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Study the Lutheran Confession of Faith found in the Book of Concord with lively discussions led by host Rev. Brady Finnern, President of the LCMS Minnesota North District, and guest LCMS pastors. Join us as these Christ-confessing Concordians read through and discuss our Lutheran doctrine in the Book of Concord in order to gain a deeper understanding of our Lutheran faith and practical application for our vocations.
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We’re told the same thing over and over. Christianity doesn’t fit with today’s culture. The thing is, it isn’t the culture saying it. It’s the church. We’ve done a great job figuring out what we’re not. Sometimes we forget what we are. We’re the saints, washed in the blood of the lamb. We’re sinners Jesus made holy. This defines us. There are places Christianity doesn’t fit with today’s culture because Christianity isn’t bound by culture. We’re free in Christ to be uncultured. Not against it ...
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Sermons from the Divine Service

Lutheran Church of the Resurrection (Waterville, ME)

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We are the Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, a member congregation of the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod. We believe, teach and confess that Jesus is the Son of God who has purchased and won forgiveness of sins, life and salvation by His precious blood shed for all mankind on the cross. You are welcome to join us for Divine Service at 36 Cool Street in Waterville, Maine. Phone: 207-872-5208 Email: info@lcrwaterville.org Website: www.lcrwaterville.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/lcrwtvl S ...
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God's Peace

Pastor Nicholas Kandoll

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God's Peace! This podcast is devoted to the faithful teaching of God's Word. We aim to teach the faith and help you understand why we believe what we believe. By Apostolic Lutherans for Apostolic Lutherans.
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Foretaste of the Feast

Calvary Lutheran Church

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Join Pastor Ken Nelson and Director of Faith Formation Kyle Jones from Calvary Lutheran Church in Brookfield, WI as they take a look at Bible studies, theological topics, and lectionary texts to see how they relate to our life in Christ.
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Welcome to Banned Books, where we read and converse with the rebel children, the holy mischief-makers of God, who fight against the kind of useless religious, spiritual, and moral methods of life improvement that seeks to smother the glory of God in Jesus Christ. We want to introduce you to those who forgot everything except Jesus Christ and him crucified. We all struggle with fear of being last, lost, least, littlest, and dead, and so we are here to encourage, challenge, provoke, and maybe ...
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I was a protestant minister and was ordained as a Baptist and a Lutheran. I am a convert to the Catholic faith, and strive to spread the truth about what the church really teaches. I have a master of divinity from Liberty University and am studying for a Master of Sacred Theology from Saint Joseph's College of Maine.
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Francis Watch

