Tag Archives: Grace

Abide in me and I in You

Posted on May 5, 2020 by

Jesus Christ says: Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me. Gospel of St. John 15:4 Luther comments this … Continue reading →

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11th Sunday after Trinity

Posted on August 6, 2018 by

Watchword from the 1st letter of the apostle St. Peter “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” (1Pe 5:5) The Introit is from Psalm 113 Praise ye the LORD. Praise, O ye servants of the LORD, praise … Continue reading →

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10th Sunday after Trinity

Posted on August 4, 2018 by

Watchword from Psalm 33 verse 12: Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, the people he chose for his inheritance. The Introit is from Psalm 106:  Remember me, O LORD, when you show favor to your people; help … Continue reading →

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Septuagesimae: 2nd Sunday before Lent +

Posted on February 2, 2018 by

Watchword Hebrews 3:15 “Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts.” Introit Psalm 119 “Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. Thou art my hiding place and my shield: I … Continue reading →

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Reminiscere: 2nd Sunday in Lent +

Posted on March 10, 2017 by

Watchword from St. Paul’s letter to the Romans chapter 5: “God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” [Verse 8] Psalm 10: Why standest thou afar off, O Lord? why … Continue reading →

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2nd Sunday after Epiphany

Posted on January 15, 2017 by

The watchword: For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ. (John 1:17) The Introit from Psalm 105: O give thanks unto the Lord; call upon his name: make known his deeds among the … Continue reading →

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Confession on Wednesday

Posted on August 31, 2016 by

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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Matins in the morning

Posted on August 25, 2016 by

Here is my sermon on Exodus 2:11-18 preached during Matins in the chapel of St. Timothy’s at LTS: Ex2,11-18 Matins. You can listen to it here: 

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11th Sunday after Trinity (12th after Pentecost)

Posted on August 7, 2016 by

Watchword for the 12th Sunday after Pentecost from 1 Peter 5:5:  God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” The old Testament reading from 2 Samuel 12:1-10. 13-15    The LORD sent Nathan to David. When he came to … Continue reading →

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Herrenhuter readings for Saturday, the 5th March 2106.

Posted on March 5, 2016 by

The prophet recalls: „Then I said, I have laboured in vain, I have spent my strength for nought, and in vain: yet surely my judgment is with the Lord, and my work with my God.“ (Isaiah 49:4) Our Lord Jesus … Continue reading →

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