Martin Luther's Evening Prayer

This service held at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church in rural Wellston, Michigan, begins with the Gospel of Luke, and then a message from Dr. Zeile based on the readings from that Sunday, unearthing how they illustrate the nature of Faith, that gift of God given by grace to His chosen like Abraham. The Nicene Creed and Navy Hymn round out this episode. Send us Fan Mail

Dr. Zeile reads the Psalm in the 16th Century Book of Common Prayer, the early 17th Century King James Version, and the 18th Century Challoner revision of the Douai-Rheims translation. Send us Fan Mail

Dr. Zeile reads the Psalm in the 16th Century Book of Common Prayer, the early 17th Century King James Version, and the 18th Century Challoner revision of the Douai-Rheims translation. Send us Fan Mail

Following the hymn, "I Walk in Danger All the Way," Dr. Zeile preaches on the cancer of sin that grew even among the followers of Jesus. The Communion liturgy follows: Offertory ("What Shall I Render to the Lord"), Preface, Santus, Verba, Agnus Dei, and the canticle "Thank the Lord and Sing His Praise." Send us Fan Mail

The opening hymn is "Jesus Welcomes All His Children." Corporate Confession, the Introit, and Gloria Patri precede the 2 Timothy 2 reading. There follows Dr. Zeile's meditation on Jesus' invitation to children and declaration that they are part of His kingdom, and what this implies for our relationship with Christ. The program closes with the mutual confession of the Nicene Cre...

Following the classic hymn, "Lord Thee I Love With All My Heart," Dr. Zeile meditates on David's faith, expressed in Psalm 22, that God regards, that is, cares about, the one who suffers. The supreme example of this was the suffering of Christ, Who though forsaken of His Father in the hours of darkness, raised and glorified Him according to promise. We, too, can be consoled that we...

After Psalm 84, Dr. Zeile preaches on Paul's exhortation to boast only in the Lord who has given us all means and opportunity to do anything worthy of boasting. After a hymn, Luke 7 , a collect prayer, the Creed, and the beloved hymn, "Lord of Glory Who has Bought Us" follow. Send us Fan Mail

This is a recording of Sunday Matins (Morning Prayer, based on the Psalms) at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church in Perrysburg, Ohio. Psalms 95 and 100, as well as readings from Romans 5 and Matthew 4 precede Dr. Zeile's  message about the Pastoral Office as the Lutheran Confessions describe it. The service climaxes in the Te Deum Laudamus. Send us Fan Mail

Dr. Zeile reads the Psalm in the 16th Century Book of Common Prayer, the early 17th Century King James Version, and the 18th Century Challoner revision of the Douai-Rheims translation. Send us Fan Mail

This message, delivered at Outer Drive Faith Lutheran Church, Detroit on the Sunday before Pentecost, meditates on Jesus' and Peter's instructions about what to do in the mean time, between God's acts of salvation. This is particularly important for Christians who await the Lord's return. The Acts 1:12-26 lesson is accompanied by the kyrie, Nicene Creed, and the Sunday School h...

The corporate Confession & Absolution is followed by the Introit,Kyrie, Collect prayer, Matthew 4 Gospel, and then the hymn, "Let Us Ever Walk with Jesus." The meditation on Hosea 5 & 6 contrasts Israel's faithless conduct with their seeming penitent words. The ability to turn from sin, the gift of faith can only be obtained from God. Send us Fan Mail

God declares to Moses that other nations will recognize Israel's laws as wonderous and just. The Ten Commandments have been acclaimed as such more than any other. Yet the One who fulfilled those laws is greater still, and He spares us from the Law's condemnation. Dr. Zeile's meditation is preceded by the Easter hymn "O Sons & Daughters of the King," and followed by Psa...

Dr. Zeile reads the Psalm in the 16th Century Book of Common Prayer, the early 17th Century King James Version, and the 18th Century Challoner revision of the Douai-Rheims translation. Send us Fan Mail

Dr. Zeile reads the Psalm in the 16th Century Book of Common Prayer, the early 17th Century King James Version, and the 18th Century Challoner revision of the Douai-Rheims translation. Send us Fan Mail

After the Te Deum hymn "Holy God We Praise Thy Name", Dr. Zeile speaks on Christ's teaching that we are to render temporal things to Caesar (the government), and spiritual/eternal obedience to God. The Kingdom of God transcends time and place, and yet the state has coercive power because of human sin, to curb crime and encourage civil righteousness. Then follows the Communion Rite,...

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This dramatic message is addressed to the Apostle who betrayed Jesus. After elements of the Holy Thursday service (the confession, introit, reading from I Corinthians 12 and John 13) follows this address which is meant for us to learn from the bitter experience of the disciple who died in despair and self-loathing.  Send us Fan Mail

After the classic morning hymn, "Christ Whose Glory fills the Skies", corporate confession, introit, collect and reading from Hebrews 7, Dr. Zeile points out the political implications of Bartimaeus' call to the Son of David, and the part this played in Jesus' crucifixion. The imploring hymn, O Lord Hear my Prayer" concludes this meditation. Send us Fan Mail

After Psalm 25 and the Kyrie, Dr. Zeile meditates on the Attachments that hinder our following Christ, an invitation for honest self-examination, based on the Mark 10 account of the rich young man who wanted eternal life but could not let go of his wealth. the Nicene Creed and the classic hymn "Thee will I Love, My Strength, My Tower" are included. Send us Fan Mail

Dr. Zeile reads the Psalm in the 16th Century Book of Common Prayer, the early 17th Century King James Version, and the 18th Century Challoner revision of the Douai-Rheims translation. Send us Fan Mail

Dr. Zeile reads the Psalm in the 16th Century Book of Common Prayer, the early 17th Century King James Version, and the 18th Century Challoner revision of the Douai-Rheims translation. Send us Fan Mail

This message, preached at St. Stephen Lutheran, Dickson City, PA (April, 2026) describes the Apostolic formulae for living in a sinful world by grace of God. The Rite of Holy Communion, as celebrated by Pastor Peter Richert follows. Send us Fan Mail

Dr. Zeile reads the Psalm in the 16th Century Book of Common Prayer, the early 17th Century King James Version, and the 18th Century Challoner revision of the Douai-Rheims translation. Send us Fan Mail

Based on the bumper sticker, "Born once, die Twice: Born twice, die once," Dr. Zeile explains the teaching of Apostle Peter which declares our need to be born again to an eternal life which Christ' death and resurrection provides for us. Luke 24, the Nicene Creed, the Communion rite and a hymn are included. Send us Fan Mail

This meditation on the shortest verse of the Bible explores why the Lord who knew He would raise Lazarus weep nevertheless. The Confession and Assurance precede the message, and it is followed by a noteworthy bell choir performance by members of Dtroit's Outer Drive Faith Lutheran Church. Send us Fan Mail