has been destroyed…
Labyrinth Spirituality
Here in our town, the local Episcopal Church blessed their brand-new labyrinth catching up to a spiritual trend begun in the late ’90s….
Sermon — Rev Tony Sikora — Ignore the Dancing Girls and Follow the Dead Finger!
Grace, mercy and peace be unto you from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. AMEN! Our text for…
“When a Prophet Speaks Truth to Power” (Sermon on Mark 6:14-29, by Pr. Charles Henrickson)
“When a Prophet Speaks Truth to Power” (Mark 6:14-29) “Speak truth to power!” It is a phrase that has become a cliché, an…