Seminex: A Debt of Gratitude(?)
I stumbled upon this video a while back. The Reverend John S. Damm was once Academic Dean of Concordia Seminary under John Tietjen’s…
Month: November 2012
Great Stuff Found on the Web — What Should the Synod Do?
A post by Pastor David Petersen on Gottesdienst Online. We thought it might generate some interesting comments here as well as over on…
The Pastor Debt Monster
Originally posted on OuterRimTerritories by Pastor Christopher Gillespie. Back in June, Larry Crume of LCEF posted a blog on the increasing level…
Great Stuff — The religion incapable of delivering its promise…
Another great article posted by Pastor Peters on PastoralMeanderings: George Weigel wrote in First Things of the inability of shallow, tribal, institutional-maintenance…
The Kingdom of Heaven, part 2
Part I ended with these questions: “This leaves us wondering, then, at what point does the child cease to be a child? And…
BJS Authors practice real church growth in their parishes
Over the past year, the authors of BJS have increased a lot, but another thing has been increasing as well – the size…
ACELC — Tis the Season – for Repenting!
Repentance is something the Lord means to be ongoing in the life of the Christian. But, repentance isn’t easy. Who wants to repent?…
Mayan Madness
In this catechism post, I’ve prepared a few responses to popular questions about the end-times hysteria surrounding the Maya calendars, the year 2012…
Great Stuff — New Pira Survey Reveals Real Reasons the Unchurched Don’t Attend Church
Found on Letter of Marque.us: INDIANAPOLIS – A newly released Pira Survey of the Biblical texts reveals the real reasons why the…
What Is So Convenient About Prevenient Grace?
Prevenient grace is the official doctrine of the Church of the Nazarene, as well as Methodism. It is found in the roots of…
Why God’s Doctrine is for God’s People
What happens when Justification becomes peripheral and not the central article? I’ll tell you what happens: Doctrine becomes not life. Doctrine becomes something…
“The End of the World’s Coming” (Sermon for the Last Sunday of the Church Year, on Mark 13:24-37, by Pr. Charles Henrickson)
“The End of the World’s Coming” (Mark 13:24-37) “In those days, after that tribulation, the sun will be darkened, and the moon will…
Willful ignorance is not simple, childlike faith.
Simple, childlike faith in Jesus is good. In fact, children often make fine examples of the Christian Faith (note Jesus’ use of them…
Sermon — Pr. Tony Sikora — Quickening Words for Sleepy People
Grace, mercy, and peace be unto you from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. AMEN! Our text for…
Steadfast Media Pick of the Week — Contemporary Christian Music Industry
Contemporary Christian Music Industry Rev. Craig Donofrio, former Christian punk artist, discusses the state of the contemporary Christian music industry. [podcast]http://wittenbergmedia.org/audio/The_Contemporary_Christian_Music_Industry.mp3[/podcast]
News from the Mission Field — Catechist to serve Siberia and Baltic Churches
Many people, when they hear that I am going to Siberia to serve as a catechist ask, “What great crime did you…
“Thanksgivings and Prayers for Our Nation” (Sermon for Thanksgiving Day on 1 Timothy 2:1-7, by Pr. Charles Henrickson)
“Thanksgivings and Prayers for Our Nation” (1 Timothy 2:1-7) Today we are observing the Day of National Thanksgiving. The purpose of this holiday…
The End Times Cry of the DP’s: “Stay Off the Blogs!” by Pr. Rossow
When is the last time you heard a District President warn the pastors of his district to stay away from the latest heterodox…
Q&A — Gender as Social Construct
Another question came in using our Ask a Pastor button on the right. Sorry these are taking a while to answer, but we…
Hey! Your kids are Sinners!
Here is a guest article by Nathan Redman. Nathan Redman is a layman & aspiring deacon at Redeemer Lutheran Church (LCMS)…
Great Stuff — Debunking a Myth: Contemporary Worship is not Inclusive
Found on Matthew E. Cochran’s blog, The 96th thesis: When a congregation begins toying with the idea of contemporary worship, one of…
Sermon — Pr. Andrew Eckert — Thanksgiving Eve
Found on my sermon site, LCMSsermons.com: Text: Luke 17:11-19 Hear the frustration in Christ our Lord’s voice: “Were there not ten cleansed?…
A Hymn on the Sacrament of the Altar
Here is a hymn I wrote for my congregation. A Hymn on the Sacrament of the Altar composed for Faith Lutheran Church,…
Try A Little Kindness, Help A Brother Out, However You Say It, Encourage Your Pastor When He’s Discouraged!
We’ve all seen it play out either before our eyes or in cyber space. A pastor is discouraged about something. Before you know…
Sermon — Pr Tony Sikora — And it All Comes Tumbling Down!
Grace, mercy, and peace be unto you from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen! Our text for…