Posts by Pastor McCoy

Book of Concord

01 Title, Preface, 3 Creeds
02 Augsburg Confession (1530)
03 Apology of the Augsburg Confession (1531) – Intro thru Article 4
04 Apology of the Augsburg Confession – Article 3 (4)
05 Apology of the Augsburg Confession – Article 3 (4)
06 Apology of the Augsburg Confession – Article 7-12
07 Apology of the Augsburg Confession – Articles 6 & 13-20
08 Apology of the Augsburg Confession – Articles 21-24
09 Apology of the Augsburg Confession – Article 24 thru the End
10 The Smalcald Articles (1537)
11 Treatise on the Power and Primacy of the Pope (1537)
12 The Small Catechism (1529)
13 The Large Catechism – Preface & 1st Table (1529)
14 The Large Catechism – 2nd Table
15 The Large Catechism – Creed thru the Lord’s Prayer
16 The Large Catechism – Baptism
17 The Large Catechism – The Lord’s Supper
18 Formula of Concord (1577) – Epitome
19 Formula of Concord – Solid Declaration – Intro thru Righteousness
20 Formula of Concord – Solid Declaration – Good Works thru the Lord’s Supper
21 Formula of Concord – Solid Declaration – Person of Christ thru Conclusion

Johann Gerhard

Sacred Meditations by Johann Gerhard (1582-1637)

This volume of 51 meditations was written by Gerhard and published in 1606, when the author was 21 years old. It is the work of a young man that blends Scriptural knowledge, pastoral care, liturgical devotion, spiritual insight as well as the proper distinction and application of Law and Gospel. These meditations bring Christian comfort and peace to even the oldest of its readers … or hearers. You are invited to sit at the feet of Christ incarnate, born, crucified, risen, ascended and enthroned for you. Each meditation is 11 minutes in length and contains musical selections.

01 – “True Confession of Sin”
02 – “An Exercise of Repentance from Our Lord’s Passion”
03 – “The Benefit of True Repentance”
04 – “At the Name of Jesus”
05 – “An Exercise of Faith from the Love of Christ in the Agony of Death”
06 – “Consolation for the Penitent Soul from the Passion of Christ”
07 – “The Fruit of Our Lord’s Passion”
08 – “The Certainty of Our Salvation”
09 – “Loving God Alone”
10 – “Our Reconciliation with God”
11 – “The Satisfaction for Our Sins”
12 – “True Faith – Its Nature and Properties”
13 – “The Spiritual Marriage of the Soul with Christ”
14 – “The Mystery of the Incarnation”
15 – “The Saving Benefits of Christ’s Incarnation”
16 – “The Spiritual Refreshment of the Godly”
17 – “The Benefits of Baptism”
18 – “The Saving Communion of the Body and Blood of Christ”
19 – “The Mystery of the Lord’s Supper”
20 – “A Serious Preparation for the Holy Supper”
21 – “The Ascension of Christ”
22 – “The Holy Spirit”
23 – “The Dignity of the Church”
24 – “Predestination”
25 – “The Saving Efficacy of Prayer”
26 – “The Guardianship of Angels”
27 – “The Wiles of the Devil”
28 – “General Rules for a Godly Life”
29 – “False Security”
30 – “The Imitation of Christ”
31 – “Self Denial”
32 – “True Peace of the Soul”
33 – “Purity of Conscience”
34 – “The Cultivation of True Humility”
35 – “Avoiding Avarice”
36 – “True Charity”
37 – “Chastity”
38 – “The Transitoriness of Life”
39 – “The Vanity of the World”
40 – “The Advantages of Temptations”
41 – “The Principles of Christian Patience”
42 – “Perseverance in Overcoming Temptation”
43 – “The Daily Consideration of Death”
44 – “Consolation in the Death of Friends”
45 – “The Last Judgment”
46 – “The Desire for Eternal Life”
47 – “The Beatific Vision of God in Heaven”
48 – “The Blessed Companionship of Angels in Heaven”
49 – “The Severity of Future Punishment”
50 – “The Eternity of Future Punishment”
51 – “The Spiritual Resurrection of the Godly”

McCoy Various

The Minor Feast of St. Crispin – 25 October

Epistle to the Called Servant on St. Crispin’s Day, Anno Domini 2003
Epistle to the Watchman on St. Crispin’s Day, Anno Domini 2004
A St. Crispin’s Day Meditation on Psalm 144, Anno Domini 2005

