Author: The LCMS

Preach the Word – Module 1 – The use of story in preaching – Rev. Dr. David Schmitt

For preachers, the question arises, “How can a preacher use stories actively in preaching?”

Kingdom of the Right: Luther on the Church

Simply put, the kingdom of the right is the Church, both in earth and heaven. In Luther’s On Temporal Authority, the reformer refers to this as “the kingdom of God.”

Kingdom of the Left: Luther on Temporal Authority

Since the twentieth century, Lutherans have spoken about a “two-kingdoms” doctrine to work out the relationship between church and state.

LCMS Worship – Suggestions for midweek Lenten services – 2017

The LCMS suggests Lenten Midweek Propers, which pair selections from Isaiah’s Servant Songs with the Passion reading from St. Matthew.

Formula of Concord Study: Article VI

Even during Luther’s lifetime, a strong “antinomian” (against the Law) spirit had risen up among certain theologians who claimed that, once the Gospel regenerates the heart, the Law is no longer needed.

LCMS Rural & Small Town Mission — November 2016 newsletter

The November 2016 issue of Reaching Rural America for Christ discusses the need for congregations to reach out to inactive members.

LCMS Stewardship Ministry – October 2016 newsletter

In the October 2016 issue of StewardCAST, LCMS Stewardship Ministry encourages congregation leaders to teach stewardship in the current Entitlement Age.

Lutheran Spotlight: Philipp Nicolai

If you are a Lutheran, chances are that the music of Philipp Nicolai has delighted your ears and his words have flowed joyfully from your tongue.

LCMS Stewardship Ministry – December 2016 bulletin blurbs and newsletter articles

The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s Stewardship Ministry creates bulletin sentences and newsletter articles each month for congregations to use in church publications.

“Lord, Keep Us Steadfast in Your Word” – Hymn Feature

Luther’s Reformation hymn, “Lord, Keep Us Steadfast in Your Word” (LSB 655) is one of his best known compositions. When it was published in 1542, it appeared with the subtitle, “A Children’s Hymn, to be Sung Against the Two Archenemies of Christ and His Holy Church, the Pope and Turk.”[1]

Brief Advent Table Devotions: 2016

LCMS Worship suggests the following Advent devotions for use at home. Family members may take turns reading the prophesy for each day from Nov. 27 to Christmas Eve.

Life Together with President Harrison – October 2016

Coming to you from the steps of Luther's university in Wittenberg, Germany, President Harrison has a wide variety of news and resources to share. Don't miss out on this month's edition of Life Together!

Hymn Suggestions: Series A (2016-17)

LCMS Worship provides Series A hymn suggestions for the 2016-17 church year.

LCMS Recognized Service Organizations – Fourth Quarter 2016 newsletter

This issue of RSO News Update, the quarterly newsletter of LCMS Recognized Service Organizations, features the Lutheran Home in Wauwatosa, Wis. Staff members shower Lutheran Home residents with God’s love by giving them prayer shawls.

A Foundation and Structure for Faith

Books are like buildings. Think of them as constructed with words and thoughts rather than with bricks and mortar.