Steadfast Media Pick of the Week — Liturgy of Holy Baptism
Liturgy of Holy Baptism If you enjoyed Pr. Weedon’s 22 part series on the historic liturgy, here’s a 5 parter on the liturgy…
Month: February 2013
The Bible – new TV series on History Channel. Waiting to see, but consider a warning…
There is a new series of docudramas coming to the History Channel this Sunday night. It is called “The Bible”. This may turn…
Interesting Interview of Pastor Morris in the Newtown Bee, by Pr. Rossow
The meaning of Pastor Morris’ apology on the synod’s WMLT blog is hard to decipher. His recent interview in the Newtown Bee sheds…
There is Nothing Like Two Little Boys Waxing Theologically to Make This World Seem a Tiny Bit Better, by Pr. Rossow
The other day Norm posted a “Good Stuff Found” video of two little boys in Nebraska talking about baptism. It is so good…
A Tighter Review of Comments, by Pr. Rossow & Pr. Scheer
We are proud of our liberal comments policy here at BJS. We like to say “It’s the only liberal thing about us.” We…
Not Unto Me — a sermon at the funeral of Adam Menze
Associate Editor’s Note: Adam Menze died in a plane crash last week. He had a wife (Rhonda) and six young children. He was…
“The Joy of Persecution” (Sermon on Luke 6:20-36, by Pr. Charles Henrickson)
“The Joy of Persecution” (Luke 6:20-36) Two weeks ago, on Ash Wednesday, we started this series on “A Little Lenten Lukan Joy.” And…
Commentary on “An Open Letter of Comfort from the LCMS Council of Presidents,” by Pr. Rossow
The LCMS Council of Presidents (COP) met this last week. They have addressed the Newtown matter with an open letter. Some of our…
Are You Missional Enough?
Heard on Issues, Etc. during the February 20 segment on catechesis, confession, and absolution, featuring Rev. Peter Bender, Pastor of Peace Lutheran Church…
Great Stuff Found on the Web – Baptism in the Words of Children
The following video was found on the web. It is two children being interviewed about baptism. The children are from Good Shepherd Lutheran…
“Confessional” is not the Antonym of “Progressive” or “Visionary,” by Pr. Rossow
Church Growthers often give the impression that Confessionals are somehow unprogressive and non-visionary. This is just not the case if you consider the…
Apologetics 101, Part 3: An Outline of the Historical Argument for Christianity
‘The view of all serious historians of antiquity of every kind, from committed evangelical Christians to hardcore atheists is that the oldest and…
A Layman’s Response to President Emeritus Kieschnick’s Position on Newtown, by Pr. Rossow
LCMS President Emeritus Kieschnick had some interesting comments on the Newtown incident in his Perspectives column. Curtis Christiansen, the Head Elder from Good…
A Missionary and Catechist to Eurasia by Douglas M. Denzler
Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then said I, Here…
“A Man on a Mission, a Man of Compassion” (Sermon on Luke 13:31-35, by Pr. Charles Henrickson)
“A Man on a Mission, a Man of Compassion” (Luke 13:31-35) In the Holy Gospel for today, we see two aspects of Jesus’…
Great Stuff — Why liturgy? Thoughts about its form and function in the Lutheran Church
Another great post found over on Pr. Mark Surburg’s Blog: A. Theology of the Divine Service Every Sunday we gather for worship…
Great Stuff — The End of Doctrinal Review as we know it
A great post found on Rev Schmidt’s blog: It has not happened yet, not by a long shot; but mark my words,…
Great Stuff Found on the Web — A Word that Kills
This posting is an excellent article gleaned from Pr. Mark Surburg on the power of God’s Word to kill and make alive. Pr….
Steadfast Sermon — Pr. Bruce Timm on Lent 2 (Year C)
We receive submissions for articles from time to time and this time Pr. Bruce Timm of Redeemer Lutheran in St. Cloud, MN submitted…
Lutherans In Africa — Bringing Lutheran Doctrine to an area twice the size of the U.S., Video from the Conference
Want to know an organization which is centered on teaching Lutheran doctrine and practice to Africans? Lutherans in Africa is it. James May…
Pastors Are Not To Subject God’s People To “Their Laws and To The Works Ordained By Them,” But To God’s Word Alone
Pastors are called to be servants of the flock. The congregation elects pastors. The congregation calls pastors. The congregation ordains pastors. Since this…
Steadfast Media Pick of the Week — Nagel on Lent
Nagel on Lent 2 hours of Dr. Nagel discussing Lent. Enough said! [podcast]http://wittenbergmedia.org/audio/The_Season_of_Lent_-_1_-_Nagel.mp3[/podcast] [podcast]http://wittenbergmedia.org/audio/The_Season_of_Lent_-_2_-_Nagel.mp3[/podcast]
Having a Narrow View of the 6th Commandment
The world we live in has a very narrow view of adultery. This view of adultery is the same view I had when…
Sermon — Pr. Tony Sikora — The Unstoppable Jesus
Grace, mercy and peace be unto you from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior X Jesus Christ. AMEN! Our text for this morning’s sermon…
Another Law/Gospel Gem from the Conference, Pr. Tony Sikora
Pr. Sikora preached the sermon for the Divine Service on Saturday morning using the texts for Lent 1. Hopefully this one will help…