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Wednesday, January 31, 2024

A History of Lutheran-Reformed Division and Union

Only the Decalogue is Eternal Luther’s Antinomian Disputations pt.2a Dr....

Four core ideas promoted by queer theory.

Not Lutheran, but of interest to Confessional Lutherans.

Luther’s Antinomian Disputations pt.1 Dr. Roland Ziegler re-edit

I Have To ... I To!

He Sees

Lamentations 3:1-24: The Lord Will Not Cast Off Forever

Daily readings from The Treasury of Daily Prayer - January 31

Family Shield Ministries Serving Families Today

False Apostles Aren’t Super

Persecution Will Come

Meditation on 2 Timothy 2:1-26

Should Christian Gardeners Observe the Sabbath Year?

Clean

Pregnancy Is Hard and Can Be High Risk. Is Abortion Justified in These C...

Not Lutheran, but worth thinking about.

Why Rome's Argument for Magisterial Authority Fails

Frank Responds: "No Womb, No Voice" + "My Body, My Choice"

Not Lutheran, but worth thinking about.

New Obedience (Study of the Augsburg Confession Article VI)

Thoughts on the Charismatic Movement

Bondage of the Will and Double Predestination

Sunday, January 28, 2024

Is Lutheranism Too Fragmented?

Responding to “God Gives Us Free Will, So Abortion Should Be Legal”

Not Lutheran, but worth thinking about.

Sola Fide and Sola Scriptura in the Fathers

What Makes a Baptism Invalid?

In Honor of Sanctity of Life Sunday — Responding to “Consent to Sex is N...

Not Lutheran, but worth thinking about.

Mary & Me

How to Stand For Life In a Culture of Death, with Scott Klusendorf

Not Lutheran, but worth thinking about.

"Jesus Is Amazing!" 01/28/2023

Lutheran Devotional Practices and Literature

What Do I Say to Friends Who Have Deconstructed?

Not Lutheran, but worth thinking about.

Saturday, January 27, 2024

Daily readings from The Treasury of Daily Prayer - January 27 - John Chr...

Lamentations 1: The Princess Has Become a Slave and a Widow

#226. Book Club Wrap Up: George Herbert's 'The Temple' with Dr. Erik Ank...

Dr. Erik Ankerberg joins Sarah, Erin, and Rachel to discuss the latest Lutheran Ladies’ Book Club pick: George Herbert’s The Temple.

An expert on Herbert’s poetry (as well as a longtime fan), Dr. Ankerberg shares a depth of insight as he helps the Ladies unpack this beautiful but obscure volume of devotional verse.

Who was George Herbert? To what extent was his Anglican faith influenced by Lutheran theology? What makes his poetry feel so fresh and relevant for Christians today?

Poems discussed in detail in this episode include the following:

“The Pulley”
“The Collar”
“The Holdfast”
“Love (3)”

At the conclusion of the episode, the Ladies announce their next book club pick: Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women.

Dr. Erik Ankerberg is president of Concordia University Wisconsin and Ann Arbor. Prior to his inauguration in 2023, he earned his Ph.D. in Renaissance Literature from Marquette University (dissertation: Toward a Re-Formed Confession: Johann Gerhard's Sacred Meditations and "Repining Restlessnesse" in the Poetry of George Herbert) and spent many years as an English professor.

Rev. Kevin Robson on 2 Peter 1:16-21

Open Mic Friday

Set Apart To Serve: Love of Languages in Pastoral Vocation

God’s Inexpressible Gift

Building Up the Body of Christ

Friday, January 26, 2024

922 Go, My Children, with My Blessing - Wedding Solo.

613 To Thee, Omniscient Lord of All - The Congregation sings from The Lu...

R.F. Weidner's Biblical Theology of the Old Testament

Daily readings from The Treasury of Daily Prayer - January 26 - St. Titus

Frank Defends His Explanation of Why God Allows Evil

The speaker expresses some non-Lutheran views but expresses some interesting thoughts.

Colossians 4: Christ is Our Savior, a Mystery Revealed

Rev. Sean Daenzer on Acts 9:1-22

Rumination Thursday: Truth and Lies

2024 March(es) for Life

Fellowship in Christian Giving

Thursday, January 25, 2024

Following His Wisdom, Enforcing Justice

Theistic Mutualism with Lane Tipton (Intro to Trinitarian Theology)

Why Do I Dress Up?

