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A Reading From The Book Of Concord – Fifth Sunday after Trinity

Posted on July 19, 2019 by Steadfast Lutherans
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Christ calls men to go into the world to fish for men and make them part of His kingdom in the Holy Christian Church. Thus, the Church and the Office of the Holy Ministry go hand in hand and the … Continue reading →

Posted in Reading through the Book of Concord, Uncategorized | Tagged BOC Reading, Rev. Kurt Hering, The Church, Trinity 5 | Leave a reply

How Should Lutherans Consider the Roman Church?

Posted on September 13, 2018 by Pastor Johannes Nieminen
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In the face of continual revelations of sodomy and pedophilia perpetrated by Roman clergy, abuse cover-ups, and the enabling of repeated abuse by the highest levels, how should Lutherans respond, and how should we consider the Roman church? We should … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Reformation, Roman Catholic Church, The Church | 35 Replies

Optimism for the Church

Posted on February 7, 2018 by Pastor Johannes Nieminen
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The other day, a fellow pastor called me an optimist who believes he can change the world because I was fighting for a situation in a neighboring parish to be handled properly. Those who know me will laugh, as none … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged The Church | 3 Replies

The King’s Wedding – Advent Vespers Sermon by Pastor Rolf Preus

Posted on December 8, 2016 by Pastor Rolf Preus
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Psalm 45 My heart is overflowing with a good theme; I recite my composition concerning the King; My tongue is the pen of a ready writer. 2 You are fairer than the sons of men; Grace is poured upon Your lips; … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastor Rolf Preus | Tagged Advent, Bridegroom, marriage, The Church | Leave a reply

“God Sanctifies Marriage” — Sermon by Pastor Rolf Preus

Posted on January 18, 2016 by Pastor Rolf Preus
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The Second Sunday after Epiphany January 17, 2016 “God Sanctifies Marriage” St. John 2:1-11 Jesus first showed his glory as true God at a wedding. In the prologue of his Gospel John writes, “We beheld his glory, the glory as … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastor Rolf Preus | Tagged Adultery, Creation, divorce, Epiphany, Fornication, marriage, The Church | 1 Reply

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