Faith that functions https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk In depth look at God’s Word. Each week Pastor Gordon Naumann delves into the richness of its meaning. What it meant for the audience of the time; who Jesus was speaking to; and what it means for us today. Because Jesus is still speaking to us through Scripture and in ways that show us where we have gone wrong but don’t leave us hanging in despair. He swiftly brings us the good news of the Gospel. In depth look at God’s Word. Each week Pastor Gordon Naumann delves into the richness of its meaning. What it meant for the audience of the time; who Jesus was speaking to; and what it means for us today. Because Jesus is still speaking to us through Scripture and in ways that show us where we have gone wrong but don’t leave us hanging in despair. He swiftly brings us the good news of the Gospel. The Evangelical Lutheran Church of England false en Yes no 1d26614e-470f-5bdb-a2d6-f02223392523 episodic The Evangelical Lutheran Church of England contact@lutheranchurch.org.uk CC BY ND 4.0 Sat, 01 Nov 2025 21:30:38 GMT Let’s Talk Faith That Functions - #186 Rev. Gordon Naumann Faith That Functions - #186 Rev. Gordon Naumann 690 <![CDATA[Faith That Functions - #186]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/3121/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 18 May 2016 00:00:00 -0000 Sustained by the Lord Faith That Functions - #185 Rev. Gordon Naumann Faith That Functions - #185 Rev. Gordon Naumann 808 <![CDATA[Faith That Functions - #185]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2598/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 11 May 2016 00:00:00 -0000 Foe to Friend Faith That Functions - #181 Rev. Gordon Naumann Faith That Functions - #181 Rev. Gordon Naumann 877 <![CDATA[Faith That Functions - #181]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2599/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 13 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0000 Believing is Seeing Faith That Functions - #180 Rev. Gordon Naumann Faith That Functions - #180 Rev. Gordon Naumann 768 <![CDATA[Faith That Functions - #180]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2600/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 06 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0000 Without Easter Faith That Functions - #179 Rev. Gordon Naumann Faith That Functions - #179 Rev. Gordon Naumann 809 <![CDATA[Faith That Functions - #179]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2601/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 30 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0000 A Story to Tell Faith That Functions - #178 Rev. Gordon Naumann Faith That Functions - #178 Rev. Gordon Naumann 646 <![CDATA[Faith That Functions - #178]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2602/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 23 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0000 Shattered Dreams Faith That Functions - #177 Rev. Gordon Naumann Faith That Functions - #177 Rev. Gordon Naumann 713 <![CDATA[Faith That Functions - #177]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2603/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 16 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0000 Are You Drained Faith That Functions - #176 Rev. Gordon Naumann Faith That Functions - #176 Rev. Gordon Naumann 686 <![CDATA[Faith That Functions - #176]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2604/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 09 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0000 Siloam and the Sinner Faith That Functions - #175 Rev. Gordon Naumann Faith That Functions - #175 Rev. Gordon Naumann 718 <![CDATA[Faith That Functions - #175]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2605/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 02 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0000 The Mindset of Christ Faith That Functions - #174 Rev. Gordon Naumann Faith That Functions - #174 Rev. Gordon Naumann 844 <![CDATA[Faith That Functions - #174]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2606/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 24 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0000 The Lord Our Refuge Faith That Functions - #173 Rev. Gordon Naumann Faith That Functions - #173 Rev. Gordon Naumann 697 <![CDATA[Faith That Functions - #173]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2607/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 17 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0000 That Which Lasts Faith That Functions - #172 Rev. Gordon Naumann Faith That Functions - #172 Rev. Gordon Naumann 897 <![CDATA[Faith That Functions - #172]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2608/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 10 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0000 God’s Plan for You Faith That Functions - #171 Rev. Gordon Naumann Faith That Functions - #171 Rev. Gordon Naumann 897 <![CDATA[Faith That Functions - #171]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/3122/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 03 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0000 Fulfilled In Your Hearing Faith That Functions - #170 Rev. Gordon Naumann Faith That Functions - #170 Rev. Gordon Naumann 894 <![CDATA[Faith That Functions - #170]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2609/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 27 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0000 Sign of the Times Faith That Functions - #169 Rev. Gordon Naumann Faith That Functions - #169 Rev. Gordon Naumann 800 <![CDATA[Faith That Functions - #169]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2610/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 20 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0000 Drowned With Life Faith That Functions - #168 Rev. Gordon Naumann Faith That Functions - #168 Rev. Gordon Naumann 1335 <![CDATA[Faith That Functions - #168]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2611/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 13 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0000 The Perfect Gift We all like surprises, really. When someone’s spent a lot of time thinking about what would really make us happy and springs it on us. Yes, these we call, ’very thoughtful’; they are ’pleasant surprises’. Just so, He Who first revealed Himself as but a man, masked in the flesh, also reveals Himself as the Son of God and gives us the most thoughtful, pleasant surprise of all. Rev. Gordon Naumann We all like surprises, really. When someone’s spent a lot of time thinking about what would really make us happy and springs it on us. Yes, these we call, ’very thoughtful’; they are ’pleasant surprises’. Just so, He Who first revealed Himself as but a man, masked in the flesh, also reveals Himself as the Son of God and gives us the most thoughtful, pleasant surprise of all. Rev. Gordon Naumann 970 <![CDATA[We all like surprises, really. When someone’s spent a lot of time thinking about what would really make us happy and springs it on us. Yes, these we call, ’very thoughtful’; they are ’pleasant surprises’. Just so, He Who first revealed Himself as but a man, masked in the flesh, also reveals Himself as the Son of God and gives us the most thoughtful, pleasant surprise of all.]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2612/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 06 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0000 The Lamb in Our Place Faith That Functions - #166 Rev. Gordon Naumann Faith That Functions - #166 Rev. Gordon Naumann 799 <![CDATA[Faith That Functions - #166]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2613/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 30 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -0000 Blessed in Christ Faith That Functions - #165 Rev. Gordon Naumann Faith That Functions - #165 Rev. Gordon Naumann 813 <![CDATA[Faith That Functions - #165]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2614/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 23 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -0000 Rejoice and Celebrate Faith That Functions - #164 Rev. Gordon Naumann Faith That Functions - #164 Rev. Gordon Naumann 851 <![CDATA[Faith That Functions - #164]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2615/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 16 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -0000 What Matters Most Faith That Functions - #163 Rev. Gordon Naumann Faith That Functions - #163 Rev. Gordon Naumann 852 <![CDATA[Faith That Functions - #163]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2616/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 09 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -0000 More Love to Show Faith That Functions - #162 Rev. Gordon Naumann Faith That Functions - #162 Rev. Gordon Naumann 876 <![CDATA[Faith That Functions - #162]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2617/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 02 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -0000 Just us and Him Faith That Functions - #161 Rev. Gordon Naumann Faith That Functions - #161 Rev. Gordon Naumann 829 <![CDATA[Faith That Functions - #161]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2618/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 25 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0000 Running on Empty Faith That Functions - #160 Rev. Gordon Naumann Faith That Functions - #160 Rev. Gordon Naumann 874 <![CDATA[Faith That Functions - #160]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2619/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 18 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0000 Confident in Christ Faith That Functions - #159 Rev. Gordon Naumann Faith That Functions - #159 Rev. Gordon Naumann 835 <![CDATA[Faith That Functions - #159]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2620/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 11 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0000 A New Song Faith That Functions - #158 Rev. Gordon Naumann Faith That Functions - #158 Rev. Gordon Naumann 781 <![CDATA[Faith That Functions - #158]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2621/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 04 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0000 The Just and Justifier What makes a true saint? One who makes themselves appear just? No, rather one who trusts in the only Just One, our Lord and Saviour, Who alone can justify us sinners, from death and hell. Saints, then, are justified sinners, declared so by Christ, the Lamb of God, now our Eternal Justifier. Rev. Gordon Naumann What makes a true saint? One who makes themselves appear just? No, rather one who trusts in the only Just One, our Lord and Saviour, Who alone can justify us sinners, from death and hell. Saints, then, are justified sinners, declared so by Christ, the Lamb of God, now our Eternal Justifier. Rev. Gordon Naumann 1216 <![CDATA[What makes a true saint? One who makes themselves appear just? No, rather one who trusts in the only Just One, our Lord and Saviour, Who alone can justify us sinners, from death and hell. Saints, then, are justified sinners, declared so by Christ, the Lamb of God, now our Eternal Justifier.]