A Critique of Presuppositionalism with Dr. Nathan Greeley

A Christian Response to Cancel Culture

Is Regeneration Always Tied to Baptism?

A Philosopher's Defense of Intelligent Design

On the Ministry of the Church (Augsburg Confession Article V)

Daily readings from The Treasury of Daily Prayer - January 25 - Conversi...

Sex: A Masterpiece of Design

Not Lutheran, but worth thinking about.

English & Lutheran Views of Daily Prayer Offices and Devotions

The Pastoral Office is a Prophetic Office

Colossians 3: Christ is All and in All

Rev. Jonathan Manor on 1 Timothy 6:11-16

Bible Study Wednesday: Proverbs 31:1-9

History of the LCMS #3: Martin Stephan Goes to Illinois

Christian Joy and Poverty Overflow into Generosity

Christ Is the Head

Wednesday, January 24, 2024

Meditation on Romans 12:14-13:14

Colossians 2: Christ is Sufficient Over All Human Tradition

Rev. Jeff Hemmer on Exodus 3:1-14

Sunday's Hymn of the Day: LSB 842

Daily readings from The Treasury of Daily Prayer - January 24 - St. Timothy

Serving the Neighborhood through Lutheran Education (Rebroadcast)

An Ex-Hindu Comes to Christ...and What it Cost Him

Not Lutheran, but worth thinking about.

Apologist REACTS to Muslim, Atheist, and Progressive Christian

Not Lutheran, but worth thinking about.

Godly Sorrow Leads to Repentance and Salvation

Grafted Into the Tree

Tuesday, January 23, 2024

Meditation on Romans 11:25-12:13

921 On What Has Now Been Sown - The Congregation sings from The Lutheran...

696 O God, My Faithful God - The Congregation sings from The Lutheran Se...

698. May We Thy Precepts, Lord, Fulfill - The Congregation sings from T...

818. In Thee Is Gladness - The Congregation sings from The Lutheran Serv...

Does Regeneration Precede Faith?

How Can You Affirm Both Monergism and Resistible Grace?

Daily readings from The Treasury of Daily Prayer - January 23

J.S. Bach: Wer weiß, wie nahe mir mein Ende?, BWV 27 - The Church Cantat...

Colossians 1: Christ is Firstborn of All Creation

Rev. Robert Wurst, Jr., on Matthew 17:1-9

O God Our Help In Ages Past - Diane Bish

JESUS SHALL REIGN - Diane Bish

Mark 1:21-28- The Devil, Demons and Spiritual Warfare

Baptismal Regeneration and John 3 Prior to Augustine

Sunday's Lectionary: Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany

Monday, January 22, 2024

Mental Health Monday: Risk Factors and Increasing Prevalence of Mental I...

Cleansed from Defilement by Christ

You Need to Know His Story

Meditation on Romans 11:1-24

Daily readings from The Treasury of Daily Prayer - January 22

50 Years Studying the Resurrection: Magnum Opus by Gary Habermas

Not Lutheran, but worth considering.

Transfiguration of Our Lord

The glory of the Lord was displayed to the closest disciples of Jesus before Jesus was led to the cross. Just as Jesus suffered, the followers of Jesus can expect to suffer while they are still in this world. But, just as Jesus was glorified, those followers of Jesus who endure to the end will see glory.

Defining Pelagianism and Semipelagianism (A Further Response to Leighton...

Don’t be Wimpy, Weak, and Woke, with John Cooper

People observing 21st century America today might conclude that Americans have lost their minds. But the speakers (evangelical Christians) in this video explain some of the reasoning behind the absurd rhetoric and behavior that we experience today. This video is about an hour long, but it is worth listening to if the viewers wish to gain some understanding of how society got to be so upside down.

A Critique of Leighton Flowers on Total Inability

Sunday, January 21, 2024

The Transfiguration Of Our Lord 2024 0

O Come, O Come, Emmanuel - St. John's Hand Bell Choir

342. What Hope! An Eden Prophesied - The Congregation sings from The Lut...

Lord, Dismiss Us With Your Blessing (REGENT SQUARE) w/ CONGREGATION | LS...

Now Rest Beneath Night's Shadow (O WELT, ICH MUSS DICH LASSEN) | Concord...

Your Fight with the Devil

A Mighty Fortress Is Our God - Diane Bish

Interview with an Abortion Abolitionist

🏰 1 HOUR of HYMNS for REFORMATION DAY from the Lutheran Service Book (LS...