Francis Watch

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Francis Watch is sponsored by Novus Ordo Watch - https://novusordowatch.org You can binge-listen (if you can handle that much Francis) to every episode since 2014, which are free to the public at FrancisWatch.org, again due to the generous sponsorship of Novus Ordo Watch. https://novusordowatch.org Subscribe to the Podcast with your preferred podcast platform with the links below.
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Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer answer your theological and Biblical questions. In this episode we take up questions about: * Different Translations, Christian without Hope, the Death of an Unbeliever, and Judgment prayer Submit your questions here: http://www.wolfmueller.co/contact. Also, don’t forget to sign up for the free weekly ema…
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September 15, 2024 Peter has committed his life to follow Jesus. Peter is the shining student, confessing Jesus as the Messiah (Mark 8:27-38). Then, all of the sudden, Peter is being rebuked by Jesus. What gives? Most Christians do not succumb to blatant worship of idols; but we often lose ourselves, even when pursuing the faith, hope and love. A r…
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Christ has died. Christ has risen. Christ will come again. The Concordians and the Roman Church both agreed with the clear words of Holy Scripture. Christ will come for judgement at a time we cannot predict (Matthew 24:43-44). The godly will have eternal life and eternal joys (2 Timothy 4:8) and the ungodly endless punishment (Matthew 25:46). Lord …
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Reign in Blood. In this episode of Banned Books, we discuss the Lord’s Supper while reading The Last Supper: The Testament of Jesus by Reinhard Schwarz. We discuss why the distinction between a covenant and a testament is of utmost importance for exegesis, sacramental theology, and Christian life, why promise and gift are central to Luther’s unders…
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If there is Christ, the right amount of miracles will be there, whether or not you see them. "We've got Jesus here in the land of the Gentiles... The disciples aren't dumb, right? We think they are, but it's not that they don’t think Jesus can feed people. It's that they don’t think He should feed these people. They're confused because this isn’t w…
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September 8, 2024 As Jesus is healing a man’s blindness, the man says “I can see people, but they are like trees walking.” (Mark 8:14-26) This prompts Jesus to work more on the man’s eyes. It turns out that Jesus really has to work to heal the man! The story serves as a key to understanding Mark’s Gospel in that Jesus repeatedly has to work on the …
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🤔 *Pharisee feuds and defilement*—what even is that about?! 📖 In this week’s episode of ‘The Uncultured Saints’ Pastors Goodman and Lietzau explore… 💥 Why Jesus clashed with the Pharisees 🙅🏽‍♂️ What it means to be "defiled" How Jesus redefines clean vs. unclean ## Jesus and the Syrophoenician Woman In Mark 7:24-30, Jesus encounters a Syrophoenician…
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Love, Rain On Me. In this episode, we answer listener questions about whether baptism has an expiration date, why people avoid joining a church, and comfort for women who’ve suffered a miscarriage. SHOW NOTES: Luther Genesis Lectures https://www.gutenberg.org/files/48193/48193-h/48193-h.htm Luther's Counsel for Miscarriage https://www.1517.org/arti…
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Political order is a necessary and holy state. Christian perfection is not found by withholding property ownership. We are to be subject to our governing authorities (Romans 13:1). Although there is often much sin where the public office is concerned, we trust in the Lord’s promise to work through these authorities for good order and peace in our s…
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September 1, 2024 Once again, Jesus is criticized by religious leaders for his mealtime practices (portions of Mark 7). Turns out, he is always being criticized for WHO eats with him, WHAT he eats and HOW he eats. It would be easy for us to judge the religious leaders of his day, but turns out, in our world today we have lots of rules, judgement an…
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Traditions and ceremonies are necessary— not necessary for salvation, but for good order. Nobody can institute them with the claim that they justify outside of faith in Christ. At the same time, to deny ceremonies that do not contradict the Word can be equally problematic. Human works could easily be perceived as the way to receive a perfect and sp…
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Runnin’ Down A Dream. In this episode, we dig deeper into liturgy and “action”—who’s doing what and why in Christian worship? How did the ancient pagans worship their gods, and why? What did the 16th-century Reformers teach about worship? Why should we moderns care? Mimesis, anamnesis, liturgical action, ritual, myth, sacrifices, and sacraments—we’…
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Are traditions, especially in the church, a bad thing? 🤔 Traditions aren’t inherently bad. They can actually be a very good thing! In fact, they shape our society and provide structure. But what happens when we start elevating these traditions above the Gospel and God's commandments? In Mark 7, Jesus challenges the Pharisees who turned traditions i…
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Do The Thing. In this episode, we discuss liturgy. What is the difference between a sacramental rite and a sacrificial rite? Why are' member berries' so juicy and delicious? Can a priest or the church affect God's actions? Can a church integrate non-Christian rites into its worship? SHOW NOTES: Discord, dialogue, and concord: Studies in the Luthera…
