Prayers before Congress… and the most offensive thing.
Yesterday a prayer was offered at the start of the session of the House of Representatives that concluded with an amen and awomen….
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Cancel Culture: My First Impressions
God forgives sin and forgets. As it is written by Isaiah the Prophet, “I, I am he who blots out your transgressions for…
Advent Midweek 3 A+D 2018: The Lord’s Prayer
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Tonight we meditate on the Lord’s Prayer in light…
“Thanksgiving and Peace” — Thanksgiving Day Sermon — Pastor Rolf Preus
“Thanksgiving and Peace” Thanksgiving Day Sermon November 22 81, 23, 2018 Philippians 4:6-7 “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and…
The Evangelical Kyrie
The character of Lutheran worship is a rich tapestry of traits. It is like the catechism: it can be learned by a child,…
“The Lord’s Prayer in the Lord’s Passion”: The Seventh Petition
“The Lord’s Prayer in the Lord’s Passion” is the theme of the Lenten devotion that Steadfast Lutherans has put together this year. The…
“The Lord’s Prayer in the Lord’s Passion”: The Sixth Petition
“The Lord’s Prayer in the Lord’s Passion” is the theme of the Lenten devotion that Steadfast Lutherans has put together this year. The…
“The Lord’s Prayer in the Lord’s Passion”: The Fifth Petition
“The Lord’s Prayer in the Lord’s Passion” is the theme of the Lenten devotion that Steadfast Lutherans has put together this year. The…
“The Lord’s Prayer in the Lord’s Passion”: The Fourth Petition
“The Lord’s Prayer in the Lord’s Passion” is the theme of the Lenten devotion that Steadfast Lutherans has put together this year. The…
“The Lord’s Prayer in the Lord’s Passion”: The Third Petition
“The Lord’s Prayer in the Lord’s Passion” is the theme of the Lenten devotion that Steadfast Lutherans has put together this year. The…
“The Lord’s Prayer in the Lord’s Passion”: The Second Petition
“The Lord’s Prayer in the Lord’s Passion” is the theme of the Lenten devotion that Steadfast Lutherans has put together this year. The…
“The Lord’s Prayer in the Lord’s Passion”: The First Petition
“It is not for your sake, O house of Israel, that I am about to act, but for the sake of my holy…
“The Lord’s Prayer in the Lord’s Passion”: The Introduction
“The Lord’s Prayer in the Lord’s Passion” is the theme of the Lenten devotion that Steadfast Lutherans has put together this year. The…
“The Lord’s Prayer in the Lord’s Passion”: Preparing for Lenten Prayer
“The Lord’s Prayer in the Lord’s Passion” is the theme of the Lenten devotion that Steadfast Lutherans has put together this year. The…
Advent 3 Midweek “For unto Us a Son Is Given” : The Blessing of Zechariah
The following sermon corresponds to Advent 3 Midweek according to the Advent service plan “For unto us a Son is Given.” Grace to…
Advent 2 Midweek “For unto us a Son is Given” : The Answer of Samuel
The following sermon corresponds to Advent 2 Midweek according to the Advent service plan “For unto us a Son is Given.” Grace to…
Your Family As Impetus For Daily Prayer
Throughout my twenties, I remained unmarried. That wasn’t necessarily a bad thing. I was able to pursue my education without other distractions. Serving…
Monergism of Grace and the Lord’s Supper
Monergism of Grace and the Lord’s Supper Rev. John A. Frahm III In our context “monergism” means the “sole working” of Christ in…
Praying Intentionally
We have both the command from God to pray, and the promise that He will hear us. Sometimes it is easy to pray….
Review of Praying Luther’s Small Catechism by John T. Pless
Luther’s Small Catechism is a prayer book. It is “a spiritual companion on a man’s journey from cradle to grave; the Christian’s daily…
“Father, Forgive Them” — Sermon by Pastor Rolf Preus
Ash Wednesday February 10, 2016 “Father, Forgive Them” Luke 23:32-34 “There were also two others, criminals, led with Him to be put to…
…But We Will Devote Ourselves to Prayer and the Ministry of the Word
There’s a ton of confusion in the Church today surrounding the pastoral office. Do we really even need pastors? What is he supposed to…
Prayers for the Festival of the Holy Trinity
The Trinity prayers from Seed-Grains of Prayer: A Manual for Evangelical Christians By Wilhelm Loehe, Translated from the Original German 36th Edition By…
Prayer Is Not Always a Good Thing
One of the most frequently abused gifts of God among Christians today is prayer. For some reason we’ve gotten this notion that prayer is…
Do you have a daily devotional plan? (by Pr. Charles Henrickson)
Do you have a daily devotional plan? If you don’t, let me suggest what I am doing this year. It’s pretty simple. Basically,…