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2622/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 28 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0000 Mission Impossible Faith That Functions - #156 Rev. Gordon Naumann Faith That Functions - #156 Rev. Gordon Naumann 855 <![CDATA[Faith That Functions - #156]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2623/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 21 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0000 The Only Good One Faith That Functions - #155 Rev. Gordon Naumann Faith That Functions - #155 Rev. Gordon Naumann 883 <![CDATA[Faith That Functions - #155]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2624/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 14 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0000 God Doesn’t Give Up Faith That Functions - #154 Rev. Gordon Naumann Faith That Functions - #154 Rev. Gordon Naumann 883 <![CDATA[Faith That Functions - #154]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/3123/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 07 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0000 A Manner Unaccustomed Faith That Functions - #153 Rev. Gordon Naumann Faith That Functions - #153 Rev. Gordon Naumann 880 <![CDATA[Faith That Functions - #153]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2625/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 30 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0000 Servant of All Faith That Functions - #152 Rev. Gordon Naumann Faith That Functions - #152 Rev. Gordon Naumann 848 <![CDATA[Faith That Functions - #152]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2626/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 23 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0000 Help My Unbelief Faith That Functions - #151 Rev. Gordon Naumann Faith That Functions - #151 Rev. Gordon Naumann 954 <![CDATA[Faith That Functions - #151]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2627/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 16 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0000 Saving The Fallen Faith That Functions - #150 Rev. Gordon Naumann Faith That Functions - #150 Rev. Gordon Naumann 650 <![CDATA[Faith That Functions - #150]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2628/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 09 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0000 If the Shoe Fits Faith That Functions - #149 Rev. Gordon Naumann Faith That Functions - #149 Rev. Gordon Naumann 665 <![CDATA[Faith That Functions - #149]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2629/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 02 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0000 The Dirty Made Clean Faith That Functions - #148 Rev. Gordon Naumann Faith That Functions - #148 Rev. Gordon Naumann 772 <![CDATA[Faith That Functions - #148]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2630/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 26 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0000 The Lord Serves Us Faith That Functions - #147 Rev. Gordon Naumann Faith That Functions - #147 Rev. Gordon Naumann 678 <![CDATA[Faith That Functions - #147]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2631/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 19 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0000 Encouragement Himself Faith That Functions - #146 Rev. Gordon Naumann Faith That Functions - #146 Rev. Gordon Naumann 848 <![CDATA[Faith That Functions - #146]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2632/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 12 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0000 God Rains Down Faith That Functions - #145 Rev. Gordon Naumann Faith That Functions - #145 Rev. Gordon Naumann 722 <![CDATA[Faith That Functions - #145]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2633/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 05 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0000 You Are Mine Faith That Functions - #144 Rev. Gordon Naumann Faith That Functions - #144 Rev. Gordon Naumann 672 <![CDATA[Faith That Functions - #144]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2634/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 29 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0000 Just Desserts Faith That Functions - #143 Rev. Gordon Naumann Faith That Functions - #143 Rev. Gordon Naumann 972 <![CDATA[Faith That Functions - #143]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2635/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 22 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0000 Can the Dead Live? Faith That Functions - #142 Rev. Gordon Naumann Faith That Functions - #142 Rev. Gordon Naumann 803 <![CDATA[Faith That Functions - #142]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2636/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 15 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0000 Travelling Light Faith That Functions - #141 Rev. Gordon Naumann Faith That Functions - #141 Rev. Gordon Naumann 868 <![CDATA[Faith That Functions - #141]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2637/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 08 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0000 God’s Generosity Faith That Functions - #140 Rev. Gordon Naumann Faith That Functions - #140 Rev. Gordon Naumann 868 <![CDATA[Faith That Functions - #140]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/3124/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 01 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0000 Sudden Peace Faith That Functions - #139 Rev. Gordon Naumann Faith That Functions - #139 Rev. Gordon Naumann 637 <![CDATA[Faith That Functions - #139]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2638/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 24 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0000 Done in the Body Faith That Functions - #138 Rev. Gordon Naumann Faith That Functions - #138 Rev. Gordon Naumann 649 <![CDATA[Faith That Functions - #138]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2639/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 17 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0000 Don’t Lose Heart Faith That Functions - #137 Rev. Gordon Naumann Faith That Functions - #137 Rev. Gordon Naumann 649 <![CDATA[Faith That Functions - #137]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/3125/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 10 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0000 Only Only Only Lord Faith That Functions - #136 Rev. Gordon Naumann Faith That Functions - #136 Rev. Gordon Naumann 746 <![CDATA[Faith That Functions - #136]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2640/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 03 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0000 Afraid of the Spirit Faith That Functions - #135 Rev. Gordon Naumann Faith That Functions - #135 Rev. Gordon Naumann 723 <![CDATA[Faith That Functions - #135]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2641/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 27 May 2015 00:00:00 -0000 Chosen By God Faith That Functions - #134 Rev. Gordon Naumann Faith That Functions - #134 Rev. Gordon Naumann 849 <![CDATA[Faith That Functions - #134]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2642/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 20 May 2015 00:00:00 -0000 Bound to Christ Faith That Functions - #133 Rev. Gordon Naumann Faith That Functions - #133 Rev. Gordon Naumann 822 <![CDATA[Faith That Functions - #133]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2643/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 13 May 2015 00:00:00 -0000 Resurrection Nickname Faith That Functions - #129 Rev. Gordon Naumann Faith That Functions - #129 Rev. Gordon Naumann 863 <![CDATA[Faith That Functions - #129]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2644/arquivo.mp3 full Sat, 18 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0000 Larger than the Stone Faith That Functions - #128 Rev. Gordon Naumann Faith That Functions - #128 Rev. Gordon Naumann 1130 <![CDATA[Faith That Functions - #128]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2645/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 08 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0000 Your King Comes Faith That Functions - #127 Rev. Gordon Naumann Faith That Functions - #127 Rev. Gordon Naumann 856 <![CDATA[Faith That Functions - #127]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2646/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 01 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0000 Order of Melchizedek Faith That Functions - #126 Rev. Gordon Naumann Faith That Functions - #126 Rev. Gordon Naumann 641 <![CDATA[Faith That Functions - #126]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2647/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 25 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0000 Snakebitten Faith That Functions - #125 Rev. Gordon Naumann Faith That Functions - #125 Rev. Gordon Naumann 922 <![CDATA[Faith That Functions - #125]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2648/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 18 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0000 Because He knew you Faith That Functions - #124 Rev. Gordon Naumann Faith That Functions - #124 Rev. Gordon Naumann 1121 <![CDATA[Faith That Functions - #124]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2649/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 11 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0000 RIP Faith That Functions - #123 Rev. Gordon Naumann Faith That Functions - #123 Rev. Gordon Naumann 923 <![CDATA[Faith That Functions - #123]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2650/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 04 Mar 2015 00:00:00 -0000 The Tempted Resist Faith That Functions - #122 Rev. Gordon Naumann Faith That Functions - #122 Rev. Gordon Naumann 953 <![CDATA[Faith That Functions - #122]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2651/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 25 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0000 From Old to New Faith That Functions - #121 Rev. Gordon Naumann Faith That Functions - #121 Rev. Gordon Naumann 1249 <![CDATA[Faith That Functions - #121]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2652/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 18 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0000 All Things to Men Faith That Functions - #120 Rev. Gordon Naumann Faith That Functions - #120 Rev. Gordon Naumann 947 <![CDATA[Faith That Functions - #120]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2653/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 11 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0000 Raising Up a Prophet Faith That Functions - #119 Rev. Gordon Naumann Faith That Functions - #119 Rev. Gordon Naumann 924 <![CDATA[Faith That Functions - #119]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2654/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 04 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0000 Whale of a Tale Faith That Functions - #118 Rev. Gordon Naumann Faith That Functions - #118 Rev. Gordon Naumann 1245 <![CDATA[Faith That Functions - #118]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2655/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 28 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0000 Dear Lord, You Call Faith That Functions - #117 Rev. Gordon Naumann Faith That Functions - #117 Rev. Gordon Naumann 1172 <![CDATA[Faith That Functions - #117]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2656/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 21 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0000 The Voice Faith That Functions - #116 Rev. Gordon Naumann Faith That Functions - #116 Rev. Gordon Naumann 1054 <![CDATA[Faith That Functions - #116]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2657/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 14 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0000 The Father’s Business Faith That Functions - #115 Rev. Gordon Naumann Faith That Functions - #115 Rev. Gordon Naumann 1054 <![CDATA[Faith That Functions - #115]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/3126/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 07 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0000 Christmas Every Day Faith That Functions - #114 Rev. Gordon Naumann Faith That Functions - #114 Rev. Gordon Naumann 991 <![CDATA[Faith That Functions - #114]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2658/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 31 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0000 The King’s House Faith That Functions - #113 Rev. Gordon Naumann Faith That Functions - #113 Rev. Gordon Naumann 1117 <![CDATA[Faith That Functions - #113]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/3127/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 24 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0000 He’s Got the Joy Taking into consideration what it took for God to save us, it is truly a mystery how He is able to maintain His joy in us. Of course one can imagine, having gone to such great lengths, any moment in which we may show any kind of recognition for His grace would be as great a point to relish as any. Yes, in this, that we are reconciled with God, He delights in His children. Rev. Gordon Naumann Taking into consideration what it took for God to save us, it is truly a mystery how He is able to maintain His joy in us. Of course one can imagine, having gone to such great lengths, any moment in which we may show any kind of recognition for His grace would be as great a point to relish as any. Yes, in this, that we are reconciled with God, He delights in His children. Rev. Gordon Naumann 991 <![CDATA[Taking into consideration what it took for God to save us, it is truly a mystery how He is able to maintain His joy in us. Of course one can imagine, having gone to such great lengths, any moment in which we may show any kind of recognition for His grace would be as great a point to relish as any. Yes, in this, that we are reconciled with God, He delights in His children.]