All Saints’ Day Sermon by Rev. Joshua Hayes
Matthew 5 University Lutheran Chapel, Boulder, CO In the Name of the Father, and of the X Son, and of the Holy Spirit….
Month: October 2018
All Saints Day – The Church Triumphant
All Saints Day November 6, 2016 “The Church Triumphant” Revelation 7:13-17 Click here to listen to audio of this…
The Nature of God’s Grace as Evidenced by the Liturgy: Part 3 – The Sacrament of the Altar
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“Was” Versus “Is” in Catechesis
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Gospel Reductionism vs. Gospel Foundationism
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The Reformation: Upholding the Honor of Christ
This week we celebrate the 501st anniversary of the Reformation. On October 31st, 1517 a German professor at the University of Wittenberg named…
Lambs at Pasture for the Twenty-Third Sunday after Trinity
Lambs at Pasture for the Twenty-Third Sunday after Trinity and its Answer Key are now available for download. English Version English Answer Key…
The Reformation of the Church – The Church Militant
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Great Stuff from Gottesdienst – In the Beginning
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Twenty Second Sunday after Trinity – Forgiven? Forgive!
The Twenty Second Sunday after Trinity November 12, 2017 “Forgiven? Forgive!” Matthew 18:23-35 Click here to listen to audio…
A Laymen’s Commentary on the Augsburg Confession: Confession
Article XI: Of Confession. 1] Of Confession they teach that Private Absolution ought to be retained in the churches, although in confession…
Matthew 18 – Sinners Speaking to Sinners
The average Lutheran is familiar with Matthew 18:15-20. Some Christians have seen Matthew 18 quoted in their church constitutions. They have heard that…
Walther’s Theses on Open Questions – helpful in starting to see issues in our current times.
From https://www.angelfire.com/ny4/djw/lutherantheology.waltheropenques.html Theses on Open Questions 1868 C. F. W. WALTHER Church Fellowship was established in 1868 between the Wisconsin Synod and the…
1517. (That period after the date says a whole lot)
1517. is having their conference right now I guess. What do the readers of Steadfast have to say about this graphic they posted…
Luther provides comfort for pastors
Luther on comfort in the ministry: “It is remarkable that God has committed to us preachers the ministry of the Word for the…
Lambs at Pasture for the Twenty-Second Sunday after Trinity
Lambs at Pasture for the Twenty-Second Sunday after Trinity and its Answer Key are now available for download. English Version English Answer Key…
Concordia St. Paul President in real estate business with former Concordia Property
LutheranPundit reported on this situation a while back, but a whole new development has come to light with the listing of a property…
Speakers and Schedule for 2019 Steadfast Lutherans Orlando Conference
We have our speakers and schedule for the Orlando Conference (Feb 22-23, 2019). Register Now to save a spot. Presenters and Papers: John…
Twenty First Sunday after Trinity – God Chooses the Sign
The Twenty First Sunday after Trinity October 16, 2016 “God Chooses the Sign” St. John 4:46-54 Click here to…
A Laymen’s Commentary on the Augsburg Confession: The Lord’s Supper
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Back to Basics – Reasons for forming the LCMS
From the original constitution of the LCMS I. Reasons for forming a synodical organization. 1. The example of the apostolic Church. (Acts 15:1-31.)…
Back to Basics – The conditions of congregational membership in the LCMS
From the original constitution of the LCMS. II. Conditions under which a congregation may join Synod and remain a member. 1. Acceptance of…
Lambs at Pasture for the Twenty-First Sunday after Trinity
Lambs at Pasture for the Twenty-First Sunday after Trinity and its Answer Key are now available for download. English Version English Answer Key…
Back to Basics – the Business of Synod
From the original Constitution of the LCMS. IV. Business of Synod. 1. To stand guard over the purity and unity of doctrine within…
Twentieth Sunday after Trinity – The Wedding Feast of the King’s Son
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