Those are some awfully big shoes… Thanks to Pastor Rossow for being a confessor of the faith.
Yesterday Pr. Rossow told the news of my promotion here at BJS. There will be much more to come on that in the…
Month: April 2015
Church of Finland Removes Confessional Pastors
Some information below was found over on WMLTblog.org. My predecessor, Rev Dr Anssi Simojoki, former director of LHF-Africa was defrocked by the capital…
Indiana and RFRA
Indiana is ground zero in our nation as people struggle to live under law protecting the rights…
Why do I use the liturgy?
Guest article by Pastor Bruce Timm It’s a fair and common question for which I should have an answer (and I do.) …
The Brothers Enter a New Era with New Editor and Chairman of the Board Joshua Scheer, by Pr. Rossow
After a year or so of talking about it Joshua Scheer and I have decided this is a good time to hand off…
Sermon — Pr. Martin Noland — The Train of Witnesses
Sermon Text: Mark 16:1-8 Easter Sunday, Series B Most any day I can hear from my office a long train whistle, coming from…
Divine Service — an Explanation is now in its FOURTH printing
I’m pleased to announce that we are now on the FOURTH printing of the pewcards shown below. This card was prepared and printed…
Good Thoughts on Recent Worship Debates
Guest article by Pr. Willis McCall Christ comes to you through the means of grace: Word and Sacrament. Every Lutheran with even the…
When Shadows Are Better than Reality: A Devotion for Easter Tuesday on Exodus 15 & 16
“For since the law has but a shadow of the good things to come…” (Hebrews 10:1) Who would settle for looking at a…
“Just as He Told You” (Sermon on Mark 16:1-8, by Pr. Charles Henrickson)
“Just as He Told You” (Mark 16:1-8) Alleluia! Christ is risen! (He is risen indeed! Alleluia!) And you say that with such conviction!…
Sermon — Pr. Tony Sikora — Seeing is Believing?
The Resurrection of our Lord Sermon Text: John 20:1-18 Audio: https://steadfastlutherans.org/clips/sikora/Dr._Sikora,_Easter_Sermon_2015.m4a Christ is risen! He is risen, indeed! Alleluia! Beloved in the…
Sermon — Pr. Tony Sikora — Coming to the Tomb
The Sabbath is past. The Sun is set. The third day is begun. The women take courage while the men cower in the upper room. Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome buy spices and early in the morning make their way to the tomb. Love for Jesus compels the women to pay homage one last time.
Sermon — Pr. Tony Sikora — The Hour of Darkness
The hour of darkness is at hand. The sun has surrendered its glory and bows before its creator. For three hours deep shadows rule over creation. Men loved the darkness for their deeds are evil. To the delight of many Jesus is crucified, hanging between two criminals, hanging between heaven and earth, hanging as one of them, as one of us.
Sermon — Pr. Tony Sikora — The Time of Preparation
It is the eve of our Lord’s betrayal and the night of His arrest. Soon they will strike the Shepherd and scatter the flock. The disciples are on edge. Their fellowship cannot bear the events that are about to unfold. Though each of them vehemently confess otherwise, they do not have the strength, determination, nor the moral integrity to follow their Lord into death, not yet, not tonight.
“What Great Love!” – Homily for Good Friday
“What Great Love!” John 18-19 When we began the season of Lent on Ash Wednesday, we prayed: “Almighty and everlasting God, You hate…
“Eloi, Eloi, Lema Sabachthani?” (Sermon for Good Friday, by Pr. Charles Henrickson)
“Eloi, Eloi, Lema Sabachthani?” (Isaiah 52:13 – 53:12; Psalm 22; Mark 15:1-47) “Eloi, Eloi, lema sabachthani?” This is one of the seven words…
“Washed and Fed to Love” – Homily for Holy (Maundy) Thursday
“Washed and Fed to Love” John 13:1-15, 34-35 A new commandment I give to you, Jesus said, that you love one another: just…
Go to church. No really, it’s that simple and it will be good for you.
Today is Maundy Thursday, tomorrow Good Friday, Saturday is Holy Saturday. Don’t miss out on hearing the Word of God over the next…
“Blood of the Covenant” (Sermon for Holy Thursday, by Pr. Charles Henrickson)
“Blood of the Covenant” (Exodus 24:3-11; 1 Corinthians 10:16-17; Mark 14:12-26) “Blood” and “covenant” go together in the Bible pretty much all the…
My first District Convention – Lord, Have Mercy.
In a few weeks I will be attending my first LCMS district convention as my congregation’s Lay Delegate. I have to admit to…
Introducing… The Church Growth Translation of the Bible!
Do you want to grow your congregation? It’s simple! Just follow these two easy steps. 1) Read the Bible. 2) Do the exact opposite….
A Great Resolution on “Lay Pastors” from the Northern Illinois District Convention that other Districts Ought to Pass, by Pr. Rossow
The Northern Illinois District is not what I would call a liberal district but it is certainly a Church Growth district. That is…