346 When All the World Was Cursed - The Congregation sings from The Luth...

"HYFRYDOL" ALLELUIA SING TO JESUS - Diane Bish

ALL CREATURES OF OUR GOD AND KING - Diane Bish

523 - O Word of God Incarnate - The Congregation sings from The Lutheran...

Psalm 90: Authentic Words for the New Year

“Ministry Matters" 01/21/2024

Bach - Cantata Es ist dir gesagt, Mensch, was gut ist BWV 45 - Rademann ...

376 Once in Royal David's City - The Congregation sings from The Luthera...

Bern Cathedral - Guide Me O Thou Great Jehovah - Diane Bish

531. Hail, Thou Once Despised Jesus - The Congregation sings from The Lu...

GOD OF OUR FATHERS From Festival Te Deum - Diane Bish

923 Almighty Father, Bless the Word - The Congregation sings from The Lu...

Great Is Thy Faithfulness - Diane Bish

ALL GLORY LAUD AND HONOR - Diane Bish

The Church's One Foundation - Diane Bish

Saturday, January 20, 2024

718. Jesus, Lead Thou On - The Congregation sings from The Lutheran Serv...

587. I Know My Faith Is Founded - The Congregation sings from The Luther...

Anatomy of an Implosion (1 of 3 with Dr Schulz)

Daily readings from The Treasury of Daily Prayer - January 20 - Sarah

Fine-Tuning of the Optics of the Human Eye

Not Lutheran, but worth considering.

The Design Inference and the Conservation of Information

Not Lutheran, but worth considering.

Philippians 4: Contentment in Christ

#225. Sarah Goes to School: Understanding Others, Personal Values, Diffi...

Friday, January 19, 2024

Rev. Sean Daenzer on Luke 4:31-37

Set Apart To Serve: Teaching Children the Faith

The Day of Salvation is Now

Who Can Be Against Us?

Meditation on Romans 9:1-18

Philippians 3: No Confidence in the Flesh

Rev. Dr. John Sias on Mark 8:27-35 (36-9:1)

Rumination Thursday: Good Things to Good People?

The Relationship Between Baptism and Faith: A Defense of Baptismal Regen...

Daily readings from The Treasury of Daily Prayer - January 19

The Great Exchange

Baptized Into Christ's Death and Resurrection

Meditation on Romans 8:18-39

Philippians 2: Work Out Your Own Salvation?

Rev. Peter Ill on Luke 4:14-22a

Thursday, January 18, 2024

Bible Study Wednesday: Proverbs 30

History of the LCMS #2: Martin Stephan, C.F.W. Walther, and Increasing D...

Clothed in Resurrection

Sex: Engineered for Success

Source is not Lutheran, but content is worth thinking about.

The Law Is Good for You

Sex: A Spicy Problem for Evolutionary Theory

Source is not Lutheran, but content is worth thinking about.

Meditation on Romans 7:21-8:17

Why Are Christians Deconstructing?

Not Lutheran source, but content worth thinking about.

The Doctrine of Justification Part 2 (Study of the Augsburg Confession A...

What Archaeology Reveals about the Historicity of the Exodus (2023 Dalla...

Not Lutheran, but worth thinking about.

Wednesday, January 17, 2024

A Critique of Prayer to the Saints

746. Through Jesus' Blood and Merit - The Congregation sings from The L...

533. Jesus Has Come and Brings Pleasure - The Congregation sings from T...

711 Savior, like a Shepherd Lead Us - The Congregation sings from The Lu...

Why a Defining Feature of Deconstruction Is Also a Fundamental Flaw

Not Lutheran video, but content important.

Three Places we Find Jesus in the Old Testament

Should I Pull My Child from Youth Group?

Not Lutheran, but worth thinking about.

Are Sheol and Hades the same as Hell?

Responding to the Toughest Pro-choice Arguments

Not Lutheran, but worth consideration.

Daily readings from The Treasury of Daily Prayer - January 17

12 Christian Hymns - (a piano meditation)

What Is the Nature of Consciousness? — Stand to Reason Podcast

Not a Lutheran source, but content is worth thinking about.

