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Conversion of St. Paul, Jan. 25 (Johann Heermann)

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Rev. Dr. Benjamin T. G. Mayes

On the Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul. Sermon by Johann Heermann, from his Labores Sacri. Translated and abbreviated by Matthew Carver, 2012. Repentance and conversion do us show How sinful man to heaven’s bliss may go. OPENING In the … Continue reading →

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Prosper Gueranger on Epiphany 2 – John 2:1-11

Posted on January 11, 2012 by pastorjuhl

Mary said to Jesus: They have no wine…. Jesus answers her in words which are apparently harsh: Woman! what is it to me and to thee? My hour is not yet come. The meaning of these words is, that, in … Continue reading →

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Stöckhardt on Trinity 27 – Last Sunday in the Church Year

Posted on November 14, 2011 by pastorjuhl

There is precious little available among the 19th century Lutheran fathers on the Parable of the Ten Virgins. I haven’t checked my copy of Walther’s “Licht des Lebens,” but there is nothing I have from Walther on this text. Stöckhardt … Continue reading →

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What About the Wedding Garment? – Matthew 22:12

Posted on November 3, 2011 by pastorjuhl

One of the tricky parts of the Gospel for Trinity 20 is the wedding garment. It’s easy to preach “many are called” in the first half of our blessed Lord’s parable. How do you preach “few are chosen” without sounding … Continue reading →

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Johann Gerhard on Trinity 20 – Matthew 22:1-14

Posted on November 1, 2011 by pastorjuhl

It is not amiss to understand this wedding as the spiritual union of the Church and each and every believing soul with Christ…. Nonetheless, since the call of the Christian Church is presented to us in the words of the … Continue reading →

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