“From Palms to Passion” (Sermon on Luke 19:28-40 and 22:1 – 23:56, by Pr. Charles Henrickson)
“From Palms to Passion” (Luke 19:28-40; 22:1 – 23:56) Today is a day that goes by two names. The one that we’re probably…
Tag: Lent
“The Joy of Zacchaeus” (Sermon on Luke 19:1-10, by Pr. Charles Henrickson)
“The Joy of Zacchaeus” (Luke 19:1-10) The story of Zacchaeus is a very famous and familiar story in the Bible. Most of us…
“What Will the Owner of the Vineyard Do?” (Sermon on Luke 20:9-20, by Pr. Charles Henrickson)
“What Will the Owner of the Vineyard Do?” (Luke 20:9-20) In the Holy Gospel for today, from Luke 20, Jesus tells a parable….
“The Joy of Jesus” (Sermon on Luke 10:21-24, by Pr. Charles Henrickson)
“The Joy of Jesus” (Luke 10:21-24) Our theme for this midweek Lenten series is “A Little Lenten Lukan Joy.” We’ve been looking at…
“The Lost Boys” (Sermon on Luke 15:1-3, 11-32, by Pr. Charles Henrickson)
“The Lost Boys” (Luke 15:1-3, 11-32) Gather round, and today I’ll tell you the story of “The Lost Boys.” No, not the Lost…
Sermon on Genesis 2-3
Have you ever had the dream where you were up in front of a crowd giving a speech, only to realize at some…
“The Joy of Names Written in Heaven” (Sermon on Luke 10:1-20, by Pr. Charles Henrickson)
“The Joy of Names Written in Heaven” (Luke 10:1-20) President Kennedy famously said, “Ask not what your country can do for you. Ask…
“Jesus’ Take on Mass Tragedies: ‘Repent or Perish'” (Sermon on Luke 13:1-9, by Pr. Charles Henrickson)
“Jesus’ Take on Mass Tragedies: ‘Repent or Perish’” (Luke 13:1-9) Whenever there’s a mass tragedy in the news–a building collapse or a mass…
“The Joy of Persecution” (Sermon on Luke 6:20-36, by Pr. Charles Henrickson)
“The Joy of Persecution” (Luke 6:20-36) Two weeks ago, on Ash Wednesday, we started this series on “A Little Lenten Lukan Joy.” And…
“A Man on a Mission, a Man of Compassion” (Sermon on Luke 13:31-35, by Pr. Charles Henrickson)
“A Man on a Mission, a Man of Compassion” (Luke 13:31-35) In the Holy Gospel for today, we see two aspects of Jesus’…
“The Joy of Christmas” (Sermon on Luke 1:39-56 and 2:1-14, by Pr. Charles Henrickson)
“The Joy of Christmas” (Luke 1:39-56; 2:1-14) Our theme for our midweek Lenten services this year is “A Little Lenten Lukan Joy.” What…
“The Joy of Repentance” (Sermon on Luke 15:1-10, by Pr. Charles Henrickson)
“The Joy of Repentance” (Luke 15:1-10) Today is Ash Wednesday, the first day of the season of Lent. And today we begin a…
Dr. Harrison Shares Lenten Greetings
Here are Lenten Greetings from our Synod President Dr. Matthew Harrison. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVeQWwMkHks&rel=0&w=600] You can download the Litany in pamphlet form here; print…
Newsletter Article — Lent Is in the Air
This came in my mailbox from my church — Pastor Jeff Caithamer of St John Lutheran Church in Champaign, IL wrote this. I…
“Twenty Questions, One Answer: Go to the Sacrament Frequently” (by Pr. Charles Henrickson)
This is the fifth in a five-part catechetical sermon series on the Sacrament of the Altar. One of the purposes of the Brothers…
“How Do We Receive It Worthily? The Reception of the Sacrament of the Altar” (by Pr. Charles Henrickson)
This is the fourth in a five-part catechetical sermon series on the Sacrament of the Altar. One of the purposes of the Brothers…
“How Can It Do Such Great Things? The Power of the Sacrament of the Altar” (by Pr. Charles Henrickson)
This is the third in a five-part catechetical sermon series on the Sacrament of the Altar. One of the purposes of the Brothers…
“What Does It Give? The Benefit of the Sacrament of the Altar” (by Pr. Charles Henrickson)
This is the second in a five-part catechetical sermon series on the Sacrament of the Altar. One of the purposes of the Brothers…
“What Is It? The Nature of the Sacrament of the Altar” (by Pr. Charles Henrickson)
This is the first in a five-part catechetical sermon series on the Sacrament of the Altar. One of the purposes of the Brothers…
“These Words” (The Sacrament of the Altar), by Pr. Charles Henrickson
“The Six Chief Parts of Lenten Catechesis” The Ten Commandments The Creed The Lord’s Prayer The Sacrament of Holy Baptism Confession The Sacrament…
“Frequently Asked Questions about an Infrequently Used Practice” (Confession), by Pr. Charles Henrickson
(I’ve been doing this series on the Catechism, especially because we have a Book of Concord Reading Group that has just finished reading…
“It Works” (The Sacrament of Holy Baptism), by Pr. Charles Henrickson
“The Six Chief Parts of Lenten Catechesis” The Ten Commandments The Creed The Lord’s Prayer The Sacrament of Holy Baptism Confession The Sacrament…
“A Prayer That Sums It All Up” (The Lord’s Prayer), by Pr. Charles Henrickson
“The Six Chief Parts of Lenten Catechesis” The Ten Commandments The Creed The Lord’s Prayer The Sacrament of Holy Baptism Confession The Sacrament…
“To Know and Believe in God” (The Creed), by Pr. Charles Henrickson
“The Six Chief Parts of Lenten Catechesis” The Ten Commandments The Creed The Lord’s Prayer The Sacrament of Holy Baptism Confession The Sacrament…