Holy Thursday: The Will and Testament of Our Lord Jesus Christ
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Our Lord Jesus Christ, on the night when he…
Tag: Sacrament
“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…
Preaching, God’s Laxative for Your Heart
Before next Sunday, we will once again celebrate that most significant of events in human history, the Incarnation of our Lord Jesus Christ….
…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…
FiveTwo’s Wordless, Bloodless, and Christless Theory of Sacrament
FiveTwo recently published an article by Jim Marriot titled, “The Sacramental Nature of Music.” At the outset he claims: “I believe music has…
Introducing… The Church Growth Translation of the Bible!
Do you want to grow your congregation? It’s simple! Just follow these two easy steps. 1) Read the Bible. 2) Do the exact opposite….
Why the McDonald’s Bathroom Isn’t as Holy as the Divine Service
Prolegomena: This is the sixth and what will likely be the final chapter of the recent discussion on praise bands between Pr. Reeder…
Jesus in the Lions’ Den: A Sermon for the Nativity of Our Lord
Our celebration of the Savior’s birth can become so routine that we become numb to the joy—and the horror— of it all. On…
The Two Natures of the Divine Call
The Church stands or falls on the article of justification. Ask any Lutheran about justification and it won’t be long before you’re hearing…
Why Evangelicals Struggle With Infant Baptism; The Platonic Connection
In a previous article about infant baptism on Steadfast Lutherans, I covered one of the main reasons why Evangelicals struggle with infant baptism….
“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…