Best Lutheran Church Of The Cross Podcasts (2024)

How do Young Adult Volunteers (YAVs) serve at the LCMS Youth Gathering? Brandon Heath — LCMS Youth Gathering Planner: YAV Co-Manager and DCE at Christ Lutheran Church in La Mesa, CA, Laura Courvoisier — LCMS Youth Gathering Planner: YAV Co-Manager, Wes Gong — LCMS Youth Gathering Planner: YAV Leadership Team, and Leah Baranski — LCMS Youth Gatherin…

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The Church in a Changing World: Insights from Australian Pastor Joshua Pfeiffer on American Christianity 1:02:11

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What if the church could retain its mission and identity amidst the ever-changing social and political tides? Join us as we welcome Joshua Pfeiffer, PhD candidate at Concordia Seminary and an Australian pastor, who offers a profound perspective on maintaining clarity and confidence within the church. Joshua shares his observations from two and a ha…

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The Coffee Hour — The Puritan Movement, Ep. 4: Calvinism, Arminianism, and the Religious Question in Parliament

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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/coffee-hour/20240717102912-2024-07-17_CH.mp3 Download Audio File What was the state of the Church of England when Charles I became king? In episode 4 of our series on the Puritan Movement, learn about the difference between Calvinists and Anti-Calvinists/Anti-Puritanists, how Arminianism played a role in the d…

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The Puritan Movement, Ep. 4: Calvinism, Arminianism, and the Religious Question in Parliament 26:55

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What was the state of the Church of England when Charles I became king? In episode 4 of our series on the Puritan Movement, learn about the difference between Calvinists and Anti-Calvinists/Anti-Puritanists, how Arminianism played a role in the developing theology of the time, who Charles Montague was and his role in the drama with Parliament and C…

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Spirit Filled Life Ephesians 5 // Sermon Audio 15:23

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July 14, 2024 (7/14/24) Sermon Audio 8th Sunday After Pentecost Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church SeaTac, WA 9 AM Worship Ephesians 5:15-21 Spirit Filled Life This week, we continue our series on Ephesians by exploring Ephesians 5:15-21. The Apostle Paul calls us to live wisely, making the most of every opportunity, and to be filled with the Spirit.…

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Law and Gospel — Sunday’s Hymn of the Day: LSB 644

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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/law-and-gospel/20240716102918-2024-07-16_LG.mp3 Download Audio File Pastor Baker discusses theological distinctions between Law & Gospel. Today’s topic of discussion is Sunday’s Hymn of the Day for Series B, LSB 644 “The Church’s One Foundation” with guest Rev. Mark Smith. Law and Gospel is independently produ…

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Mercy Stories: Project 24 27:49

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How does Project 24 change the lives of students and families in Kenya? Britt Odemba, serving the Lord as an LCMS missionary in Kenya, joins Andy and guest co-host Rev. Kevin Robson, Chief Mission Officer for the LCMS, during our series on Mercy Stories to talk about how she became a missionary in Kenya, the ways in which she serves today, what Pro…

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God's Prophet is for Our Profit 15:25

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7/14/24 Sermon by Pastor Brett. General podcast introduction using "Be Thou My Vision." General podcast outro using "Be Thou My Vision."By Holy Cross Evangelical Lutheran Church

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Law and Gospel — Sunday’s Lectionary: Ninth Sunday after Pentecost

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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/law-and-gospel/20240715104317-LG-2024-07-15.mp3 Download Audio File Pastor Baker discusses theological distinctions between Law & Gospel. Today’s topic of discussion is Sunday’s Lectionary for Series B of the Three Year Lectionary. Festival: Ninth Sunday after Pentecost 1st Reading: Jeremiah 23:1-6 Psalm: Psal…

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LCMS Worship Institute: Composing Music for the Church 26:29

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How do musicians serve the church in music composition? Kile and Jacqueline Smith, musicians serving the church, join Andy and Sarah at the 2024 LCMS Institute on Liturgy, Preaching and Church Music to talk about how music has been a part of their lives, how they met and how music was a part of their relationship, how they became a part of the LCMS…

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7/14/24 – Trinity 7 – Isaiah 62:6-12 15:20

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This sermon was delivered by Elder Farr at Lutheran Church of the Resurrection on July 14, 2024.By Lutheran Church of the Resurrection (Waterville, ME)

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Cross Defense — Unionism is Not Unity (Rebroadcast)

