Tag Archives: Confession

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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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 →

Posted in Eastertide, Gedankensplitter | Tagged Absolution, Authority, Confession, conviction, Diakonia, Forgiveness of sins, grave, Hermann Dietzfelbinger, preach, Proclamation, Shepherd | Leave a comment

How to understand Luther

Posted on February 25, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

Dr. Joachim Mörlin asks: “How to read the books and pamphlets of the dear and blessed man of God Dr. Martin Luther beneficially.” [1] Back in 1585 he answers this rhetorical question: Firstly, note, that Luther has three marked advantages … Continue reading →

Posted in Lutheran World, Old Latin School in Wittenberg, Theologie | Tagged Augsburg Confession, Confession, Genesis, Katechismus, King David, Law and Gospel, Loci communes, Martin Luther, Smalcald Articles | Leave a comment

Invocavit: Luther contra iconoclasts

Posted on March 14, 2019 by Wilhelm Weber

The iconoclasts – radical reformers under the raving extremism of Dr.Andreas Karlstadt – were throwing out the baby with the bath water. Trying to introduce the precious gospel of our Lord, they went overboard and started to attack art work, … Continue reading →

Posted in Lent, Lutheran World, Sermon, Theologie | Tagged altar, Bilderstürmer, Confession, Iconclasts, Invocavit, Lent, Martin Luther, pictures, Sermons, Wartburg, Worms | Leave a comment

2nd Day of Pentecost: Holiday of the Holy Spirit’s Outpouring

Posted on June 5, 2017 by Wilhelm Weber

“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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Confessional sermon

Posted on March 29, 2017 by Wilhelm Weber

Here is the sermon Professor Dr. Werner Klän (LTH Oberursel i.T) preached this morning during the confessional service in the chapel of St.Timothy’s at the Lutheran Theological Seminary in Tshwane: LTS Confession and Absolution 2017-03-29 WK

Posted in Confession and Absolution, Lent, Uncategorized | Tagged Absolution, Confession, Freedom of a Christian, Law, Luther, Prof. Dr. Werner Klän, Shema Israel | Leave a comment

Confession on Wednesday

Posted on August 31, 2016 by Wilhelm Weber

Here is the sermon held by Professor Dr. Werner Klän (LTH Oberursel i.T) during the confessional service this morning in the chapel of St.Timothy at the Lutheran Theological Seminary in Tshwane: LTS_Confession_ and_ absolution_2016-08-31

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When less is more…

Posted on August 25, 2016 by Wilhelm Weber

Here is the sermon Professor J.T. Pless (CTS Ft.Wayne) preached on the gospel of St. Mark 12:41-44 during the confessional service in the chapel of St. Timothy at the Lutheran Theological Seminary: Wednesday in Trinity XIII JT Pless 24 August 2016

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Sermon on James 5:13-18 (Prayer)

Posted on August 18, 2016 by Wilhelm Weber

Here is the sermon preached by Professor J.T. Pless (CTS Ft.Wayne) during the Confessional Service in the chapel of St.Timothy at the Lutheran Theological Seminary in Tshwane (Pretoria): Jam5,13-18 J.T.Pless

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Matins in the morning

Posted on May 19, 2016 by Wilhelm Weber

Here is this mornings sermon on Acts 4:13-22 “Judge for yourself!” to read Ac4,13-22 Matins 2016.5.19 and to listen to

Posted in Matins in the morning, Pentecost, Uncategorized | Tagged ac4:13-22, Clausula Petri, Coburg, Confession, Confitemini, John, Judge, Luther, Peter, Ps118:17, Sanhedrin, Schulz | Leave a comment