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/3128/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 17 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0000 Vision of Love If you were to draw a picture of love, how would you do it? A mother comforting her child perhaps over a scraped knee? There is no greater show of love than the Good Shepherd gently leading His sheep to good pasture, all because He also became the Lamb of God Who sacrificed Himself so that His sheep might live. Rev. Gordon Naumann If you were to draw a picture of love, how would you do it? A mother comforting her child perhaps over a scraped knee? There is no greater show of love than the Good Shepherd gently leading His sheep to good pasture, all because He also became the Lamb of God Who sacrificed Himself so that His sheep might live. Rev. Gordon Naumann 1296 <![CDATA[If you were to draw a picture of love, how would you do it? A mother comforting her child perhaps over a scraped knee? There is no greater show of love than the Good Shepherd gently leading His sheep to good pasture, all because He also became the Lamb of God Who sacrificed Himself so that His sheep might live.]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2659/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 10 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0000 People who pray Prayer forms us as God’s people. Prayer teaches us to accept responsibility for our sin. Prayer flows from our faith, knowing that God is listening. Prayer helps us to unload our burdens upon Christ, Who has already taken everything to the cross and freed us to live again for Him. Through prayer God moulds us. Rev. Gordon Naumann Prayer forms us as God’s people. Prayer teaches us to accept responsibility for our sin. Prayer flows from our faith, knowing that God is listening. Prayer helps us to unload our burdens upon Christ, Who has already taken everything to the cross and freed us to live again for Him. Through prayer God moulds us. Rev. Gordon Naumann 1118 <![CDATA[Prayer forms us as God’s people. Prayer teaches us to accept responsibility for our sin. Prayer flows from our faith, knowing that God is listening. Prayer helps us to unload our burdens upon Christ, Who has already taken everything to the cross and freed us to live again for Him. Through prayer God moulds us.]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2660/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 03 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0000 Headed from Easter The Day of Judgment is, for believers, the Day of Resurrection. Just as we know Jesus was already judged for our sin, and is now risen from the dead, we know that the Day of Judgment will but mirror this event. Essentially, because this sentence has already been bestowed upon Jesus on our behalf, we know that the consequence of death being conquered by Him is also ours, now and forever. Rev. Gordon Naumann The Day of Judgment is, for believers, the Day of Resurrection. Just as we know Jesus was already judged for our sin, and is now risen from the dead, we know that the Day of Judgment will but mirror this event. Essentially, because this sentence has already been bestowed upon Jesus on our behalf, we know that the consequence of death being conquered by Him is also ours, now and forever. Rev. Gordon Naumann 1214 <![CDATA[The Day of Judgment is, for believers, the Day of Resurrection. Just as we know Jesus was already judged for our sin, and is now risen from the dead, we know that the Day of Judgment will but mirror this event. Essentially, because this sentence has already been bestowed upon Jesus on our behalf, we know that the consequence of death being conquered by Him is also ours, now and forever.]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2661/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 26 Nov 2014 00:00:00 -0000 The Lord’s Great Day Is the ’Day of the Lord’ a day of wrath or life? Well... yes. If you don’t know, well yes, the Day of the Lord is not good news. And if you do know, well yes, the Day of the Lord is salvation and so life. For those who believe, there is no need to ever be afraid; we look forward to the Great Day with copious expectation! Rev. Gordon Naumann Is the ’Day of the Lord’ a day of wrath or life? Well... yes. If you don’t know, well yes, the Day of the Lord is not good news. And if you do know, well yes, the Day of the Lord is salvation and so life. For those who believe, there is no need to ever be afraid; we look forward to the Great Day with copious expectation! Rev. Gordon Naumann 1214 <![CDATA[Is the ’Day of the Lord’ a day of wrath or life? Well... yes. If you don’t know, well yes, the Day of the Lord is not good news. And if you do know, well yes, the Day of the Lord is salvation and so life. For those who believe, there is no need to ever be afraid; we look forward to the Great Day with copious expectation!]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/3129/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 19 Nov 2014 00:00:00 -0000 Those ready come in We are, again, invited to come to be with Jesus; to join those who are the body of Christ, to congregate as brothers and sisters and not neglect our gathering. Weddings take a lot of work to prepare. Just so, God has been preparing our Salvation from the beginning. Dare we take our Bridegroom for granted? Rev. Gordon Naumann We are, again, invited to come to be with Jesus; to join those who are the body of Christ, to congregate as brothers and sisters and not neglect our gathering. Weddings take a lot of work to prepare. Just so, God has been preparing our Salvation from the beginning. Dare we take our Bridegroom for granted? Rev. Gordon Naumann 1217 <![CDATA[We are, again, invited to come to be with Jesus; to join those who are the body of Christ, to congregate as brothers and sisters and not neglect our gathering. Weddings take a lot of work to prepare. Just so, God has been preparing our Salvation from the beginning. Dare we take our Bridegroom for granted?]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2662/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 12 Nov 2014 00:00:00 -0000 Blessed Are You When God blesses us, it is not with a conditional, lest we somehow claim that we deserve our blessings. Rather we are to see that we are blessed despite all the untoward aspects of our lives. God continues to grace us, especially when we least expect it. In this the Spirit gives us both a heart of humility and hope. Rev. Gordon Naumann When God blesses us, it is not with a conditional, lest we somehow claim that we deserve our blessings. Rather we are to see that we are blessed despite all the untoward aspects of our lives. God continues to grace us, especially when we least expect it. In this the Spirit gives us both a heart of humility and hope. Rev. Gordon Naumann 1349 <![CDATA[When God blesses us, it is not with a conditional, lest we somehow claim that we deserve our blessings. Rather we are to see that we are blessed despite all the untoward aspects of our lives. God continues to grace us, especially when we least expect it. In this the Spirit gives us both a heart of humility and hope.]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2663/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 05 Nov 2014 00:00:00 -0000 Things fall apart As we commemorate the Reformation, we meditate on the one thing we know is always sure and certain in a world which will always seem like it may fall apart at any moment or take away the rug from under our feet; God’s Word, a lamp for our feet and a light for our path. Rev. Gordon Naumann As we commemorate the Reformation, we meditate on the one thing we know is always sure and certain in a world which will always seem like it may fall apart at any moment or take away the rug from under our feet; God’s Word, a lamp for our feet and a light for our path. Rev. Gordon Naumann 1118 <![CDATA[As we commemorate the Reformation, we meditate on the one thing we know is always sure and certain in a world which will always seem like it may fall apart at any moment or take away the rug from under our feet; God’s Word, a lamp for our feet and a light for our path.]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2664/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 29 Oct 2014 00:00:00 -0000 Well-Integrated faith Though it is we who have faith, we are to understand that the most important point to faith is the object, not the subject. In other words, in what or in Whom do we put out faith, our trust, to live out each day? Rev. Gordon Naumann Though it is we who have faith, we are to understand that the most important point to faith is the object, not the subject. In other words, in what or in Whom do we put out faith, our trust, to live out each day? Rev. Gordon Naumann 780 <![CDATA[Though it is we who have faith, we are to understand that the most important point to faith is the object, not the subject. In other words, in what or in Whom do we put out faith, our trust, to live out each day?]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2665/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 22 Oct 2014 00:00:00 -0000 Ready for the Wedding The Bridegroom of the Church, our Lord, Jesus Christ, is preparing the ultimate feast. Are we ready? Or will we treat every day life as important as the invitation to join our Saviour when He finally calls us to Him? Rev. Gordon Naumann The Bridegroom of the Church, our Lord, Jesus Christ, is preparing the ultimate feast. Are we ready? Or will we treat every day life as important as the invitation to join our Saviour when He finally calls us to Him? Rev. Gordon Naumann 877 <![CDATA[The Bridegroom of the Church, our Lord, Jesus Christ, is preparing the ultimate feast. Are we ready? Or will we treat every day life as important as the invitation to join our Saviour when He finally calls us to Him?]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2666/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 15 Oct 2014 00:00:00 -0000 God’s Last Word Prayer is not a scene from a rom-com or a political debate or a rap dual; it’s not a competition in which we try to have the last word; when we finish with supplication, we’re not saying God must answer favourably. Essentially the conversation does not end with our words. We are to see that God is still speaking, that He is the Word and we would do well to keep an ear open at all times to His wisdom from the scriptures. Rev. Gordon Naumann Prayer is not a scene from a rom-com or a political debate or a rap dual; it’s not a competition in which we try to have the last word; when we finish with supplication, we’re not saying God must answer favourably. Essentially the conversation does not end with our words. We are to see that God is still speaking, that He is the Word and we would do well to keep an ear open at all times to His wisdom from the scriptures. Rev. Gordon Naumann 877 <![CDATA[Prayer is not a scene from a rom-com or a political debate or a rap dual; it’s not a competition in which we try to have the last word; when we finish with supplication, we’re not saying God must answer favourably. Essentially the conversation does not end with our words. We are to see that God is still speaking, that He is the Word and we would do well to keep an ear open at all times to His wisdom from the scriptures.]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/3130/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 08 Oct 2014 00:00:00 -0000 Virtuous Citizenship Citizens of the kingdom of heaven, how are we encouraged to live? To be of one mind as brothers and sisters in Christ. As loyal subjects of Jesus Christ, we follow His example; to not live as if greatness is a thing to be grasped but rather to serve, always thinking others as greater than ourselves. And just know that we are truly loved by God! Rev. Gordon Naumann Citizens of the kingdom of heaven, how are we encouraged to live? To be of one mind as brothers and sisters in Christ. As loyal subjects of Jesus Christ, we follow His example; to not live as if greatness is a thing to be grasped but rather to serve, always thinking others as greater than ourselves. And just know that we are truly loved by God! Rev. Gordon Naumann 1180 <![CDATA[Citizens of the kingdom of heaven, how are we encouraged to live? To be of one mind as brothers and sisters in Christ. As loyal subjects of Jesus Christ, we follow His example; to not live as if greatness is a thing to be grasped but rather to serve, always thinking others as greater than ourselves. And just know that we are truly loved by God!]