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Wrestling With the Basics (WWB) a humorous approach to Bible Study hosted by Rev. John Lukomski and Rev. Matt Clark.
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Listen to Rev. Kenneth Bomberger give meditations on the day’s scripture lessons.
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Hear a guest pastor give a short sermonette based on the day's Daily Lectionary New Testament text.
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Thy Strong Word reveals the light of our salvation in Christ through study of God’s Word, breaking our darkness with His redeeming light. Each weekday, two pastors fix our eyes on Jesus by considering Holy Scripture, verse by verse, in order to be strengthened in the Word and be equipped to faithfully serve in our daily vocations. Thy Strong Word is hosted by Rev. Dr. Phil Booe, pastor of St. John Lutheran Church of Luverne, MN, and graciously underwritten by the Lutheran Heritage Foundation.
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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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As you grab your morning coffee (and pastry, let’s be honest), join hosts Andy Bates and Sarah Gulseth as they bring you stories of the intersection of Lutheran life and a secular world. Catch real-life stories of mercy work of the LCMS and partners, updates from missionaries across the ocean, and practical talk about how to live boldly Lutheran. The Coffee Hour is underwritten by Concordia University Wisconsin. Live Uncommon. Learn more at cuw.edu.
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Sharper Iron, hosted by Rev. Timothy Appel, looks at the text of Holy Scripture both in its broad context and its narrow detail, all for the sake of proclaiming Christ crucified and risen for sinners. Two pastors engage with God’s Word to sharpen not only their own faith and knowledge, but the faith and knowledge of all who listen. Sharper Iron is underwritten by Lutheran Church Extension Fund, where your investments help support the work of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. Visit lcef.org.
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Join the pastors and people of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Des Peres, MO, in an in-depth study of the book of Romans with Rev. Dr. David Smith, former senior pastor of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. Learn more about St. Paul’s Des Peres at stpaulsdesperes.org.
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Have you scrolled through your podcasts, searching for one that catches your ear - a place you can escape to with inviting conversations, laughter, and fellowship with your Lutheran sisters? Look no further! Join Sarah, Erin, Rachel, and Bri on the sofa in the Lutheran Ladies Lounge, a podcast oasis for you, dear sisters, to sit, rest your feet, and stay a while. And on the way out, we’ll check your lipstick. The Lutheran Ladies Lounge is produced by KFUO Radio and available wherever you get ...
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Challenge your theological synapses with Rev. Tyrel Bramwell, Pastor of St. Mark Lutheran Church in Ferndale, CA, as he examines curious topics to excite the imagination, equip the mind, and comfort the soul with God’s ordering of the world in the Law and Gospel.
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Reformation Rush Hour is a program aimed at discussing religious news items, what’s going on around the various organizations and districts of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, a little church history, a segment called "Lutheran on Purpose" in which you will hear stories from people around the world who converted to Lutheranism from other churches and religions and much, much more.
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World Lutheran News Digest is an audio news magazine bringing you a look at significant events in worldwide Lutheranism.
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The Student Union is a podcast for college students, as well as all those who work with, love, and care for them. Episodes explore diverse issues that college students face and offers ideas and support for everyone engaged in campus ministry in and around the collegiate community. The Student Union is produced by the LCMS Office of National Mission. To find more resources for campus ministry visit: lcms.org/campus-ministry
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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/concord-matters/20250405103608-2025-04-05_CM.mp3 Download Audio File The Gospel—that is Christ reconciling the world back to the Father by His life, death, and resurrection—was the heartbeat of the Reformation. We take a closer look at the articles that clearly articulate the Gospel and why it is important to …
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Sharathon 2025: The Fullness of the Gospel in the Book of Concord
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46:06The Gospel—that is Christ reconciling the world back to the Father by His life, death, and resurrection—was the heartbeat of the Reformation. We take a closer look at the articles that clearly articulate the Gospel and why it is important to steadfastly keep them on our hearts, lips, and ears throughout our lives. Rev. David Juhl, pastor at St. Pet…
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This week's program looks at John 11. What should we make of Caiaphas? Is he hero, or villain, or something else? Get ready to chuckle or even chortle with Pastor “Jolly” John Lukomski and Pastor Matt “Youngblood” Clark as they take a humorous approach to Bible Study. Submit comments or questions to: listener@kfuo.org…
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#288. Party Planning Committee: Easter Feast! (Sharathon 2025)
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47:44It’s a party within a party (within a party?) as the Lutheran Ladies welcome special guest Tori Egger during Sharathon 2025 to talk about hospitality, sharing Christ’s love — and how to host one epic Easter Feast. Tori Egger is a fellow Lutheran lady and mother of six. She frequently welcomes guests into her home on the campus of Concordia Seminary…
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Set Apart to Serve: What Does a Seminary President Do?
