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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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Wrestling With the Basics (WWB) a humorous approach to Bible Study hosted by Rev. John Lukomski and Rev. Matt Clark.
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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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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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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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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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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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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/chapel/20250326110121-2025-03-26_Chapel.mp3 Download Audio File Rev. Philip Krupski gives today’s sermon based on Exodus 20:12-24a. >> 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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Deliver Us: Exodus 24-40
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27:52The Rev. Dr. Reed Lessing (Professor of Theology & Ministry, Paul Edwin F. and Esther L. Laatsch Chair of Old Testament Studies, Director of the Pre-Seminary Program, and Director of The Center for Biblical Studies at Concordia University St. Paul) joins Andy and Sarah for Part 4 of our series on his book Deliver Us: God’s Rescue Story in Exodus to…
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2 Samuel 2:1-32: Civil War Begins in Israel
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54:55David receives the LORD’s instruction to go back to the city of Hebron in Judah. There, Judah anoints David as their king, but the son of Saul, Ish-bosheth, is set up as king over the rest of Israel in Mahanaim. Abner, the general of the house of Saul, and Joab, the general over David’s men, agree to a competition between the young men of their arm…
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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 10:1-12
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13:40Today’s sermonette based on Mark 10:1-12 is given by Rev. Samuel Wirgau. This is a rebroadcast from March 22, 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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Hebrews 8:1-13: The New Covenant
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55:21A new covenant—better than the old, built on better promises. Hebrews lays out the contrast between what came through Moses and what is fulfilled in Christ. The old was temporary; the new is eternal. If we’re still clinging to shadows, this calls us to step into the light. The Rev. Jacob Hercamp, pastor of Christ Lutheran Church in Noblesville, IN,…
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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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Preface to the Smalcald Articles
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55:31The Roman Church suggested the possibility of convening a Free Council to allow the broader Church to address the issues at hand, but they ultimately postponed any such gathering. Luther wrote the Smalcald Articles to call their bluff and provide the simple truths of Scripture one last time. He ends his preface in prayer, seeking the Lord’s help to…
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This week's program looks at Genesis 3. What is the story behind the phrase "dust and ashes?" 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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#286. Leading Ladies: Eden Keefe
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52:22The Ladies welcome “leading lady” Eden Keefe to the Lounge, as they continue to celebrate and learn from Lutheran women in notable positions of influence in the church and around the world. Eden Keefe serves as president of Lutheran Women in Mission (LWML). Previously, she was mission editor for Lutheran Woman’s Quarterly and vice-president of Gosp…
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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/coffee-hour/20250326153958-2025-03-26_CH.mp3 Download Audio File The Rev. Dr. Reed Lessing (Professor of Theology & Ministry, Paul Edwin F. and Esther L. Laatsch Chair of Old Testament Studies, Director of the Pre-Seminary Program, and Director of The Center for Biblical Studies at Concordia University St. Pau…
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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/sharper-iron/20250326091911-2025-03-26_SI.mp3 Download Audio File David receives the LORD’s instruction to go back to the city of Hebron in Judah. There, Judah anoints David as their king, but the son of Saul, Ish-bosheth, is set up as king over the rest of Israel in Mahanaim. Abner, the general of the house o…
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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/oratio/20250326091352-2025-03-26_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/20250326090603-LENT3_WED_MP.mp3 Download Audio File Today’s sermonette based on Mark 10:1-12 is given by Rev. Samuel Wirgau. This is a rebroadcast from March 22, 2017. Hear a guest pastor give a short sermonette based on the day’s Daily Lectionary New Testament text during Morning and Evening Pr…
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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/thy-strong-word/20250325141421-2025-03-25_TSW.mp3 Download Audio File A new covenant—better than the old, built on better promises. Hebrews lays out the contrast between what came through Moses and what is fulfilled in Christ. The old was temporary; the new is eternal. If we’re still clinging to shadows, this …