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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/cross-defense/20240712112548-CD_Nov_05_2022.mp3 Download Audio File Orthodoxy, heterodoxy, and unionism. God prohibits church fellowship with heterodox churches. Why? True and false cannot exist with equal standing. If true allows for false, true ceases to be true. Learn more about this and other reasons why t…

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Unionism is Not Unity (Rebroadcast) 52:39

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Orthodoxy, heterodoxy, and unionism. God prohibits church fellowship with heterodox churches. Why? True and false cannot exist with equal standing. If true allows for false, true ceases to be true. Learn more about this and other reasons why the orthodox church is not to fraternize with those who teach contrary to Scripture. Find the resource about…

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Set Apart To Serve: Building Relationships as a Lutheran Teacher 27:16

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How does a Lutheran teacher build relationships with students, families, and colleagues? Debbie Armbruster, retired teacher at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church and School in Eureka, MO, joins Andy and Sarah for our Set Apart to Serve series to talk about her experiences in Lutheran education as a student, how she was formed in her Lutheran faith and voca…

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Thy Strong Word — Luke 7:36-50: Who is This, Who Even Forgives Sins?

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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/thy-strong-word/20240711121239-2024-07-11_TSW.mp3 Download Audio File While dining at Simon’s house, a woman known for her sinful life approaches Jesus, weeping. She anoints His feet with expensive perfume, washes them with her tears, and dries them with her hair. Simon is critical of Jesus allowing such a wom…

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On Writing & Creative Projects with Matthew Anderson 44:45

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Lyndon joins Rev. Dr. Matthew Anderson in conversation. His recent books include “The Good Walk: Creating New Paths on Traditional Prairie Trails,” “Prophets of Love: The Unlikely Kinship of Leonard Cohen and the Apostle Paul.” This episode focuses on the creative act of writing a book and similar creative acts. We explore reasons to focus creative…

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Law and Gospel — Rumination Thursday: Anxious for Nothing

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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/law-and-gospel/20240711103852-2024-07-11_LG.mp3 Download Audio File Pastor Baker discusses theological distinctions between Law & Gospel with guest Pastor Wes Reimnitz. Today’s rumination topic is anxiety and how we can find freedom in the truth, mercy, and love of God. Find the article referenced at: https://…

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The Coffee Hour — LCMS Worship Institute: Visual Art and Graphic Design in Service to the Church

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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/coffee-hour/20240711095125-2024-07-11_CH.mp3 Download Audio File How do visual art and graphic design serve the church and ministry of the Word? April Parviz, Graphic Designer and Visual Artist, joins Andy and Sarah from the 2024 Institute on Liturgy, Preaching, and Church Music to talk about her life as a gra…

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LCMS Worship Institute: Visual Art and Graphic Design in Service to the Church 28:04

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How do visual art and graphic design serve the church and ministry of the Word? April Parviz, Graphic Designer and Visual Artist, joins Andy and Sarah from the 2024 Institute on Liturgy, Preaching, and Church Music to talk about her life as a graphic designer and visual artist, how excellence plays a role in creative arts, how her art is a reflecti…

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Sharper Iron — The Post-Exilic Prophets – Zechariah 2:1-13: A Wall of Fire

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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/sharper-iron/20240711092332-2024-07-11_SI.mp3 Download Audio File In Zechariah’s third vision, he sees a man with a measuring line. This man intends to measure Jerusalem in order to construct its walls, but the LORD sends Zechariah to stop this man. Walls will not be needed, because the LORD is the fiery prote…

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Oratio: Grace and Peace

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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/oratio/20240708133542-2024-07-11_OR.mp3 Download Audio File Rev. Kenneth Bomberger gives today’s prayerful thought based on the day’s Scripture readings.By Rev. Ken Bomberger

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Morning Prayer Sermonette: Acts 15:6-21

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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/morning-prayer/20240708130344-MP_Jul_11.mp3 Download Audio File Today’s sermonette based on Acts 15:6-21 is given by Rev. Bryan Wolfmueller. This is a rebroadcast from July 11, 2017.By Rev. Michael Salemink

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Thy Strong Word — Luke 7:1-35: “Are You the One?” Did John the Baptist Doubt?

