Quasimodogeniti (1. Sonntag nach Ostern), 27. April 2003 John 20: 19-31, by David Zersen JUST THINK, YOU COULD HAVE MISSED THE ENDING….. John 20: 19-31 One of the occupational hazards among fast-paced livers is missed endings. We can only fit so many things in a day and evening. Sometimes, we can only stay so long…
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Sermon on John 17,15 , Dr. Dr. David Zersen, President Emeritus WHAT KIND OF PRAYERS DID JESUS PRAY? Recently Jesus has been getting a lot of press. There have been headlines asking “What kind of car would Jesus drive?” (“not a gas-guzzling SRV,” say environmentalist advocates) and “What kind of stocks would Jesus buy?” (“not AOL Time…
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Christmas II, January 2, 2005 A Sermon on Matthew 2:13-15, 19-23 (RCL) by David Zersen When they had gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream. “Get up,” he said, “take the child and his mother and escape to Egypt. Stay there until I tell you, for Herod is going to…
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EASTER IV, April 17, 2005 A Sermon based on John 10: 1-10 (RCL) by David Zersen “I tell you the truth, the man who does not enter the sheep pen by the gate, but climbs in by some other way, is a thief and a robber. The man who enters by the gate is the…
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PENTECOST 17 (September 11, 2005) A Sermon based on Mt. 18: 21-35 (RCL) by David Zersen `Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother when he sins against me? Up to seven times?” Jesus answered, “I tell you, not seven times, but seventy times seven. Therefore, the…
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THE DAY OF PENTECOST, May 15, 2005 A Sermon based on John 20: 19-23 (RCL) by David Zersen On the evening of that first day of the week when the disciples were together with the doors locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you!” After…
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PENTECOST 23 (October 23, 2005) A Sermon based on Matthew 22: 34-40 (RCL) by David Zersen Hearing that Jesus had silenced the Saducees, the Pharisees got together. One of them, an expert in the law, tested him with this question: „Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?” Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your…
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Sermon on Psalm 91,15 Prof. Dr. Dr. David Zersen, President Emeritus “He will call upon me, and I will answer him; I will deliver him and honor him. With long life I will satisfy him and show him my salvation.” LIFTING UP THE VISION It is the mark of leadership that a vision is held…
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PENTECOST 19, SEPTEMBER 25, 2005 A SERMON ON MATTHEW 21: 23-32 (RCL) BY DAVID ZERSEN Jesus came back to the temple and as he taught the chief priests and the Jewish elders came to him and asked, “What right do you have to do these things? Who gave you this right?” Jesus answered the, “I…
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PENTECOST 8, July 30, 2006 A Sermon based on John 6: 1-21 (RCL) by David Zersen Some time after this, Jesus crossed to the far shore of the Sea of Galilee (that is, the Sea of Tiberias), and a great crowd of people followed him because they saw the miraculous signs he had performed on…
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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2006 A Chapel Devotion Preached at Mwika Lutheran Bible College, Mwika, Tanzania (on the slopes of Mt. Kilimanjaro) Based on 1 John 4: 7-13 by David Zersen SHARING LOVE FACE TO FACE Today’s text is one of the loveliest passages in the New Testament. It reminds us that love is at the…
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EPIPHANY VII, FEBRUARY 19, 2006 A Sermon based on Mark 2: 1-12 (RCL) by David Zersen A few days later, when Jesus again entered Capernaum, the people heard that he had come home. So many gathered that there was no room left, not even outside the door, and he preached the word to them. Some…
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Lent 4, March 26, 2006 A sermon based on John 3: 14-21 (RCL) by David Zersen “Just as Moses lifted up the snake in the desert, so the Son of Man must be lifted up, that everyone who believes in him may have eternal life. For God so loved the world that he gave his…
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EASTER 2, April 23, 2006 A Sermon based on 1 John 1:1-2:2 (RCL Epistle Lesson) by David Zersen That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked at and our hands have touched, this we proclaim concerning the Word of life. The life…
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TRINITY SUNDAY, June 11, 2006 A Sermon based on John 3: 1-17 (RCL) by David Zersen (This sermon is a monologue to be delivered orally, walking in the midst of the audience. It is best achieved if the proclaimer commits the ideas to memory and shares them in his/her own words. The preacher could also…