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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/chapel/20250325120516-2025-03-25_Chapel.mp3 Download Audio File Rev. Randy Asburry gives today’s sermon based on Isaiah 7:10-14 and Luke 1:26-38. >> 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.or…
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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/coffee-hour/20240701120033-2024-07-01_CH.mp3 Download Audio File How do new pastors and their families find mutual encouragement and support? PALS Facilitator Rev. Steve Wagner from Concordia Lutheran Church in San Antonio, TX, and PALS Facilitators Rev. David & Kassie Weaver from Trinity Lutheran Church in St…
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Support for New Pastors and Families (Rebroadcast)
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23:45How do new pastors and their families find mutual encouragement and support? PALS Facilitator Rev. Steve Wagner from Concordia Lutheran Church in San Antonio, TX, and PALS Facilitators Rev. David & Kassie Weaver from Trinity Lutheran Church in Stewardson, IL, join Andy to talk about Post Seminary Applied Learning and Support (PALS), how PALS serves…
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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/sharper-iron/20250325113442-2025-03-25_SI.mp3 Download Audio File As they were originally one long book, 2 Samuel begins where 1 Samuel ends. News of the death of Saul and Jonathan reaches David from an Amalekite who likely thinks he will be rewarded by David. After David confirms the death of the LORD’s anoin…
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2 Samuel 1:1-27: David Sings Lamentation
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56:09As they were originally one long book, 2 Samuel begins where 1 Samuel ends. News of the death of Saul and Jonathan reaches David from an Amalekite who likely thinks he will be rewarded by David. After David confirms the death of the LORD’s anointed by hearing the testimony of the Amalekite a second time, David rightly executes his office by putting…
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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/oratio/20250325112706-2025-03-25_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/20250325111117-LENT3_TUE_MP.mp3 Download Audio File Today’s sermonette based on Mark 9:33-50 is given by Rev. Dr. Lucas Woodford. This is a rebroadcast from March 21, 2017. Hear a guest pastor give a short sermonette based on the day’s Daily Lectionary New Testament text during Morning and Eveni…
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Meditation on Mark 9:33-50
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15:30Today’s sermonette based on Mark 9:33-50 is given by Rev. Dr. Lucas Woodford. This is a rebroadcast from March 21, 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/20250324132132-2025-03-24_TSW.mp3 Download Audio File A shadow moves through the ancient scrolls—a king with no coronation, a priest with no temple. No genealogy. No beginning. No end. He blesses Abraham and then vanishes, leaving behind a mystery. His name is Melchizedek. But Hebrews doesn’t t…
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Hebrews 7:1-28: The Mysterious Melchizedek
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56:59A shadow moves through the ancient scrolls—a king with no coronation, a priest with no temple. No genealogy. No beginning. No end. He blesses Abraham and then vanishes, leaving behind a mystery. His name is Melchizedek. But Hebrews doesn’t treat him as a mystery to solve, but as a mirror. A mirror held up to the true and better priest, an eternal p…
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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/chapel/20250324105926-2025-03-24_Chapel.mp3 Download Audio File Rev. Sean Daenzer gives today’s sermon based on Luke 4:23b-30. >> 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. >> T…
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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/coffee-hour/20250324141812-2025-03-24_CH.mp3 Download Audio File What happened when Separatists from the Church of England left for North America? The Rev. Dr. Cameron A. MacKenzie, Professor of Historical Theology at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, Indiana, joins Andy and Sarah for our nine-epis…
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Pilgrims, Puritans & New England: Ep. 2 - Plymouth Plantation
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26:25What happened when Separatists from the Church of England left for North America? The Rev. Dr. Cameron A. MacKenzie, Professor of Historical Theology at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, Indiana, joins Andy and Sarah for our nine-episode series, “Pilgrims, Puritans, and the Founding of New England.” In episode 2, we move to New England …
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Sharper Iron — A Kingdom Unlike All the Nations – 1 Samuel 31:1-13: The Death of Saul and His Sons
https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/sharper-iron/20250324104256-2025-03-24_SI.mp3 Download Audio File The Philistines bring full-scale war to Israel, and the Philistines are victorious. Three sons of Saul are slain, and when Saul sees the defeat all around him, he despairingly asks his armor-bearer to kill him. When the armor-bearer refuses, Sau…
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1 Samuel 31:1-13: The Death of Saul and His Sons