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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/thy-strong-word/20240710122004-2024-07-10_TSW.mp3 Download Audio File First, Jesus heals a centurion’s servant, marveling at the centurion’s great faith. Next, He raises a widow’s son from the dead in Nain, prompting awe and glorification of God among the people. As news of these miracles spreads, John the Bap…

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Law and Gospel — Bible Study: Ephesians 1:3-14

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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/law-and-gospel/20240710103404-2024-07-10_LG.mp3 Download Audio File Pastor Baker discusses theological distinctions between Law & Gospel in a Bible Study session on Bible Study Wednesday. Today’s topic of discussion is Ephesians 1:3-14. Law and Gospel is independently produced by Pastor Tom Baker. Views and op…

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The Coffee Hour — The Puritan Movement, Ep. 3: King James and the Separatists

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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/coffee-hour/20240710093602-2024-07-10_CH.mp3 Download Audio File We have come to the reign of King James in episode 3 of our series on the Puritan Movement. Who was King James and how did the Puritan Movement resurface during his reign? Hear about how the Puritan movement became the Separatists, when Puritans …

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The Puritan Movement, Ep. 3: King James and the Separatists 25:42

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We have come to the reign of King James in episode 3 of our series on the Puritan Movement. Who was King James and how did the Puritan Movement resurface during his reign? Hear about how the Puritan movement became the Separatists, when Puritans officially left the Church of England, the development of the group that would travel to the New World, …

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Sharper Iron — The Post-Exilic Prophets – Zechariah 1:7-21: Patrolling Riders, Horns, and Craftsmen

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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/sharper-iron/20240710091537-2024-07-10_SI.mp3 Download Audio File On February 15, 519 BC, the word of the LORD came to Zechariah and showed him a first vision: a man riding a red horse. The messenger who leads Zechariah in this vision is the messenger of the LORD, the pre-incarnate Christ. When He reveals to Z…

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Oratio: Fulfillment in Christ

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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/oratio/20240708133203-2024-07-10_OR.mp3 Download Audio File Rev. Kenneth Bomberger gives today’s prayerful thought based on the day’s Scripture readings.By Rev. Ken Bomberger

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Morning Prayer Sermonette: Acts 14:19-15:5

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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/morning-prayer/20240708125931-MP_Jul_10.mp3 Download Audio File Today’s sermonette based on Acts 14:19-15:5 is given by Rev. Luke Zimmerman. This is a rebroadcast from July 10, 2017.By Rev. Michael Salemink

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Preaching as Poetry with Rev. Steve Zank 1:05:07

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Discover how to navigate the delicate balance between legalism and flexibility in worship practices with Reverend Steve Zank, Director of the Center for Worship Leadership at Concordia University, Irvine. Steve shares his profound insights on maintaining theological fidelity while being pastorally attentive. We discuss the critical need for context…

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Thy Strong Word — Luke 6:37-49: Judge Not?

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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/thy-strong-word/20240709130126-2024-07-09_TSW.mp3 Download Audio File Jesus teaches about judgment, forgiveness, and living out His words. He instructs not to judge or condemn, but to forgive and be generous, noting that the same measure we use will be applied to us. He emphasizes self-awareness before correct…

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LCC 7-7-24 Book Club: Amplifying our Witness 26:43

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LCC 7-7-24 Book Club: Amplifying our WitnessBy Luke Berry

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Law and Gospel — Sunday’s Hymn of the Day: LSB 743

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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/law-and-gospel/20240709111526-2024-07-09_LG.mp3 Download Audio File Pastor Baker discusses theological distinctions between Law & Gospel. Today’s topic of discussion is Sunday’s Hymn of the Day for Series B, LSB 743 “Jesus, Priceless Treasure” with guest Rev. Mark Smith. Law and Gospel is independently produce…

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The Coffee Hour — Mercy Stories: Soldiers of the Cross

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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/coffee-hour/20240709104858-2024-07-09_CH.mp3 Download Audio File How has Soldiers of the Cross supported LCMS church workers? Deaconess Maryann Hayter, LCMS Manager of Grants Administration, joins Andy and guest co-host Rev. Kevin Robson, Chief Mission Officer for the LCMS, during our series on Mercy Stories t…

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Mercy Stories: Soldiers of the Cross 24:34

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How has Soldiers of the Cross supported LCMS church workers? Deaconess Maryann Hayter, LCMS Manager of Grants Administration, joins Andy and guest co-host Rev. Kevin Robson, Chief Mission Officer for the LCMS, during our series on Mercy Stories to talk about what Soldiers of the Cross is, the scenarios in which a church worker may need support from…

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Sharper Iron — The Post-Exilic Prophets – Zechariah 1:1-6: The LORD Remembers

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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/sharper-iron/20240709093707-2024-07-09_SI.mp3 Download Audio File The prophet Zechariah preached to the people of Judah who had returned from exile beginning in October or November in 520 BC. He was a contemporary of Haggai, but his ministry and writing were both longer. The first part of his book features eig…

