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Hebrews 9v11-15-Martin Luther

Hebrews 9 v11 – 15-Martin Luther Fifth Sunday in Lent; Hebrews 9:11-15 CHRIST OUR GREAT HIGH PRIEST But Christ being come an high priest of good things to come, by a greater and more perfect tabernacle, not made with hands, that is to say, not of this building; Neither by the blood of goats and […]

2 Thessalonians 1v3-10-Martin Luther

Thessalonians 1 v3 – 10 – Martin Luther Twenty Sixth Sunday After Trinity TWENTY FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY TEXT: <520413>1 THESSALONIANS 4:13 18. 13 But we would not have you ignorant, brethren, concerning them that fall asleep; that ye sorrow not, even as the rest, who have no hope. 14 For if we believe that […]

1 Thessalonians 4v1-7-Martin Luther

1 Thessalonians 4 v1 – 7 – Martin Luther Second Sunday in Lent; 1 Thessalonians 4:1-7 EXHORTATION TO HOLINESS 1 Thes. 4:1-7 Furthermore then we beseech you, brethren, and exhort you by the Lord Jesus, that as ye have received of us how ye ought to walk and to please God, so ye would abound […]

1 John 3v13-18-Martin Luther

1 John 3 v13 – 18 – Martin Luther SECOND SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY 1 JOHN 3:13-18. Marvel not, brethren, if the world hateth you. We know that we have passed out of death into life, because we love the brethren. He that loveth not abideth in death. Whosoever hateth his brother is a murderer: and […]

1John 5v4-12-Martin Luther

1John 5 v4 – 12 – Martin Luther [VICTORIOUS FAITH; A FINE SERMON ON TRUE FAITH: ITS FRUITS, EVIDENCE, SOURCE, AND CERTAINTY. THERE IS ALSO AN EXCELLENT SECTION ON BAPTISM.] Sermon for the Sunday after Easter; 1 John 5:4-12 A Sermon by Martin Luther; taken from his Church Postil. VICTORIOUS FAITH. 1. This epistle selection […]

James 1v16-21-message 2-Martin Luther

James 1 v16 – 21- message 2 – Martin Luther 4th. Sunday after Easter James 1:16-21 This sermon was printed first in the ”Two Sermons on Anger,” by Luther, Wittenberg, 1536. James 1:16-21 Do not err, my beloved brethren. Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father […]

James 1v16-21-Martin Luther

James 1 v16 – 21 – Martin Luther [“TWO THINGS THERE ARE WHICH PART MEN FROM THE GOSPEL: ONE IS ANGRY IMPATIENCE, AND THE OTHER EVIL LUST. OF THESE JAMES SPEAKS IN THIS EPISTLE.”] (LUTHER) Sermon for the Fourth Sunday after Easter; James 1:16-21 *[This sermon was printed first in the “Two Sermons on Anger,” […]

Titus 3v4-7-Martin Luther

Titus 3 v4 -7 -Martin Luther Early Christmas Service Titus 3, 4-7 But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared, Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost; Which […]

Titus 2v11-15;Hebrews 1v1-12-Martin Luther

Titus 2 v11-15; Hebrews 1 v1-12 – Martin Luther Christmas Day and Morning. Titus 2-11-15 & Hebrews 1:1-12 For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world; looking for that blessed hope, […]

2 Corinthians 3v4-11-Martin Luther

2 Corinthians 3 v 4 – 11 – Martin Luther TWELFTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY 2 CORINTHIANS 3:4-11. And such confidence have we through Christ to God-ward: not that we are sufficient of ourselves, to account anything as from ourselves; but our sufficiency is from God; who also made us sufficient as ministers of a new […]

2 Corinthians 6v1-10-Martin Luther

2 Corinthians 6 v1 – 10 – Martin Luther First Sunday in Lent; 2 Corinthians 6:1-10 An Entreaty to Live as Christians Second Sunday before Lent 2 Cor. 11:19-12:9 2Cor 6:1-10 We then, as workers together with him, beseech you also that ye receive not the grace of God in vain. (For he saith, […]

Colossians 1v3-14-Martin Luther

Colossians 1 v3 – 14 – Martin Luther TWENTY FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY COLOSSIANS 1:3-14. Col. 1:3-14. We give thanks to God the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you, having heard of your faith in Christ Jesus, and of the love which ye have toward all the saints, because of the […]

Colossians 3v1-7-Martin Luther

Colossians 3 v1 – 7 – Martin Luther Easter Wednesday; Colossians 3:1-7 EXHORTATION TO TRULY GOOD WORKS. Col. 3:1-7 If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. For ye […]

Galatians 3v15-22-Martin Luther

Galatians 3 v15 – 22 – Martin Luther THIRTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY GALATIANS 3:15-22. Brethren, I speak after the manner of men: Though it be but a man’s covenant, yet when it hath been confirmed, no one maketh it void, or addeth thereto. Now to Abraham were the promises spoken, and to his seed. He […]

Galatians 4v1-7-Martin Luther

Galatians 4 v1 – 7 – Martin Luther Galatians 4 v1 – 7 – Martin Luther Sunday after Christmas Galatians 4:1-7 Now I say, [That] the heir, as long as he is a child, differed nothing from a servant, though he be lord of all; But is under tutors and governors until the time appointed […]

Galatians 3v23-29-Martin Luther

Galatians 3 v23 – 29 – Martin Luther NEW YEAR’S DAY GALATIANS 3:23-29. But before faith came, we were kept in ward under the law, shut up unto the faith which should afterwards be revealed. So that the law is become our tutor to bring us unto Christ, that we might be justified by faith. […]

Acts 6v8-14;7v54-60-Martin Luther

Acts 6 v 8 – 1 4; 7 v54 – 60 – Martin Luther ST. STEPHEN’S DAY ACTS 6:8-14; 7:54-60 STEPHEN’S EXAMPLE OF FAITH. Acts 6:8-15 And Stephen, full of faith and power, did great wonders and miracles among the people. Then there arose certain of the synagogue, which is called the synagogue of the […]

Acts 13v26-39-Martin Luther

Acts 13 v26 – 39 – Martin Luther Sermon for Easter Tuesday Acts 13:26-39 THE WORD AND THE RESURRECTION Acts 13:26-39 Men and brethren, children of the stock of Abraham, and whosoever among you feareth God, to you is the word of this salvation sent. For they that dwell at Jerusalem, and their rulers, because […]

Acts 10v34-43-Martin Luther

Acts 10 v34 – 43 – Martin Luther Sermon for Easter Monday; Acts 10:34-43 THE BLESSINGS OF CHRIST’S RESURRECTION Acts 10:34-43 Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons: But in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him. […]

Acts 2v1-13-message 2-Martin Luther

Acts 2 v1 – 13 – message 2 – Martin Luther Content Page Pentecost Sunday; Acts 2:1-13 THE GIFT OF THE HOLY SPIRIT. Acts 2:1-13 And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing […]

Acts 2v1-13-Martin Luther

Acts 2 v1 – 13 – Martin Luther Sermon for Pentecost Sunday; Acts 2:1-13 A Sermon by Martin Luther; taken from his Church Postil. THE GIFT OF THE HOLY SPIRIT. 1. The historical facts of this day, as well as the beautiful sermon the Holy Spirit delivered through the apostle Peter, which might appropriately be […]

Ephesians 5v15-21-Martin Luther

Ephesians 5 v15 – 21 – Martin Luther TWENTIETH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY EPHESIANS 5:15-21. Look therefore carefully how ye walk [See then that ye walk circumspectly], not as unwise, but as wise; redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Wherefore be ye not foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. And […]

