29 Matthew 13:47-50 – TLH 604 God will separate “keepers” from trash. 30 Matthew 25:31-46 – TLH 440 Attitude toward Jesus is court evidence. 1 John 5:22-29 -TLH 66 The fate of every human hinges on Jesus. 2 1 Corinthians 15:20-28 – TLH 606 The Big Book is published and read. 3 2 Thess. 1:3-10 – TLH… Read More »Month Archive Read More
Year/Month: 2010/11
22 Matthew 7:7-14 – TLH 37 God’s good causes produce good effects. 23 Matthew 17:24-27 – TLH 500 We support all worthy endeavors. 24 Matthew 22:15-22 – TLH 539 Our main responsibility is to God. 25 1 Timothy 2:1-7 – TLH 570 Let us be thankful under all conditions! 26 Romans 13:1-7 – TLH 578… Read More »Month Archive Read More
15 Matthew 18:15-22 -TLH 309 Forgiven sinners and forgiving saints. 16 Matthew 18:23-35 – TLH 69 The Kingdom-Drama in two scenes. 17 Mark 4:21-25 – TLH 47 When you have Jesus, you have everything. 18 Ephesians 4:30-32 – TLH 14 Let’s not give God any heartache! 19 Philippians 1:3-11 – TLH 173 Every day is… Read More »Month Archive Read More
08 Matthew 16:1-4 – TLH 19 Even in the worst times, Jesus prevails! 09 John 4:46-53 – TLH 46 Just think it through and add it up! 10 John 10:22-31 – TLH 237 Jesus+the Father=an unbeatable combination. 11 Romans 5:1-8-TLH 342 In Jesus all the links hang together. 12 Ephesians 6:10-18-TLH 444 Sanctification includes training… Read More »Month Archive Read More
Berea — Then and Now
Written by David Schierenbeck | November, 2010
Post Categories: Anniversaries,
Post Tags: 50th anniversary,berea,history of the clc,
Post Categories: Anniversaries,
Post Tags: 50th anniversary,berea,history of the clc,
50th Anniversary Observance “Berea–Then and Now” was the theme of Professor Steven Sippert’s message to 50th anniversary worshipers at Berea Lutheran Church of Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, on June 20, 1010. Exterior of Berea Lutheran Church, Egan, MN Prof. Sippert called attention to the fact that, guided solely by the truth of God’s Word and… Read More »Month Archive Read More
Announcements November 2010
Written by Lutheran Spokesman | November, 2010
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Post Tags: announcements,
Post Categories: Announcements,
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Installations In accord with our usage and order, David Naumann, who was called as pastor of Peace Lutheran Church, Orofino, Idaho, and St. John’s Lutheran Church, Clarkston, Washington, was installed on Sunday, August 1, 2010. –Pastor Terrel Kesterson In accord with our usage and order, Janelle Hein, Ellen Bergstrom, and Ann Radichel who were called… Read More »Month Archive Read More
Surveying CLC History
Written by Arvid Gullerud | November, 2010
Post Categories: Historical,
Post Tags: 25th anniversary,history of the clc,love of christ,thanksgiving,
Post Categories: Historical,
Post Tags: 25th anniversary,history of the clc,love of christ,thanksgiving,
From the 25th Anniversary Booklet (1985) “Reflections–Projections” “Projection” Number Eleven of Twelve THANKSGIVING I. TO BE SHARED II. KNOWING WHAT TO DO WITH A LOT “Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms” (1 Peter 4:10, NIV). If we give a child a… Read More »Month Archive Read More
The King
Written by Paul Krause | November, 2010
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Post Tags: jesus king,king,palm sunday,
Post Categories: New Testaments,Portraits of Christ,
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Portraits of Christ from the Gospel of John Chapter Twelve Not many people in our world know what it is like to have someone as a king Many countries, such as ours, have representative governments which “derive their just powers from the consent of the governed” (as Thomas Jefferson penned in the Declaration of Independence).… Read More »Month Archive Read More
Firstfruits for Life
Written by Bruce Naumann | November, 2010
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Post Categories: Church Year,
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A drive through the countryside shows that this year’s long harvest season is finally drawing to a close. After a very wet October and long backups at the grain elevators in November, the crops are finally in. Perhaps it’s no coincidence that our annual Thanksgiving celebration comes at this time of year, at the close… Read More »Month Archive Read More
I Am Full
Written by Nathan Pfeiffer | November, 2010
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Post Tags: hardship,thanksgiving,want,
Post Categories: Church Year,
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Thanksgiving Devotion Please read Philippians 4:10-20 If ever there was a holiday when it was fitting to talk about being “full,” Thanksgiving would be that day Eating is what most people associate with Thanksgiving Day. Families travel great distances to share a special meal together. Turkey is almost a requirement along with the staples of… Read More »Month Archive Read More
The Big Test
Written by Warren Fanning | November, 2010
Post Categories: New Testaments,
Post Tags: fellow believers,tribulations,witness,
Post Categories: New Testaments,
Post Tags: fellow believers,tribulations,witness,
Studies in Second Timothy (Please read 2 Timothy 1:1-7) Since Christ’s Ascension, millions of people have died for His sake, and thousands of people throughout the world become martyrs in His Name every year. But it sure is easy to be a Christian in our land–even in our Lutheran congregations. Is there something wrong with… Read More »Month Archive Read More
When God Comes Down!
