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Official account for The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. We preach Christ crucified for sinners. #MakingDisciples #LutheransEngage #LCMS175
St. Louis, MO
Joined May 2009
He is risen! He is risen, indeed! Alleluia!
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We invite you to join us in praying today for our country and its government.
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FROM PRESIDENT HARRISON. “For what great nation is there that has a god so near to it as the LORD our God is to us, whenever we call upon him?” Dt. 4:7
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It is finished. Jesus paid it once for all. His promises are kept. "For by a single offering he has perfected for all time those who are being sanctified." Hebrews 10:14 #JustAsHeSaid #GoodFriday
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Almighty God, You command wind and wave. Out of Your mercy, spare us from disaster. Give protection to those endangered by storms on land, sea or air; and give us faith both to call to You in trouble and to trust that You will work everything for our good for the sake of Christ.
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The Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison, having received 52.32% of the votes cast, is the president-elect of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) for a fifth term of office, 2023–2026. Election details here:
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#AshWednesday is one of the few church festivals that focuses on a teaching instead of an event. Ash Wednesday begins the season of #Lent, a season of repentance. We remember that we are sinners as we meditate on Christ's death and resurrection in the coming weeks.
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No one is going to save the world by getting married or having children, nor is everyone called to the vocation of spouse or parent. Family can even become an idol. Nevertheless, God uses families to witness to Christ and confess their trust in Him.
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When we vote, we don't check our identity as baptized children of God at the door. As Christians, our conscience is bound to the Word of God, in the pew and in the polling booth.
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While we work to help victims of Helene, we also pray for …
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PRAYER FOR UKRAINE.We offer these petitions for you to use in your personal or family devotions, small group, Bible study, or to add to the prayers of the church on Sunday.
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We pray God's blessing on LCMS Chaplain Gregory N. Todd who assumed the rank of Rear Admiral (Lower Half), Chaplain Corps, United States Navy, today, Thursday, June 21, 2018, at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C.
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Why is the Church Year so important? The Church Year teaches us the life of Christ, our salvation, through repetition. It teaches us to believe that “Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God.”
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John 16:33 In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.
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A PRAYER FOR OUR NATION.In [Christ] was life, and the life was the light of men. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. John 1:4-5
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Christians vote to protect life from conception to death and to uphold God's plan for marriage — one man, one woman. In this letter, Pres. Harrison reminds members of the LCMS to vote in accordance with God's Word and in service to our neighbor.
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Christ is risen! Alleluia! This is Love. Read 1 John 4 today and learn more about this love. #Easter #ThisIsLove
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MARCH FOR LIFE UPDATE.If you are marching with the LCMS today and meeting our group before 12:30, we are now on the southeast corner of 12th and Constitution due to increased security. #eyesoflife #marchforlife #whywemarch #lifeempowers.
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He is Risen! He is Risen, indeed! Alleluia!. We rejoice that Christ has defeated death and sin. The season of repentance culminates in Christ’s ultimate victory for us. We trust in him and have a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. #LivingHope
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I am the good shepherd. I know my own and my own know me, just as the Father knows me and I know the Father; and I lay down my life for the sheep. John 10:14–15
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As we celebrate #ReformationDay, we remember that the righteousness of God is “that righteousness by which Christ lives in us, not the righteous that is in our person.” As Luther discovered this, the Gospel set him free! #ReformationScriptures
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All day for #ReformationDay, we'll be sharing significant Bible passages and related quotes from Martin Luther. We give thanks to God for passing down to us His pure Word rightly taught through the reforms and writings of Luther and his fellow-laborers.
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This #ReformationDay, we confess (as we do every day!) that we are saved by grace through faith in Christ — not by what we do, but by what He has done.
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The distribution of the Large Catechism has resumed. Please read President Harrison's statement on the matter at the following link:
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Today we remember and commemorate Martin Luther, doctor and confessor. When Luther finally breathed his last on this day 475 years ago, he left this age in the confidence both of sins forgiven through the blood of Christ and death destroyed by the Savior's death and resurrection.
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ALLELUIA AND VERSE.John 1:14.Alleluia. The Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. Alleluia.