McCoy Sermons

Sermons by Pastor Michael L. McCoy

Psalm 40:1-3 – “Singing the New Song”
Genesis 2:8-9 & 15-17 – “The Fruit of the Tree of Life”
Luke 2:22-39 – “Why Are You Here and What Do You Seek?”
Acts 2:38-39 – “Baptized for the Forgiveness of Sins”

McCoy Audio

sermons

Galatians Commentary

Commentary on the Epistle to the Galatians – 1538

by Pastor Martin Luther (1483-1546)

Galatians 1:1 – Introduction of Paul, an apostle by God
Galatians 1:2-3 – Addressed to the churches of Galatia
Galatians 1:4 – Grace and peace to hearers of the Epistle
Galatians 1:5-6 – Paul’s astonishment of going from Gospel to another gospel
Galatians 1:7-10 – Anathema on any man or angel who perverts the Gospel of Christ
Galatians 1:11-14 – Paul’s past deeds and present revelation of and by Christ
Galatians 1:15-24 – Paul’s activity in proclaiming Christ
Galatians 2:1-5 – Reception and rejection of the Gospel of Christ
Galatians 2:6-10 – The Gospel of the Gentiles and Paul’s relationship to other apostles
Galatians 2:11-13 – Paul confronts Peter’s Hypocrisy
Galatians 2:14-16 – No one is justified by works, but by faith in Christ Jesus
Galatians 2:17-18 – We seek to be justified by Christ.
Galatians 2:19 – Dead to the Law; alive unto God
Galatians 2:20 – Crucified with Christ and living by the faith of Christ
Galatians 2:21 – The righteousness of God comes by the grace of God.
Galatians 3:1 – Foolish Galatians! Obey the truth of Christ crucified for you!
Galatians 3:2 – Is the Holy Spirit received by works or by hearing the faith?
Galatians 3:3-6 – Abraham was justified by the grace of God through faith in Christ.
Galatians 3:7-9 – Those of faith are the children of Abraham.
Galatians 3:10 – The cursedness of being under the law.
Objections to Doctrine of Faith Disproved
Galatians 3:11-12 – The just shall live by faith.
Galatians 3:13 – Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by being cursed in our place.
Galatians 3:14-18 – Christ is the true Seed of Abraham.
Galatians 3:19 part 1 – The Law of God and the transgressions of man.
The Twofold Purpose of the Law
Galatians 3:19 part 2 The Promise of God
Galatians 3:20 – The promised Mediator
Galatians 3:21-22 – The proper distinction of Law and Gospel.
Galatians 3:23 – The Law came first and then the Gospel.
Galatians 3:24-26 – We are children of God through faith in Christ.
Galatians 3:27-29 – Baptized into Christ … We are all one.
Galatians 4:1-3 – The Law of God still applies to the child of God.
Galatians 4:4-5 – The two natures of Jesus the Christ: Divine and Human
Galatians 4:6 – Reason God sent His Son is so we could be sons of God
Galatians 4:7 – No longer servants, but now sons … and heirs of God!
Galatians 4:8-9a – Knowing other gods … being know by God.
Galatians 4:9b-11 – Do you desire to be in bondage again?
Galatians 4:12-14 – The Gospel has been proclaimed to you.
Galatians 4:15-19 – Paul’s anguish for their spiritual well-being.
Galatians 4:20-25 – Two covenants – one to bondage – the other to freedom.
Galatians 4:26-31 – The one under the Law is cast out; the one under the Gospel is free.
Galatians 5:1-2 – Stand fast in the freedom of Christ.
Galatians 5:3-4 – To rely on the Law for salvation is to fall from grace.
Galatians 5:5-8 – What hinders one from abiding in the Truth?
Galatians 5:9-11 – A little false doctrine affects the whole truth.
Galatians 5:12-13 – Use your liberty in the Gospel to love and serve one another.
Galatians 5:14-15 – Love your neighbor as yourself.
Galatians 5:16-18 – Walking in the Holy Spirit.
Galatians 5:19-20 – The manifest works of the flesh.
Galatians 5:21-24 – The fruit of the Holy Spirit.
Galatians 5:25-26 – Living and walking by the Holy Spirit.
Galatians 6:1-5 – The restoration of one who falls.
Galatians 6:6-12 – Doing good for all; but especially those in the congregation.
Galatians 6:13-18 – The closing words and the Benediction of Christ Jesus.

