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A Lenten Catechesis
Contributed by Christopher Martin on Mar 22, 2013 (message contributor)
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1. A Lenten Catechesis-The Office Of The Keys And Confession
Contributed on Mar 22, 2013
A midweek Lenten sermon based on John 20:21-23 that covers the Office of the Keys and Confession from Luther’s Small Catechism. Preached 3/13/2013 at Emmons Lutheran Church, Emmons, Minnesota
At the beginning of the service, I mentioned that tonight, we were going to be looking at what is perhaps the least known or understood part of the Small Catechism, which is “The Office of the Keys.” When I said that, perhaps some of you were wondering “Did Pastor Martin misplace the keys to his ...read more
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2. A Lenten Catechesis-Holy Communion
Contributed on Mar 22, 2013
The last sermon in the Lenten Catechesis series, this sermon focuses on the sacrament of Holy Communion.
One of the things I discovered very quickly in my earlier years as a parish pastor is the joy that Pastors have, and the special relationship that they develop with homebound members of the congregation. In many cases, these dear older saints are people who because of their advanced age and lack ...read more