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O Lord, our hearts awaken.To know and love You more,.In faith to stand unshaken,.In spirit to adore,.That we, through this world moving,.Each glimpse of heaven proving,.May reap its fullness there. The Only Son from Heaven (LSB 402:3)
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Christ is risen! Alleluia! This is Love. Read 1 John 4 today and learn more about this love. #Easter #ThisIsLove
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Looking for a way to introduce newcomers to the Divine Service, lead a class or Bible study on Lutheran worship, or discover the biblical basis for what you do every Sunday morning? Check out this new resource from The Lutheran Witness at.
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What's the point of #ReformationDay? To remember that we look to Christ alone for our salvation, for He alone can justify us before the Father.
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17 years ago. #NeverForget #911Memorial #September11 #WorldTradeCenter #WTC #WorldTradeCenterMemorial #FreedomTower #911Day
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ALLELUIA AND VERSE.Revelation 22:13.Alleluia. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end. Alleluia.
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Oh, blest communion, fellowship divine!.We feebly struggle, they in glory shine;.Yet all are one in Thee, for all are Thine. Alleluia! Alleluia!. (For All the Saints, LSB 677:4)
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ALLELUIA AND VERSE.Matthew 1:21.Alleluia. She will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins. Alleluia.
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Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. Ephesians 6:11
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In your college phase of life you are called by God to make sure that you can keep attending a faithful Lutheran church. Can't find one near your chosen school? Then maybe that it isn't the right school for you!
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Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. Matthew 5:8
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John 6:35.Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst.”
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We rejoice with our brother and sister in Finland at the news of their acquittal on all charges. Thanks be to God!
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I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you. John 14:18
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.@MZHemingway, @thelcms member and Senior Editor at @FDRLST, answers the question, "What does it meant to you to show up, confess Christ, and be Lutheran at the March for Life?".#eyesoflife #marchforlife #whywemarch #lifeempowers
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The original pullquote created some confusion. This article fully supports marriage and family. Consider this pullquote instead:. "Christian family life is a confession of faith, and it is a confession our neighbors need to hear and see.".
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By grace! None dare lay claim to merit;.Our works and conduct have no worth. God in His love sent our Redeemer,.Christ Jesus, to this sinful earth;.His death did for our sins atone,.And we are saved by grace alone. By grace I'm saved, grace free and boundless (LSB 566:2)
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Every Psalm. Explained. And free to download! Check out this fantastic new resource from LCMS Worship. Download it here: #WorshipInstitute
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Jesus answered them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, everyone who commits sin is a slave to sin. The slave does not remain in the house forever; the son remains forever. So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.” John 8:34–36
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2 Corinthians 4:5.What we proclaim is not ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, with ourselves as your servants for Jesus’ sake.
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Over 2,000 children enrolled in LCMS schools were baptized last year. In September's Life Together Digest, Pres. Matthew C. Harrison highlights this and other amazing work being done by Lutheran schools. Read the full newsletter and subscribe today:
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ALLELUIA AND VERSE.Mark 1:11b.Alleluia. You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased. Alleluia.
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Scripture constantly speaks of God’s grace as the reason for our salvation in opposition to our works. By showing Himself gracious to us through the Gospel God creates faith in our hearts that clings solely to His grace in Christ. #ReformationScriptures #ReformationDay
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It was the day of Preparation, and the Sabbath was beginning. The women who had come with him from Galilee followed and saw the tomb and how his body was laid. Then they returned and prepared spices and ointments. On the Sabbath they rested according to the commandment. - Luke 23
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Today, the Holy Church observes the Festival of St. Stephen, Martyr.
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"Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” Matthew 11:28–30
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Why do Lutherans baptize babies? Here's why!
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By grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God. Ephesians 2:8
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For all who offer prayers and supplications, that God would hear them on account of His Son who has enlightened the darkness of our hearts and every corner of creation by His incarnation, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.
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Psalm 136:1–2.Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good,. for his steadfast love endures forever. Give thanks to the God of gods,. for his steadfast love endures forever.