Philippians 1: To Live is Christ and to Die is Gain

Rev. Brian Heller on John 2:1-11

Sunday's Hymn of the Day: LSB 839

The Sharps in Uruguay

Treasure in Jars of Clay

The Core of the Gospel Is Jesus

A Good Friday Service of Prayer (AALC)

Tuesday, January 16, 2024

Meditation on Romans 7:1-20

Ephesians 6: Obedience and the Full Armor of God

Sunday's Lectionary: Third Sunday after the Epiphany

Mental Health Monday: Martin Luther on Mental Health

Crown Him With Many Crowns arr. Diane Bish

LIFT HIGH THE CROSS - Diane Bish

The Light Shines in the Darkness

Biologist Michael Denton Explores the Miracle of Man

Design Inferences in Real Life

What does it mean to have a body?

Daily readings from The Treasury of Daily Prayer - January 16

Monday, January 15, 2024

Given the stern warnings against idolatry, isn’t a metaphorical understa...

Jonah 3: Can God Use A Terrible Sermon From A Terrible Preacher?

974 Jesus Sinners Doth Receive - The Congregation sings from The Luthera...

Christ Is the Second Adam

Bach, PRELUDE IN C MAJOR ON HARPSICHORD - Diane Bish

Meditation on Romans 6:1-23

849 Praise the One Who Breaks the Darkness - The Congregation sings from...

725 Children of the Heavenly Father - The Congregation sings from The Lu...

Are Progressive Christians Stealing Credibility From the Bible?

Source is not Lutheran, but content is worth thinking about.

Why you should stay Lutheran: It's all about conscience Rev. William We...

Why you should stay Lutheran: It's all about conscience Rev. William W...

Are You Really Being Unfaithful to Reality if You Use Someone’s Preferre...

Source is not Lutheran, but content is worth thinking about.

A Guide to Lutheran Systematic Theology Texts

How to Relate to the Next Generation —Stand to Reason University

Source is not Lutheran, but content is worth thinking about.

Tips for Hosting Online Church Services

A Response to Matt Slick on Baptismal Regeneration

2nd Sunday after Epiphany

Sunday, January 14, 2024

913 O Holy Spirit, Enter In - The Congregation sings from The Lutheran S...

785. We Praise You, O God - The Congregation sings from The Lutheran Ser...

Apologist vs Atheist 10 "Non-Commandments"

This video was not produced by Lutherans; however, Confessional Lutherans may want to be aware of the items discussed therein.

What are the atheist "10 non-commandments" and how should Christians respond? A Stanford Humanist chaplain, with input from 2,800 people in 27 countries, offered a modern alternative to the Christian 10 commandments. A team of 13 judges selected 10 of the submissions and announced their combined 10 Atheist commandments.

505. Triune God, Be Thou Our Stay - The Congregation sings from The Luth...

655. Lord, Keep Us Steadfast in Your Word - The Congregation sings from ...

947 All Glory Be to God on High - The Congregation sings from The Luther...

Watch for Smoke and Mirrors

Not Lutheran, but worth thinkng about.

Gospel of God

Baptism of our Lord 2024

My Thoughts on Some Modern Theologians

Who is my Favorite Church Father?

“Come and See the Greater Things of God" 01/14/2024

Don’t Be Surprised When You Have to Fight Spiritual Battles — Stand to R...

Not Lutheran, but worth thinking about.

Why Do We Call Progressive Christians “Hijackers”?

Not Lutheran, but worth thinking about.

Is This How We Protect Trans Kids?

Not Lutheran, but worth thinking about.

Adam Francisco: C.S. Lewis and Education: The Abolition of Man

Dan Van Voorhis: A Biographical Sketch of C.S. Lewis

David Zahl: Genesis 3 and Perelandra

Gretchen Ronnevik: The Baptized Imagination

Chad Bird: The Problem of Pain

John Hoyum: C.S. Lewis and the Reformation

Del Campbell: The Unfamiliar Home

Saturday, January 13, 2024

Scott Keith: Grace, Gospel and Philia

Katie Koplin: Surprised By Joy

Caleb Keith: The Illusion of Choice: Lessons from The Great Divorce

Donavon Riley: Screwtape, Temptation & Aslan

Rod Rosenbladt: An Apology for Mere Christianity

Chris Rosebrough: The Last Battle: Narnian Eschatology

Sam Schuldheisz: The Inklings

Brad Gray: Myth Became Fact in the Face of Suffering

Jared C Wilson: The Gospel as Wardrobe: C.S. Lewis’s Narnian Grace

Daily readings from The Treasury of Daily Prayer - January 13

Daniel Emery Price: The Weight Of Glory as Theology of the Cross

Jordan Spina: C.S. Lewis and Hierarchal Cosmology

FLAME: C.S. Lewis and the Utility of Storytelling

My View on Textual Criticism

Was the Father Separated from the Son in the Atonement?

