Monthly Archives: April 2009

Easter 2 – John 20:19-31

Revised from 2004. In the Name of the Father and of the + Son and of the Holy Spirit It’s hard to believe the disciples are so skeptical about Jesus’ resurrection. When Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the mother of James, … Continue reading

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Hymns for the First Octave of Easter

The Resurrection of Our Lord Easter Vigil Genesis 1:1—2:3 (The Creation) Genesis 7:1–5, 11–18; 8:6–18; 9:8–13 (The Flood) Genesis 22:1–18 (The Testing of Abraham) Exodus 14:10—15:1 (Israel’s Deliverance at the Red Sea) Canticle: Song of Moses and Israel (LSB 925) … Continue reading

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A Few Thoughts on Quasimodo Geniti (Easter 1/2)

From AC V: 1 So that we may obtain this faith, the ministry of teaching the Gospel and administering the Sacraments was instituted. 2 Through the Word and Sacraments, as through instruments, the Holy Spirit is given [John 20:22]. He … Continue reading

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A Bright Future in Jesus – Easter 2009 (Mark 16:1-8)

Todd A. Peperkorn, STM Messiah Lutheran Church Kenosha, Wisconsin The Resurrection of Our Lord (April 12, 2009) Job 19:23-27; I Cor. 15:12-25; Mark 16:1-8 TITLE: “A Bright Future in Jesus” Grace to you and peace from God our Father and … Continue reading

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Holy Thursday sermon

  The words of the great Swedish bishop Bo Giertz damn us all: “There are no worthy guests at the Lord’s table. None has deserved to come.” Those words damn us all – yet they are also filled with grace. … Continue reading

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