Tag Archives: Gift

O Gott, der Du schufst Himmel und Erd…

O Gott, der Du schufst Himmel und Erd,Du schufst sie gut, gerecht und pur,dass niemand als Leergut rumtreibt nur,als ob Tods bestimmt von Geburt.Vielmehr, Dein Wort stets Leben sätDein Triumph in gefallener Welt.Dein Licht erstrahlt, schenkt Leben.Du hast es uns … Continue reading

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Sermon during Matins

Here is the sermon by Professor John T. Pless (CTS Ft.Wayne, IN) preached during Matins this morning in the chapel of St.Timothy at the Lutheran Theological Seminary in Tshwane: LTS Chapel Thursday in Trinity 9

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The Holiday of Pentecost

Watchword for the Holiday of Pentecost from Zechariah 4:6  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. (KJV) Old Testament reading from Ezekiel … Continue reading

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Lutheran Order of service in isiZulu, seTswana and English

The Lutheran Order of Service for the Holiday of Pentecost  is available here in isiZulu, seTswana and English too. Today it comes with a sermon based on God’s Word from the Holy Gospel of St. John in the 14th chapter … Continue reading

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Sermon on 1.Cor.2:12-16

Professor Dr. Edward Kettner, longstanding Professor for Lutheran Dogmatics at the Concordia Seminary in Edmonton, Canada, is teaching an intensive course on Christology at the Lutheran Theological Seminary in Tshwane these two weeks. Part of his work load is to … Continue reading

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Herrenhuter readings for Friday, the 26th December 2014 (2nd Christmas Day: Holiday of St. Stephens)

“Come, all you who are thirsty, come to the waters.” (Isaiah 55,1) and He who was seated on the throne said: “To the thirsty I will give water without cost from the spring of the water of life.” (Revelation 21:5-6)  More than anything … Continue reading

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Herrenhuter readings for Tuesday, the 9th September 2014

In his love and mercy he redeemed them; he lifted them up and carried them all the days of old. (Isa 63:9 NIV) For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith– and this is not from yourselves, … Continue reading

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Herrenhuter readings for Thursday, the 15th May 2014

Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the LORD, and he will reward them for what they have done. (Pro 19:17 NIV) and the next day the Samaritan took out two denarii and gave them to the innkeeper. ‘Look … Continue reading

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Herrenhuter readings for Friday, the 3rd January 2014

“Be strong, all you people of the land,” declares the LORD, “and work. For I am with you,” declares the LORD Almighty. (Hag 2:4 NIV) Since you are eager for gifts of the Spirit, try to excel in those that build up … Continue reading

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Herrenhuter readings for Tuesday, the 31st December 2013

For no one is cast off by the Lord forever. Though he brings grief, he will show compassion, so great is his unfailing love. (Lam 3:31-32 NIV) For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith– and this is not … Continue reading

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