Ephesians 5v1-9-Martin Luther

Ephesians 5 v1 – 9 – Martin Luther Third Sunday in Lent Eph. And Confession and the Lord’s Supper 1524 Third Sunday in Lent Ephesians 5:1-9 EXHORTATION TO BE IMITATORS OF GOD Eph 5:1-9 Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children; And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath […]

Ephesians 3v13-21-Martin Luther

Ephesians 3 v 13 – 21 – Martin Luther SIXTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY EPHESIANS 3:13-21. Wherefore I ask that ye may not faint at my tribulations for you, which are your glory. For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named, and that […]

Ephesians 4v1-6&4v22-28-Martin Luther

Ephesians 4 v1 – 6 & 4 v22 – 28-Martin Luther SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY & NINETEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY EPHESIANS 4:1-6 & EPHESIANS 4:22-28. I, therefore, the prisoner in the Lord, beseech you to walk worthily of the calling wherewith ye were called, with all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in […]

Philippians 2v5-11-Martin Luther

Philippians 2 v 5 – 11 – Martin Luther Palm Sunday and Good Friday Philippians 2:5-11 Christ an Example of Love Phil 2:5-11 Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: But made himself of […]

Philippians 4v4-7-message 2-Martin Luther

Philippians 4 v 4 – 7 – message 2 – Martin Luther Fourth Sunday in Advent Philippians 4:4-7 1. The text, though short, is a suggestive and important lesson in Christian faith. It teaches how we should conduct ourselves toward God and our neighbor. It says: “Rejoice in the Lord always.” OUR CONDUCT TOWARD GOD […]

Philippians 3v17-21-Martin Luther

Philippians 3 v 17 – 21 – Martin Luther TWENTY THIRD SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY PHILIPPIANS 3, 17 – 21. ENEMIES OF THE CROSS OF CHRIST AND THE CHRISTIAN’S CITIZENSHIP IN HEAVEN. Phil 3, 17 – 21. Brethren, be ye imitators [followers] together of me, and mark them that so walk even as ye have us […]

Philippians 1v3-11-Martin Luther

Philippians 1 v3 – 11 – Martin Luther TWENTY SECOND SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY PHILIPPIANS 1:3-11. I thank my God upon all my remembrance of you, always in every supplication of mine on behalf of you all making my supplication with joy, for your fellowship in furtherance of the gospel from the first day until now; […]

Philippians 4v4-7-Martin Luther

Philippians 4 v4 – 7 – Martin Luther Sermon for the Fourth Sunday in Advent; Philippians 4:4-7 [THE TEXT, THOUGH SHORT, IS A SUGGESTIVE AND IMPORTANT LESSON IN CHRISTIAN FAITH. IT TEACHES HOW WE SHOULD CONDUCT OURSELVES TOWARD GOD AND OUR NEIGHBOUR. IT SAYS: “REJOICE IN THE LORD ALWAYS.”] OUR CONDUCT TOWARD GOD–REJOICE IN HIM. […]

1Peter 5v5-11-Martin Luther

1 Peter 5 v5 – 11 – Martin Luther THIRD SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY 1 PETER 5:5-11. Likewise, ye younger, be subject unto the elder. Yea, all of you gird yourselves with humility, to serve one another: for God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace to the humble. Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of […]

1Peter 2v11-20&20-25-Martin Luther

1 Peter 2 v11 – 20 & 20 – 2 5 – Martin Luther Third and Second Sunday after Easter 1 Peter 2-11-20 & 20-25 OUR CHRISTIAN DUTIES. Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul; Having your conversation honest among the Gentiles: that, whereas […]

1Peter 4v7-11-message 2 -Martin Luther

1 Peter 4 v7 – 11 – message 2 -Martin Luther Sunday after Ascension Day; 1 Peter 4:7-11 EXHORTATION TO CHRISTIAN LIVING. (This sermon appeared as early as 1525 in pamphlet form.) But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer. And above all things have fervent […]

1Peter 3v8-15-Martin Luther

1 Peter 3 v8 -15 – Martin Luther FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY 1 PETER 3:8-15. 1 PETER 3:8-15. Finally, be ye all like-minded, compassionate, loving as brethren, tender-hearted, humble- minded: not rendering evil for evil, or reviling for reviling; but contrariwise blessing; for hereunto were ye called, that ye should inherit a blessing. For, He […]

1Peter 4v7-11-Martin Luther

1 Peter 4 v7 – 11 – Martin Luther [EXHORTATION TO CHRISTIAN LIVING SERMON FOR PENTECOST SUNDAY, JOHN 14:23-31 — THE OFFICE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT.] Sermon for the Sunday after Ascension Day; 1 Peter 4:7-11 A Sermon by Martin Luther; taken from his Church Postil. EXHORTATION TO CHRISTIAN LIVING. [ed. *This sermon appeared as […]

1 Peter 2v11-20-Martin Luther

1 Peter 2 v11 – 20 – Martin Luther [OUR CHRISTIAN DUTIES; A MASTERFUL SERMON IN WHICH LUTHER PUTS FORTH THE BIBLICAL TEACHING THAT CHRISTIANS ARE CITIZENS OF TWO KINGDOMS SIMULTANEOUSLY: THE KINGDOM OF THE WORLD AND THE KINGDOM OF CHRIST. ON THE BASIS OF THE TEXT HE DEMONSTRATES HOW CHRISTIANS ARE TO RELATE TO […]

1Peter 2v20-25-Martin Luther

1 Peter 2 v20 – 25 – Martin Luther [PATIENCE UNDER TRIBULATION; AN EXCELLENT SERMON ON SUFFERING: CHRIST’S ATONING SUFFERING, AND OUR SUFFERING.] Sermon for the Second Sunday after Easter; 1 Peter 2:20-25 A Sermon by Martin Luther; taken from his Church Postil. PATIENCE UNDER TRIBULATION. 1. This epistle lesson is a beautiful selection from […]

1 Corinthians 4v1-5-Martin Luther

1 Corinthians 4 v1 – 5 – Martin Luther Third Sunday in Advent; 1 Corinthians 4:1-5 STEWARDS OF THE MYSTERIES OF GOD. 1. This epistle selection illustrates the Gospel lesson for the first Sunday in Advent, wherein we learned the disciples did not themselves ride on the colt, but led it to Christ and set […]

1 Corinthians 9v24-10v5-Martin Luther

1 Corinthians 9 v24 -10v 5-Martin Luther Third Sunday before Lent; 1 Cor. 9:24-10:5 THE CHRISTIAN RACE FOR THE PRIZE 1 Cor 9:24-10:5 Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain. And every man that striveth for the mastery is […]

1 Corinthians 13v1-13-Martin Luther

1 Corinthians 13 v1 – 13 – Martin Luther Sunday before Lent; 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 PAUL’S PRAISE OF CHRISTIAN LOVE. Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal. And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand […]

1 Corinthians 10v6-13-Martin Luther

1 Corinthians 10 v6 – 13 – Martin Luther Facebook Twitter WhatsApp Pinterest Email NINTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY 1 CORINTHIANS 10:6-13. Now these things were our examples, to the intent we should not lust after evil things, as they also lusted. Neither be ye idolaters, as were some of them; as it is written, The […]

1Corinthians 1v4-9-Martin Luther

1 Corinthians 1 v4 – 9 – Martin Luther EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY 1 CORINTHIANS 1:4-9. I thank my God always concerning you; for the grace of God which was given you in Christ Jesus; that in everything ye were enriched in him, in all utterance and all knowledge; even as the testimony of Christ […]