What is the Best Intro to Lutheran Systematic Theology?

Can You be Saved Without Baptism?

The Omnipresence of Christ's Human Nature

Sean McDowell EXPOSES The BIGGEST Reason Christians Are LEAVING The Fait...

Not Lutheran, but worth thinking about.

Sean McDowell, son of Josh McDowell (author of Evidence that Demands a Verdict) is being interviewed. He discusses what it was like growing up as the son of the renowned Christian Apologist and Evangelist. Sean also discusses the time in his life when he questioned his faith and possibly why other young people are be leaving.

The Difference Between the Three Estates and the Two Kingdoms

937. Lord, Bid Your Servant Go in Peace - The Congregation sings from Th...

Morality: Christian vs Atheist

There is no indication that Sean McDowell is Lutheran, but he holds a high view of Holy Scripture.

In this video, Sean McDowell has a friendly conversation with someone who was raised in a Christian church, but subsequently lost his faith.

Who is my Favorite Scholastic Theologian?

841. O Son of God, in Galilee - The Congregation sings from The Lutheran...

686. Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing - The Congregation sings from Th...

470. O Sons and Daughters of the King - The Congregation sings from The ...

A Cosmos Charged With Meaning and Purpose

Not necessarily Lutheran, but worth considering.

Friday, January 12, 2024

Daily readings from The Treasury of Daily Prayer - January 12

Is Steven Furtick a Modalist?

477. Alleluia, Alleluia! Hearts to Heaven - The Congregation sings from ...

431 Not All the Blood of Beasts - The Congregation sings from The Luther...

421. Jesus, Grant That Balm and Healing - The Congregation sings from Th...

The Big Episode About Prayer (And Talking About Your Faith in ANY Situat...

The women in this video are not Lutheran Christians. They would probably describe themselves as "evangelical". Even so, there are some nuggets in their conversations that are pretty good for Bible-believing Christians in general.

Sunday, January 7, 2024

Sing Praise to God - Diane Bish

Not Lutheran, but beautiful music.

402. The Only Son From Heaven - The Congregation sings from The Lutheran...

363. Silent Night, Holy Night - The Congregation sings from The Lutheran...

Jesus, Thy Boundless Love To Me (RYBURN) | LSB 683

January 4, 2024 | Thursday 5:30 p.m. Choral Evensong

Not Lutheran, but beautiful worship service.

Marcello, PSALM 18 - Diane Bish

Purcell, TRUMPET TUNE & AIR - Diane Bish

John Stanley, TRUMPET VOLUNTARY - Diane Bish

Not Lutheran, but beautiful music.

May God Bestow On Us His Grace (ES WOLL UNS GOTT GENÄDIG SEIN) w/ CONGRE...

The Epiphany of our Lord 2024

WEDDING RECESSIONAL for the BRIDE and GROOM | Organ Improvisation

“You're Dead To Me" 01/07/2024

Bach - St John Passion BWV 245 - Van Veldhoven | Netherlands Bach Society

Bach - Kommt, ihr Töchter from St Matthew Passion BWV 244 (2013) | Nethe...

Bach - Ich steh an deiner Krippen hier BWV 469 - Blache | Netherlands Ba...

Monday, January 1, 2024

Bach - Gloria Patri from Magnificat BWV 243 | Netherlands Bach Society

Bach - In dulci jubilo BWV 608 - De Man | Netherlands Bach Society

Holy, Holy, Holy (Lutheran Service Book Setting THREE) | THE SANCTUS

Built On The Rock The Church Shall Stand (KIRKEN DEN ER ET GAMMELT HUS) ...

First Sunday after Christmas 2023

Glory Be To The Father (Lutheran Service Book Setting THREE) | THE GLORI...

Christ's Inauguration Day

Daily readings from The Treasury of Daily Prayer - January 1 - Circumcis...

"The Christmas Spirit" 12/31/2023

The Sunday after Christmas

Händel, Hallelujah Chorus - Diane Bish

Not Lutheran, but still beautiful.