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22:00What's life like as a seminary president? The Rev. Dr. Tom Egger, President of Concordia Seminary in St Louis, joins Andy during Sharathon 2025 for our Set Apart to Serve series to talk about what he gets to do as a seminary president, his path to becoming a church worker, and how pastors and parents shape faith and interest in church work. Learn m…
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Sharathon 2025: The Table of Duties: Virtue in the Family
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48:18God’s gift of family came to His creation before the fall into sin. Even though our lives in the family experience the hurt of sin, these vocations from God remain good. Husbands are given to love their wives with respect and gentleness, sacrificing themselves for their wives as Christ has done for His Church. Wives are to receive this love from th…
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Rev. Kenneth Bomberger gives today's prayerful thought based on the day's Scripture readings. Begin your morning in word and prayer with Rev. Kenneth Bomberger, who shares scripture, hymns, prayers, and texts for the day, and also gives a short meditation on the day’s scripture lessons. Submit comments or questions to: listener@kfuo.org…
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Meditation on Mark 13:24-37
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14:13Today’s sermonette based on Mark 13:24-37 is given by Rev. Matt Wood. This is a rebroadcast from March 31, 2014. Hear a guest pastor give a short sermonette based on the day’s Daily Lectionary New Testament text during Morning and Evening Prayer. Submit comments or questions to: listener@kfuo.org
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Hebrews 11:1-22: Hall of Faith, Part 1: Assurance of Things Hoped For
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50:37Hebrews 11 introduces the “Hall of Faith” by defining faith as the assurance of things hoped for and the conviction of things not seen. The Holy Spirit leads us through the lives of key figures from the Old Testament—Abel, Enoch, Noah, Abraham, Sarah, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph—who lived by faith in God’s promises, even when those promises seemed dis…
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Pastor David Smith leads a study on Matthew 2:19-23. Join the pastors and people of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Des Peres, MO, for weekly Bible study on Sunday mornings. Learn more about St. Paul’s Des Peres at stpaulsdesperes.org. Submit comments or questions to: listener@kfuo.org.
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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/wrestling-with-the-basics/20250405095650-2025-04-05_WWB.mp3 Download Audio File This week’s program looks at John 11. What should we make of Caiaphas? Is he hero, or villain, or something else? Get ready to chuckle or even chortle with Pastor “Jolly” John Lukomski and Pastor Matt “Youngblood” Clark as they tak…
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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/lutheran-ladies-lounge/20250404113907-LLL_Ep288.mp3 Download Audio File It’s a party within a party (within a party?) as the Lutheran Ladies welcome special guest Tori Egger during Sharathon 2025 to talk about hospitality, sharing Christ’s love — and how to host one epic Easter Feast. Tori Egger is a fellow Lu…
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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/chapel/20250404143233-2025-04-04_Chapel.mp3 Download Audio File Rev. Roy Askins gives today’s sermon based on John 11:1-45. >> The broadcast of chapel services is brought to you by LCMS International Mission and Ministry to Armed Forces. >> Learn more at international.lcms.org and lcms.org/armedforces. >> To l…
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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/coffee-hour/20250404140140-2025-04-04b_CH.mp3 Download Audio File What’s life like as a seminary president? The Rev. Dr. Tom Egger, President of Concordia Seminary in St Louis, joins Andy during Sharathon 2025 for our Set Apart to Serve series to talk about what he gets to do as a seminary president, his path …