1 Corinthians 5v6-8-Martin Luther

Easter Sunday; 1 Corinthians 5:6-8 EXHORTATION TO WALK AS CHRISTIANS 1 Corinthians 5:6-8 Your glorying is not good. Know ye not that a little leaven leaveneth the whole lump? Purge out therefore the old leaven, that ye may be a new lump, as ye are unleavened. For even Christ our passover is sacrificed for us: […]

i Corinthians 12v1-11-Martin Luther

1 Corinthians 12 v1 – 11 – Martin Luther TENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY 1 CORINTHIANS 12:1-11. Now, concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I would not have you ignorant. Ye know that when ye were Gentiles ye were led away unto those dumb idols, howsoever ye might be led. Wherefore I make known unto you, that no […]

Romans 11v33-36-Martin Luther

Romans 11 v 33 – 36 – Martin Luther Content Page SECOND SERMON ROMANS 11:33-36. TRINITY SUNDAY Romans 11:33-36 The Holy Trinity Romans 11:33-36 K.J.V. O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past finding out! For who hath known the […]

Romans 6v3-11-Martin Luther

Romans 6 v3 – 11 – Martin Luther Content Page SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY ROMANS 6:3-11. Or are ye ignorant that all we who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? We were buried therefore with him through baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised from the dead through the […]

Romans 6v19-23-Martin Luther

Romans 6 v19 – 23 – Martin Luther SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY ROMANS 6:19-23. ROMANS 6:19-23. I speak after the manner of men because of the infirmity of your flesh: for as ye presented your members as servants to uncleanness and to iniquity unto iniquity, even so now present your members as servants to righteousness […]

Romans 8v18-22-message 2 -Martin Luther

Romans 8 v18 – 22 – message 2 – Martin Luther ROMANS 8:18-22. first sermon FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY ROMANS 8:18-22. [SECOND SERMON.] REDEMPTION OF THE CREATURES. 1. We have heard how Paul comforts the Christians in their sufferings, pointing them to the future inconceivable and eternal glory to be revealed in us in the […]

Romans 8v18-22-Martin Luther

Romans 8 v18 – 22 – Martin Luther FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY ROMANS 8:18-22. For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed to us-ward. For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the revealing of the sons of God. […]

Romans 12v6-16-Martin Luther

Romans 12 v 6 – 16 -Martin Luther Second sermon Rom 12:6-16 First Sunday after Epiphany; Rom 12:1-6 and 12:6-16 THE FRUITS OF FAITH Rom 12:1-6 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. And be […]

Romans 8v12-17-Martin Luther

Romans 8 v 12 – 17 – Martin Luther EIGHTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY ROMANS 8:12-17. So then, brethren, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live after the flesh: for if ye live after the flesh, ye must die; but if by the Spirit ye put to death the deeds of the body, ye […]

Romans 12v11-21-Martin Luther

Romans 12 v11 – 21 – Martin Luther Romans 12:16-21 and Romans 13:8-10 CHRISTIAN REVENGE. [*This and the last sermon are one in some editions. Hence the paragraphs are numbered as one sermon.] ”Be not wise in your own conceits.” 64. The lesson as read in the Church ends here. We shall, therefore, notice but […]

Romans 13v11-14-Martin Luther

Romans 13 v 11 – 14 – Martin Luther First. Sunday in Advent; Romans 13:11-14 And second Sunday in Advent; Romans 15:4-13 AN EXHORTATION TO GOOD WORKS. 1. This epistle lesson treats not of faith, but of its fruits, or works. It teaches how a Christian should conduct himself outwardly in his relations to other […]

Rom 11v33-36-Martin Luther

Rom 1 1 v 33 – 36-Martin Luther Sermon for Trinity Sunday; Romans 11:33-36 A Sermon by Martin Luther; taken from his Church Postil. 1. This epistle is read today because the festival of Holy Trinity, or of the three persons of the Godhead which is the prime, great, incomprehensible and chief article of faith–is […]

John 4v46-54-message 2-Martin Luther

How Can a Pure Heart be Obtained? – William Booth Facebook Twitter WhatsApp Pinterest Email Twenty-First Sunday after Trinity; John 4: 46-54 The Nobleman’s Son Healed. How faith grows and is exercised. John 4: 46-54 So Jesus came again into Cana of Galilee, where he made the water wine. And there was a certain […]

John 3v1-15-message 2-Martin Luther

John 3 v1 – 15 – message 2 – Martin Luther TRINITY SUNDA< [Or Sunday After Pentecost] JOHN 3:1-15. German text: Erlangen Edition, 12:427; Walch Edition, II, 1569; St. Louis Walch. 11:1162. Contents: The instruction Christ gives Nicodemus on the new birth, and the righteousness that avails before God. John 3:1-15 K.J.V. There was a […]

John 16v16-23-message 2-Martin Luther

John 16 v16 – 23 – message 2-Martin Luther Third Sunday after Easter; John 16:16-23 This sermon was preached in 1542 and published in the same year in two pamphlet editions, under the title: ”A sermon for Jubilate Sunday, preached before the Elector of Saxony and the Landgrave of Hesse, by Dr. Martin Luther, Wittenberg, […]

John 15v26 & 16v4-message 2-Martin Luther

John 15 v26 & 16 v4 – message 2- Martin Luther Sunday after Christ’s Ascension; John 15:26 & 16:4 John 15:26-16:4 But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth from the Father, he shall testify of me: And ye also shall […]

John 6v44-51-Martin Luther

HJohn 6 v4 4 – 51 – Martin Luther Sermon for Pentecost Wednesday; John 6:44-51 A Sermon by Martin Luther; taken from his Church Postil, 1528 I. On Faith, And Coming To Christ. 1. This Gospel text teaches exclusively of the Christian faith, and awakens that faith in us; just as John, throughout his whole […]

John 2v1-11-Martin Luther

John 2 v1 – 11 – Martin Luther Second Sunday after Epiphany; John 2:1-11 The Wedding in Cana of Galilee; John 2:1-11 And the third day there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee; the mother of Jesus was there: And both Jesus was called, and his disciples, to the marriage. And when they wanted […]

John 10v11-16-Martin Luther

John 10 v11 – 16 – Martin Luther Second Sunday after Easter; John 10:11-16 I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep. But he that is an hireling, and not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and leaveth the sheep, and fleeth: and […]

John1v1-14-Martin Luther

John1 v1 – 14 – Martin Luther Principal Christmas Service, John 1:1-14 Christ’s Titles of Honor; His Coming: His Incarnation; and the Revelation of His Glory John 1, 1-14: In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God. All […]

John 10v1-10-Martin Luther

John 10 v1 – 10 – Martin Luther Pentecost Tuesday; JOHN 10:1-11 Contents: Three classes of preachers. JOHN 10:1-10 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold, but climbeth up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber. But he that entereth in by […]

John 14v23-31-message 3-Martin Luther

John 14 v23 – 31 – message 3 – Martin Luther Pentecost or festival of outpouring of the Holy Spirit. JOHN 14:23-31. Contents: A discourse of consolation, in which Christ gives his disciples a fivefold promise. JOHN 14:23-31 Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love me, he will keep my words: and […]

John 3v16-21-message 2-Martin Luther

John 3v 16 – 21 – message 2 – Martin Luther PENTECOST MONDAY. JOHN 3:16-21. Contents: Christ’s grace and judgment. JOHN 3:16-21 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not his Son into the […]

John 6v 1-15-Martin Luther

John 6 v 1-15-Martin Luther Fourth Sunday in Lent; John 6:1-15 The Feeding of the 5000 After these things Jesus went over the sea of Galilee, which is the sea of Tiberias. And a great multitude followed him, because they saw his miracles which he did on them that were diseased. And Jesus went up […]

John1v19-28-Martin Luther

John1 v19 – 28 – Martin Luther Fourth Sunday in Advent; John 1:19-28 The Witness and Confession of John the Baptist; and the Spiritual Meaning of His Witness I. THE WITNESS AND CONFESSION OF JOHN THE BAPTIST. 1. With many words the Evangelist describes and magnifies the testimony of John. Although it would have been […]