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August 25, 2024 A google search on “Sunday Morning” comes up with a lot of images — but almost none of them church (or the Bible)! As we live into this time – a great unchurching of the United States – we hear the question of Jesus to the disciples: “Do you also want to leave?” For many of us, though, we say no, we want to stay in the community of …
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🔎 Ever feel like you're drowning in life's chaos? 🤔 Remember, Jesus isn't just here to protect us from life's storms— He's here to make them powerless. When He walked on water, He wasn't just showing off. 🌊 He was proving that death and fear have nothing on Him. 🚫 Picture this: the sea, which symbolizes chaos and uncertainty, becomes a sidewalk for…
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Tradition is helpful to the church in promoting good order and peace. Yet tradition is not to hinder the free and gracious salvation we receive for Christ’s sake through faith. The Roman Church and the Reformers agreed on the benefits of tradition but were diametrically opposed in their understanding of its role in salvation. The issue is found in …
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August 18, 2024 “Take heed therefore — making the most of your time” St Paul, letter to the Ephesians (Chapter 5:15-16) YOLO — You only live once. This is what is often said now when someone wants to encourage us to pursue adventure and indulge ourselves!! In short, play hard! This is especially true in our post COVID world, one that has realized h…
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God is the giver of order, and because of this, we are to live in an orderly way. In His wisdom, He established the office of the Ministry to steward His mysteries (1 Corinthians 4:1). This Ministry is centered and grounded in Christ and the Word and Sacrament. To add more to the requirements for “good order” such as relics, canonical ordination, s…
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Street-Fighting Man. In this episode, we continue our discussion of the question of when it is permissible for Christians to oppose civil authority. It’s more important than ever for Christians to grasp the fundamentals of vocation, the relation of politics to liturgy, the place of the sacraments within the worship of the church, and the life of Ch…
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August 11, 2024 “Be gracious, as God graced you in Jesus Christ” Paul, to the Ephesians. What does grace look like in our lives? (Standing out in the rain listening to Taylor Swift concerts from the city park?) How do we extend grace to others? (Including neighborhood bullies?) A reflection on how God gives us our daily bread, the grace that forgiv…
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How many Sacraments do we have? It depends on who you ask! The Reformers were focused on the reception of God’s gracious gift of forgiveness of sins through faith in Christ. The Roman Catholic Church focused on the authority of the Pope and traditions, but as we know, traditions and the Pope can err. Yet, Jesus and His Word do not err and give what…
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We Worship & Adore… You? In this episode, we discuss the intersection of liturgy and politics as we read Oliver Olson’s essay, Politics, Liturgics, and Integritas Sacramenti. It’s a historical survey of liturgical practice and politics from ancient Israel to the present, discussing the importance of symbolism, meaning, and the purpose of liturgy fo…
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The Scriptures often flip our expectations upside down. Throughout the Bible, God chooses unlikely messengers to speak His truth—those whom the world might overlook. This theme continues with Jesus, who did not come to be an earthly king or a mere provider of miracles. God’s plan doesn’t conform to our desires for earthly power or convenience. And …
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True repentance bears good fruit: prayer, thanksgiving, confessing Christ, teaching the faith, honoring authorities, and being faithful to one’s calling. This good fruit is not intended to diminish years of punishment in purgatory, rather, it is produced with thanksgiving to the Lord and for the good of one’s neighbor. Believers can take comfort in…
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Feeling anxious or fearful? Sleepless nights troubling you? Remember, Jesus doesn’t choose some to heal and not others. Jesus' timing might not match ours, and it may take years. But know this: Your faith has made you well, tied to the resurrection, and it's done! 🙏 Your faith has made you well, even if you don't see it yet. Contributor Rev. Harris…
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The Reformers understood that punishment is a necessary aspect of repentance. Punishment, they believed, is one when feels contrition over sin. The Roman Church at the time was determined to prescribe certain punishments to pay for certain sins. These punishments, according to the Church, could be satisfied by works performed in this life and in pu…
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This episode of the podcast is sponsored by the Eastern Mission of the ALC. Find out what they are all about here: http://alcem.org You can find out more about the Apostolic Lutheran Church of America here: http://apostoliclutheran.org/ Nicholas is the pastor of the New York Mills Apostolic Lutheran Church. Their service is live streamed every morn…
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The Bible can be a dark place sometimes…. Consider the story of the man possessed by demons in Mark 5. He was… Cut off from all of his family and friends Not living in his right mind Self-harming Tormented night and day Living among the dead However, when the demon-possessed man sees Jesus, he runs and falls down before him. And this is no act of w…
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How easy it is to misuse Scripture! Jesus says, “Bear fruit in keeping with repentance” (Mark 1:15). Just as we learned that repentance is contrition combined with faith, we also understand that the LORD bears fruit through repentance. The Holy Spirit works through us to bear this fruit— it is not a requirement of our salvation. Christ has made ful…
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