Monthly Archives: April 2008

Exaudi Sermon

Todd A. Peperkorn, STM Messiah Lutheran Church Kenosha, Wisconsin Exaudi – Easter 6 (May 8, 2005) John 15:26-16:4 TITLE: “He Will Testify of Me” Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. Our … Continue reading

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Accordance (Libronix) and the Historic Lectionary

I posted recently on my blog about using workspaces in Accordance or Libronix for sermon preparation. I use the historic lectionary, so that’s what I’m working on. One of the chief advantages of the one year lectionary is the ability … Continue reading

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Exaudi Notes

Worldly comfort is false and counterfeit because it directs a person to rely on material goods, fame, honor, power, and the assistance and sympathy of the high and mighty. It is at best nothing more than miserable, poor, uncertain comfort. … Continue reading

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Easter 6 – Rogate

In the Name of the Father and of the + Son and of the Holy Spirit For those who do not know Christ, there is no greater step than the one taken into a church building. For those who know … Continue reading

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Luther Quote

Everyone who loves the Christian church and the gospel, and is concerned about their well-being, ought to remember that he must help sustain them.  We can do this best of all through prayer, praying that the name of our God … Continue reading

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More Rogate Notes

When Our Lord speaks of “joy made full,” He is talking not about carnal but spiritual joy. That joy is so great that nothing further needs to be added to it. So whatever we ask which relates to the attainment … Continue reading

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Notes for Easter 6 – Rogate

Pius Parsch, “The Church’s Year of Grace The Church does not occupy Herself with sentimental mourning over Christ’s departure.  The nearer we approach the moment of Christ’s departure, the more resounding our alleluias. (Vol. 3, p. 145) Christ assures us … Continue reading

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Commentaries for Historic Lectionary Preachers

I waffle back and forth on the need for commentaries.  Commentaries are an excellent way to help teach Bible Studies on a particular book.  Rarely do I consult a commentary for preaching.  I’m not against commentaries.  I just don’t use … Continue reading

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More Notes for Easter 5 – Cantate

Origen – De Principiis II:7:4 But the Paraclete, who is called the Holy Spirit, is so called from His work of consolation…. For if anyone has deserved to participate in the Holy Spirit by the knowledge of His ineffable mysteries, … Continue reading

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More Luther for Easter 5 – Cantate

These quotes are from Luther’s House Postil for the Fifth Sunday of Easter.  Outside of the Pia Concordia, these are some of the best quotes I’ve read concerning the Second Article of the Creed, as well as objective justification.  I … Continue reading

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