John 16v5-15-message 4-Martin Luther

John 16 v5 -15 – message 4 – Martin Luther Facebook Twitter WhatsApp Pinterest Email Content Page Fourth Sunday after eastern John 16:5-15 SERMON ON CHRIST’S KINGDOM AND THE CONVICTING OFFICE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT John 16-5-15 But now I go my way to him that sent me; and none of you asketh me, Whither […]

John 20v19-31-Martin Luther

John 20 v19 – 31 – Martin Luther First Sunday after Easter; John 20:19-31 Thomas Delivered from His Unbelief 1. John the Evangelist further writes that Thomas was not present when the Lord appeared the first time to his assembled disciples on Easter evening. Now that the Lord comes just at the time St. Thomas […]

John 8v46-59-Martin Luther

John 8 v46 – 59 – Martin Luther Fifth Sunday in Lent; John 8:46-59 Christ’s Defense Against His Enemies Which of you convinceth me of sin? And if I say the truth, why do ye not believe me? He that is of God heareth God’s words: ye therefore hear them not, because ye are not […]

John 16v23-30-message 3-Martin Luther

John 16 v23 – 30 – message 3 – Martin Luther John16:23– 30 Second Sermon Fifth Sunday after Easter; John 16:23-30 And in that day ye shall ask me nothing. Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, he will give it you. Hitherto have ye asked nothing […]

John 21v19-24-Martin Luther

John 21 v 19 – 24 – Martin Luther Content Page DAY OF ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST John 21:19-24 Contents: Two doctrines, and the spiritual meaning of the gospel. Now thus he spake, signifying by what manner of death he should glorify God. And when he had spoken this, he saith unto him, Follow me. […]

John 4v46-54-Martin Luther

John 4 v46 – 54 – Martin Luther Sermon for the Twenty-First Sunday after Trinity; John 4:46-54 A Sermon by Martin Luther; taken from his Church Postil. [THE NOBLEMAN’S SON HEALED. HOW FAITH GROWS AND IS EXERCISED.] 1. Today’s Gospel pictures to us a remarkable example of faith, for St. John carefully notes at three […]

John 3v1-15-Martin Luther

John 3 v1 – 15 – Martin Luther Facebook Twitter WhatsApp Pinterest Email [A SERMON ON THE TRINITY AND THE NEW BIRTH.] Sermon for Trinity Sunday; John 3:1-15 A Sermon by Martin Luther; taken from his Church Postil, 1522 I. THE HOLY TRINITY. I. Today we celebrate the festival of the Holy Trinity, to which […]

Joh 6v44-51-Martin Luther

Joh 6 v44 – 51 – Martin Luther [“THIS GOSPEL TEXT TEACHES EXCLUSIVELY OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH, AND AWAKENS THAT FAITH IN US . . . MAN MAY FOREVER DO AS HE WILL, HE CAN NEVER ENTER HEAVEN UNLESS GOD TAKES THE FIRST STEP WITH HIS WORD, WHICH OFFERS HIM DIVINE GRACE AND ENLIGHTENS HIS […]

John 10v1-11-Martin Luther

John 10 v1 – 11 – Martin Luther [“THIS GOSPEL TREATS OF THE OFFICE OF THE MINISTRY, HOW IT IS CONSTITUTED, WHAT IT ACCOMPLISHES AND HOW IT IS MISUSED. IT IS INDEED VERY NECESSARY TO KNOW THESE THINGS, FOR THE OFFICE OF PREACHING IS SECOND TO NONE IN CHRISTENDOM”] Dr. M. Luther. Sermon for Pentecost […]

John 3v16-21-Martin Luther

John 3 v16 – 21 – Martin Luther Facebook Twitter WhatsApp Pinterest Email Sermon for Pentecost Monday; John 3:16-21 A Sermon by Martin Luther; taken from his Church Postil, 1523 I. HOW CHRIST PRESENTS HIMSELF IN THIS SERMON AS MEDIATOR AND SAVIOUR. 1. This is another of the true Gospel lessons, such as John is […]

John 14v23-31-message 2-Martin Luther

John 14v23-31-message 2 – Martin Luther [“IN NO OTHER WAY CAN THE HEART LOVE OR HAVE ANY LOVE; IT MUST BE ASSURED THAT IT WAS FIRST LOVED.”] Sermon for the Day of Pentecost; John 14:23-31 (2nd sermon) A Sermon by Martin Luther; taken from his Church Postil. I. THE INTRODUCTION TO THIS SERMON OF COMFORT, […]

John 14v23-31-Martin Luther

John 14v23-31 – Martin Luther Sermon for Pentecost Sunday; John 14:23-31 A Sermon by Martin Luther; taken from his Church Postil, 1523 1. Before we explain this Gospel lesson we must first say a few words about the festival of Pentecost and its history, or the event we celebrate on this day. St. Luke records […]

John 15v26-16v4-message 2-Martin Luther

John 15v26-16v4-message 2 – Martin Luther [THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE TRUE AND FALSE CHURCH SERMON FOR THE SUNDAY AFTER CHRIST’S ASCENSION; JOHN 15:26-16:4 |2ND SERMON] A Sermon by Martin Luther; taken from his Church Postil, 1522. 1. The first part of this Gospel, referring to the Holy Spirit, we will reserve for consideration on Pentecost, […]

John 15v26-16v4-Martin Luther

John 15 v26 – 16v 4 – Martin Luther [CHRIST’S SERMON OF COMFORT AND WARNING] Sermon for the Sunday after Christ’s Ascension; John 15:26-16:4 A Sermon by Martin Luther; taken from his Church Postil, 1522 1. Beloved, you have heretofore heard much about faith. Today you hear also of the witness of faith and of […]

John 16v23-30-message 2-Martin Luther

John 16 v 23 – 30-message 2 – Martin Luther [A SHORT SERMON ON THE FIVE REQUIREMENTS OF TRUE PRAYER] Sermon for the Fifth Sunday after Easter; John 16:23-30 (2nd sermon) A Sermon by Martin Luther; taken from his Church Postil. A SERMON ON PRAYER. 1. First we note that in order for a prayer […]

John 16v23-30-Martin Luther

John 16 v 23 – 30 – Martin Luther [A MARVELLOUS SERMON ON TRULY CHRISTIAN PRAYER.] Sermon for the Fifth Sunday after Easter; John 16:23-30 1. We are accustomed to read today’s Gospel on this Sunday because it treats of prayer and this week is called Rogation (Supplication) week, in which we give ourselves to […]

John 16v5-15-message 3-Martin Luther

John 16 v5 – 15 – message 3 – Martin Luther Sermon for the Fourth Sunday after Easter; John 16:5-15 (3rd sermon) A Sermon by Martin Luther; taken from his Church Postil. I. SERMON ON CHRIST’S KINGDOM AND THE CONVICTING OFFICE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT. A. This Sermon of Consolation In General. I. The meaning […]

John 16v5-15-message 2-Martin Luther

John 16 v5 – 15 – message 2 – Martin Luther Sermon for the Fourth Sunday after Easter; John 16:5-15 [second sermon] A Sermon by Martin Luther; taken from his Church Postil, 1523. I. THE HOLY SPIRIT CONVICTS THE WORLD OF SIN. 1. Christ pictures to us in this Gospel what his kingdom is and […]

John 16v5-15-Martin Luther

John 16 v5 – 15 – Martin Luther Sermon for the Fourth Sunday after Easter; John 16:5-15 A marvellous sermon on truly Christian prayer A Sermon by Martin Luther; taken from his Church Postil; originally published in 1523. 1. The meaning of this Gospel lesson we have also often heard elsewhere; the only trouble is, […]

