Wedding at Cana, Fighting Abortion, and the Pope’s “Blessings” (Sunday Update)


Sermon for 1/14/24

This week is the Second Sunday after the Epiphany. The sermon was on John 2:1-11. The podcast and video versions were produced for the benefit of those who were unable to attend the Divine Service and for the evangelism efforts of the congregation.


This Week’s Sign for 01/14/24 – 01/21/24


Pope Francis approved Fiducia Supplicans allowing priests to bless same-sex couples. Is it a surprise that papal authority would be used for such evil? No. An examination of our Treatise on the Power and Primacy of the Pope reminds us that we have always known of the pope’s antichristian ways. During the conversation, we’ll hear what Metropolitan Hilarion, Trent Horn, Brian Holdsworth, and an Africa Bishop have to say about the document. Plus, a listener wants to know about screens in the sanctuary.  

Links mentioned:  

Fiducia Supplicans: https://vatican.va/roman_curia/congregations/cfaith/documents/rc_ddf_doc_20231218_fiducia-supplicans_en.html

Treatise of the Power and Primacy of the Pope: https://bookofconcord.org/power-and-primacy

The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe: https://bookshop.org/a/94255/9780064409421 

The Benediction Option: https://bookshop.org/a/94255/9780735213302 

Live Not by Lies: https://bookshop.org/a/94255/9780593541807 

This resource is not intended to discourage anyone from gathering in person around God’s Word and Sacraments. Matthew 18:20 and Hebrews 10:25 make it clear that God’s Divine Service is meant to be experienced physically with other Christians.

We give thanks to God that these sermons are a blessing to you and pray that if you’re in Humboldt County, you will join us on Sunday mornings at 10:30 AM as God wills. (See the map below for directions.) If you’re not within driving distance of Ferndale CA, we encourage you to use the Church Locator at LCMS.org to find a church near you so you can gather in person with the communion of saints in your area.


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