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Gaudate – St. Matthew 11:2-10

Advent 3 – December 14, 2008 – St. Matthew 11:2-10 In the Name of the Father and of the +Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. John the Baptist was called by God to go ahead of Jesus and prepare … Continue reading

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Trinity 22 – St. Matthew 18

Feedback welcomed — does the Law seem to prevail in this sermon? I do not want to softpedal the stern warning of our Lord, yet… Pentecost 23 – The Third Sunday after Michaelmass – October 19, 2008 – St. Matthew 18:21-35 … Continue reading

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Trinity 21

Pentecost 22 – The Second Sunday after Michaelmass – October 12, 2008 – John 4:46-54 In the Name of the Father and of the + Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. “In the beginning, God created the heavens and … Continue reading

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"Alternate" Pentecost 21 Gospel anyone?

I’m preaching the “alternate” LSB Gospel for Pentecost 21: St. Matthew 21:33-44.  The ACCS hs this wonderful nugget from Epiphanius the Latin: “He surrounded it with a hedge” means that God fortified it with the protection of angels. [how interesting, given … Continue reading

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Anselm on St. Matthew 9:13 (St. Matthew, Apostle)

In 9:13, Jesus quotes Hosea 6:6 against the Pharisees, saying ”Go and learn what this means: ‘I desire mercy and not sacrifice.’ For I did not come to call the righteous, but sinners, to repentance.” Anselm: “Yet does not God condemn … Continue reading

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