John 16v16-23-Martin Luther

John 16 v16 – 23 – Martin Luther Sermon for the Third Sunday after Easter; John 16:16-23 (3rd sermon) A Sermon by Martin Luther; taken from his Church Postil. [THIS SERMON WAS PREACHED IN 1542 AND PUBLISHED IN THE SAME YEAR IN TWO PAMPHLET EDITIONS, UNDER THE TITLE: “A SERMON FOR JUBILATE SUNDAY, PREACHED BEFORE […]

Luke 10v23-37-message 2-Martin Luther

Luke 10 v23 – 37 – message 2-Martin Luther THIRTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. LUKE 10:23-37. K.J.V Contents: How Christ praises the time of the gospel; preaches on truly good works; and how the kingdom of Christ is represented here in a beautiful picture. Luke 10:23-37 And he turned him unto his disciples, and said privately, […]

Luke 11v14-23-Martin Luther

Luke 11 v14 – 23 – Martin Luther Third Sunday in Lent; Luke 11:14-23 Christ’s Defense Against Those Who Slandered Him Luk 11:14-28 And he was casting out a devil, and it was dumb. And it came to pass, when the devil was gone out, the dumb spake; and the people wondered. But some of […]

Luke 15v1-10-message 3-Martin Luther

Luke 15 v1 – 10-message 3-Martin Luther Third Sunday after Trinity; Luke 15:1-10 Parable of the Lost Sheep: A marvelously comforting sermon that Luther first preached to the Elector of Saxony in 1533. Luke 15:1-10 K.J.V. Then drew near unto him all the publicans and sinners for to hear him. And the Pharisees and scribes […]

Luke 19v41-48-message 2-Martin Luther

Luke 19 v41-48-message 2-Martin Luther Tenth Sunday after Trinity; Luke 19:41-48 The Prophesy of the Destruction of Jerusalem and the Cleansing of the Temple. Luke 19:41-48 K.J.V. And when he was come near, he beheld the city, and wept over it, Saying, If thou hadst known, even thou, at least in this thy day, the […]

Luke 2v33-40-Martin Luther

Luke 2 v33 – 40 – Martin Luther Sunday after Christmas Luke 2:33-40 Luke 2, 33-40: And Joseph and his mother marvelled at those things which were spoken of him. And Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother, Behold, this [child] is set for the fall and rising again of many in Israel; […]

Luke 7v11-17-message 2-Martin Luther

Luke 7 v11 – 17 – message 2-Martin Luther SIXTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. LUKE 7:11-17. This sermon appeared in 1534 under the title: “A short sermon on the Gospel of Luke 7 chapter, the widow whose son had died, 1534, Dr. Martin Luther.” Contents: The resurrection of the widow’s son, the young man of Nain. […]

Luke 8v4-15-Martin Luther

Luke 8 v4 – 15 – Martin Luther Sexagesima Sunday; Luke 8:4-15 THE PARABLE OF THE SOWER A sower went out to sow his seed: and as he sowed, some fell by the way side; and it was trodden down, and the fowls of the air devoured it. And some fell upon a rock; and […]

Luke 14v1-14-Martin Luther

Luke 14 v1 – 14 – Martin Luther Seventeenth Sunday after Trinity; Luke 14:1-11 Christ Heals the Man with Dropsy on the Sabbath and Teaches About Humility Luke 14:1-11 And it came to pass, as he went into the house of one of the chief Pharisees to eat bread on the sabbath day, that they […]

Luke 24v13-35-Martin Luther

Luke 24 v13 – 35 – Martin Luther Sermon for Easter Monday; Luke 24:13-35 I. THREE THOUGHTS TAUGHT BY THIS GOSPEL Luke 24:13-35 And, behold, two of them went that same day to a village called Emmaus, which was from Jerusalem about threescore furlongs. And they talked together of all these things which had happened. […]

Luke 21v25-36-Martin Luther

Luke 21 v25 – 36 – Martin Luther Second Sunday in Advent, Luke 21:25-36 Christ’s Second Coming: “Or the Signs of the Day of Judgment; and the Comforts Christians Have From Them.” I. THE SIGNS OF THE DAY OF JUDGMENT. 1. The first thing for us to understand is that although the signs preceding the […]

Luke 14v16-24-message 2-Martin Luther

Luke 14 v16 – 24 – message 2-Martin Luther SECOND SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. LUKE 14:16-24. Contents: The Great Supper and the guests. LUKE 14:16-24: Then said he unto him, A certain man made a great supper, and bade many: And sent his servant at supper time to say to them that were bidden, Come; for […]

Luke 18v31-43-Martin Luther

Luke 18 v31 – 43 – Martin Luther Quinquagesima Sunday; Luke 18:31-43 Then he took unto him the twelve, and said unto them, Behold, we go up to Jerusalem, and all things that are written by the prophets concerning the Son of man shall be accomplished. For he shall be delivered unto the Gentiles, and […]

Luke 16v1-9-message 2-Martin Luther

Luke 16v1-9-message 2-Martin Luther NINTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. LUKE 16:1-9. This sermon appeared during the years 1522 and 1523 in eight editions. It was translated first into Latin in 1522, and again in 1525. Contents: The defense of the true doctrine, concerning faith, works and the merits of the saints against the objections of the […]

Luke 2v21-Martin Luther

Luke 2 v21 – Martin Luther NEW YEAR’S DAY; Sermon – Luke 2:21. The Glory Has Departed; This sermon appears in the Erl. Ed. 10, 319; W. 11, 391; St. L. 11, 284. TEXT: Luke 2:21. And when eight days were fulfilled for circumcising him, his name was called Jesus, which was so called by […]

Luke 6v36-42-message 3-Martin Luther

Luke 6 v36 – 42 – message 3-Martin Luther FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. LUKE 6:36-42. K.J.V This sermon appeared in 1535 under the title: “A Beautiful Christian consolation in all kinds of suffering and trial from the 8th chapter of Romans, with the explanation of the Gospel for the Fourth Sunday after Trinity. Preached by […]

Luke 17v11-19-message 2-Martin Luther

Luke 17 v11 – 19 – message 2-Martin Luther Fourteenth Sunday after Trinity; Luke 17:11-19 Luke 17:11-19 The Ten Lepers And it came to pass, as he went to Jerusalem, that he passed through the midst of Samaria and Galilee. And as he entered into a certain village, there met him ten men that were […]

Luke 17v11-19-message 2-Martin Luther

Luke 16v19-31-message 2-Martin Luther

Luke 16 v19 – 31-message 2-Martin Luther First Sunday after Trinity; Luke 16:19-31 K.J.V The Rich Man & Lazarus There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day: And there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, which was laid at his gate, full of sores, […]

Luke 2v41-52-Martin Luther

Luke 2 v41 – 52 – Martin Luther FIRST SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY. Part 2 FIRST SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY. Luke 2:41-52. This sermon appeared first time under the title: “A Sermon on the Gospel of Luke, 2 chapter. On the Sunday after the day of the Three Holy Kings; in which is set forth how they […]

Luke 5v1-11-Martin Luther

Luke 5 v1-11 – Martin Luther FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. LUKE 5:1-11. K.J.V. Luke 5:1-11 And it came to pass, that, as the people pressed upon him to hear the word of God, he stood by the lake of Gennesaret, And saw two ships standing by the lake: but the fishermen were gone out of […]

Luke 18v9-14-Martin Luther

Luke 18 v9 -14 – Martin Luther ELEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY; LUKE 18:9-14. Contents: The pharisee and the publican. Luke 18:9-14 K.J.V. And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others: Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the […]