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There is a woke social agenda. It is one that rejects God's intended order. And it demands activism and advocacy.
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“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.” John 3:16-17
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John 19:29-30.A jar full of sour wine stood there, so they put a sponge full of the sour wine on a hyssop branch and held it to his mouth. When Jesus had received the sour wine, he said, “It is finished,” and he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.
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For all who come and hear God’s Word, that they would rightly fear God and learn what He has done for their souls, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.
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We preach Christ crucified to all who will hear. Because he died for the sins of the whole world.
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Today, the church remembers those often considered to be the first Christian martyrs; the children murdered by King Herod in his effort to destroy the new born king of the Jews.
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For the baptized people of God, that strengthened by His Holy Spirit we would walk as the new and holy people He has declared us to be in Christ, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.
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All Saints Day is when the church remembers the faithful departed — grandparents, parents and friends who now rest in the arms of Jesus. It's a day for acknowledging the grief and pain brought by death and also joyfully looking forward to the Resurrection.
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“Do not be alarmed. You seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He has risen; he is not here. See the place where they laid him. But go, tell his disciples and Peter that he is going before you to Galilee. There you will see him, just as he told you.” Mark 16:6-7
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A prayer to add to your personal devotions today as we remember that day 23 years ago. #nineeleven #September11 #neverforget
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We praise You, Lord for Your mercy and protection after 9/11. Grant us faith to trust in Jesus-our life and our salvation. In His name. Amen
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Psalm 118:26.Blessèd is he who comes in the name | of the LORD!*. We bless you from the house | of the LORD.
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Please join us in praying for all those affected by the wildfires in California.
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With might of ours can naught be done,.Soon were our loss effected;.But for us fights the valiant One,.Whom God Himself elected. Ask ye, Who is this?.Jesus Christ it is,.Of Sabaoth Lord,.And there’s none other God;.He holds the field forever. A Mighty Fortress Is Our God (656:2)
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We confess what Scripture teaches, that “. men cannot be justified before God by their own strength, merits, or works but are freely justified for Christ’s sake through faith. ” (Augsburg Confession, Article IV) #ReformationScriptures #ReformationDay
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When Jesus had received the sour wine, he said, “It is finished,” and he bowed his head and gave up his spirit. John 19:30
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Mark 9:35.And he sat down and called the twelve. And he said to them, “If anyone would be first, he must be last of all and servant of all.”
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Almighty and everlasting God, You sent Your Son, our Savior Jesus Christ, to take upon Himself our flesh and to suffer death upon the cross. Mercifully grant that we may follow the example of His great humility and patience and be made partakers of His resurrection.
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For the whole Church on earth, that by the Spirit’s power all the baptized may become imitators of God as beloved children and walk in love, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.
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John 6:51.I am the living bread that came down from heaven. If anyone eats of this bread, he will live forever. And the bread that I will give for the life of the world is my flesh.
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19 years ago today. Through tragedies, disasters, and sorrows we are taught this truth: that we cannot lengthen the span of our days by worry, nor find a safety or peace that endures through our own efforts. These only come through Christ. #September11 #WeRemember #Neverforget
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And their eyes were opened, and they recognized him. And he vanished from their sight. They said to each other, “Did not our hearts burn within us while he talked to us on the road, while he opened to us the Scriptures?” Luke 24:31-32
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"God wants you to be happy, healthy and wealthy." It's quite seductive, but it's a lie. God's primary concern is with your eternal salvation, not your temporal comfort. Here's how to recognize the prosperity gospel heresy.
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ALLELUIA AND VERSE.Hebrews 12:1a, 2a.Alleluia. Since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us [look] to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith. Alleluia.
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We pray for those in the path of Hurricane Helene.
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Matthew 14:26-26.But when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were terrified, and said, “It is a ghost!” and they cried out in fear. But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, “Take heart; it is I. Do not be afraid.”
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Christians stick to the Bible with its clear message of Christ crucified because it makes the wisdom of the world nothing. "For the word of the cross is folly to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God." 1 Cor. 1:18.#Lent
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The resurrection is the foundation of the Christian faith. If you do not believe it, you are not a Christian.
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