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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/coffee-hour/20250404122911-2025-04-04a_CH.mp3 Download Audio File How has Set Apart to Serve shaped how we think about full-time service in the church? The Rev. Dr. James Baneck (Executive Director, Pastoral Education, Set Apart to Serve) joins Andy and Sarah during Sharathon 2025 for our Set Apart to Serve se…
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Set Apart to Serve: Church Work Formation
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23:44How has Set Apart to Serve shaped how we think about full-time service in the church? The Rev. Dr. James Baneck (Executive Director, Pastoral Education, Set Apart to Serve) joins Andy and Sarah during Sharathon 2025 for our Set Apart to Serve series to discuss full-time church work, what he has been learning about how the church understands church …
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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/sharper-iron/20250405093000-2025-04-04_SI.mp3 Download Audio File God’s gift of family came to His creation before the fall into sin. Even though our lives in the family experience the hurt of sin, these vocations from God remain good. Husbands are given to love their wives with respect and gentleness, sacrifi…
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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/oratio/20250404120048-2025-04-04_OR.mp3 Download Audio File Rev. Kenneth Bomberger gives today’s prayerful thought based on the day’s Scripture readings. Begin your morning in word and prayer with Rev. Kenneth Bomberger, who shares scripture, hymns, prayers, and texts for the day, and also gives a short medita…
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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/morning-prayer/20250404115248-LENT4_FRI_MP.mp3 Download Audio File Today’s sermonette based on Mark 13:24-37 is given by Rev. Matt Wood. This is a rebroadcast from March 31, 2014. Hear a guest pastor give a short sermonette based on the day’s Daily Lectionary New Testament text during Morning and Evening Praye…
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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/thy-strong-word/20250404084559-2025-04-03_TSW.mp3 Download Audio File Hebrews 11 introduces the “Hall of Faith” by defining faith as the assurance of things hoped for and the conviction of things not seen. The Holy Spirit leads us through the lives of key figures from the Old Testament—Abel, Enoch, Noah, Abrah…
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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/chapel/20250403125428-2025-04-03_Chapel.mp3 Download Audio File Rev. Doug Griebenaw gives today’s sermon based on John 5:17-29. >> The broadcast of chapel services is brought to you by LCMS International Mission and Ministry to Armed Forces. >> Learn more at international.lcms.org and lcms.org/armedforces. >> …
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The Coffee Hour— “The Suffering Servant” LW Searching Scripture, April 2025: Isaiah 52:13–53:12 and Psalm 22
https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/coffee-hour/20250404105527-2025-04-03b_CH.mp3 Download Audio File Jesus says of the Old Testament Scriptures that “they … bear witness about Me” (John 5:39). This is especially true of two central messianic prophecies, Isaiah 52:13–53:12 and Psalm 22, which feature prominently in Holy Week services. In Isaiah …
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“The Suffering Servant” LW Searching Scripture, April 2025: Isaiah 52:13–53:12 and Psalm 22
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24:36Jesus says of the Old Testament Scriptures that “they … bear witness about Me” (John 5:39). This is especially true of two central messianic prophecies, Isaiah 52:13–53:12 and Psalm 22, which feature prominently in Holy Week services. In Isaiah 52–53, we gain remarkable details about Jesus’ crucifixion from a prophecy that was written more than 700…
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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/coffee-hour/20250404092959-2025-04-03a_CH.mp3 Download Audio File It’s Sharathon 2025, and we’re having a mini Hymn Festival! Dr. John Behnke (composer, Professor Emeritus of Concordia University Wisconsin, and Music Director at Lakeside Lutheran Church, Venice FL) and the Rev. Stephen Starke (published hymnwr…
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Sharathon 2025 Hymn Festival!