Luke 24v36-47-Martin Luther

Luke 24 v36 – 47 – Martin Luther Easter Tuesday, or Third Easter Day Luke 24:36-47 The Manifestation of Christ After His Resurrection, and the Sermon He Preached to His Disciples I. Christ’s Manifestation after His Resurrection Luke 24:36-47 And as they thus spake, Jesus himself stood in the midst of them, and saith unto […]

Luke 2v15-20-Martin Luther

Luke 2 v15 – 20 – Martin Luther Early Christmas Service; Luke 2:15-20 The Fruits and Signs of the Power of the Word of God. And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see […]

Luke 2v1-14-Martin Luther

Luke 2 v1 – 14 – Martin Luther Christmas Day The Story of the Birth of Jesus; and the Angels’ Song. Luke 2:1-14 (WA 10, I, 58-95) And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. (This taxing was first […]

Luke 14v1-11-Martin Luther

Luke 14 v1 – 11 – Martin Luther [CHRIST HEALS THE MAN WITH DROPSY ON THE SABBATH AND TEACHES ABOUT HUMILITY — THE SERMON CONTAINS A GOOD SECTION ON THE PROPER INTERPRETATION OF HUMAN AND DIVINE LAW.] Sermon for the Seventeenth Sunday after Trinity; Luke 14:1-11 A Sermon by Martin Luther; taken from his Church […]

Luke 7v11-17-Martin Luther

Luke 7 v11 – 17 – Martin Luther [The Raising of the Widow’s Son at Nain. Luther: “THIS IS SAID ON TODAY‘S GOSPEL, IN WHICH WE SEE HOW GOD HELPS AND SAVES US, MOVED BY PURE GRACE AND LOVINGKINDNESS, WITHOUT ANY MERIT OR WORTHINESS WHATEVER ON OUR PART, YEA, BEFORE WE SEEK OR REQUEST HELP […]

Luke 17v11-19-Martin Luther

Luke 17v11-19-Martin Luther Sermon for the Fourteenth Sunday after Trinity; Luke 17:11-19 A Sermon by Martin Luther; taken from his Church Postil. THE TEN LEPERS I. THE PORTRAYAL OF THE BEGINNING OF THE CHRISTIAN LIFE OR CHARACTER. 1. St. Luke excels the other Evangelists in that he not only describes Christ’s work and doctrine like […]

Luke 10v23-37-Martin Luther

Luke 10 v23 – 37 – Martin Luther [THE TWO GREATEST COMMANDMENTS AND THE GOOD SAMARITAN. A BEAUTIFUL LAW-GOSPEL INTERPRETATION OF THE PARABLE OF THE GOOD SAMARITAN. LUTHER’S PRESENTATION OF CHRIST AS THE GOOD SAMARITAN AND THE CHURCH AS THE INN IS AMAZINGLY COMFORTING FOR THOSE STRUGGLING WITH THEIR SIN.] Sermon for the Thirteenth Sunday […]

Luke 18v8-14-Martin Luther

Luke 18 v8 – 14 – Martin Luther Sermon for the Eleventh Sunday after Trinity; Luke 18:8-14 A Sermon by Martin Luther; taken from his Church Postil. THE PHARISEE AND THE PUBLICAN 1. Here again we have a picture and an example of the divine judgment on saints and good people. Two extraordinary persons are […]

Luke 19v41-48-Martin Luther

Luke 19 v41 – 48 – Martin Luther THE PROPHESY OF THE DESTRUCTION OF JERUSALEM AND THE CLEANSING OF THE TEMPLE. AN EXTREMELY POPULAR SERMON WHICH LUTHER PREACHED SOON AFTER THE PEASANT’S REVOLT OF 1525 HAD BEEN RUTHLESSLY CRUSHED. IN IT LUTHER WARNS THE GERMAN NATION OF COMING DISASTER, UNLESS THEY RECOGNIZE THE TIME OF […]

Luke 16v1-9-Martin Luther

Luke 16 v1 – 9 – Martin Luther Sermon for the Ninth Sunday after Trinity; Luke 16:1-9 A Sermon by Martin Luther; taken from his Church Postil. The Parable of the Unjust Steward 1. This is truly a Gospel for priests and monks, and will bring them money, unless we prevent it. Before entering upon […]

Luke 5v1-11-message 2-Martin Luther

Luke 5 v1 – 11 – message 2-Martin Luther [“THUS HE TEACHES A TWOFOLD LESSON, THAT HE WILL NOT GIVE US ANYTHING UNLESS WE WORK FOR IT, AND THAT THE THINGS WE OBTAIN DO NOT COME FROM OUR WORK, BUT ONLY FROM GOD’S HELP AND BLESSING. YOU ARE TO WORK, BUT YOU ARE NOT TO […]

Luke 5v1-11-Martin Luther

Luke 5 v1 – 11 – Martin Luther Sermon for the Fifth Sunday after Trinity; Luke 5:1-11 [PART I. FAITH IN ITS RELATION TO TEMPORAL BLESSINGS.] [PETER’S MIRACULOUS CATCH OF FISHES.] A Sermon by Martin Luther; Taken from His Church Postil; the sermon first appeared in 1522 1. This Gospel is easy for those to […]

Luke 6v36-42-message 2-Martin Luther

Luke 6 v36- 4 2 – message 2-Martin Luther [BEAUTIFUL CHRISTIAN CONSOLATION IN ALL KINDS OF SUFFERING AND TRIAL. WHAT BEING MERCIFUL IS AND ISN’T.] Sermon for the Fourth Sunday after Trinity; Luke 6:36-42 (2nd sermon) THE RIGHT CONDUCT TO ONE’S ENEMIES. 1. Beloved Friends! Upon this Gospel a great deal might be said, but […]

Luke 6v36-42-Martin Luther

Luke 6 v36 – 42 – Martin Luther Sermon for the Fourth Sunday after Trinity; Luke 6:36-42 [ED. THIS SERMON APPEARED IN SEPARATE PAMPHLET FORM IN 1523 UNDER THE TITLE: “A SERMON PREACHED BY MARTIN LUTHER ON THE GOSPEL, LUKE VI. BE YE MERCIFUL AS YOUR FATHER IS MERCIFUL. WITTENBERG.”] A Sermon by Martin Luther; […]

Luke 15v1-10-message 2-Martin Luther

Luke 15 v1 – 10 – message 2-Martin Luther Sermon for the Third Sunday after Trinity; Luke 15:1-10 (2nd sermon) [PARABLE OF THE LOST SHEEP: A MARVELOUSLY COMFORTING SERMON THAT LUTHER FIRST PREACHED TO THE ELECTOR OF SAXONY IN 1533.] This sermon appeared first in pamphlet form entitled: “A sermon on the Lost Sheep, by […]

Luke 15v1-10-Martin Luther

Luke 15 v1 – 10 – Martin Luther Sermon for the Third Sunday after Trinity; Luke 15:1-10 A Sermon by Martin Luther; taken from his Church Postil. PARABLE OF THE LOST SHEEP. 1. The words of the Gospel are living and quickening, if we only comprehend them aright. But, in order that we may learn […]

Luke 14v16-17-Martin Luther

Luke 14 v16 – 17 – Martin Luther [“THE PREACHING OF CHRIST IS THE GREAT AND GLORIOUS SUPPER WITH WHICH HE FEEDS HIS GUESTS AND SANCTIFIES THEM THROUGH HIS HOLY BAPTISM, AND COMFORTS AND STRENGTHENS THEM THROUGH THE SACRAMENT OF HIS BODY AND BLOOD, THAT NOTHING MAY BE WANTING AND A GREAT PLENTY MAY BE […]

Luke 14v16-24-Martin Luther

Luke 14 v16 – 24 – Martin Luther Sermon for the Second Sunday after Trinity; Luke 14:16-24 [THE GREAT SUPPER] A Sermon by Martin Luther; taken from his Church Postil, 1523 1. Here in this Gospel lesson, as everywhere in the Scriptures, we are to be careful that we grasp, as well as we can, […]

