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Trinity Three Sermon June 17, 2018 “Father’s Day” Luke 15:11-32 CLICK this link to listen to audio of this sermon. Jesus continued: “There was a man who had two sons. The younger one said to … Continue reading
This is how and where God the Son “receives sinners and eats with them”—He pours out God the Holy Spirit in the ministry of His holy Christian Church to forgive them, and make them holy. [Rev. Kurt Hering] … Continue reading
It is politically incorrect in our time for me to say with any certainty that the man is the head of the house. Far too often I hear the joke, “she wears the pants in this house,” or “no, she’s … Continue reading
Why doesn’t everybody go to heaven? As Jesus illustrates in the story He tells in today’s Gospel lesson, people feel they have better, more important and urgent things to do with their lives than spend their time with the heavenly … Continue reading
One great improvement which came with Lutheran Service Book was the inclusion of the Table of Duties from Luther’s Small Catechism, which you will find on page 328. This is a marvelous treasure unknown to too many Lutherans. For those … Continue reading
Part III, Article II. Of the Law 1] Here we hold that the Law was given by God, first, to restrain sin by threats and the dread of punishment, and by the promise and offer of grace and benefit. But … Continue reading
The Second Sunday after Trinity June 5, 2016 “The Supper and Other Things” Luke 14:16-24 Click here to listen to audio of this sermon. “A certain man gave a great supper and invited many, and … Continue reading
The election for Synod President has concluded and we have the results. Rev. Dr. Matthew Harrison is re-elected. He will be having his fourth term which breaks the “three terms and out” pattern that has been for a while in … Continue reading
The reward of the kingdom of heaven is a matter of God having mercy to comfort those who receive it through faith according to His promise in Christ Jesus. Lazarus receives the aid, deliverance, and protection in heaven that the … Continue reading
THE THIRD PART OF THE ARTICLES. Concerning the following articles we may [will be able to] treat with learned and reasonable men, or among ourselves. The Pope and his [the Papal] government do not care much about these. For with … Continue reading
First Sunday after Trinity June 3, 2018 “Love and Fear” 1 John 4:16-21 Click here to listen to audio of this sermon. And we have known and believed the love that God has for us. … Continue reading
Part II, Article IV: Of the Papacy. 1] That the Pope is not, according to divine law or according to the Word of God the head of all Christendom (for this [name] belongs to One only, whose name is Jesus … Continue reading
Concordia Portland has its loud and proud Gender and Sexuality Resource Center: The vision of the Gender and Sexuality Resource Center (GSRC) is to create and foster a safe and inclusive campus climate that supports the academic and personal development … Continue reading
In answer to Nicodemus’s query about God and being born again into His kingdom, Jesus reveals the persons, work, and relationship of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Thus, it is this one God in three persons whom … Continue reading
Trinity Sunday May 27, 2018 “Born of Water and the Spirit” John 3:5-8 Click here to listen to audio of this sermon. Jesus answered, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of … Continue reading
Dear Readers of Steadfast Lutherans, We have been largely quiet about the coming convention of the LCMS. Some of that is because we have decided to focus more on the theology that our people need to confess than on the … Continue reading
In the late eleventh century, a famous theologian wrote a book called: Cur deus homo (usually translated as Why God Became a Man). Born in Aosta in modern northern Italy in 1033, Anselm left his home in the late 1050s … Continue reading
Pentecost May 20, 2018 Speaking in Tongues Acts 2:1-4 Click here to listen to audio of this sermon. When the Day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. … Continue reading
According to Jesus, the purpose and work of the Holy Spirit is to “teach” and “bring to remembrance” everything He taught His disciples regarding His suffering, death, resurrection and ascension. To be sure, this work will be accompanied by miracles … Continue reading
Part II, Article III: Of Chapters and Cloisters. 1] That chapters and cloisters [colleges of canons and communistic dwellings], which were formerly founded with the good intention [of our forefathers] to educate learned men and chaste [and modest] women, ought … Continue reading
The Holy Spirit is the Helper sent by Christ so that the distinction between the Law and Gospel of God’s Word is properly proclaimed by the called ministers of His Church. In this proclamation sinners are called to repent and … Continue reading
Jesus’ Ascension to “the right hand of God” was not about leaving His people behind. It was about departing from sight to fill the whole world while remaining hidden in it amidst His holy Christian Church. There He rules … Continue reading
When I filled out my Pastor Self-Evaluation Form some years ago, I was struck by some questions, including one which asks: What do you see as your special abilities and strengths for ministry? I pondered for some time what special abilities … Continue reading
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 Holy Spirit. Amen. Jesus words in the Upper Room have the tone of a commencement address. “I … Continue reading
Ascension Day Sermon May 13, 2018 “What is Jesus Doing Now?” Mark 16: 14-20 Click here to listen to audio of this sermon. Later He appeared to the eleven as they sat at the table; … Continue reading