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58:03The Philistines bring full-scale war to Israel, and the Philistines are victorious. Three sons of Saul are slain, and when Saul sees the defeat all around him, he despairingly asks his armor-bearer to kill him. When the armor-bearer refuses, Saul breaks the 5th Commandment by taking his own life. The death of the king of Israel only strikes more fe…
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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/oratio/20250324103244-2025-03-24_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/20250324094655-LENT3_MON_MP.mp3 Download Audio File Today’s sermonette based on Mark 9:14-32 is given by Rev. David DePaoli. This is a rebroadcast from March 20, 2017. Hear a guest pastor give a short sermonette based on the day’s Daily Lectionary New Testament text during Morning and Evening Pr…
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Meditation on Mark 9:14-32
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14:36Today’s sermonette based on Mark 9:14-32 is given by Rev. David DePaoli. This is a rebroadcast from March 20, 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/stpaul-des-peres-bible-study/20250324114230-2025-03-23_SPBS.mp3 Download Audio File Pastor David Smith leads a study on Matthew 2:19-3:1. 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 stpaulsdesper…
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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/concord-matters/20250321142211-2025-03-22_CM.mp3 Download Audio File The office of the papacy is not mandated in Scripture. In fact, the pope of Luther’s day was demanding obedience to the Church, not by a mandate from the Word of God, but by the power of his position. Luther, on the other hand, proclaimed the…
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Smalcald Articles: Part 2, Article 4: The Papacy
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57:31The office of the papacy is not mandated in Scripture. In fact, the pope of Luther’s day was demanding obedience to the Church, not by a mandate from the Word of God, but by the power of his position. Luther, on the other hand, proclaimed the unity we have in the one name of Christ. We are united in His name through doctrine, faith, sacraments, pra…
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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/wrestling-with-the-basics/20250321141423-2025-03-22_WWB.mp3 Download Audio File This week’s program looks at Genesis 3. What is the story behind the phrase “dust and ashes?” Get ready to chuckle or even chortle with Pastor “Jolly” John Lukomski and Pastor Matt “Youngblood” Clark as they take a humorous approac…
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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/thy-strong-word/20250321135408-2025-03-21_TSW.mp3 Download Audio File “But you still need milk, not solid food.” That’s the sharp rebuke in Hebrews 5. Then comes the warning that falling away from the faith is real, serious, and deadly. The author warns against stagnation, urging Christians to grow beyond the …
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Hebrews 5:11-6:20: Quit Being Babies
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58:38“But you still need milk, not solid food.” That’s the sharp rebuke in Hebrews 5. Then comes the warning that falling away from the faith is real, serious, and deadly. The author warns against stagnation, urging Christians to grow beyond the basics. Yet, the warning deepens—some have fallen away and cannot be restored. How do we understand this, and…
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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/chapel/20250321134739-2025-03-21_Chapel.mp3 Download Audio File Rev. Sean Daenzer gives today’s sermon based on Matthew 21:33b-46. >> 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/20250321132341-2025-03-21_CH.mp3 Download Audio File How does the LCMS National Youth Gathering feed and nourish the faith and vocations of the participants? The Rev. Mark Kiessling, Director of LCMS Youth Ministry, joins Andy for our Set Apart to Serve series to discuss his own vocational journey,…
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Set Apart to Serve: LCMS Youth Gathering
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28:33How does the LCMS National Youth Gathering feed and nourish the faith and vocations of the participants? The Rev. Mark Kiessling, Director of LCMS Youth Ministry, joins Andy for our Set Apart to Serve series to discuss his own vocational journey, the work of LCMS Youth Ministry, a brief history of the Youth Gathering and how it's grown over the yea…
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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/sharper-iron/20250321114515-2025-03-21_SI.mp3 Download Audio File When David and his men return to Ziklag, they find that their city has been burned and their families have been taken away. David’s men are ready to kill him in their bitterness, but David relies on the LORD. The LORD commands David to pursue th…
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1 Samuel 30:1-31: David Rescues All
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55:00When David and his men return to Ziklag, they find that their city has been burned and their families have been taken away. David’s men are ready to kill him in their bitterness, but David relies on the LORD. The LORD commands David to pursue the raiding party and gives an Egyptian as a source of information. When David and his men overtake the gui…
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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/oratio/20250321113717-2025-03-21_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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