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Oratio: God Defends His Own

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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/oratio/20240708132910-2024-07-09_OR.mp3 Download Audio File Rev. Kenneth Bomberger gives today’s prayerful thought based on the day’s Scripture readings.By Rev. Ken Bomberger

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Morning Prayer Sermonette: Acts 14:1-18

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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/morning-prayer/20240708115704-MP_Jul_09.mp3 Download Audio File Today’s sermonette based on Acts 14:1-18 is given by Rev. Eric Ash. This is a rebroadcast from July 9, 2015.By Rev. Michael Salemink

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Living A New Life // Ephesians 4 Sermon 17:42

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July 7, 2024 (7/07/24) Worship Service 7th Sunday After Pentecost Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church SeaTac, WA 9 AM Worship Ephesians 4:25-5:2 Living A New Life In this passage, Paul calls us to live a new life, one marked by truthfulness, righteousness, and kindness. As believers, we are urged to put off falsehood and speak truthfully, to manage ou…

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Thy Strong Word — Luke 6:1-36: Love Your Enemies

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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/thy-strong-word/20240709112509-2024-07-08_TSW.mp3 Download Audio File Jesus heals a man on the Sabbath, which upsets and challenges the Pharisees. He then selects his twelve apostles and delivers the Sermon on the Plain, blessing the poor and hungry while warning the rich and satisfied against self-reliance. J…

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Law and Gospel — Sunday’s Lectionary: Eighth Sunday after Pentecost

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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/law-and-gospel/20240708105635-2024-07-08_LG.mp3 Download Audio File Pastor Baker discusses theological distinctions between Law & Gospel. Today’s topic of discussion is Sunday’s Lectionary for Series B of the Three Year Lectionary. Festival: Eighth Sunday after Pentecost 1st Reading: Amos 7:7-15 Psalm: Psalm 8…

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The Coffee Hour — Celebrating 175 Years at St. Paul’s Lutheran in Des Peres

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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/coffee-hour/20240708110453-2024-07-08_CH.mp3 Download Audio File St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and School in Des Peres, MO, is celebrating 175 years with exciting expansion. Rev. Dr. Glen Thomas — Senior Pastor at St. Paul’s, Sharon Whitlock — Long-time member at St. Paul’s, and Mark Canon — President of the cong…

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Celebrating 175 Years at St. Paul’s Lutheran in Des Peres 26:50

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St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and School in Des Peres, MO, is celebrating 175 years with exciting expansion. Rev. Dr. Glen Thomas — Senior Pastor at St. Paul’s, Sharon Whitlock — Long-time member at St. Paul’s, and Mark Canon — President of the congregation at St. Paul’s, join Andy and Sarah to talk about the history of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and …

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Sharper Iron — The Post-Exilic Prophets – Haggai 2:10-23: The Latter Glory of the Lord Jesus Christ

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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/sharper-iron/20240708095520-2024-07-08_SI.mp3 Download Audio File On December 18, 520 BC, the Word of the LORD came to Haggai the prophet twice. The first time, the LORD instructed Haggai to question the priests concerning the transmission of holiness and uncleanness. While uncleanness is passed from one perso…

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Oratio: Glory to God Alone

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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/oratio/20240708094735-2024-07-08_OR.mp3 Download Audio File Rev. Kenneth Bomberger gives today’s prayerful thought based on the day’s Scripture readings.By Rev. Ken Bomberger

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Morning Prayer Sermonette: Acts 13:42-52

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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/morning-prayer/20240708094014-MP_Jul_08.mp3 Download Audio File Today’s sermonette based on Acts 13:42-52 is given by Rev. Sam Wiseman. This is a rebroadcast from July 8, 2016.By Rev. Michael Salemink

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7/7/24 – Trinity 6 – Matthew 5:20-26 19:30

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This sermon was delivered by Pastor Akers at Lutheran Church of the Resurrection on July 7, 2024.By Lutheran Church of the Resurrection (Waterville, ME)

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St. Paul’s Des Peres Bible Study — John 15:12-24

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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/stpaul-des-peres-bible-study/20240708092756-2024-07-07_SPBS.mp3 Download Audio File Pastor Glen Thomas leads a study on John 15:12-24. Learn more about St. Paul’s Des Peres at stpaulsdesperes.org.By KFUO Radio

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Faithfulness is Wisdom

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The third message of our sermon series "Kings and Prophets", looking at "Faithfulness is Wisdom", from 1 Kings 3:5-12. Preached by Pastor Brandon Tong on July 7, 2024.By Pastor Brandon Tong

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