Written by David Fuerstenau | November, 2010
Post Categories: Daily Life,
Post Tags: end of time,last days,retribution,
Post Categories: Daily Life,
Post Tags: end of time,last days,retribution,
“Boys, don’t make me come up there!” It happened very seldom, but that’s how my father would warn us when my brother and I were making too much bedtime noise. It was all in good fun: giggling, harmless pillow fights, no bloody noses or anything—things kids will do on a sleepless night. Neither were we… Read More »Month Archive Read More
Chapel Talk on Chapter 17 of “Out of Necessity”
Written by David Lau | November, 2010
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Post Tags: 50th anniversary,out of necessity,
Post Categories: Chapels,
Post Tags: 50th anniversary,out of necessity,
Dear Friends in Christ, Chapter 17 of the history of the CLC is entitled “Doctrinal Controversies.” Yes, we have to admit that in the history of our church body there have been serious debates and controversies concerning doctrinal matters. I doubt that there is any church body on Earth that has never had such controversies.But… Read More »Month Archive Read More
Thanks, But No Thanks
Written by Joseph Lau | November, 2010
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Post Categories: Church Year,
Post Tags: thank god,thanks for nothing,thanksgiving,
“Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise. Be thankful to Him, and bless His name. For the LORD is good; His mercy is everlasting, and His truth endures to all generations.” — Psalm 100:4-5 I invite you to consider with me two common expressions with the word “thanks” in them,… Read More »Month Archive Read More
Defending the Good Name of a Seminary Dean
Written by Paul Fleischer | November, 2010
Post Categories: Book Reviews,Editorial,
Post Tags: book review,history of the clc,
Post Categories: Book Reviews,Editorial,
Post Tags: book review,history of the clc,
It all began as a book review intended for the Lutheran Spokesman. Early in 2009 your editor had in mind to inform our readers of a book of sermons titled Morning Bells at Our Saviour’s by Rev. Norman A. Madson(1886-1962)—a book compiled and edited by his son Norman A. Madson, Jr. in memory of his… Read More »Month Archive Read More
01 Matthew 21:33-46 – TLH 257 Spiritual indifference leads to rebellion. 02 Matthew 22:1-14 – TLH 407 Jewish rebellion escalated to murder. 03 Matthew 25:14-30 – TLH 395 The LORD rewards personal enterprise. 04 Ephesians 5:15-20 – TLH 25 God enlists us in His Big Enterprise! 05 Hebrews 10:19-31 – TLH 301 We know how… Read More »Month Archive Read More
When will they Ever Learn
Written by Paul Fleischer | November, 2010
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Post Tags: catholic church,martin luther,pope,reformation,works of man,
Post Categories: Editors Comments,
Post Tags: catholic church,martin luther,pope,reformation,works of man,
In the aftermath of the Reformation celebration, we append to this “Cross Purposes” feature a brief but timely commentary by Pastor Fleischer. — Editor “Pope John Paul II whipped himself with a belt, even on vacation, and slept on the floor as acts of penitence and to bring him closer to Christian perfection, according to… Read More »Month Archive Read More
50th Anniversary Greetings From the NCLC
Written by Patrick Udo | November, 2010
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Post Categories: NCLC,
Post Tags: 50th anniversary,nclc,nigeria,
Fellow Redeemed in Christ, May the Lord speak well of you all in the name of Jesus. Please, rest assured that we are with you, in spirit and in truth, in the celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the blessed Church of the Lutheran Confession. It is, indeed, an event of statistical significance. It is… Read More »Month Archive Read More
Turning Back to God
Written by Daniel Fleischer | November, 2010
Post Categories: Cross Purposes,
Post Tags: repent,true god,turn to god,witness,
Post Categories: Cross Purposes,
Post Tags: repent,true god,turn to god,witness,
The Lord tells us through the pen of the Apostle Paul: “This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent [that is, without self-control], fierce, despisers of… Read More »Month Archive Read More