Luke 16v19-31-Martin Luther

Luke 16 v19 – 31 – Martin Luther Sermon for the First Sunday after Trinity; Luke 16:19-31 A Sermon by Martin Luther; taken from his Church Postil, 1522-23 1. We have hitherto heard in our Gospel lessons of various examples of faith and of love; for as they all teach faith and love, I hope […]

Mark 16v14-20-Message 4-Martin Luther

Mark 16 v14 – 20 – Message 4-Martin Luther The Day of Christ’s Ascension; Mark 16:14-20 Mark 16:14-20 Afterward he appeared unto the eleven as they sat at meat, and upbraided them with their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they believed not them which had seen him after he was risen. And he said […]

Mark 16v14-20-message 3-Martin Luther

Mark 16 v14 – 20 – message 3-Martin Luther [A LONG SERMON BY THE MATURE LUTHER THAT ALL MISSION MINDED LUTHERANS SHOULD READ. PARAGRAPHS 33-54 DEAL WITH THE SUFFICIENCY OF FAITH AND WHETHER GOOD WORKS ARE ALSO NEEDED TO BE SAVED.] Sermon for the Day of Christ’s Ascension; Mark 16:14-20 (3rd sermon) A Sermon by […]

Mark 16v14-20-message 2-Martin Luther

Mark 16 v14 – 20 – message 2-Martin Luther [ANOTHER FINE SERMON ON THE IMPORTANCE OF BELIEVING CHRIST’S RESURRECTION AND THE MARCAN GREAT COMMISSION.] Sermon for the Day of Christ’s Ascension; Mark 16:14-20 (2nd sermon) A Sermon by Martin Luther; taken from his Church Postil, 1522. 1. In today’s Gospel there is again presented to […]

Mark 16v14-20-Martin Luther

Mark 16 v14 – 20 – Martin Luther [A WONDERFUL SERMON IN WHICH LUTHER SHOWS THE IMPORTANCE AND MEANING OF THE GOSPEL, FAITH, GOOD WORKS, BAPTISM, THE MISSION OF THE CHURCH, AND CHRIST’S ASCENSION.] Sermon for the Day of Christ’s Ascension; Mark 16:14-20 A Sermon by Martin Luther; taken from his Church Postil, 1523. 1. […]

Mark 8v1-9-massage 2-Martin Luther

Mark 8 v1 – 9 – massage 2-Martin Luther SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY MARK 8:1-9. K.J.V Contents: An admonition, a consolation and doctrines. Mark 8:1-9 In those days the multitude being very great, and having nothing to eat, Jesus called his disciples unto him, and saith unto them, I have compassion on the multitude, because […]

Mark 8v1-9-Martin Luther

Mark 8 v1 – 9 – massage 2-Martin Luther Sermon for the Seventh Sunday after Trinity; Mark 8:1-9 [JESUS FEEDS THE FOUR THOUSAND WITH SEVEN LOAVES AND A FEW SMALL FISH] A Sermon by Martin Luther; Taken from His Church Postil, 1523 Part I. Concerning Faith 1. Beloved friends, I hope you thoroughly understand this […]

Mark 7v31-37 message 2-Martin Luther

Mark 7 v31 – 37 message 2-Martin Luther [THE HEALING OF THE DEAF-MUTE MAN. LUTHER EMPHASIZES THAT NO ONE CAN BELIEVE FOR SOMEONE ELSE, BUT THEY CAN HELP A PERSON TO HAVE A FAITH OF THEIR OWN BY PRAYER AND GOOD WORKS.] (BRINGING THE PERSON TO CHRIST). Sermon for the Twelfth Sunday after Trinity; Mark […]

Mark 7v31-37-Martin Luther

Mark 7 v31 – 37 – Martin Luther TWELFTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. MARK 7:31-37. KJV This sermon appeared in pamphlet form under the title: “A sermon on the Gospel of Mark, 7th chapter, preached in the Castle Church at Wittenberg before the Elector and Duke Henry of Saxony by Dr. ,Martin Luther. Wittenberg, 1534.” It […]

Matthew 25v31-46-Martin Luther

Matthew 25 v31 – 46 – Martin Luther Twenty Sixth Sunday after Trinity; Matthew 25:31-46 Judgment Day MATTHEW 25:31-46 When the Son of man shall come in his glory, and all the holy angels with him, then shall he sit upon the throne of his glory: And before him shall be gathered all nations: and […]

Matthew 25v31-42-Martin Luther

Matthew 25 v31 – 42 – Martin Luther Sermon for the Twenty-Sixth Sunday after Trinity; Matthew 25:31-42 A Sermon by Martin Luther; taken from his Church Postil. 1. The words of this Gospel are in themselves clear and lucid They have been given both for the comfort and encouragement of believing Christians, and for the […]

Matthew 24v15-28 message 2-Martin Luther

Matthew 24 v15 – 28 message 2-Martin Luther TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. MATTHEW 24-15-28. This sermon is found in all editions of the Church Postil and in two pamphlet prints, both issued at Wittenberg in 1525, under the title: “A sermon on the Jewish kingdom and the end of the world, Matthew 24, preached on […]

Matthew 24v15-28-Martin Luther

Matthew 24 v15 – 28 – Martin Luther [THE END OF THE JEWISH KINGDOM, THE ABOMINATION DESOLATION, AND THE END OF THE WORLD.] Sermon for the Twenty-Fifth Sunday after Trinity; Matthew 24:15-28 A Sermon by Martin Luther; taken from his Church Postil. It was first published in 1525. 1. In this chapter there is a […]

Matthew 23v34-39-Martin Luther

Matthew 23v34-39-Martin Luther ST. STEPHEN’S DAY; Matthew 23:34-39 Contents: The teaching concerning reason and our natural light; four questions; and the teaching concerning faith. Matthew 23:34-39. Therefore, behold, I send unto you prophets, and wise men, and scribes: some of them shall ye kill and crucify; and some of them shall ye scourge in your […]

Matthew 22v34-46-massage 2-Martin Luther

Matthew 22 v34 – 46 – massage 2-Martin Luther EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY MATTHEW 22-34-46. Contents: The doctrine concerning the law and the gospel; or the greatest commandment and Christ. MATTHEW 22:34-46. But when the Pharisees had heard that he had put the Sadducees to silence, they were gathered together. Then one of them, which […]

Matthew 22v34-46-Martin Luther

Matthew 22 v34 – 46 – Martin Luther [THE TWO GREATEST COMMANDMENTS; AND HOW CHRIST IS DAVID’S SON AND DAVID’S LORD. ANOTHER FINE “LAW – GOSPEL “ SERMON.] Sermon for the Eighteenth Sunday after Trinity; Matthew 22:34-46 A Sermon by Martin Luther; taken from his Church Postil. 1. This Gospel consists of two questions. In […]

Matthew 22v15-22 message 2-Matin Luther

Matthew 22 v15 – 22 message 2-Matin Luther The Twenty-Third Sunday after Trinity; by Martin Luther; taken from his Church Postil. Matthew 22:15-22 “Is it lawful to give tribute unto Caesar, or not?” 1. In this Gospel there is pictured to us, how high reason and human wisdom agree with the divine wisdom, and how […]

Matthew 22v15-22-Martin Luther

Matthew 22 v15 – 22 – Martin Luther Sermon for the Twenty-Third Sunday after Trinity; Matthew 22:15-22 A Sermon by Martin Luther; taken from his Church Postil. [“IS IT LAWFUL TO GIVE TRIBUTE UNTO CAESAR, OR NOT?”] 1. In this Gospel there is pictured to us, how high reason and human wisdom agree with the […]