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27:42It's Sharathon 2025, and we're having a mini Hymn Festival! Dr. John Behnke (composer, Professor Emeritus of Concordia University Wisconsin, and Music Director at Lakeside Lutheran Church, Venice FL) and the Rev. Stephen Starke (published hymnwriter and pastor emeritus of St. John Amelith Lutheran Church, Bay City, MI) join Andy and Sarah for a spe…
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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/sharper-iron/20250403121322-2025-04-03_SI.mp3 Download Audio File The Table of Duties is the third section of the Small Catechism that helps us to know our place in life as Christians. Pastors are to live their lives so that they do not become a scandal to the Word of God that they are given to teach to their …
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2 Samuel 7:1-17: An Everlasting House for the Eternal King
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55:21David’s desire to build a house for the LORD seems pious enough, as is Nathan’s initial response confirming David’s desire. The LORD interrupts, however, to let David know that His plans are much larger than what David has in mind. The LORD reminds David that the LORD has done everything for David individually and Israel collectively. The LORD has …
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Sharathon 2025: The Table of Duties: Holy Orders in Church and State
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47:03The Table of Duties is the third section of the Small Catechism that helps us to know our place in life as Christians. Pastors are to live their lives so that they do not become a scandal to the Word of God that they are given to teach to their hearers, and hearers are given to support their pastors financially and gladly hear the Word that their p…
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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/oratio/20250403101908-2025-04-03_OR.mp3 Download Audio File Rev. Kenneth Bomberger gives today’s prayerful thought based on the day’s Scripture readings. Begin your morning in word and prayer with Rev. Kenneth Bomberger, who shares scripture, hymns, prayers, and texts for the day, and also gives a short medita…
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Rev. Kenneth Bomberger gives today's prayerful thought based on the day's Scripture readings. Begin your morning in word and prayer with Rev. Kenneth Bomberger, who shares scripture, hymns, prayers, and texts for the day, and also gives a short meditation on the day’s scripture lessons. Submit comments or questions to: listener@kfuo.org…
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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/morning-prayer/20250403091136-LENT4_THU_MP.mp3 Download Audio File Today’s sermonette based on Mark 13:1-23 is given by Rev. Chad Philipp. This is a rebroadcast from March 30, 2017. Hear a guest pastor give a short sermonette based on the day’s Daily Lectionary New Testament text during Morning and Evening Pra…
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Meditation on Mark 13:1-23
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15:19Today’s sermonette based on Mark 13:1-23 is given by Rev. Chad Philipp. This is a rebroadcast from March 30, 2017. Hear a guest pastor give a short sermonette based on the day’s Daily Lectionary New Testament text during Morning and Evening Prayer. Submit comments or questions to: listener@kfuo.org
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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/chapel/20250403082448-2025-04-02_Chapel.mp3 Download Audio File Rev. Rick Serina gives today’s sermon based on John 9:1-38. >> The broadcast of chapel services is brought to you by LCMS International Mission and Ministry to Armed Forces. >> Learn more at international.lcms.org and lcms.org/armedforces. >> To l…
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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/coffee-hour/20250403171139-2025-04-02_CH.mp3 Download Audio File What does Scripture say about good works? The Rev. Brady Finnern, President of the LCMS Minnesota North District and host of KFUO Radio’s Concord Matters, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the Formula of Concord reading plan he created for 2025,…
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Good Works in the Formula of Concord
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25:42What does Scripture say about good works? The Rev. Brady Finnern, President of the LCMS Minnesota North District and host of KFUO Radio’s Concord Matters, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the Formula of Concord reading plan he created for 2025, including the questions concerning good works that are addressed in this month’s readings. What does Sc…
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Sharper Iron — A Kingdom Unlike All the Nations – 2 Samuel 7:1-17: An Everlasting House for the Eternal King
https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/sharper-iron/20250403075317-2025-04-02_SI.mp3 Download Audio File David’s desire to build a house for the LORD seems pious enough, as is Nathan’s initial response confirming David’s desire. The LORD interrupts, however, to let David know that His plans are much larger than what David has in mind. The LORD remi…