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2667/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 01 Oct 2014 00:00:00 -0000 Higher yet closer Heaven is not so far from us, not because we will be able to attain it or reach out and touch it but because God, in His divine compassion, comes down to us. His ways are higher than our ways and His thoughts our thoughts but He deigns to come down and love us from where He is; to embrace us and remind us of what He has done for us, to one day bring us to Him, to paradise. Rev. Gordon Naumann Heaven is not so far from us, not because we will be able to attain it or reach out and touch it but because God, in His divine compassion, comes down to us. His ways are higher than our ways and His thoughts our thoughts but He deigns to come down and love us from where He is; to embrace us and remind us of what He has done for us, to one day bring us to Him, to paradise. Rev. Gordon Naumann 1110 <![CDATA[Heaven is not so far from us, not because we will be able to attain it or reach out and touch it but because God, in His divine compassion, comes down to us. His ways are higher than our ways and His thoughts our thoughts but He deigns to come down and love us from where He is; to embrace us and remind us of what He has done for us, to one day bring us to Him, to paradise.]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2668/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 24 Sep 2014 00:00:00 -0000 Forgiving the Hurt You ever hear the cold expression, "I’ll forgive you but I’ll never forget"? To continue to bear a grudge against someone is really to contradict your word of forgiveness. This is the importance of even God saying, though He obviously claims to be omniscient, He will forget our sin (Isaiah 43:25). If God can forget sin, so can we! Rev. Gordon Naumann You ever hear the cold expression, "I’ll forgive you but I’ll never forget"? To continue to bear a grudge against someone is really to contradict your word of forgiveness. This is the importance of even God saying, though He obviously claims to be omniscient, He will forget our sin (Isaiah 43:25). If God can forget sin, so can we! Rev. Gordon Naumann 1188 <![CDATA[You ever hear the cold expression, "I’ll forgive you but I’ll never forget"? To continue to bear a grudge against someone is really to contradict your word of forgiveness. This is the importance of even God saying, though He obviously claims to be omniscient, He will forget our sin (Isaiah 43:25). If God can forget sin, so can we!]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2669/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 17 Sep 2014 00:00:00 -0000 God’s ultimate rule Can being holy be as easy as following one rule? We sometimes say there is a golden rule don’t we? If only it were that easy; one could as easily say there is one can of worms! Oh, how many rules come out of this Word, once it is opened, read and heard! And how many times we fail to honour God with our whole heart, mind and soul! Rev. Gordon Naumann Can being holy be as easy as following one rule? We sometimes say there is a golden rule don’t we? If only it were that easy; one could as easily say there is one can of worms! Oh, how many rules come out of this Word, once it is opened, read and heard! And how many times we fail to honour God with our whole heart, mind and soul! Rev. Gordon Naumann 1188 <![CDATA[Can being holy be as easy as following one rule? We sometimes say there is a golden rule don’t we? If only it were that easy; one could as easily say there is one can of worms! Oh, how many rules come out of this Word, once it is opened, read and heard! And how many times we fail to honour God with our whole heart, mind and soul!]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/3131/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 10 Sep 2014 00:00:00 -0000 Under The Cross Because believers are so aware of God’s grace and mercy, they live humbly, not wanting to get away with wrong doing, but asking God for His forgiveness. This relationship then forms a good foundation for every relationship, especially that of marriage. This is not a coward’s life; this is the life of a courageous soul, one willing to bear His own cross every day, feeling fulfilled in the peace he receives in Christ. Rev. Gordon Naumann Because believers are so aware of God’s grace and mercy, they live humbly, not wanting to get away with wrong doing, but asking God for His forgiveness. This relationship then forms a good foundation for every relationship, especially that of marriage. This is not a coward’s life; this is the life of a courageous soul, one willing to bear His own cross every day, feeling fulfilled in the peace he receives in Christ. Rev. Gordon Naumann 682 <![CDATA[Because believers are so aware of God’s grace and mercy, they live humbly, not wanting to get away with wrong doing, but asking God for His forgiveness. This relationship then forms a good foundation for every relationship, especially that of marriage. This is not a coward’s life; this is the life of a courageous soul, one willing to bear His own cross every day, feeling fulfilled in the peace he receives in Christ.]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2670/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 03 Sep 2014 00:00:00 -0000 The Mercy-Given Life A life of mercy is a life lived with blessings from God, to be more specific, one in which we do not receive what we deserve. This too is good news because to not receive punishment for sin is a grace indeed! We know perfectly well when we do wrong and for God to not only not punish us eternally but even at times let us get away with certain things without consequence is mercy upon mercy. Rev. Gordon Naumann A life of mercy is a life lived with blessings from God, to be more specific, one in which we do not receive what we deserve. This too is good news because to not receive punishment for sin is a grace indeed! We know perfectly well when we do wrong and for God to not only not punish us eternally but even at times let us get away with certain things without consequence is mercy upon mercy. Rev. Gordon Naumann 669 <![CDATA[A life of mercy is a life lived with blessings from God, to be more specific, one in which we do not receive what we deserve. This too is good news because to not receive punishment for sin is a grace indeed! We know perfectly well when we do wrong and for God to not only not punish us eternally but even at times let us get away with certain things without consequence is mercy upon mercy.]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2671/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 27 Aug 2014 00:00:00 -0000 For All People The Good News is for everyone. The only reason this good news can be given for you is because it is given to everyone. It doesn’t mean it is any less personal, it means this good news is completely necessary. Like the air we breathe, this good news is open to everyone. Just so, to reject the Gospel would be as silly as rejecting the air we breathe which, sadly, is possible. Rev. Gordon Naumann The Good News is for everyone. The only reason this good news can be given for you is because it is given to everyone. It doesn’t mean it is any less personal, it means this good news is completely necessary. Like the air we breathe, this good news is open to everyone. Just so, to reject the Gospel would be as silly as rejecting the air we breathe which, sadly, is possible. Rev. Gordon Naumann 1043 <![CDATA[The Good News is for everyone. The only reason this good news can be given for you is because it is given to everyone. It doesn’t mean it is any less personal, it means this good news is completely necessary. Like the air we breathe, this good news is open to everyone. Just so, to reject the Gospel would be as silly as rejecting the air we breathe which, sadly, is possible.]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2672/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 20 Aug 2014 00:00:00 -0000 Who are you? Who you are is not who you choose to be; it is who God made you to be. This isn’t about giving in to your fate. It’s about being able to, by the grace of the Spirit, be empowered to make the right choices; to love as you have been loved. You are awesome! Even as you live in but the shadow of the image of God. So don’t choose evil! Rev. Gordon Naumann Who you are is not who you choose to be; it is who God made you to be. This isn’t about giving in to your fate. It’s about being able to, by the grace of the Spirit, be empowered to make the right choices; to love as you have been loved. You are awesome! Even as you live in but the shadow of the image of God. So don’t choose evil! Rev. Gordon Naumann 1183 <![CDATA[Who you are is not who you choose to be; it is who God made you to be. This isn’t about giving in to your fate. It’s about being able to, by the grace of the Spirit, be empowered to make the right choices; to love as you have been loved. You are awesome! Even as you live in but the shadow of the image of God. So don’t choose evil!]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2673/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 13 Aug 2014 00:00:00 -0000 The Table is set The importance of being invited to the Lord’s Table is that we are receiving an invitation to partake of the eternal feast. This means the table is already set. It’s waiting for us. The Lord is the host. Jesus has prepared the table and we are His guests. If we reject His robe of righteousness, we have no place at this feast! This wondrous spread is salvation itself! Eternal peace itself is offered at this table. Rev. Gordon Naumann The importance of being invited to the Lord’s Table is that we are receiving an invitation to partake of the eternal feast. This means the table is already set. It’s waiting for us. The Lord is the host. Jesus has prepared the table and we are His guests. If we reject His robe of righteousness, we have no place at this feast! This wondrous spread is salvation itself! Eternal peace itself is offered at this table. Rev. Gordon Naumann 1315 <![CDATA[The importance of being invited to the Lord’s Table is that we are receiving an invitation to partake of the eternal feast. This means the table is already set. It’s waiting for us. The Lord is the host. Jesus has prepared the table and we are His guests. If we reject His robe of righteousness, we have no place at this feast! This wondrous spread is salvation itself! Eternal peace itself is offered at this table.]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2674/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 06 Aug 2014 00:00:00 -0000 Comfort food Making the intolerable tolerable; that’s what it means to live in a world where we, quite simply, do not belong. We are in the world, not of it. We detest sin and yet we are sinners. So when we are declared to be ’of God’, we are being comforted in this; that we are His children, have an inheritance; that Jesus is our brother and His grace truly is ours. Rev. Gordon Naumann Making the intolerable tolerable; that’s what it means to live in a world where we, quite simply, do not belong. We are in the world, not of it. We detest sin and yet we are sinners. So when we are declared to be ’of God’, we are being comforted in this; that we are His children, have an inheritance; that Jesus is our brother and His grace truly is ours. Rev. Gordon Naumann 1366 <![CDATA[Making the intolerable tolerable; that’s what it means to live in a world where we, quite simply, do not belong. We are in the world, not of it. We detest sin and yet we are sinners. So when we are declared to be ’of God’, we are being comforted in this; that we are His children, have an inheritance; that Jesus is our brother and His grace truly is ours.]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2675/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 30 Jul 2014 00:00:00 -0000 Peace among the weeds As the world around us continues to try to choke out our faith, our confession of Jesus Christ as Lord and saviour, let us encourage one another and build each other up in the faith, clinging to Christ’s Word of peace, in faith, knowing that the great and terrible day of the Lord’s harvest is coming! Rev. Gordon Naumann As the world around us continues to try to choke out our faith, our confession of Jesus Christ as Lord and saviour, let us encourage one another and build each other up in the faith, clinging to Christ’s Word of peace, in faith, knowing that the great and terrible day of the Lord’s harvest is coming! Rev. Gordon Naumann 1133 <![CDATA[As the world around us continues to try to choke out our faith, our confession of Jesus Christ as Lord and saviour, let us encourage one another and build each other up in the faith, clinging to Christ’s Word of peace, in faith, knowing that the great and terrible day of the Lord’s harvest is coming!]