Tag Archives: Mission

Löhe über Matthäus 22,1-14 (Himmlische Hochzeit)

Pastor Johann Konrad Wilhelm Löhe (* 21. Februar 1808 in Fürth; † 2. Januar 1872 in Neuendettelsau) predigte am 20. Sonntag nach Trinitatis Gerechtigkeit im Himmel und auf Erden wie vom Evangelisten Matthäus im 22. Kapitel glaubhaft in den ersten … Continue reading →

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Von Gott reden in unserer Zeit

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Table talk in the Old Latin School

Sitting at my father´s table is one of my favorite memories. There was plenty of space. So that not just nine kids – with three grandmothers – enjoyed my mother´s gastronomic gifts. There was the mission secretary Hanns Gnauk, who … Continue reading →

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The one who believes and is baptized will be saved.

Now, this is what the Lord says,the one who created you,and formed you:“Don’t be afraid, for I will protect you.I call you by name, you are mine.” Isaiah 43: 1 (Watchword for the 6th Sunday after Trinity) We pray: Almighty God, beloved … Continue reading →

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Sermon for the Sunday after Christ´s Ascension

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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Reaching out with the gospel…

Some critical reflections on preaching weekly at the local school this 1st Quarter: Bericht – Modern 1.  Preach you the Word and plant it home         To men who like or like it not,      The Word that … Continue reading →

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Seminary Open Day 2017

Here is my presentation at the close of today’s Seminary Open Day at LTS: 

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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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Lessons for the 18th Sunday in Pentecost

The watchword for this Sunday is from the first epistle of the evangelist Saint John: This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith. (1Jo 5:4 NIV) God’s Word from the Old Testament is recorded by the … Continue reading →

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Matins in the morning

Here is today’s sermon I preached during Matins in chapel to read: Mt9,35-38 Matins and to listen to:   

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