A Reading From The Book Of Concord – Ascension of our Lord
Jesus’ Ascension to “the right hand of God” was not about leaving His people behind. It was about departing from sight to…
Month: May 2019
A Pastor’s Skills for Ministry
When I filled out my Pastor Self-Evaluation Form some years ago, I was struck by some questions, including one which asks: What do…
Sermon for Exaudi (Easter 7) by Rev. Joshua Hayes
Easter 7 John 15:26–16:4 University Lutheran Chapel, Boulder, CO In the Name of the Father, and of the X Son, and of the…
Ascension Day Sermon – “What is Jesus Doing Now?”
Ascension Day Sermon May 13, 2018 “What is Jesus Doing Now?” Mark 16: 14-20 Click here to listen to…
Register Now for Evanguard’s Camp
It’s not too late to register for Evanguard’s Camp next month on June 9-12 at IO-DIS-E-CA in Solon Iowa. Visit our registration page here….
5 Hymns Of Martin Luther Which Every Lutheran Should Know
As we follow the liturgical calendar Sunday to Sunday, every Sunday is a new celebration. Christmas and Easter may be our highest celebrations…
A Reading From The Book Of Concord – Easter 6
Rev. Kurt Hering’s objective is to make a connection between the “Gospel Text For The Day” (usually) and the Book of Concord in…
Rogate Sunday Sermon – “Ask the Father in Jesus’ Name”
Rogate Sunday Sermon May 6, 2018 “Ask the Father in Jesus’ Name” John 16:23-30 Click here to listen to…
A Laymen’s Commentary on the Smalcald Articles: The Mass
Part II, Article II: Of the Mass. 1] That the Mass in the Papacy must be the greatest and most horrible abomination, as…
A Reading From The Book Of Concord – Easter 5
Rev. Kurt Hering’s objective is to make a connection between the “Gospel Text For The Day” (usually) and the Book of Concord in…
Cantate Sunday Sermon – “The Spirit of Truth”
Cantate Sunday Sermon May 14, 2017 “The Spirit of Truth” John 16:5-15 Click here to listen to audio of…
A Laymen’s Commentary on the Smalcald Articles: The Chief Article
THE SECOND PART Treats of the Articles which Refer to the Office and Work of Jesus Christ, or Our Redemption. Part II, Article I:…
Meeting Lutheran Families at Benderfest
The theme for this year’s Concordia Catechetical Symposium, also known as “Benderfest,” is “Catechesis and Lutheran Schooling in a Hostile Culture.” It will…
A Reading From The Book of Concord – Easter 4
Rev. Kurt Hering’s objective is to make a connection between the “Gospel Text For The Day” (usually) and the Book of Concord in…
Sermon for Easter 3 – Rev. Joshua Hayes
Easter 3 2019 John 10:11–16 University Lutheran Chapel, Boulder, CO In the Name of the Father, and of the X Son, and…
Jubilate Sunday – “God is Prolife”
Jubilate Sunday April 22, 2018 “God is Prolife” John 16:21-22 Click here to listen to audio of this sermon….
A Laymen’s Commentary on the Smalcald Articles: The Awe-Inspiring Articles on Divine Majesty
THE FIRST PART Treats of the Sublime Articles Concerning the Divine Majesty, as: I. That Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, three distinct persons…
A Reading From The Book Of Concord – Easter 3
Our Lutheran Confessions provide the under-shepherds of Jesus, The Good Shepherd, with weapons to fight off false teaching wolves. They also provide a…
Good Shepherd Sunday – “The Good Shepherd and His Sheep”
Good Shepherd Sunday April 15, 2018 “The Good Shepherd and His Sheep” John 10:11-16 Click here to listen audio…
A Laymen’s Commentary on the Smalcald Articles: Preface
Note: This is the third series of posts providing commentary on the Book of Concord adapted from my Lutheran Essentials Class Notes. I…