Luther’s Notes on the Gospel: Holy Innocents (December 28)
Holy Innocents, Martyrs Matthew 2:13-18 New King James Version 13 Now when they had departed, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to…
Month: December 2015
Luther’s Notes on the Gospel: First Sunday After Christmas – The Presentation of Christ
Luke 2:33-40 New King James Version This text is tied together with the Purification of Mary (Feb. 2) 33 And Joseph and His…
Luther’s Notes on the Gospel: St John the Apostle (December 27)
John 21:19-24 New King James Version 19 This He spoke, signifying by what death he would glorify God. And when He had spoken…
Preaching, God’s Laxative for Your Heart
Before next Sunday, we will once again celebrate that most significant of events in human history, the Incarnation of our Lord Jesus Christ….
The Christmas Gospel In Prophecy and Persecution
I came across a video that brings home what the Bible says about the Advent of Christ: both His first and His second…
Luther’s Notes on the Gospel: St. Stephen the Martyr (December 26)
Matt. 23:34-39 New King James Version Suffering for Christ 34 Therefore, indeed, I send you prophets, wise men, and scribes: some of them…
“Spirit-Given Faith Greets the Savior” (Sermon on Luke 1:39-56, by Pr. Charles Henrickson)
“Spirit-Given Faith Greets the Savior” (Luke 1:39-56) We’re coming near the end of Advent, and it’s time to greet the coming of our…
Luther’s Notes on the Gospel: Christmas Day 2 – Nativity of Our Lord
John 1:1-14 New King James Version 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was…
Luther’s Notes on the Gospel: Chrismtas Day 1 – Nativity of Our Lord
Luke 2:15-20 New King James Version 15 So it was, when the angels had gone away from them into heaven, that the shepherds…
On Fire for Christ!
Sometimes the Lutheran Church is accused of not being very missional. We’re solid when it comes to doctrine—justification by grace through faith alone—but…
Great Stuff — The Mother and Child Reunion
Another great post found over on Pastor Paul R. Harris’ blog, St. Antony’s Cave: Obviously Paul Simon had mommy issues. “Mama looked…
Sermon — Pr. Tony Sikora — Advent IV
It’s all about the babies. We see and hear the mothers, in our text but have no doubt, this text is all about the babies. That’s way it is with our God. Whenever He wishes to work big things for His people He does so through the sending of a baby. Adam and Eve sinned in the garden and what does God do? He promises them a baby, one who would be born of Eve’s seed, who with bruised heel would crush the serpent’s head. In calling Abram out of idolatry what does God promise? He promises a baby. The seed of Abraham would be a blessing to the nations. The same is true for Isaac and Jacob and Judah and Boaz and Obed, and David.
Sermon for the Third Sunday in Advent, by Rev. Dr. John W. Sias
Sermon for the Third Sunday in Advent (13 December A+D 2015) The Rev. Dr. John W. Sias Pastor, Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, Colstrip,…
Luther’s Notes on the Gospel: Christmas Eve’ – Nativity of Our Lord
Luke 2:1-14 New King James Version 1 And it came to pass in those days that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus…
Great Stuff — How to Reclaim Parental Spiritual Responsibility in Advent
Great Stuff by Stan Palmer found over on blogs.lcms.org. This is web-exclusive content for the Lutheran Witness: Although written from a modern…
Advent Decreasing that Christmas may Increase
Advent is here, and Christmas is approaching. It’s very easy for us to overlook Advent because of Christmas. This is a bit unfortunate…
“Jesus Christ: Our King” — Midweek Advent 3 Vespers Sermon by Pastor Rolf Preus
Nathaniel confessed Jesus as the Son of God and King of Israel as soon as he met him. He saw that Jesus had…
“A Ruler from Bethlehem” (Sermon on Micah 5:2-5a, by Pr. Charles Henrickson)
“A Ruler from Bethlehem” (Micah 5:2-5a) So which is it? “Too little” or “by no means least”? We’re talking about Bethlehem here. On…
Stage 4 Cancer – Sorry State of Catechization in the Home
My aunt, Gladys, was a manager in the U. S. Geological Survey. As a federal government employee, she had excellent health care. The…
Gospel Notes for First Sunday after Christmas
The Gospel Notes for the First Sunday after Christmas of the Historic One-Year Lectionary is now available. You may download the Color PDF,…
Luther’s Notes on the Gospel: St. Thomas the Apostle (December 21)
Strengthening of Faith Gospel: John 20:24-31 24 Now Thomas, called the Twin, one of the twelve, was not with them when Jesus came….
Luther’s Notes on the Gospel: Fourth Sunday in Advent – Rejoice!
Rorate coeli John 1:19-28 New King James Version 19 Now this is the testimony of John, when the Jews sent priests and Levites…
Thank you for supporting Candidates (CRM)
In a previous post, I passed along a request to provide some funds to help pastors without calls celebrate Christmas. That effort was…
Semon — Pr. Tony Sikora — Advent III
God has a plan, a purpose for John. God has a plan and purpose for you. Right now, John’s eyes are preaching a sermon that John’s heart struggles to bear. Everything he sees tells not of God’s grace but of God’s judgement. Your eyes are preaching to you this morning. What do you see? What is real? John is struggling with reality. What are your struggles? John is in prison.
“Or Shall We Look for Another?” (Sermon on Luke 7:18-35, by Pr. Charles Henrickson)
“Or Shall We Look for Another?” (Luke 7:18-35) Options, options. Comparison shopping. Never satisfied. Always looking. The grass is always greener. That’s how…