Tag Archives: Authority

What can a pastor give?

Posted on March 14, 2023 by Wilhelm Weber

This is a question posed in the Monday section of Dobberstein´s Anthology. He collected the Monday readings under the heading: “The Ministry: It´s promise and responsibility.” Two biblical quotes top this section: Thus says the Lord God: Ho, shepherds of … Continue reading →

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You must utterly destroy them…

Posted on July 16, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

Moses goes on to show some other instances of godlessness against the First Commandment and moves on to discuss the outward act—all, of course, in proper sequence. Since first he has set straight the heart, the source of works, he then … Continue reading →

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The pastor: An impossible figure?

Posted on April 27, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

Hermann Dietzfelbinger writes: “I was a pastor, ministering in a hospital. A patient said to me, “If you were a ditch digger, you’d have a more useful calling then you have now.” That was a long time ago, but I … Continue reading →

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Matins in the morning

Posted on August 24, 2017 by Wilhelm Weber

Here is the sermon by Professor John T. Pless held during this morning’s service: Ro13,1-7 St.Timothy LTS 2017.8.24 John T.Pless

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3rd Sunday after Epiphany

Posted on January 24, 2017 by Wilhelm Weber

The watchword: And they shall come from the east, and from the west, and from the north, and from the south, and shall sit down in the kingdom of God. (Luke 13:29) The Introit from Psalm 86: Bow down thine … Continue reading →

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Herrenhuter readings for Tuesday, the 20th January 2015

Posted on January 20, 2015 by Wilhelm Weber

For he spake, and it was done; he commanded, and it stood fast. (Psalm 33,9) The centurion answered and said, Lord, I am not worthy that thou shouldest come under my roof: but speak the word only, and my servant … Continue reading →

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Herrenhuter readings for Friday, the 11th July 2014

Posted on July 11, 2014 by Wilhelm Weber

The LORD has established his throne in heaven, and his kingdom rules over all. (Psa 103:19 NIV) Then the end will come, when the Lord Jesus Christ hands over the kingdom to God the Father after he has destroyed all dominion, authority and … Continue reading →

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Herrenhuter readings for Tuesday, the 25th March 2014

Posted on March 25, 2014 by Wilhelm Weber

Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the LORD’s purpose that prevails. (Pro 19:21 NIV) and When they came to the border of Mysia, they tried to enter Bithynia, but the Spirit of Jesus would not allow … Continue reading →

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Herrenhuter readings for Wednesday, the 12th February 2014

Posted on February 12, 2014 by Wilhelm Weber

No man has authority to restrain the wind with the wind, or authority over the day of death;  (Ecc 8:8 NAS) Be very careful, then, how you live– not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the … Continue reading →

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Herrenhuter readings for Tuesday, the 28th January 2014

Posted on January 28, 2014 by Wilhelm Weber

Blessed are those whose strength is in you, whose hearts are set on pilgrimage. (Psa 84:5 NIV) So Jesus went with them. He was not far from the house when the centurion sent friends to say to him: “Lord, don’t trouble yourself, … Continue reading →

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