Carl Manthey Zorn

Church Postils

Church Postils

sermons by
Pastor Martin Luther (1483-1546)

Introduction and Dedication
Advent 1 – Matthew 21:1-9
Advent 2 – Luke 21:25-36
Advent 3 – Matthew 11:2-10
Advent 4 – John 1:19-28
Christmas Day – Luke 2:1-14
2nd Christmas Day – Luke 2:15-20
3rd Christmas Day – John 1:1-14
St. Stephen’s Day – Matthew 23:34-39
St. John the Evangelist – John 21:19-24
Sunday after Christmas – Luke 2:33-40
New Year’s Day – Luke 2:21
Epiphany – Matthew 2:1-12 – Part 1
Epiphany – Matthew 2:1-12 – Part 2
Epiphany – Matthew 2:1-12 – Part 3
Epiphany 1 – Luke 2:41-52 – Sermon 1
Epiphany 1 – Luke 2:41-52 – Sermon 2
Epiphany 2 – John 2:1-11
Epiphany 3 – Matthew 8:1-13
Epiphany 4 – Matthew 8:23-27
Epiphany 5 – Matthew 13:24-30
Septuagesima – Matthew 20:1-16
Sexagesima – Luke 8:4-15
Quinquagesima – Luke 18:31-43
Lent 1 – Matthew 4:1-11
Lent 2 – Matthew 15:21-28
Lent 3 – Luke 11:14-23
Lent 4 – John 6:1-15
Lent 5 – John 8:46-59
Palm Sunday Matthew 21:1-9
Good Friday – How to Contemplate Christ’s Holy Sufferings
Confession and the Lord’s Supper
Easter Day – Sermon 1 – Mark 16:1-8
On the Reception of the Holy Sacrament
Easter Day – Sermon 2 – Mark 16:1-8
Easter Day – Sermon 3 – Mark 16:1-8
Easter Monday – Sermon 1 – Luke 24:13-35
Easter Monday – Sermon 2 – Luke 24:13-35
Easter Tuesday – Sermon 1 – Luke 24:36-47
Easter Tuesday – Sermon 2 – Luke 24:36-47
Easter 1 – Sermon 1 – John 20:19-31
Easter 1 – Sermon 2 – John 20:19-31
Easter 1 – Sermon 3 – John 20:19-31
Easter 1 – Sermon 4 – John 20:19-31
Easter 2 – Sermon 1 – John 10:11-16
Easter 2 – Sermon 2 – John 10:11-16
Easter 2 – Sermon 3 – John 10:11-16
Easter 3 – Sermon 1 – John 16:16-23
Easter 3 – Sermon 2 – John 16:16-23
Easter 3 – Sermon 3 – John 16:16-23
Easter 4 – Sermon 1 – John 16:5-15
Easter 4 – Sermon 2 – John 16:5-15
Easter 4 – Sermon 3 – John 16:5-15
Easter 5 – Sermon 1 – John 16:23-30
Easter 5 – Sermon 2 – John 16:23-30
Ascension – Sermon 1 – Mark 16:14-20
Ascension – Sermon 2 – Mark 16:14-20
Ascension – Sermon 3 – Mark 16:14-20
Easter 6 – Sermon 1 – John 15:26 – 16 4
Easter 6 – Sermon 2 – John 15:26 – 16:4
Pentecost – Sermon 1 – John 14:23-31
Pentecost – Sermon 2 – John 14:23-31
Pentecost – Sermon 3 – John 14 23-31 – part 1
Pentecost – Sermon 3 – John 14 23-31 – part 2
Pentecost Monday – Sermon 1 – John 3 16-21
Pentecost Monday – Sermon 2 – John 3 16-21
Pentecost Tuesday – Sermon 1 – John 10 1-11
Pentecost Tuesday – Sermon 2 – John 10 1-11
Pentecost Wednesday – John 6 44-51
Holy Trinity – Sermon 1 – parts 1 and 2 – John 3 1-15
Holy Trinity – Sermon 2 – part 1 – John 3 1-15
Holy Trinity – Sermon 2 – part 2 – John 3 1-15
Trinity 1 – Luke 16 19-31
Trinity 2 – Sermon 1 – Luke 14 16-24
Trinity 2 – Sermon 2 – Luke 14 16-24
Trinity 3 – Sermon 1 – Luke 15 1-10
Trinity 3 – Sermon 2 – Luke 15 1-10
Trinity 4 – Sermon 1 – Luke 6 36-42
Trinity 4 – Sermon 2 – Luke 6 36-42
Trinity 5 – Sermon 1 – Luke 5 1-11
Trinity 5 – Sermon 2 – Luke 5 1-11

