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Trinity 17

Posted on October 3, 2009 by Christopher Esget

Gospel: Luke 14:1-11 “Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.” +inj+ To exalt yourself is to measure everything by what pleases you.  To exalt yourself is to be proud. Pride seeks everything — … Continue reading →

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Sermon for Exaudi

Posted on May 24, 2009 by Christopher Esget

  Today is an in-between Sunday. The Ascension was this past Thursday, and Pentecost is next Sunday. Jesus left the disciples, and the Spirit had not yet come. They were left to themselves. What happens when you are left to … Continue reading →

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Sermon for Rogate

Posted on May 16, 2009 by Christopher Esget

  “Whatever you ask,” says Our Lord.  What do you want?  What do you lack that would make you happy?  And if you had it, would it truly make you content?  “Whatever you ask,” says Our Lord.  What do you … Continue reading →

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Holy Thursday sermon

Posted on April 9, 2009 by Christopher Esget

  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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Luther's Summary of the Judica Gospel

Posted on March 28, 2009 by Christopher Esget

Fr. Juhl posted some helpful quotations from Luther’s first sermon in the House Postil below. The second sermon also is very good (vol. 1, pp362-365). He summarizes the meaning of the Gospel at the conclusion: These are the three points … Continue reading →

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