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2676/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 23 Jul 2014 00:00:00 -0000 How can anybody hear? With modern technology there’s so much information that is constantly bombarding us, it’s hard to know what is true. There are so many distractions around us that it’s a wonder we can concentrate on anything. May God so seed His Word within us that not only will it be well rooted; it will be so engrained within us as to produce a fruitful tree. Rev. Gordon Naumann With modern technology there’s so much information that is constantly bombarding us, it’s hard to know what is true. There are so many distractions around us that it’s a wonder we can concentrate on anything. May God so seed His Word within us that not only will it be well rooted; it will be so engrained within us as to produce a fruitful tree. Rev. Gordon Naumann 1512 <![CDATA[With modern technology there’s so much information that is constantly bombarding us, it’s hard to know what is true. There are so many distractions around us that it’s a wonder we can concentrate on anything. May God so seed His Word within us that not only will it be well rooted; it will be so engrained within us as to produce a fruitful tree.]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2677/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 16 Jul 2014 00:00:00 -0000 My Yoke is Easy Jesus bore an infinitely great burden upon His shoulders for us. If we follow in His footsteps, can our load really be any lighter? Yes. For the very point is that that which we bear has already been borne. In view of what Christ has undergone for us, we should view ’living in Christ’ as the natural fruit of our faith which truly grasps this grace. Rev. Gordon Naumann Jesus bore an infinitely great burden upon His shoulders for us. If we follow in His footsteps, can our load really be any lighter? Yes. For the very point is that that which we bear has already been borne. In view of what Christ has undergone for us, we should view ’living in Christ’ as the natural fruit of our faith which truly grasps this grace. Rev. Gordon Naumann 1078 <![CDATA[Jesus bore an infinitely great burden upon His shoulders for us. If we follow in His footsteps, can our load really be any lighter? Yes. For the very point is that that which we bear has already been borne. In view of what Christ has undergone for us, we should view ’living in Christ’ as the natural fruit of our faith which truly grasps this grace.]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2678/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 09 Jul 2014 00:00:00 -0000 Not peace but a sword Whereas God’s Word is certainly meant to bring peace between man and God, it does not always bring peace between men. In fact we are told that it is more likely to divide us, not because God’s Word is unreasonable but because the majority of us will, more than not, cling to our own version of righteousness in our pursuit of justification. Rev. Gordon Naumann Whereas God’s Word is certainly meant to bring peace between man and God, it does not always bring peace between men. In fact we are told that it is more likely to divide us, not because God’s Word is unreasonable but because the majority of us will, more than not, cling to our own version of righteousness in our pursuit of justification. Rev. Gordon Naumann 1148 <![CDATA[Whereas God’s Word is certainly meant to bring peace between man and God, it does not always bring peace between men. In fact we are told that it is more likely to divide us, not because God’s Word is unreasonable but because the majority of us will, more than not, cling to our own version of righteousness in our pursuit of justification.]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2679/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 02 Jul 2014 00:00:00 -0000 Nothing to Fear Do you worry about your life? Does everything around you just frighten you? Are you anxious about your work, your family, your health, the judgement of others, what God thinks of you? Through the gift of faith, God shows us that we have nothing to fear. In all humility we know that God is sincere about bestowing His mercy upon all His children. Rev. Gordon Naumann Do you worry about your life? Does everything around you just frighten you? Are you anxious about your work, your family, your health, the judgement of others, what God thinks of you? Through the gift of faith, God shows us that we have nothing to fear. In all humility we know that God is sincere about bestowing His mercy upon all His children. Rev. Gordon Naumann 969 <![CDATA[Do you worry about your life? Does everything around you just frighten you? Are you anxious about your work, your family, your health, the judgement of others, what God thinks of you? Through the gift of faith, God shows us that we have nothing to fear. In all humility we know that God is sincere about bestowing His mercy upon all His children.]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2680/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 25 Jun 2014 00:00:00 -0000 The Great Co-Mission The Great Co-Mission is the command of Jesus to His disciples to make more disciples. The disciples do this by baptising people. Therefore to baptise someone is to make them a disciple. This is it. It’s not some programme whereby we get a certificate and are told we are now trained to be a disciple. It is, quite simply, to be a member of the church. Essentially this happens when we have our children baptised and pass onto them this divine inheritance. Rev. Gordon Naumann The Great Co-Mission is the command of Jesus to His disciples to make more disciples. The disciples do this by baptising people. Therefore to baptise someone is to make them a disciple. This is it. It’s not some programme whereby we get a certificate and are told we are now trained to be a disciple. It is, quite simply, to be a member of the church. Essentially this happens when we have our children baptised and pass onto them this divine inheritance. Rev. Gordon Naumann 948 <![CDATA[The Great Co-Mission is the command of Jesus to His disciples to make more disciples. The disciples do this by baptising people. Therefore to baptise someone is to make them a disciple. This is it. It’s not some programme whereby we get a certificate and are told we are now trained to be a disciple. It is, quite simply, to be a member of the church. Essentially this happens when we have our children baptised and pass onto them this divine inheritance.]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2681/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 18 Jun 2014 00:00:00 -0000 Perfect Communication How amazing it must have been to witness the disciples effortlessly speak to a whole crowd from every corner of the earth and everyone understands them in their own tongue! It is never God’s intention to confuse us with His Word but speak to us the clear message of the Gospel. God could not have made His word of salvation to us any simpler. Rev. Gordon Naumann How amazing it must have been to witness the disciples effortlessly speak to a whole crowd from every corner of the earth and everyone understands them in their own tongue! It is never God’s intention to confuse us with His Word but speak to us the clear message of the Gospel. God could not have made His word of salvation to us any simpler. Rev. Gordon Naumann 1235 <![CDATA[How amazing it must have been to witness the disciples effortlessly speak to a whole crowd from every corner of the earth and everyone understands them in their own tongue! It is never God’s intention to confuse us with His Word but speak to us the clear message of the Gospel. God could not have made His word of salvation to us any simpler.]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2682/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 11 Jun 2014 00:00:00 -0000 Fiery Trials We are not to be surprised at the trials we endure as Christians. Just as Christ endured much, so will His followers. It is not God’s will for us to suffer, but knowing it is a part of being in the world, we too are to endure. And we know that it was no different for the saints of old. And so, in the knowledge of our inheritance, we may even rejoice in our trials. Rev. Gordon Naumann We are not to be surprised at the trials we endure as Christians. Just as Christ endured much, so will His followers. It is not God’s will for us to suffer, but knowing it is a part of being in the world, we too are to endure. And we know that it was no different for the saints of old. And so, in the knowledge of our inheritance, we may even rejoice in our trials. Rev. Gordon Naumann 1300 <![CDATA[We are not to be surprised at the trials we endure as Christians. Just as Christ endured much, so will His followers. It is not God’s will for us to suffer, but knowing it is a part of being in the world, we too are to endure. And we know that it was no different for the saints of old. And so, in the knowledge of our inheritance, we may even rejoice in our trials.]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2683/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 04 Jun 2014 00:00:00 -0000 Preaching Resurrection Just as St. Paul did, we proclaim the resurrection as if it were the one doctrine upon which our faith stands or falls. Only in raising Jesus to life again does God give us the power to rise, not just for all eternity, but to strengthen us for our daily living, as this very raising is fulfilled, in part, in the sacrament of holy baptism. We are made new in Christ. Rev. Gordon Naumann Just as St. Paul did, we proclaim the resurrection as if it were the one doctrine upon which our faith stands or falls. Only in raising Jesus to life again does God give us the power to rise, not just for all eternity, but to strengthen us for our daily living, as this very raising is fulfilled, in part, in the sacrament of holy baptism. We are made new in Christ. Rev. Gordon Naumann 1235 <![CDATA[Just as St. Paul did, we proclaim the resurrection as if it were the one doctrine upon which our faith stands or falls. Only in raising Jesus to life again does God give us the power to rise, not just for all eternity, but to strengthen us for our daily living, as this very raising is fulfilled, in part, in the sacrament of holy baptism. We are made new in Christ.]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2684/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 28 May 2014 00:00:00 -0000 As you are Though it is true that God accepts sinners for who they are, this is clearly an incomplete concept. With that alone, someone may still conclude that they are allowed to continue in sin without consequence. Really, God accepts us for who we are as sinners because He accepts us for who we are in Christ! In other words we are forgiven sinners. We’re forgiven because we’ve repented. For truly this is the only way that God will accept us for who we are! Rev. Gordon Naumann Though it is true that God accepts sinners for who they are, this is clearly an incomplete concept. With that alone, someone may still conclude that they are allowed to continue in sin without consequence. Really, God accepts us for who we are as sinners because He accepts us for who we are in Christ! In other words we are forgiven sinners. We’re forgiven because we’ve repented. For truly this is the only way that God will accept us for who we are! Rev. Gordon Naumann 841 <![CDATA[Though it is true that God accepts sinners for who they are, this is clearly an incomplete concept. With that alone, someone may still conclude that they are allowed to continue in sin without consequence. Really, God accepts us for who we are as sinners because He accepts us for who we are in Christ! In other words we are forgiven sinners. We’re forgiven because we’ve repented. For truly this is the only way that God will accept us for who we are!]