“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…
Author: Pastor Charles Henrickson
Rev. Charles Henrickson currently serves at St Matthew Lutheran Church in Bonne Terre, Missouri. He is a 1990 graduate (M.Div.) of Concordia Seminary-St. Louis, where he also received an S.T.M. in Exegetical Theology (Old Testament concentration) and is “All But Dissertation” on a Ph.D. in Biblical Studies (New Testament concentration).
“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…
“Talitha Cumi” (Funeral sermon on Mark 5:35-43, by Pr. Charles Henrickson)
“Talitha Cumi” (Mark 5:35-43) So Jesus is ministering up in the region of Galilee, and here comes a synagogue ruler by the name…
Central Illinois District elects Rev. Mark Miller as president (posted by Pr. Charles Henrickson)
[I was curious to see how the last of the 35 district conventions was going, so I went to the CID website and…
“Astonishing Wisdom, Astonishing Works, Astonishing Unbelief” (Sermon on Mark 6:1-13, by Pr. Charles Henrickson)
“Astonishing Wisdom, Astonishing Works, Astonishing Unbelief” (Mark 6:1-13) What was the last astonishing, amazing thing you’ve seen or heard about that caused you…
“It’s a Gift!” (Sermon on 2 Corinthians 8:1-9, 13-15, by Pr. Charles Henrickson)
“It’s a Gift!” (2 Corinthians 8:1-9, 13-15) There was a lot of talk this past week about how the federal government can force…
“St. John the Baptist: Born to Forerun” (Sermon for the Nativity of St. John the Baptist, on Luke 1:57-80, by Pr. Charles Henrickson)
“St. John the Baptist: Born to Forerun” (Luke 1:57-80) Merry Saintjohnthebaptistmas! “What?” you say, “What did he say?” I said, Merry Saintjohnthebaptistmas! You…
Harrison and other leaders sign “Open Letter on Religious Freedom” (posted by Pr. Charles Henrickson)
LCMS President Matthew Harrison is one of 25 religious leaders who have signed an “Open Letter on Religious Freedom” in protest of the…
The LCMS goes to Indonesia (by Pr. Charles Henrickson)
The LCMS goes to Indonesia By Pastor Charles Henrickson Last time I told you about the Luther Academy conference I taught in Medan,…
The Luther Academy goes to Indonesia (by Pr. Charles Henrickson)
The Luther Academy goes to Indonesia By Pastor Charles Henrickson On March 8, Luther Academy Executive Director Daniel Preus and I boarded a…
“Acts of Witness, Mercy, Life Together” (Sermon on Acts 4:32-35, by Pr. Charles Henrickson)
“Acts of Witness, Mercy, Life Together” (Acts 4:32-35) As many of you may know, for the last couple of years our Lutheran Church-Missouri…
“I Will Give You the Crown of Life” (Sermon on Rev. 1:4-18 and 2:8-11, by Pr. Charles Henrickson)
“I Will Give You the Crown of Life” (Revelation 1:4-18; 2:8-11) Alleluia! Christ is risen! (He is risen indeed! Alleluia!) What a joyful…
“Blue Missouri” (by Pr. Charles Henrickson, the wag tailoring the doggerel)
The Missouri Synod is rebranding! The familiar LCMS cross is changing colors. Out goes the burgundy, in comes the blue! You can read…
“Who Are the April Fools? How Do You View Jesus?” (Sermon on 1 Corinthians 1:18-25, by Pr. Charles Henrickson)
“Who Are the April Fools? How Do You View Jesus?” (1 Corinthians 1:18-25) “Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout aloud, O daughter…
St. Louis Radio Host Interviews LCMS President Matthew C. Harrison on HHS Ruling
St. Louis Radio Host Interviews LCMS President Matthew C. Harrison on HHS Ruling On Friday, Feb. 17, KMOX radio host Charlie Brennan interviewed…
Harrison defends freedoms before House committee (Reporter article)
Harrison defends freedoms before House committee By Adriane Dorr LCMS President Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison spoke in defense of religion and conscience…
Harrison Speaks Before House Committee: Video and Transcript
Video: Harrison Speaks Before House Committee [youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=527spTZiwBU&rel=0&w=600] Transcript: Transcript of LCMS President Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison’s Feb. 16 Testimony before House Committee…
“And He Healed Many” (Sermon on Mark 1:29-39, by Pr. Charles Henrickson)
“And He Healed Many” (Mark 1:29-39) Yesterday, on a pastors’ e-mail list that I’m a part of, one of the men, Pastor Jay…
Harrison issues “A Statement on Recent HHS Decision and Religious Freedom”
February 3, 2012 A Statement on Recent HHS Decision and Religious Freedom We are deeply distressed by the U.S. Department of Health and…
“Net Growth” (A sermon by Pr. Charles Henrickson, on Mark 1:14-20)
“Net Growth” (Mark 1:14-20) Where are the fish? Where have all the fish gone? This is the question on the mind of most…
St. Louis Post-Dispatch: “Megadeth bassist studying for Lutheran ordination at Concordia” (posted by Pr. Charles Henrickson)
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch has a story in the January 19 edition (written by reporter Tim Townsend) about David Ellefson, a student in…
“Can Anything Good Come out of Nazareth?” (A sermon by Pr. Charles Henrickson, on John 1:43-51)
[This is a sermon of encouragement for all the “little churches,” the small, struggling congregations that seem to make up most of our…
“Home for the Holidays” (Sermon for Christmas Eve, by Pr. Charles Henrickson)
“Home for the Holidays” (Luke 2:1-20) “Oh, there’s no place like home for the holidays.” So goes the familiar Christmas song. And it…
Benke participates in worship service with ELCA, according to ELCA news release (by Pr. Charles Henrickson)
It was ten years ago today, on September 23, 2001, that Atlantic District President David Benke participated in the interfaith prayer service “A…
Preparing for the 2012 District Convention (by Pr. Charles Henrickson)
Now is the time to prepare for your 2012 District Convention. The first step is to find out the dates for your District…