Category Archives: Eastertide

Sermon for the Sunday after Christ´s Ascension

Posted on May 23, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

In 1522 Dr. Martin Luther uses tomorrow´s gospel (John 15,26-16,4) to preach of comfort and admonition. Here is an audible version of the German sermon. Come Holy Ghost, God and Lord, With all Your graces now outpoured On each believer’s … Continue reading →

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Though great our sins, yet greater still Is God’s abundant favor

Posted on May 18, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

The Old Testament lesson for the 5th Sunday after Easter (Rogate) The Lord spoke to Moses, “Go quickly, descend, because your people, whom you brought up from the land of Egypt, have acted corruptly. They have quickly turned aside from the way that I commanded … Continue reading →

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Ask and it will be given to You +

Posted on May 17, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

Some days just start off better than others – and what a great start to this 5th Sunday after Easter (Rogate) it has been. Good news from the top Lutheran Seminary in the World (CS St.Louis) and they´re just going … Continue reading →

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Savior, like a shepherd lead us…

Posted on May 14, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

When our good Lord – the very Good Shepherd – saw the multitudes, he had compassion on them, because they were bewildered and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the … Continue reading →

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O splendor of God´s glory bright…

Posted on May 12, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

Good morning on this frosty holiday of St. Pancras – the 2nd of the Ice Saints. It was just below zero and that perfectly normal for the season and goes with these icy fellows. German folk lore (Bauernregeln) teaches their … Continue reading →

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Sing the new song, whatever You do…

Posted on May 11, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

Lovely morning in Wittenberg. The clouds are heavy. Rains might be coming. That would be a perfect start to this working week after the wonderful beginnings in church yesterday. I know, why I became a pastor. The delightful treasures of … Continue reading →

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Ready for church and to sing the praises of our God +

Posted on May 10, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

Ready for church + this 4th Sunday after Easter: “Cantate”. The table is set. The candles burning and BR Klassik is playing Hector Berlioz: “Messe solennelle” (Donna Brown, Sopran; Jean-Luc Viala, Tenor; Gilles Cachemaille, Bassbariton; Monteverdi Choir; Orchestre Revolutionnaire et … Continue reading →

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Sing to the Lord a new song…

Posted on May 9, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

Sing to the Lord a new song, for he performs amazing deeds.His right hand and his mighty arm accomplish deliverance.The Lord demonstrates his power to deliver; in the sight of the nations he reveals his justice.He remains loyal and faithful to the family of … Continue reading →

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In short: Apart from me, You can do nothing +

Posted on May 6, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

I am the Vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit. John 15:5a Here Christ repeats His foregoing words almost verbatim. He wants to be sure to … Continue reading →

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“Jubilate”: 3rd Sunday after Easter

Posted on May 3, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

Candles are burning, the table is set and we´re ready for church. The restrictions have been lifted so much, that we can celebrate publicly again and with all our members. That´s a wonderful “donum superadditum” (“überschüssige Zugabe”) over and above … Continue reading →

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