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2685/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 21 May 2014 00:00:00 -0000 The Door No ordinary door, this living door, Jesus, has voice recognition. We confess His name. The Door is, of course, to paradise. This also makes Jesus the Key. The Key of David is also the Good shepherd. And the Good shepherd hears His sheep. So when His sheep come to the Door, they know they have come home. Rev. Gordon Naumann No ordinary door, this living door, Jesus, has voice recognition. We confess His name. The Door is, of course, to paradise. This also makes Jesus the Key. The Key of David is also the Good shepherd. And the Good shepherd hears His sheep. So when His sheep come to the Door, they know they have come home. Rev. Gordon Naumann 1091 <![CDATA[No ordinary door, this living door, Jesus, has voice recognition. We confess His name. The Door is, of course, to paradise. This also makes Jesus the Key. The Key of David is also the Good shepherd. And the Good shepherd hears His sheep. So when His sheep come to the Door, they know they have come home.]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2686/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 14 May 2014 00:00:00 -0000 Seeing it God’s Way It’s not shameful to go to the opticians and get the correct prescription glasses to be able to see clearly. Just so, not only does God gives us His Word, but He provides for us the right goggles we need with which to see it correctly. Take a walk with me as we follow the disciples who headed to Emmaus, who received this gift directly from Jesus. Rev. Gordon Naumann It’s not shameful to go to the opticians and get the correct prescription glasses to be able to see clearly. Just so, not only does God gives us His Word, but He provides for us the right goggles we need with which to see it correctly. Take a walk with me as we follow the disciples who headed to Emmaus, who received this gift directly from Jesus. Rev. Gordon Naumann 1091 <![CDATA[It’s not shameful to go to the opticians and get the correct prescription glasses to be able to see clearly. Just so, not only does God gives us His Word, but He provides for us the right goggles we need with which to see it correctly. Take a walk with me as we follow the disciples who headed to Emmaus, who received this gift directly from Jesus.]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/3132/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 07 May 2014 00:00:00 -0000 What He has done Revealing to us nothing short of the Lord’s ultimate grace and infinite mercy, St. Peter outlines for us the path Jesus took to obtain our salvation; everything necessary in order to attain God’s eternal stamp of approval. Rev. Gordon Naumann Revealing to us nothing short of the Lord’s ultimate grace and infinite mercy, St. Peter outlines for us the path Jesus took to obtain our salvation; everything necessary in order to attain God’s eternal stamp of approval. Rev. Gordon Naumann 1031 <![CDATA[Revealing to us nothing short of the Lord’s ultimate grace and infinite mercy, St. Peter outlines for us the path Jesus took to obtain our salvation; everything necessary in order to attain God’s eternal stamp of approval.]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2687/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 30 Apr 2014 00:00:00 -0000 Earth-shaking News This isn’t just a metaphor. What a profound message Easter is to grasp. The events surrounding the Passover of Jesus death and resurrection are staggering, exciting, bewildering, astonishing but, most of all, true. Rev. Gordon Naumann This isn’t just a metaphor. What a profound message Easter is to grasp. The events surrounding the Passover of Jesus death and resurrection are staggering, exciting, bewildering, astonishing but, most of all, true. Rev. Gordon Naumann 1181 <![CDATA[This isn’t just a metaphor. What a profound message Easter is to grasp. The events surrounding the Passover of Jesus death and resurrection are staggering, exciting, bewildering, astonishing but, most of all, true.]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2688/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 23 Apr 2014 00:00:00 -0000 The Mind-set of Christ Our ways are not always His ways. So it shouldn’t be surprising when we don’t always think like Jesus either. This is why we need to be admonished to do so; this is not a heavy burden but a joyful admonition and so ambition. Rev. Gordon Naumann Our ways are not always His ways. So it shouldn’t be surprising when we don’t always think like Jesus either. This is why we need to be admonished to do so; this is not a heavy burden but a joyful admonition and so ambition. Rev. Gordon Naumann 1023 <![CDATA[Our ways are not always His ways. So it shouldn’t be surprising when we don’t always think like Jesus either. This is why we need to be admonished to do so; this is not a heavy burden but a joyful admonition and so ambition.]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2689/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 16 Apr 2014 00:00:00 -0000 Living in The Spirit Far from being a statement of bodiless, spiritualistic, modern nonsense, to live in the Spirit is to be meditating on what the Spirit would have us read and hear and apply to our lives from scripture. Again, rather than have some kind of out-of-body-experience, the message of the Spirit is very much down-to-earth and relevant for daily living. Rev. Gordon Naumann Far from being a statement of bodiless, spiritualistic, modern nonsense, to live in the Spirit is to be meditating on what the Spirit would have us read and hear and apply to our lives from scripture. Again, rather than have some kind of out-of-body-experience, the message of the Spirit is very much down-to-earth and relevant for daily living. Rev. Gordon Naumann 1266 <![CDATA[Far from being a statement of bodiless, spiritualistic, modern nonsense, to live in the Spirit is to be meditating on what the Spirit would have us read and hear and apply to our lives from scripture. Again, rather than have some kind of out-of-body-experience, the message of the Spirit is very much down-to-earth and relevant for daily living.]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2690/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 09 Apr 2014 00:00:00 -0000 What do you see? There is more than one way to see. The first is obvious; most of us have two eyes with which to see. But there is another way; to see with the eyes of faith. Just as with regular sight we need light to illuminate everything around us, we need the light of the world, Jesus Christ, to illuminate for us both the truth of sin and the benefit of forgiveness. Rev. Gordon Naumann There is more than one way to see. The first is obvious; most of us have two eyes with which to see. But there is another way; to see with the eyes of faith. Just as with regular sight we need light to illuminate everything around us, we need the light of the world, Jesus Christ, to illuminate for us both the truth of sin and the benefit of forgiveness. Rev. Gordon Naumann 1235 <![CDATA[There is more than one way to see. The first is obvious; most of us have two eyes with which to see. But there is another way; to see with the eyes of faith. Just as with regular sight we need light to illuminate everything around us, we need the light of the world, Jesus Christ, to illuminate for us both the truth of sin and the benefit of forgiveness.]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2691/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 02 Apr 2014 00:00:00 -0000 Are you thirsty? Quenching ones thirst is a no-brainer. It takes a little more thought however when it comes to satisfying our thirst for righteousness. Do we know where to go for this? Find out today how the Samaritan Woman discovers the truth. Rev. Gordon Naumann Quenching ones thirst is a no-brainer. It takes a little more thought however when it comes to satisfying our thirst for righteousness. Do we know where to go for this? Find out today how the Samaritan Woman discovers the truth. Rev. Gordon Naumann 1047 <![CDATA[Quenching ones thirst is a no-brainer. It takes a little more thought however when it comes to satisfying our thirst for righteousness. Do we know where to go for this? Find out today how the Samaritan Woman discovers the truth.]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2692/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 26 Mar 2014 00:00:00 -0000 The Gospel in a scallop shell Can the Gospel be summarised simply? Yes. It is just this; the bridge between heaven and earth; Jesus’ death and resurrection for you and for me. This has already been freely given to us at our baptism. Unless we reject this, the full benefits of eternal life, joy, peace and bliss, are received. Rev. Gordon Naumann Can the Gospel be summarised simply? Yes. It is just this; the bridge between heaven and earth; Jesus’ death and resurrection for you and for me. This has already been freely given to us at our baptism. Unless we reject this, the full benefits of eternal life, joy, peace and bliss, are received. Rev. Gordon Naumann 1146 <![CDATA[Can the Gospel be summarised simply? Yes. It is just this; the bridge between heaven and earth; Jesus’ death and resurrection for you and for me. This has already been freely given to us at our baptism. Unless we reject this, the full benefits of eternal life, joy, peace and bliss, are received.]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2693/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 19 Mar 2014 00:00:00 -0000 God’s cool response Though none of us can resist to rebel against God according to our original nature, God continues to respond as the coolest of parents. He gives us time to repent; He is ever patient, waiting to offer us that Word of forgiveness. Rev. Gordon Naumann Though none of us can resist to rebel against God according to our original nature, God continues to respond as the coolest of parents. He gives us time to repent; He is ever patient, waiting to offer us that Word of forgiveness. Rev. Gordon Naumann 1146 <![CDATA[Though none of us can resist to rebel against God according to our original nature, God continues to respond as the coolest of parents. He gives us time to repent; He is ever patient, waiting to offer us that Word of forgiveness.]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/3133/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 12 Mar 2014 00:00:00 -0000 Here I am When your loved one comes in the room and announces their presence, it is always important. Their presence, even if subconsciously, is a fulfilling of your being; together you are whole. When God is present with us, it makes every moment complete. We behold the glory of the Lord, even if it is now but in part/masked, and there is nothing greater. Rev. Gordon Naumann When your loved one comes in the room and announces their presence, it is always important. Their presence, even if subconsciously, is a fulfilling of your being; together you are whole. When God is present with us, it makes every moment complete. We behold the glory of the Lord, even if it is now but in part/masked, and there is nothing greater. Rev. Gordon Naumann 1164 <![CDATA[When your loved one comes in the room and announces their presence, it is always important. Their presence, even if subconsciously, is a fulfilling of your being; together you are whole. When God is present with us, it makes every moment complete. We behold the glory of the Lord, even if it is now but in part/masked, and there is nothing greater.]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2694/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 05 Mar 2014 00:00:00 -0000 Holy is as Holy does Holiness speaks about how close we are to God, and also how we are set apart for Him. The good news of holiness is that God chooses to come near to those who believe and the closer God comes to us the more we are sanctified. Rev. Gordon Naumann Holiness speaks about how close we are to God, and also how we are set apart for Him. The good news of holiness is that God chooses to come near to those who believe and the closer God comes to us the more we are sanctified. Rev. Gordon Naumann 1141 <![CDATA[Holiness speaks about how close we are to God, and also how we are set apart for Him. The good news of holiness is that God chooses to come near to those who believe and the closer God comes to us the more we are sanctified.]