A Laymen’s Commentary on the Smalcald Articles: The Law
Part III, Article II. Of the Law 1] Here we hold that the Law was given by God, first, to restrain sin by…
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Second Sunday after Trinity – “The Supper and Other Things”
The Second Sunday after Trinity June 5, 2016 “The Supper and Other Things” Luke 14:16-24 Click here to listen…
Election 2019 – Harrison re-elected for fourth term as President of the Synod
The election for Synod President has concluded and we have the results. Rev. Dr. Matthew Harrison is re-elected. He will be having his…
A Reading From The Book Of Concord – First Sunday after Trinity
The reward of the kingdom of heaven is a matter of God having mercy to comfort those who receive it through faith according…
A Laymen’s Commentary on the Smalcald Articles: Sin
THE THIRD PART OF THE ARTICLES. Concerning the following articles we may [will be able to] treat with learned and reasonable men, or…
First Sunday after Trinity – “Love and Fear”
First Sunday after Trinity June 3, 2018 “Love and Fear” 1 John 4:16-21 Click here to listen to audio…
A Laymen’s Commentary on the Smalcald Articles: The Papacy
Part II, Article IV: Of the Papacy. 1] That the Pope is not, according to divine law or according to the Word of…
Concordia University System and LGBT… and resolutions for 2019 Convention (Why Concordia Portland overtures should be considered)
Concordia Portland has its loud and proud Gender and Sexuality Resource Center: The vision of the Gender and Sexuality Resource Center (GSRC) is…
A Reading From The Book Of Concord – The Feast of Holy Trinity
In answer to Nicodemus’s query about God and being born again into His kingdom, Jesus reveals the persons, work, and relationship of the…
Trinity Sunday – “Born of Water and the Spirit”
Trinity Sunday May 27, 2018 “Born of Water and the Spirit” John 3:5-8 Click here to listen to audio…
Synod Convention 2019 – Reviewing Today’s Business
Dear Readers of Steadfast Lutherans, We have been largely quiet about the coming convention of the LCMS. Some of that is because we…
Pentecost – Speaking in Tongues
Pentecost May 20, 2018 Speaking in Tongues Acts 2:1-4 Click here to listen to audio of this sermon. …
A Reading From The Book Of Concord – The Day of Pentecost
According to Jesus, the purpose and work of the Holy Spirit is to “teach” and “bring to remembrance” everything He taught His disciples…
A Laymen’s Commentary on the Smalcald Articles: Chapters and Cloisters
Part II, Article III: Of Chapters and Cloisters. 1] That chapters and cloisters [colleges of canons and communistic dwellings], which were formerly founded…
A Reading From The Book Of Concord – Easter 7
The Holy Spirit is the Helper sent by Christ so that the distinction between the Law and Gospel of God’s Word is properly…
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…
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…
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…
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:…