Tag Archives: Luther

Who doubts?

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Christopher Esget

Because some of you will be tempted to harangue poor John the Baptist from the pulpit this coming Sunday (Advent 3)—you know, the one of whom our Lord said, “Among those born of women there has not risen one greater”—take … Continue reading →

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Luther sermons in audio format

Posted on February 5, 2010 by ToddPeperkorn

Rev. Bryan Wolfmueller, pastor of Hope Lutheran Church in Aurora, Colorado, has begun the wonderful project of recording Luther sermons from his postils.  You may find them HERE.  I hope you spend a moment to check these out.  It’s a … 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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More Luther on how the Holy Spirit comforts

Posted on May 22, 2009 by Christopher Esget

Again from Luther’s House Postil (vol. 2, p147): In what way, then, does the Holy Spirit comfort? The Lord says, He will witness of me. In other words, my dear child, the devil will intimidate and frighten you, the world … Continue reading →

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Luther on Exaudi: Why Christ sends the Comforter

Posted on May 22, 2009 by Christopher Esget

Pastor Juhl has a good quotation from Luther on Exaudi here. The following is the preceding paragraph from his quotation, taken from Luther’s House Postils, vol. 2, p145: The world, [Christ] says, will throttle you as heretics. Then your conscience … Continue reading →

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