Johann Heermann on Judica Sunday (John 8:46–59) Translation © Matthew Carver, 2012. Sure cure and remedy Against death’s potency In the name of Christ Jesus, our Physician, who has prescribed for us a tested remedy against death’s potency, and by His honest mouth assures that all orthodox hearts who use this medicine shall not taste […]

Outline of Johann Heermann’s Sermon for Reminiscere Sunday Translated and abbreviated by Matthew Carver, 2012. The Lord His little dogs adores, And from His table crumbs He pours; Wait but on Christ, who satisfies, With bounteous grace—’tis sure advice. PREPARATION. In the Name of the faithful Friend of our Salvation, Christ Jesus, who wills to […]

Sermon on Luke 18 for Esto mihi Sunday (Quinquagesima Sunday) Translated / outlined by M. Carver, 2012. DISTICH The cross of the Lord Jesus Christ The source of our salvation is. INVOCATION In the name of Christ Jesus, your and my most worthy Savior, who by His agonizing passion and death redeemed us from sin, reconciled […]

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 name of Christ Jesus, our good Savior, who will grant the forgiveness of sins mercy […]