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Licensed Readers under the WV-WMD Synodical Lay Worship
Leaders are welcome to use this library to obtain sermons
for use in public worship, but using the sermons found
here is not required. The selection of a sermon is a matter to be discussed
between the Reader and the Reader's Supervisor. In other
words, the Reader may select a sermon form any source so
long as it is approved by the Reader's Supervisor. Why
should the Readeer seek approval? Just because a sermon is
published doesn't mean that it is doctrinally sound. The
is more than little sketchy theology out there, and some
of it is rank heresy. Additionally, even a theologically
sound sermon may not be appropriate at a given time in a
given place. Caveat: Do not assume that publisher
or author is a guarantee. Even the best of preachers
periodically preach something inconsistent with our
doctrinal basis. By the same token, that something is
published outside of the denomination does not mean that
it is automatically inconsistent with our doctrinal basis.
The text itself must be tested, not the publisher nor the
author. When selecting a text, always hold it up to the
Scriptures, Creeds, and Lutheran Confessions. At the most
basic level, if a text conflicts with the Large Catechism,
it is inappropriate for a Lutheran pulpit. Whenever a sermon is read for a church service, proper
attribution is to be made. At no time should the work of
another be presented as if it is one's own work. Proper
attribution includes the author, title, date of
publication (if known), and publishing house (if known). This library is divided into three sections at present.
As time goes on, this library will expand, offering new
resources. Your input is welcome. You may contact The Rev.
Sean Smith with questions, suggestions, etc. |
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Section I: Books of SermonsBooks of sermons are a useful thing to have. As this section of the library has expanded, we've moved it to its own page. Click here to access. |
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Section II: Online Sermons Keyed to the
Lectionary
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Section III: Online Sermons Appropriate for the Occasion, Day, or SeasonSome sermons are not closely linked to any particular
pericope (assigned reading). They may be appropriate to
the occasion, the day, or the season. Nativity or Our LordAs the celebration of the Nativity of our Lord stretches
across twelve days (the Dodekaemeron), these
sermons may be appropriate for any service from Christmas
Eve through Twelfth Night (the Eve of the Epiphany). Leo the Great, Sermon XXII, On the Feast of the Nativity, II Leo the Great, Sermon XXIII, On the Feast of the Nativity, III Leo the Great, Sermon XXIV, On the Feast of the Nativity, IV Leo the Great, Sermon XXVI, On the Feast of the Nativity, VI Leo the Great, Sermon XXVII, On the Feast of the Nativity, VII Leo the Great, Sermon XXVIII, On the Festival of the Nativity, VIII Sermon on the MountAugustine, Our Lord's Sermon on the Mount According to St. Matthew — This is an extensive exposition on the Sermon on the Mount according to St. Matthew. We present it as a resource. A reader may find that portions of it can be excerpted to form a sermon. The link takes you to the first page ("title page") of this exposition as found in NPNF, First Series, Vol. VI (transcribed for the web at Christian Classics Ethereal Library). Navigation tools are on the colored bar at the top of that page.Maundy ThursdayJesus Washes the Feet of His DisciplesLuther, Hauspostille — Luther's sermon for Maunday Thursday included in the his Hauspostille (House Postil), begins on p.24 of vol. 2 of the Ohio 1884 ed. The sermon is listed in the Hauspostille under the title, "Thursday Before Easter: Jesus Washes the Feet of His Disciples," and is on John 13:1-17.Sacrament of the Lord's SupperLuther, Hauspostille — Luther preached many sermons and wrote many treastises on the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper. Two such sermons are included in his Hauspostille (House Postil), beginning on p.1 of vol. 2 of the Ohio 1884 ed. The sermons include
Passion of ChristLuther, Hauspostille — Luther preached a series of thirteen sermons on the Passion of Christ that are included in the his Hauspostille (House Postil), beginning on p.64 of vol. 2 of the Ohio 1884 ed. The sermons include
Resurrection of Our Lord and
the Easter Season
Luther, Hauspostille — Three
of Luther's sermons for Easter Day and sermons for the
Sundays of Easter following are included in the his Hauspostille
(House Postil), beginning on p.265 of vol. 2 of the
Ohio 1884 ed. The sermons include (but this is only the
first few) |
| Sermon |
Text |
| First Easter-Sermon: The Power and the Benefit of the Resurrection of Christ | Matthew 28:1-10 |
| Second Easter-Sermon: On the 28 Chapter of St.
Matthew |
Matthew 28 |
| Third Easter-Sermon: Luke 24:36-47 | Luke 24:36-47 |
| First Sunday after Easter (Quasimodogeniti) |
John 20:19-31 |
| Second Sunday after Easter (Misericodias
Domini) |
John 10:11-16 |
| Third Sunday after Easter (Jubilate) |
John 16:16-23 |
| Fourth Sunday after Easter (Cantate) |
John 16:5-15 |
| Fifth Sunday after Easter (Rogate) |
John 16:23-30 |
| Ascension Day |
Acts 1:1-11 |
| Sunday after Ascension (Exaudi) |
John 15:26—16:4 |