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Pentecost: Holiday of the Holy Spirit’s Outpouring

“This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts.” (Watchword from the prophet Zechariah 4:6  ) Introit from Psalm 118: This is the day … Continue reading

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“Exaudi Domine vocem meam…”

  “Exaudi Domine vocem meam…” (Lord, hear my voice…) 7th Sunday in Easter Our Lord and God Jesus Christ said: “When I am lifted up from the earth, I will draw all men to myself.” Watchword from John 12:32 Introit … Continue reading

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Matins in the morning

  Here is my sermon on 1.Kings 8:22-28 on this Ascension Holiday: 

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Holiday of Christ’s Ascension

Here are the lessons for the high holiday of our Lord and saviour’s ascension to heaven: Watchword: Our Lord and saviour IX says: “And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me.” John 12:32 … Continue reading

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6th Sunday in Easter: Rogate domino!

6th Sunday in Easter called Rogate domino: “Pray to the Lord…” Watchword from Psalm 66:20  Praise be to God, who has not rejected my prayer or withheld his love from me! Introit from Psalm 95 O come, let us sing … Continue reading

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5th Sunday in Easter: Cantate Domino…  

Introit from Psalm 98 O sing unto the Lord a new song; for he hath done marvellous things: his right hand, and his holy arm, hath gotten him the victory. The Lord hath made known his salvation: his righteousness hath … Continue reading

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4th Sunday in Easter: Jubilate

 Watchword from the 2nd epistle of the apostle St. Paul to the Corinthians in the 5th chapter:“If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!” (Verse 17) Introit from Psalm 66 … Continue reading

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Matins in the morning

Here is today’s sermon preached during Matins in the chapel of St.Timothy at the Lutheran Theological Seminary in Tshwane in outline:  1Pt5,1-4 Matins 2017and to listen to:  And here is the hymn “I walk in danger all the way”  (Hans … Continue reading

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Confession at LTS

Here is the confessional address by Professor Dr. John G. Nordling (CTS Ft.Wayne, IN) during this morning’s service in the Lutheran Theological Seminary in Tshwane’s chapel St.Timothy: Confessional John21.15-19b JN

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3rd Sunday in Easter: Misericordias Domini (Good Shepherd Sunday)

  Watchword from the gospel of the apostle and evangelist St. John 10:11a; 10:27-28: Jesus Christ says: “I am the good shepherd…My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and … Continue reading

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