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ADVENT 2, DECEMBER 4, 2005 A Sermon based on Isaiah 40: 1-11, along with references to Mk. 1: 1-8 (RCL) by David Zersen Comfort, comfort my people, says your God. Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and proclaim to her that her hard service has been completed, that her sin has been paid for, that she has…
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SUNDAY AFTER CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR’S DAY, JANUARY 1, 2006 A Sermon based on Luke 2: 25-35 (RCL) by David Zersen Now there was a man in Jerusalem called Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. It had been revealed to…
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PENTECOST 20, OCTOBER 22, 2006 A Sermon based on Mark 10: 35-45 (RCL) by David Zersen (Preached at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Accra, Ghana) Then James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came to him. “Teacher,” they said, “we want you to do for us whatever we ask.” “What do you want me to do…
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EASTER 7, MAY 28, 2006 A Sermon Based on John 17: 11b-19 (RCL) by David Zersen Holy Father, keep them in your own care—all those you have given me—so that they will be united just as we are, with none missing. During my time here, I have kept safe here within your family all of…
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PENTECOST 21, OCTOBER 29, 2006 A Sermon based on Acts. 2: 42-47 by David Zersen (Preached at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Accra, Ghana) They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done…
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ADVENT I, NOVEMBER 27, 2005 A Sermon Based on Mark 13: 32-37 (RCL) by David Zersen No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. Be on guard! Be alert! You do not know when that time will come. It’s like a man…
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DEDICATION OF KIROSHA MATALA LUTHERAN PARISH, NORTHERN DIOCESE, TANANZIA, PENTECOST 13, SEPT. 3, 2006 A Sermon by David Zersen based on Proverbs 6:16-19 and Mk. 7:31-37 (Tanzanian Lutheran Lectionary) There are six things which the Lord hates, seven which are an abomination to him, haughty eyes, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood,…
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NEW YEAR’S DAY, JANUARY 1, 2007 A Sermon based on Luke 2: 21 (RCL) by David Zersen On the eighth day, when it was time to circumcise him, he was named Jesus, the name the angel had given him before he had been conceived. (NIV) FREED TO PLAN TOMORROW In you, as in me, varying…
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LENTEN/EASTER SERIES ON THE HYMNS OF PAUL GERHARDT Meditation for the Fourth Week in Lent, 2007 by David Zersen Rejoice, My Heart, Be Glad and Sing Rejoice, my heart, be glad and sing, A cheerful trust maintain; For God, the source of everything Your portion shall remain.(1) He is your treasure, he your joy, Your…
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EPIPHANY 4, January 27, 2007 A Sermon for a Church Anniversary based on Matt. 28:20 by David Zersen I am with you always until the end of the age. (NIV) THREE WAYS TO GET YOUR NAME ON THE CHURCH CALENDAR Recently I watched a PBS documentary called Shadya about an Arab girl who lived in…
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Predigtreihe: Paul Gerhardt, 2007 Meditation for Ash Wednesday, February 21, 2007, by David Zersen Entrust Your Days and Burdens – Paul Gerhardt 1607-1676 Entrust your days and burdens To God’s most loving hand; He cares for you while ruling The sky, the sea, the land; He that in clouds and tempest Finds breakthrough for the…
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LENTEN/EASTER SERIES ON THE HYMNS OF PAUL GERHARDT Meditation for Second Week of Lent, 2007 by David Zersen Upon the Cross Extended, Paul Gerhardt, 1607-1676 Upon the cross extended See, world, your Lord suspended. Your Savior yields his breath, The Prince of Life from heaven Himself has freely given To shame and blows and bitter…
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LENTEN/EASTER SERIES ON THE HYMNS OF PAUL GERHARDT Meditation for the Fifth Week of Lent, 2007 by David Zersen If God Himself Be for Me No angel and no gladness, No high place, pomp, or show, No love, no hate, no badness, No sadness, pain , or woe, No scheming, no contrivance, No subtle…
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NEW YEAR’S EVE, DECEMBER 31, 2006 A Sermon based on Matthew 25: 31-46 (RCL) by David Zersen When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, he will sit on his throne in heavenly glory. All the nations will be gathered before him, and he will separate the people…
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LENTEN/EASTER SERIES ON THE HYMNS OF PAUL GERHARDT Meditation for the First Week of Lent, 2007 O Sacred Head, Now Wounded, Paul Gerhardt 1607-1676 O Sacred head, now wounded, With grief and shame weighed down, Now scornfully surrounded With thorns, your only crown, O sacred head, what glory And bliss did once combine Though now…
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