“Life and Love in the Body of Christ” (Sermon on 1 Corinthians 12:1 – 13:13, by Pr. Charles Henrickson)
“Life and Love in the Body of Christ” (1 Corinthians 12:1 – 13:13) I don’t know if you noticed it, but today and…
Month: January 2016
Catching Waves with Christ!
At first I thought this was a video of somebody mocking Christianity. If only that were the case. As it turns out, we…
Great Stuff — Crisis of Catechesis — “Churches are full of activity, but may often fail to ensure quality teaching,” David Rueter
Found over on the new website, LutheranCatechism.com. Join in the conversation on Facebook in the group Lutheran Catechism: In the Preface of his…
Bad Accountants
William’s accountant retired, so he met with the new accountant who would be his replacement. When William met with the new accountant, he…
Gospel Notes for Quinquagesima
The Gospel Notes for Sexagesima of the One-Year Lectionary from the Lutheran Service Book is now available. You may download the Color PDF,…
Luther’s Notes on the Gospel: The Purification of Mary and the Presentation of Our Lord (February 2)
February 2 (Forty Days after the Nativity of Christ) Luke 2:22-40 (NKJV) 22 Now when the days of her purification according to the law…
Can We Enjoy Life Amidst Decay and Destruction? — A pastoral letter of Pastor Rolf Preus, January 2016.
Look how much can arrive in a thin envelope, especially when we read it slowly. Following is a monthly pastoral letter of Rev….
Part 3 of 3 — Catechesis: The Quiet Crisis, by William E. Thompson
Part 3 Catechesis: The Quiet Crisis William E. Thompson Outline: Serialization Note: Part 1 Introduction Brothers of John the Steadfast gratefully acknowledge the…
“Grace Alone” – Sermon by Pastor Rolf Preus
Septuagesima Sunday January 24, 2016 St Matthew 20:1-16 The Bible says that you should work for what you get. St. Paul writes in…
Luther’s Notes on the Gospel: Sexagesima — Word of God: Sower and the Seed
Sexagesima Sunday Luke 8:4-15 (NKJV) 4 And when a great multitude had gathered, and they had come to Him from every city, He spoke…
Luther’s Notes on the Gospel: Epiphany 4 — Trust: Jesus Calms the Storm
Fourth Sunday After Epiphany Matt 8:23-27 (NKJV) 23 Now when He got into a boat, His disciples followed Him. 24 And suddenly a great tempest…
“Jesus’ Inaugural Address” (Sermon on Luke 4:16-30, by Pr. Charles Henrickson)
“Jesus’ Inaugural Address” (Luke 4:16-30) In just about one year from now, the new President of the United States of America will give…
Convention 2016: It’s Time … for 2016 Convention Deadlines (by Pr. Charles Henrickson)
Convention 2016: It’s Time … for 2016 Convention Deadlines About a week ago, Secretary Hartwig’s office sent out this convention postcard mailing: Mailing…
Gospel Notes for Sexagesima
The Gospel Notes for Sexagesima of the One-Year Lectionary from the Lutheran Service Book is now available. You may download the Color PDF,…
An invite to the 2016 Conference for anyone still undecided (or afraid of crowds)
Editor’s Note – Thanks to Vanessa for putting together this piece to help invite those who haven’t registered yet for the conference. Registration…
Luther’s Notes on the Gospel: Septuagesima — By Grace Alone: Laborers in the Vineyard
Septuagesima Sunday Matt 20:1-16 (NKJV) 20 “For the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to…
Luther on Pride of Students
“We have many students here who are so full of knowledge after they have been in Wittenberg half a year that they suppose…
ACELC — Our Synod Needs to be Honest with Itself
This is the latest ACELC email blast. Visit the ACELC website to sign up for the emails if you don’t already receive them….
“God Sanctifies Marriage” — Sermon by Pastor Rolf Preus
The Second Sunday after Epiphany January 17, 2016 “God Sanctifies Marriage” St. John 2:1-11 Jesus first showed his glory as true God at…
Luther’s Notes on the Gospel: Epiphany 3 — Missions: Jesus heals a Leper and a Servant
Third Sunday After Epiphany Matt 8:1-13 (NKJV) 8 When He had come down from the mountain, great multitudes followed Him. 2 And behold,…
Free the Catechism
My congregation recently ran into an obstacle concerning use of the 1986 LCMS English translation of Luther’s Small Catechism. This was not about…
“The Wedding at Cana” (Sermon on John 2:1-11, by Pr. Charles Henrickson)
“The Wedding at Cana” (John 2:1-11) It is sometimes the case with a biblical text that one can draw various points from it…
Sermon — Pr. Tony Sikora — Epiphany 2
The Lord has a taken a bride for Himself. Israel has a husband. At Sinai He pledged Himself to her with an everlasting love. “I will be your God and you shall be my people.” Sprinkled clean by the blood of the sacrifice, she answered, “We will do all that the Lord commands.” Yes, beloved the Lord has taken a bride for Himself. Israel has been bathed in the promises of Her God and Lord.
Ten Reasons to Attend the BJS Conference in Texas
Texas BBQ. Who doesn’t love good food, especially with new friends? The weather. Let’s be real, sometimes winter in the north can get…
How to Rewrite a Well-Intentioned but Ridiculous Church PR Statement, by Pr. Rossow
An LCMS church out in the Rocky Mountain District wrote this to their community on their website: Each week at the Praise Services…