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2695/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 26 Feb 2014 00:00:00 -0000 Too many choices Stores give us an amazing amount of choice today. But if you have a nut allergy, though shops have lots of products containing nuts, those choices are definitely not for you. Just so, there are plenty of opportunities to sin, but, as Christians, we believe that God’s Law is right and so, for us, there are simply some choices we should never make. Rev. Gordon Naumann Stores give us an amazing amount of choice today. But if you have a nut allergy, though shops have lots of products containing nuts, those choices are definitely not for you. Just so, there are plenty of opportunities to sin, but, as Christians, we believe that God’s Law is right and so, for us, there are simply some choices we should never make. Rev. Gordon Naumann 1037 <![CDATA[Stores give us an amazing amount of choice today. But if you have a nut allergy, though shops have lots of products containing nuts, those choices are definitely not for you. Just so, there are plenty of opportunities to sin, but, as Christians, we believe that God’s Law is right and so, for us, there are simply some choices we should never make.]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2696/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 19 Feb 2014 00:00:00 -0000 A day acceptable to the Lord It’s hard enough to think of any one act as acceptable to God. How is it possible to dedicate any one day as not only the Lord’s but acceptable to Him? In this respect, should not every day be acceptable? This Word is intense. Rev. Gordon Naumann It’s hard enough to think of any one act as acceptable to God. How is it possible to dedicate any one day as not only the Lord’s but acceptable to Him? In this respect, should not every day be acceptable? This Word is intense. Rev. Gordon Naumann 1037 <![CDATA[It’s hard enough to think of any one act as acceptable to God. How is it possible to dedicate any one day as not only the Lord’s but acceptable to Him? In this respect, should not every day be acceptable? This Word is intense.]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2697/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 12 Feb 2014 00:00:00 -0000 A song to remember What makes a song worth remembering? Hymns recall the life of Christ and what He has done for us. We remember that we are sinners and we are reminded that we are saved. The chanted liturgy too gives us a peace which, by being richly filled with God’s Word, is incomparable when it comes to anything more virtuous for our own repertoire. Rev. Gordon Naumann What makes a song worth remembering? Hymns recall the life of Christ and what He has done for us. We remember that we are sinners and we are reminded that we are saved. The chanted liturgy too gives us a peace which, by being richly filled with God’s Word, is incomparable when it comes to anything more virtuous for our own repertoire. Rev. Gordon Naumann 752 <![CDATA[What makes a song worth remembering? Hymns recall the life of Christ and what He has done for us. We remember that we are sinners and we are reminded that we are saved. The chanted liturgy too gives us a peace which, by being richly filled with God’s Word, is incomparable when it comes to anything more virtuous for our own repertoire.]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2698/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 05 Feb 2014 00:00:00 -0000 No lid on this light You can’t put a lid on the light of Christ. It is natural for us to be afraid of the dark. Light gives us security so that we know what is before us. Just so, only with Christ can we truly know what is coming. Rather than condemnation, we can look forward to eternal life because we are saved; because we have forgiveness, because we have Christ. Rev. Gordon Naumann You can’t put a lid on the light of Christ. It is natural for us to be afraid of the dark. Light gives us security so that we know what is before us. Just so, only with Christ can we truly know what is coming. Rather than condemnation, we can look forward to eternal life because we are saved; because we have forgiveness, because we have Christ. Rev. Gordon Naumann 846 <![CDATA[You can’t put a lid on the light of Christ. It is natural for us to be afraid of the dark. Light gives us security so that we know what is before us. Just so, only with Christ can we truly know what is coming. Rather than condemnation, we can look forward to eternal life because we are saved; because we have forgiveness, because we have Christ.]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2699/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 29 Jan 2014 00:00:00 -0000 The blame game Baptism is the means of grace by which God is giving us a second chance. We are all born sinful with the inherent ability to blame others and so God gives us the gift of re-birth. It’s not that God lets us get away with it but that He willingly takes on our blame, taking on the full brunt of what we deserve. Far from being a game, it’s why He came. Rev. Gordon Naumann Baptism is the means of grace by which God is giving us a second chance. We are all born sinful with the inherent ability to blame others and so God gives us the gift of re-birth. It’s not that God lets us get away with it but that He willingly takes on our blame, taking on the full brunt of what we deserve. Far from being a game, it’s why He came. Rev. Gordon Naumann 975 <![CDATA[Baptism is the means of grace by which God is giving us a second chance. We are all born sinful with the inherent ability to blame others and so God gives us the gift of re-birth. It’s not that God lets us get away with it but that He willingly takes on our blame, taking on the full brunt of what we deserve. Far from being a game, it’s why He came.]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2700/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 22 Jan 2014 00:00:00 -0000 Safe in the water Jesus went to the waters of the Jordan in order to proclaim the profound purpose of His ministry. This great vision would forever remind us that He truly took our sins upon Himself and that, having been nailed to the cross and raised from the dead, this same fate is promised to all who believe; His death and resurrection is surely ours. Rev. Gordon Naumann Jesus went to the waters of the Jordan in order to proclaim the profound purpose of His ministry. This great vision would forever remind us that He truly took our sins upon Himself and that, having been nailed to the cross and raised from the dead, this same fate is promised to all who believe; His death and resurrection is surely ours. Rev. Gordon Naumann 1070 <![CDATA[Jesus went to the waters of the Jordan in order to proclaim the profound purpose of His ministry. This great vision would forever remind us that He truly took our sins upon Himself and that, having been nailed to the cross and raised from the dead, this same fate is promised to all who believe; His death and resurrection is surely ours.]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2701/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 15 Jan 2014 00:00:00 -0000 Epiphanied in Baptism Confessing the truth of the divinity of Christ is as easy as remembering our baptism. With the use of God’s Whole Triune Name in the institution of the formula of baptism, no one can deny the divinity of any person of the Godhead. Rev. Gordon Naumann Confessing the truth of the divinity of Christ is as easy as remembering our baptism. With the use of God’s Whole Triune Name in the institution of the formula of baptism, no one can deny the divinity of any person of the Godhead. Rev. Gordon Naumann 732 <![CDATA[Confessing the truth of the divinity of Christ is as easy as remembering our baptism. With the use of God’s Whole Triune Name in the institution of the formula of baptism, no one can deny the divinity of any person of the Godhead.]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2702/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 08 Jan 2014 00:00:00 -0000 One Sentence Christmas Faith That Functions - #62 Rev. Gordon Naumann Faith That Functions - #62 Rev. Gordon Naumann 813 <![CDATA[Faith That Functions - #62]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2703/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 01 Jan 2014 00:00:00 -0000 Communion with God Faith That Functions - #61 Rev. Gordon Naumann Faith That Functions - #61 Rev. Gordon Naumann 945 <![CDATA[Faith That Functions - #61]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2704/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 25 Dec 2013 00:00:00 -0000 Lord Give Me Patience Faith That Functions - #60 Rev. Gordon Naumann Faith That Functions - #60 Rev. Gordon Naumann 724 <![CDATA[Faith That Functions - #60]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2705/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 18 Dec 2013 00:00:00 -0000 Abounding in Hope Faith That Functions - #59 Rev. Gordon Naumann Faith That Functions - #59 Rev. Gordon Naumann 749 <![CDATA[Faith That Functions - #59]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2706/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 11 Dec 2013 00:00:00 -0000 Morning People Faith That Functions - #58 Rev. Gordon Naumann Faith That Functions - #58 Rev. Gordon Naumann 736 <![CDATA[Faith That Functions - #58]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2707/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 04 Dec 2013 00:00:00 -0000 The Day is Coming Faith That Functions - #57 Rev. Gordon Naumann Faith That Functions - #57 Rev. Gordon Naumann 826 <![CDATA[Faith That Functions - #57]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2708/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 27 Nov 2013 00:00:00 -0000 Weary in Doing Good Faith That Functions - #56 Rev. Gordon Naumann Faith That Functions - #56 Rev. Gordon Naumann 1083 <![CDATA[Faith That Functions - #56]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2709/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 20 Nov 2013 00:00:00 -0000 Future of The Saints Faith That Functions - #54 Rev. Gordon Naumann Faith That Functions - #54 Rev. Gordon Naumann 1059 <![CDATA[Faith That Functions - #54]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2710/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 13 Nov 2013 00:00:00 -0000 Right Worship Faith That Functions - #53 Rev. Gordon Naumann Faith That Functions - #53 Rev. Gordon Naumann 891 <![CDATA[Faith That Functions - #53]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2711/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 06 Nov 2013 00:00:00 -0000 From Every Direction Faith That Functions - #52 Rev. Gordon Naumann Faith That Functions - #52 Rev. Gordon Naumann 1100 <![CDATA[Faith That Functions - #52]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2712/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 30 Oct 2013 00:00:00 -0000 He is Faithful Faith That Functions - #51 Rev. Gordon Naumann Faith That Functions - #51 Rev. Gordon Naumann 1105 <![CDATA[Faith That Functions - #51]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2713/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 23 Oct 2013 00:00:00 -0000 Worse before Better Faith That Functions - #50 Rev. Gordon Naumann Faith That Functions - #50 Rev. Gordon Naumann 1126 <![CDATA[Faith That Functions - #50]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2714/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 16 Oct 2013 00:00:00 -0000 Little Ones & Angels Faith That Functions - #49 Rev. Gordon Naumann Faith That Functions - #49 Rev. Gordon Naumann 1171 <![CDATA[Faith That Functions - #49]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2715/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 09 Oct 2013 00:00:00 -0000 The Haves and the Have-Nots Faith That Functions - #48 Rev. Gordon Naumann Faith That Functions - #48 Rev. Gordon Naumann 1064 <![CDATA[Faith That Functions - #48]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2716/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 02 Oct 2013 00:00:00 -0000 The Edge of Disaster Faith That Functions - #47 Rev. Gordon Naumann Faith That Functions - #47 Rev. Gordon Naumann 1157 <![CDATA[Faith That Functions - #47]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2717/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 25 Sep 2013 00:00:00 -0000 A Sinner Saved by Jesus Faith That Functions - #46 Rev. Gordon Naumann Faith That Functions - #46 Rev. Gordon Naumann 1060 <![CDATA[Faith That Functions - #46]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2718/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 18 Sep 2013 00:00:00 -0000 Chosen People Choose Life Faith That Functions - #45 Rev. Gordon Naumann Faith That Functions - #45 Rev. Gordon Naumann 1096 <![CDATA[Faith That Functions - #45]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2719/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 11 Sep 2013 00:00:00 -0000 What a Sacrifice Looks Like Faith That Functions - #44 Rev. Gordon Naumann Faith That Functions - #44 Rev. Gordon Naumann 1184 <![CDATA[Faith That Functions - #44]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2720/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 04 Sep 2013 00:00:00 -0000 The Narrow Door Faith That Functions - #43 Rev. Gordon Naumann Faith That Functions - #43 Rev. Gordon Naumann 1333 <![CDATA[Faith That Functions - #43]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2721/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 28 Aug 2013 00:00:00 -0000 Look! Jesus! Faith That Functions - #42 Rev. Gordon Naumann Faith That Functions - #42 Rev. Gordon Naumann 1737 <![CDATA[Faith That Functions - #42]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2722/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 21 Aug 2013 00:00:00 -0000 Faith, God, Strong Faith That Functions - #41 Rev. Gordon Naumann Faith That Functions - #41 Rev. Gordon Naumann 1318 <![CDATA[Faith That Functions - #41]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2723/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 14 Aug 2013 00:00:00 -0000 A Richer Harvest Faith That Functions - #40 Rev. Gordon Naumann Faith That Functions - #40 Rev. Gordon Naumann 1330 <![CDATA[Faith That Functions - #40]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2724/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 07 Aug 2013 00:00:00 -0000 Keep Praying Faith That Functions - #39 Rev. Gordon Naumann Faith That Functions - #39 Rev. Gordon Naumann 1043 <![CDATA[Faith That Functions - #39]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2725/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 31 Jul 2013 00:00:00 -0000 One Thing Necessary Faith That Functions - #38 Rev. Gordon Naumann Faith That Functions - #38 Rev. Gordon Naumann 1251 <![CDATA[Faith That Functions - #38]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2726/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 24 Jul 2013 00:00:00 -0000 What’s Your Identity Faith That Functions - #37 Rev. Gordon Naumann Faith That Functions - #37 Rev. Gordon Naumann 1251 <![CDATA[Faith That Functions - #37]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/3134/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 17 Jul 2013 00:00:00 -0000 The Tumult and Whisper Faith That Functions - #36 Rev. Gordon Naumann Faith That Functions - #36 Rev. Gordon Naumann 1304 <![CDATA[Faith That Functions - #36]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2727/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 10 Jul 2013 00:00:00 -0000 Seeing God’s wow Faith That Functions - #35 Rev. Gordon Naumann Faith That Functions - #35 Rev. Gordon Naumann 1304 <![CDATA[Faith That Functions - #35]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/3135/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 03 Jul 2013 00:00:00 -0000 God lovingly calls us Faith That Functions - #34 Rev. Gordon Naumann Faith That Functions - #34 Rev. Gordon Naumann 1406 <![CDATA[Faith That Functions - #34]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2728/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 26 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0000 Life After Death Faith That Functions - #33 Rev. Gordon Naumann Faith That Functions - #33 Rev. Gordon Naumann 1134 <![CDATA[Faith That Functions - #33]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2729/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0000 The Word Brings Life Faith That Functions - #32 Rev. Gordon Naumann Faith That Functions - #32 Rev. Gordon Naumann 1229 <![CDATA[Faith That Functions - #32]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2730/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0000 Nothing to Fear Faith That Functions - #31 Rev. Gordon Naumann Faith That Functions - #31 Rev. Gordon Naumann 1252 <![CDATA[Faith That Functions - #31]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2731/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 05 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0000 The Father’s Eternal Life-Giver Faith That Functions - #30 Rev. Gordon Naumann Faith That Functions - #30 Rev. Gordon Naumann 1252 <![CDATA[Faith That Functions - #30]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/3136/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 29 May 2013 00:00:00 -0000 The Spirit, Comforter Faith That Functions - #29 Rev. Gordon Naumann Faith That Functions - #29 Rev. Gordon Naumann 1275 <![CDATA[Faith That Functions - #29]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2732/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 -0000 Our Homecoming Faith That Functions - #28 Rev. Gordon Naumann Faith That Functions - #28 Rev. Gordon Naumann 1086 <![CDATA[Faith That Functions - #28]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2733/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 -0000 Overcoming All Boundaries Faith That Functions - #27 Rev. Gordon Naumann Faith That Functions - #27 Rev. Gordon Naumann 1149 <![CDATA[Faith That Functions - #27]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2734/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 08 May 2013 00:00:00 -0000 Common Table Prayer Faith That Functions - #26 Rev. Gordon Naumann Faith That Functions - #26 Rev. Gordon Naumann 1238 <![CDATA[Faith That Functions - #26]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2735/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 -0000 Shepherd Among Wolves Faith That Functions - #25 Rev. Gordon Naumann Faith That Functions - #25 Rev. Gordon Naumann 945 <![CDATA[Faith That Functions - #25]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2736/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0000 What a Revelation Faith That Functions - #24 Rev. Gordon Naumann Faith That Functions - #24 Rev. Gordon Naumann 1369 <![CDATA[Faith That Functions - #24]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2737/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0000 The full message of Life Faith That Functions - #23 Rev. Gordon Naumann Faith That Functions - #23 Rev. Gordon Naumann 1262 <![CDATA[Faith That Functions - #23]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2738/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 10 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0000 The fact is Good News Faith That Functions - #22 Rev. Gordon Naumann Faith That Functions - #22 Rev. Gordon Naumann 1680 <![CDATA[Faith That Functions - #22]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2739/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 03 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0000 God is not mocked Faith That Functions - #21 Rev. Gordon Naumann Faith That Functions - #21 Rev. Gordon Naumann 971 <![CDATA[Faith That Functions - #21]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2740/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0000 The Deliverer God Faith That Functions - #20 Rev. Gordon Naumann Faith That Functions - #20 Rev. Gordon Naumann 1086 <![CDATA[Faith That Functions - #20]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2741/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 20 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0000 God is reconciling Faith That Functions - #19 Rev. Gordon Naumann Faith That Functions - #19 Rev. Gordon Naumann 1134 <![CDATA[Faith That Functions - #19]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2742/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 13 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0000 God is Faithful Faith That Functions - #18 Rev. Gordon Naumann Faith That Functions - #18 Rev. Gordon Naumann 1120 <![CDATA[Faith That Functions - #18]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2743/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0000 Kill the Preacher Faith That Functions - #17 Rev. Gordon Naumann Faith That Functions - #17 Rev. Gordon Naumann 1260 <![CDATA[Faith That Functions - #17]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2744/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 27 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0000 In the Wilderness Faith That Functions - #16 Rev. Gordon Naumann Faith That Functions - #16 Rev. Gordon Naumann 1238 <![CDATA[Faith That Functions - #16]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2745/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 20 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0000 Consider Jesus Faith That Functions - #15 Rev. Gordon Naumann Faith That Functions - #15 Rev. Gordon Naumann 1223 <![CDATA[Faith That Functions - #15]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2746/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 13 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0000 Speaking with Authority Faith That Functions - #14 Rev. Gordon Naumann Faith That Functions - #14 Rev. Gordon Naumann 1280 <![CDATA[Faith That Functions - #14]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2747/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0000 Delight in God Faith That Functions - #13 Rev. Gordon Naumann Faith That Functions - #13 Rev. Gordon Naumann 1143 <![CDATA[Faith That Functions - #13]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2748/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 30 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0000 A Marriage of Trust Faith That Functions - #12 Rev. Gordon Naumann Faith That Functions - #12 Rev. Gordon Naumann 861 <![CDATA[Faith That Functions - #12]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2749/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0000 Genesis Begun and Completed Faith That Functions - #11 Rev. Gordon Naumann Faith That Functions - #11 Rev. Gordon Naumann 1122 <![CDATA[Faith That Functions - #11]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2750/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 16 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0000 The Mysterious Fellowship Faith That Functions - #10 Rev. Gordon Naumann Faith That Functions - #10 Rev. Gordon Naumann 1371 <![CDATA[Faith That Functions - #10]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2751/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 09 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0000 King of Nations Faith That Functions - #9 Rev. Gordon Naumann Faith That Functions - #9 Rev. Gordon Naumann 1210 <![CDATA[Faith That Functions - #9]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2752/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 02 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0000 House of bread Faith That Functions - #8 Rev. Gordon Naumann Faith That Functions - #8 Rev. Gordon Naumann 685 <![CDATA[Faith That Functions - #8]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2753/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 26 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0000 Without a doubt Faith That Functions - #7 Rev. Gordon Naumann Faith That Functions - #7 Rev. Gordon Naumann 958 <![CDATA[Faith That Functions - #7]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2754/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 19 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0000 Prepare the way Faith That Functions - #6 Rev. Gordon Naumann Faith That Functions - #6 Rev. Gordon Naumann 861 <![CDATA[Faith That Functions - #6]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2755/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 12 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0000 Real security Faith That Functions - #5 Rev. Gordon Naumann Faith That Functions - #5 Rev. Gordon Naumann 849 <![CDATA[Faith That Functions - #5]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2756/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 05 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0000 The End Faith That Functions - #4 Rev. Gordon Naumann Faith That Functions - #4 Rev. Gordon Naumann 870 <![CDATA[Faith That Functions - #4]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2757/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 28 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0000 Faith That Functions - #3 Faith That Functions - #3 Rev. Gordon Naumann Faith That Functions - #3 Rev. Gordon Naumann 987 <![CDATA[Faith That Functions - #3]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2758/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 21 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0000 Faith That Functions - #2 Faith That Functions - #2 Rev. Gordon Naumann Faith That Functions - #2 Rev. Gordon Naumann 1409 <![CDATA[Faith That Functions - #2]]> https://www.lutheranradio.co.uk/web-files/uploads/podcasts/2759/arquivo.mp3 full Wed, 14 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0000 Faith That Functions - #1 Faith That Functions - #1 Rev. Gordon Naumann Faith That Functions - #1 Rev. 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