Reviewing Forde – Notes on various writings of Forde
Editor’s Note: The following comes from Pastor Joseph Abrahamson of the ELS. He is the well-known author our Redeeming Holy Days from Pagan…
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Reviewing Forde – Forde’s 1975 “Loser Takes All: The Victory of Christ”
Editor’s Note: The following comes from Pastor Joseph Abrahamson of the ELS. He is the well-known author our Redeeming Holy Days from Pagan…
“Grace Alone” — Reformation 500 Sermon No. 1 by Pr Rolf Preus
“Grace Alone” The Seventeenth Sunday after Trinity October 8, 2017 Romans 3:23—25a “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of…
“When the Tempter Comes Calling” (Sermon on Matthew 4:1-11, by Pr. Charles Henrickson)
“When the Tempter Comes Calling” (Matthew 4:1-11) What are you going to do when the tempter comes calling? Oh, be assured, he will…
“Salt of the Earth, Light of the World” (Sermon on Matthew 5:13-16, by Pr. Charles Henrickson)
“Salt of the Earth, Light of the World” (Matthew 5:13-16) Our text today is a portion of the Holy Gospel, reading again from…
Steadfast Lutheran posts on Halloween / All Saints’ Day/Eve
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Sermon — Pr. Tony Sikora — Our Life Together
October 2, 2016 – Proper 22 Sermon Text — Luke 17:1-10 Sermon Audio — https://steadfastlutherans.org/clips/sikora/Dr._Sikora,_10-2-16,__Scandal_.m4a Grace, mercy, and peace be unto you…
“The Transfiguration–and Exodus–of Our Lord” (Sermon on Luke 9:28-36, by Pr. Charles Henrickson)
“The Transfiguration–and Exodus–of Our Lord” (Luke 9:28-36) Today is the Transfiguration of Our Lord. This is the festival we celebrate every year on…
Sermon — Pr. Tony Sikora — Bread for the Hungry
Proper 14 — August 9, 2015 Sermon Text — John 6:35-51 Audio — https://steadfastlutherans.org/clips/sikora/Dr._Sikora_John_6.m4a Grace, mercy and peace be unto you from…
Why I Quit the Gideons
Associate Editor’s note: this is the first of what will hopefully be many posts by Joseph Klotz. He’s the author of the forthcoming “Lutheran Book…
Is the Southern District of the LCMS falling for Pagan Lies? Let’s hope not. They should read BJS more.
Circuit 1 of the Southern District has submitted an overture to its district to discontinue the use of “Easter” from the LCMS. You…
Diamonds in the Rough: Digging for Homiletical Gems in an Anglican Mine
I recently finished The Foolishness of Preaching: Proclaiming the Gospel against the Wisdom of the World by the late Episcopal priest, Robert Farrar…
Synodical Defection from Scripture
The case of Dr. Matthew L. Becker illustrates defection from Scripture by the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod. This defection is not by…
Sermon — Pr. Tony Sikora — You Need a Nap
Maybe you’ve seen the latest video trending on youtube. It’s a video of two young children; a “goldilocks” about 2 years old, and her older blue eyed brother. They’re sitting at the dinner table and little sister is crying. Oh, she’s crying like 2 year olds do when they need a nap. She’s crying and she doesn’t know why.
Christ Myth Theory [Jesus is a copy-cat]
This particular claim toward pagan sources for Christianity and Christian Holy Days goes under various names: Jesus Myth Theory, Jesus Mythicism, Mythicism, Copy-cat…
Mark and Avoid: Sandlin Says Jesus Isn’t God
The absolute worst place to discuss anything is the comments section on a website. Best construction: threads get too long to read (thus…
WON ME FROM ALL SINS, FROM DEATH, AND FROM WHO…?
Perhaps you have heard the latest from Religious News Services reporting the recent decision of the Anglican…
Sermon — Pr. Tony Sikora — Jesus Comes for Sinners
March 30, 2014 Sermon Text: John 9:1-41 Grace, mercy and peace be unto you from God our Father and from our Lord and…
Sermon — Pr. Tony Sikora — A Word for the Anxious
Sermon Text: Luke 12:22-40 Sermon Day: August 11, 2013, Proper 14 (12th Sunday after Pentecost) In the Name of Jesus! AMEN! Introduction: Beloved in the…
Christian Behavior?
How do Christians behave? Also, what is a Christian? I bet you’re thinking the answer is someone who believes in Jesus. You would…
LCMS legislator votes for homosexual “marriage”; DP opposes bill (by Pr. Charles Henrickson)
An Illinois state senator who is a member of an LCMS congregation last month voted in favor of a bill that would legalize…
Sermon — Pr. Tony Sikora — The Unstoppable Jesus
Grace, mercy and peace be unto you from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior X Jesus Christ. AMEN! Our text for this morning’s sermon…
Great Stuff — Women in Military Combat: a post-decision perspective
Found on ConcordiaTheology.org: The long-anticipated – or long-feared, depending on one’s perspective – official decision to rescind limitations on the use of…
Kieschnick and Benke comment on Newtown (by Pr. Charles Henrickson)
Yesterday both former Synod President Gerald Kieschnick and current Atlantic District President David Benke made public comment on the Newtown situation, Kieschnick in…
“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…