Category: Sermon

The following sermon was preached by Dr Thomas Winger in the seminary's Martin Luther Chapel for the divine service in celebration of The Purification of Mary and the Presentation of Our Lord, 2 February 2024. (Its timely publication was unfortunately delayed.) Dear brothers and sisters of our Lord Jesus Christ: “The Purification of Mary and … Continue reading Sermon: The Purification of Mary and the Presentation of Our Lord 2024

The following sermon was preached by Dr James Kellerman in the seminary's Martin Luther Chapel for the divine service on the festival of St Andrew, Apostle, 30 November 2023. The texts are Ezek. 3:16-21 and John 1:35-42a. Beloved in Christ, “the life you save may be your own.” That has been a common appendage to … Continue reading Sermon: St Andrew, Apostle 2023

The following sermon was preached by Rev. Kurt Lantz in the seminary's Martin Luther Chapel for the Festival of the Reformation, 31 October 2023. To those who hear and keep what is written: “Grace to you and peace from Him who is and who was and who is to come, and from the seven Spirits … Continue reading Sermon: Reformation 2023

The following sermon was preached by Dr James Kellerman in the seminary’s Martin Luther Chapel for the divine service on the Festival of St Luke, Evangelist, 18 October 2023. The text is Luke 10:1-9. Beloved in Christ, we do not know any of the names of the seventy-two sent out by our Lord in today’s … Continue reading Sermon: St Luke, Evangelist, 2023

The following sermon was preached by Dr Thomas Winger in the seminary's Martin Luther Chapel for the divine service on the Festival of St Michael and All Angels (transferred to 28 September 2023). The text is Luke 10:17-20. Dear brothers and sisters of our Lord Jesus Christ: Almost every year our chapel life begins with … Continue reading Sermon: St Michael and All Angels 2023

The following sermon was preached by Rev. Dr James Kellerman in the seminary's Martin Luther Chapel for the divine service on the Festival of St Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist, 21 September 2023. Jesu, juva! Beloved in Christ, we know how the Apostle Paul felt about the day when our Lord met him on the road … Continue reading Sermon: St Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist, 2023

The following sermon was preached by Dr James Kellerman in the seminary's Martin Luther Chapel for the divine service in commemoration of the Purification of Mary and the Presentation of our Lord, 2 February 2023. Luke 2:22–40 Jesu, juva! Thirty-two days ago we heard the verse immediately before today’s text. There we heard of an … Continue reading Sermon: Presentation of Our Lord 2023

St. Peter, fresco fragments, Rome, second half of the 13th century, 39 x 27.6 cm The following sermon was preached by Dr Thomas Winger in the seminary's Martin Luther Chapel for the divine service on the occasion of the Confession of St Peter, 18 January 2023. Dear brothers and sisters of our Lord Jesus Christ: … Continue reading Sermon: The Confession of St Peter 2023

The following sermon was preached by Dr John Stephenson in the seminary's Martin Luther Chapel at the divine service on the occasion of St Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist, 21 September 2022. The call of Matthew highlights the difference between the Church and a club. Clubs are more often than not a good thing, of course, … Continue reading Sermon: St Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist 2022