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Second Luther Sermon for the Sunday after the Ascension

Posted on May 15, 2015 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

Sermon by Martin Luther German text: Erlangen Edition, 12:251; Walch Edition, 11:1354; St. Louis Walch, 11:1001. SUNDAY AFTER CHRIST’S ASCENSION. SECOND SERMON. Text: John 15:26-16:4 (KJV) 1. The first part of this Gospel, referring to the Holy Spirit, we will … Continue reading →

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Sermon for the Ascension of Our Lord

Posted on May 14, 2015 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

Isaiah 57:15  +  Acts 1:1-11  +  Mark 16:14-20 We can’t overestimate the importance of this day, of the Ascension of our Lord Jesus. Just as Christmas would be useless without Good Friday, and Good Friday without Easter Sunday, so it … Continue reading →

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Luther Sermon – Ascension Day

Posted on May 13, 2015 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

Sermon by Martin Luther for the DAY OF CHRIST’S ASCENSION INTO HEAVEN. This sermon, which is not found in edition c, dates from the year 1523 and appeared in three pamphlet editions in the same year under the title: “A … Continue reading →

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Ask in Jesus’ name

Posted on May 10, 2015 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

right-click to save, or push Play Sermon for Rogate Jeremiah 29:11-14  +  James 1:22-27  +  John 16:23-30 Today’s Gospel is about prayer. Yet again Jesus invites His disciples to pray. He’s already taught them the Lord’s Prayer. He’s already taught … Continue reading →

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The much-needed help of the Holy Spirit

Posted on May 3, 2015 by Rev. Paul Rydecki

right-click to save, or push Play Sermon for Cantate Isaiah 12:1-6  +  James 1:16-21  +  John 16:5-15 Jesus’s eleven apostles were sorrowful when they heard Jesus talk about His imminent departure as they walked with Him to the Garden of … Continue reading →

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