Matthew 22v1-14 message 2 -Martin Luther

Matthew 22 v1 – 14 message 2 -Martin Luther TWENTIETH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. MATTHEW 22:1-14. Contents: The king’s marriage feast for His Son and the wedding garment; OR: THE KINGDOM OF CHRIST MATTHEW 22:1-14. And Jesus answered and spake unto them again by parables, and said, The kingdom of heaven is like unto a certain […]

Matthew 22v1-14-Martin Luther

Matthew 22 v1 – 14 – Martin Luther [PARABLE OF THE KING WHO MADE A MARRIAGE FEAST FOR HIS SON. A BEAUTIFUL SERMON IN WHICH LUTHER STRESSES THE CHURCH’S SPIRITUAL MARRIAGE WITH CHRIST; THAT THROUGH BAPTISM AND FAITH ALL THAT IS HIS (HIS LIFE, RIGHTEOUSNESS, SINLESS-LIFE ETC.) BECOMES OURS AND ALL THAT IS OURS (SIN, […]

Matthew 21v1-9-Martin Luther

Matthew 21 v1 – 9 – Martin Luther The First Sunday in Advent; Matthew 21:1-9 1. In the preface I said that there are two things to be noted and considered in the Gospel lessons: first, the works of Christ presented to us as a gift and blessing on which our faith is to cling […]

Matthew 20v1-16-Martin Luther

Matthew 20 v1 – 16 – Martin Luther Septuagesima Sunday; Matthew 20:1-16 For the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is an householder, which went out early in the morning to hire labourers into his vineyard. And when he had agreed with the labourers for a penny a day, he sent them […]

Matthew 18v23-35 message 2-Martin Luther

Matthew 18 v23 – 35 message 2 – Martin Luther Twenty-Second Sunday after Trinity; Matthew 18:23-35 A sermon taken from Martin Luther’s Church Postil. Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which would take account of his servants. And when he had begun to reckon, one was brought unto him, which […]

Matthew 18v23-35-Martin Luther

Matthew 18 v23 – 35 – Martin Luther Sermon for the Twenty-Second Sunday after Trinity; Matthew 18:23-35 A Sermon by Martin Luther; taken from his Church Postil. THE PARABLE OF THE UNFORGIVING SERVANT. 1. This Gospel or parable Christ our Lord spoke in reply to St. Peter, to whom he had just entrusted the keys […]

Matthew 15:21-28 – Martin Luther

Matthew 15:21 – 28 – Martin Luther Sermon for the Second Sunday in Lent; Matthew 15:21-28 A sermon by Martin Luther from his Church Postil. Mat 15:21-28 Then Jesus went thence, and departed into the coasts of Tyre and Sidon. And, behold, a woman of Canaan came out of the same coasts, and cried unto […]

Matthew 13:24-30 – Martin Luther

Matthew 13 : 24 – 30 – Martin Luther The Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany; Matthew 13:24-30 The Parable of the Tares Mat 13:24-30 Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a man which sowed good seed in his field: But while men slept, his enemy came […]

Matthew 11:2-10 – Martin Luther

Matthew 11 : 2 – 10 – Martin Luther Third Sunday in Advent Matthew 11:2-10 ; Christ’s Answer to the Question John Asked Him; His Praise of John, and the Application of This Gospel The History or Story. I. THE QUESTION JOHN PUTS TO CHRIST. 1. The most I find on this Gospel treats of […]

MATTHEW 9:18-26 – Martin Luther

MATTHEW 9: 18 – 26 – Martin Luther Sermon for the Twenty-Fourth Sunday after Trinity; Matthew 9:18-26 A Sermon by Martin Luther; taken from his Church Postil. 1. Dear friends, you know that the Gospel is nothing else than a sermon about one person who is called Christ. And although there are many other books […]

Matthew 9:1-8 – Martin Luther

Matthew 9:1 – 8 – Martin Luther Sermon for the Nineteenth Sunday after Trinity; Matthew 9:1-8 A Sermon by Martin Luther; taken from his Church Postil. First published in pamphlet form in 1525. I. THE KINGDOM OF CHRIST 1. My friends in Christ, as we hear and enjoy this Gospel every year, I hope you […]

Matthew 8v23-27 – Colossians 3v12-17-Martin Luther

Matthew 8v23-27 – Colossians 3v12-17-Martin Luther Matthew 8-23-27 — Colossians 3-12-17 And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples followed him. And, behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea, insomuch that the ship was covered with the waves: but he was asleep. And his disciples came to him, and awoke him, […]

Matthew 8:1-13 – Martin Luther

Matthew 8:1-13 – Martin Luther Third Sunday after Epiphany; Matthew 8:1-13 TWO EXAMPLES OF FAITH AND LOVE; PERSONAL AND ALIEN FAITH, AND THE FAITH OF CHILDREN. When he was come down from the mountain, great multitudes followed him. And, behold, there came a leper and worshipped him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make […]

Matthew 7v 15-23-Martin Luther

Matthew 7v 15-23-Martin Luther Sermon for the Eighth Sunday after Trinity; Matthew 7:15-231. [CHRIST’S WARNING OF FALSE PROPHETS] A Sermon by Martin Luther; Taken from His Church Postil, 1522 Part I. The Foundation and Reason of This Warning 1. As the Lord in the three previous chapters, the 5th, 6th, and 7th, explains the commandments […]

Matthew 6v 24-34-Martin Luther

Matthew 6 v 24-34-Martin Luther Sermon for the Fifteenth Sunday after Trinity; Matthew 6:24-34 A Sermon by Martin Luther; taken from his Church Postil. GOD AND MAMMON. DO NOT BE ANXIOUS. 1. In this Gospel we see how God distinguishes Christians from heathen. For the Lord does not deliver these teachings to the heathen, for […]

Matthew 5:20-26

Luther, Martin » Matthew 5:20-26 Sixth Sunday after Trinity; Matthew 5:20-26 K.J.V. This sermon was first printed in the “Two Sermons on Anger.” A new and unaltered reprint appeared under the title: “One person should not be angry at another, an excellent sermon. – An exhortation to patience and meekness, a second sermon by Dr. […]

Matthew 4:1-11-Martin Luther

Matthew 4: 1 – 11 – Martin Luther First Sunday in Lent; Matthew 4:1-11 The Fast and the Temptation of Christ Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil. And when he had fasted forty days and forty nights, he was afterward an hungred. And when […]

Matthew 2 v1-12-Martin Luther

Matthew 2 v1-12-Martin Luther EPIPHANY; Matthew 2:1-12 Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are […]

Isaiah 60 v 1-6-Martin Luther

Isaiah 60 v 1-6-Martin Luther ISAIAH 60:1-6 Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of Jehovah is risen upon thee. or, behold, darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the peoples; but Jehovah will arise upon thee, and his glory shall be seen upon thee. And nations shall come to thy […]

John 16:16-23 3rd sermon -Martin Luther

John 16: 16 – 23 3rd sermon -Martin Luther John 16:16-23 (3rd sermon) I. CHRIST’S PASSION AND RESURRECTION 1. This Gospel contains, and likewise pictures for us, the high and excellent work God accomplished when Christ, His only Son, died and rose again from the dead for us. Much has been said on this theme […]

Matthew 21:1-9 Martin Luther

Matthew 21 : 1 – 9 Martin Luther Matthew 21:1-9 1. In the preface I said that there are two things to be noted and considered in the Gospel lessons: first, the works of Christ presented to us as a gift and blessing on which our faith is to cling and exercise itself; secondly, the […]

Diet of Worms

Luther, Martin » Diet of Worms “Since Your Majesty and Your Lordships ask for a plain answer, I will give you one without either horns or teeth. Unless I am convicted by Scripture or by right reason (for I trust neither in Popes nor in councils, since they have often erred and contradicted themselves) – […]