Various Writings

1519 – “On the Sacrament of the Altar and Brotherhoods”
1520 – “A Treatise Concerning the Ban”
1520 – “Treatise on Good Works – 1st Table”
1520 – “Treatise on Good Works – 2nd Table”
1520 – “On Christian Liberty”
1522 – “Eight Sermons Preached in Lent in Wittenberg”
1523 – “An Ordinance of a Common Chest”
1523 – “The Right and Power of a Congregation to Judge & Call Teachers (Pastors)”
1525 – “The Burning of Friar Henry”
1526 – “Whether Soldiers Too Can Be Saved”
1528 – “On the War Against the Turk”
1530 – “An Open Letter on Translating”
1539 – “Councils and Fathers” – Part 1
1539 – “Councils and Fathers” – Part 2
1539 – “Councils and Fathers” – Part 3 – Marks of Church

Walther Law & Gospel

The Proper Distinction Between Law and Gospel

by Pastor C.F.W. Walther (1885)

Preface and Introduction by W.H.T. Dau and the Recitation of the 25 Theses
Lecture 1 – The 2 Doctrines of Scriptures and the Differences between Law and Gospel
Lecture 2 – The Differing Effects of the Law and the Gospel
Lecture 3 – The 2 Proclamations of Law and Gospel are to be in Each Sermon
Lecture 4 – Only a Faithful Pastor is Rightly Able to Distinguish the Law and the Gospel
Lecture 5 – Commingling Law and Gospel Produces No Comfort to the Terrified Conscience
Lecture 6 — Distinguishing Law & Gospel: An Art Taught by God in the School of Experience
Lecture 7 – The Difficulties Encountered in Dealing with the Hearers of a Sermon
Lecture 8 – Without the Distinguishing of Law and Gospel, the Scriptures are a Closed Book
Lecture 9 – 1st Confounding of L&G – Making Christ a New Moses – Pope is Anti-christ
Lecture 10 – Law Preached in all Fierceness – the Gospel in Full Sweetness
Lecture 11 – Law is to be Preached 1st and Gospel 2nd – Not Vice Versa
Lecture 12 – Law is Not for the Terrified Soul – Gospel is Not for Secure Sinner
Lecture 13 – Antinomians – Wrongly Demanding Faith Via the Law
Lecture 14 – The True Christian Church versus the Sects
Lecture 15 – Salvation is by Faith Alone and Not by the Law
Lecture 16 – Luther versus Zwingli and the Anabaptists
Lecture 17 – 7 Scriptural Bases for the Lutheran Practice of Absolution
Lecture 18 – 5 Ways and Places Where God Tells Us We Are Forgiven
Lecture 19 – There is no Intermediate State Between a Christian and a non-Christian
Lecture 20 – Good Works are a Fruit of Repentance (Confession and Absolution)
Lecture 21 – Justification of the Sinner apart from Works of the Law, Good Deeds, etc.
Lecture 22 – The Law Leads to a Knowledge of One’s Sinfulness and Sins
Lecture 23 – Sorrow Over Sin is Not a Cause of Forgiveness
Lecture 24 – Mankind Has No Ability to Believe and Can Not Produce Faith
Lecture 25 – Man is Saved Solely and Only by the Dying and Resurrection of Jesus the Christ
Lecture 26 – Repentance: Confession of Sin (Law) and Confession of Christ (Gospel)
Lecture 27 – There are 5 Marks of the Gospel of the LORD God
Lecture 28 – Grossest Confusion of L&G: Converted When You Avoid Sin & Do Certain Works
Lecture 29 – The True Reality of Who a Christian is: Sinner and Saint
Lecture 30 – There Are Two Outcomes to Life: Heaven or Hell
Lecture 31 – All Sins are Mortal. None are Venial.
Lecture 32 – The Lutheran Church Has Pure Doctrine, But is Not the Alone-Saving Church
Lecture 33 – The Sacraments Are Gifts of Christ to His Church
Lecture 34 – The False Doctrines and Practices of the Pietists
Lecture 35 – Repentance is All God’s Work, Doing and Gift
Lecture 36 – What is Missing in All Other Churches
Lecture 37 – The Gospel, Not the Law, is the Basis and Motivation for Good Works
Lecture 38 – Truths and Falsehoods About the Sin Against the Holy Spirit
Lecture 39 – The Gospel is to Have Predominance in All Preaching and Teaching