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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/oratio/20250402170438-2025-04-02_OR.mp3 Download Audio File Rev. Kenneth Bomberger gives today’s prayerful thought based on the day’s Scripture readings. Begin your morning in word and prayer with Rev. Kenneth Bomberger, who shares scripture, hymns, prayers, and texts for the day, and also gives a short medita…
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Rev. Kenneth Bomberger gives today's prayerful thought based on the day's Scripture readings. Begin your morning in word and prayer with Rev. Kenneth Bomberger, who shares scripture, hymns, prayers, and texts for the day, and also gives a short meditation on the day’s scripture lessons. Submit comments or questions to: listener@kfuo.org…
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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/morning-prayer/20250402165447-LENT4_WED_MP.mp3 Download Audio File Today’s sermonette based on Mark 12:28-44 is given by Rev. David Schmidt. This is a rebroadcast from March 29, 2017. Hear a guest pastor give a short sermonette based on the day’s Daily Lectionary New Testament text during Morning and Evening P…
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Meditation on Mark 12:28-44
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15:05Today’s sermonette based on Mark 12:28-44 is given by Rev. David Schmidt. This is a rebroadcast from March 29, 2017. Hear a guest pastor give a short sermonette based on the day’s Daily Lectionary New Testament text during Morning and Evening Prayer. Submit comments or questions to: listener@kfuo.org…
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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/thy-strong-word/20250401181439-2025-04-01_TSW.mp3 Download Audio File Because of Christ’s finished work, we have confidence to enter the Holy Place—but we must not shrink back. Hebrews urges us to hold fast, to stir one another up, and to endure even in suffering. Some have abandoned the faith, and the warning…
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Hebrews 10:19-39: Press On in the Confidence of Christ
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58:04Because of Christ’s finished work, we have confidence to enter the Holy Place—but we must not shrink back. Hebrews urges us to hold fast, to stir one another up, and to endure even in suffering. Some have abandoned the faith, and the warning is serious: the Lord will judge His people. Let’s press on in faith. The Hon. Rev. Scot Kerns, pastor of Fai…
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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/chapel/20250401180018-2025-04-01_Chapel.mp3 Download Audio File Rev. Timothy Appel gives today’s sermon based on John 7:14-31a. >> The broadcast of chapel services is brought to you by LCMS International Mission and Ministry to Armed Forces. >> Learn more at international.lcms.org and lcms.org/armedforces. >> …
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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/coffee-hour/20250403160338-2025-04-01_CH.mp3 Download Audio File Jenny Williams, our wonderful Lead Producer, is concluding 35 years of service to the LCMS and KFUO Radio! The Rev. John Lukomski, the Rev. Timothy Appel, the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe, and the Rev. Brady Finnern join Andy in thanking Jenny for 35 years…
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Celebrating 35 Years of Jenny Williams!
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29:39Jenny Williams, our wonderful Lead Producer, is concluding 35 years of service to the LCMS and KFUO Radio! The Rev. John Lukomski, the Rev. Timothy Appel, the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe, and the Rev. Brady Finnern join Andy in thanking Jenny for 35 years of faithful service to the LCMS and KFUO Radio. Jenny shares when her career began at KFUO Radio and th…
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2 Samuel 6:1-23: Fear and Joy Before the LORD
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56:07Now that David’s capital city is secure, he brings the ark of the LORD to Jerusalem with great joy. The initial happy procession halts quickly as the LORD strikes careless Uzzah dead. David’s anger turns to fear, and the ark stays outside of Jerusalem for a time. When David realizes that the LORD’s presence, rightly respected, does mean blessing, D…
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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/sharper-iron/20250331232734-2025-04-01_SI.mp3 Download Audio File Now that David’s capital city is secure, he brings the ark of the LORD to Jerusalem with great joy. The initial happy procession halts quickly as the LORD strikes careless Uzzah dead. David’s anger turns to fear, and the ark stays outside of Jer…
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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/oratio/20250331231633-2025-04-01_OR.mp3 Download Audio File Rev. Kenneth Bomberger gives today’s prayerful thought based on the day’s Scripture readings. Begin your morning in word and prayer with Rev. Kenneth Bomberger, who shares scripture, hymns, prayers, and texts for the day, and also gives a short medita…
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Rev. Kenneth Bomberger gives today's prayerful thought based on the day's Scripture readings. Begin your morning in word and prayer with Rev. Kenneth Bomberger, who shares scripture, hymns, prayers, and texts for the day, and also gives a short meditation on the day’s scripture lessons. Submit comments or questions to: listener@kfuo.org…
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