Monthly Archives: September 2009

Trinity 16 – Luke 7:11-17

In the Name of the Father and of the + Son and of the Holy Spirit When the serpent opened his mouth in the Garden of Eden, death rushed out of his mouth. Our first parents heard death’s siren sound … Continue reading

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Sermon for Trinity 3 (St. Luke 15:1-10)

Last Sunday’s Gospel lesson (Luke 14: 16-24) told us about the great banquet of salvation. Today’s Gospel lesson also takes place in a banqueting context, for we read that the religious leaders complained that “[Jesus] receives sinners and eats with … Continue reading

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Sermon for Trinity I (St. Luke 16:19-31)

Dearly Beloved, the Psalmist said, “O Lord, I have trusted in Thy mercy.” This echoes the first commandment, “You shall have no other gods,” as well as Luther’s explanation, “We should fear, love, and trust in God above all things.” … Continue reading

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Church Fathers for Trinity 16 – Luke 7:11-17

It may be that even now I am speaking to such a man; to one now buried under the unyielding stone of habit and who now dead four days stinketh. Yet not even he must despair: he is dead, in … Continue reading

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Trinity 15 – Matthew 6:24-34

In the Name of the Father and of the + Son and of the Holy Spirit “Good morning, this is God! I will be handling all your problems today. I will not need your help — so have a good … Continue reading

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