Martin Luther's Evening Prayer

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

Dr. Zeile explains the idea of atonement from the Old Testament idea of paying compensation to right a relationship, and the price paid by Christ in blood. Psalm 11 and the Magnificat, Kyrie, and Lord's Prayer from Vespers (Evening Prayer) accompany the sermon, and the Italian hymn, "Glory Be to Jesus" is sung.  Send us Fan Mail

Dr. Zeile meditates on John's assertion that Isaiah foresaw the gory of Christ, as both sacrifice for sin, and as victor over death. The Easter season Communion Rite is included, and a selection from the St. John's Taylor Bell Choir. Send us Fan Mail

In this episode, Dr. Zeile unpacks the Scriptural phrase "Borne of the Spirit" which can be translated as "carried by the wind" to point out that the Holy Spirit's work in us is continuous, and God-directed. After the hymn, God Loved the World so that He Gave," and the sermon, the Te Deum Laudamus from Matins is sung, followed by the Athanasian Creed, Kyrie, and Lord&...

This message for the Feast of the Holy Trinity, based on Jesus' claim that the Father and the Spirit are witnesses to His divinity, is accompanied by the Athanasian Creed and the Te Deum Laudamus, both 7th Century writings in praise of the God who reveals Himself through Christ. the Hymn "He is Surely Coming" is also included. Send us Fan Mail

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

After the reading from Acts 11, Dr. Zeile gives an exposition of of I Corinthians 12, Paul's teaching about gifts of the Spirit, pointing out the ways, often overlooked, the Spirit manifests in the Christian congregation. This message will help ordinary believers discern the manifestation of the Holy Spirit as distinct from other spirits. The hymn, "O God of Mercy," and Nicene reed...

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

Portions of the Whitsunday (Pentecost) service begin this program: Acts 2 reading, the Sequence hymn Veni Creator Spiritus (Come Holy Ghost Creator Blest) is sung as the Gospel (John 7) is read in German, English, and Latin to recall the gift of tongues, and the sermon on how Pentecost undoes the curse of Babel is delivered by Dr. Zeile. The program concludes with Luther's Pentecost hymn, &qu...

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

After a reading from Exodus 24, Dr. Zeile preaches the fulfillment of the Old Testament type (foreshadowing) of the High Priest in Jesus' offering of Himself so that He can be our 'intercessor at the Right Hand of God. The recent hymn, "No Temple Now, No Gift of Price," concludes this celebration of the benefits Christ won for us. Send us Fan Mail

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

Dr. Zeile discusses what it means to have a relationship with Jesus, based on truth and commitment rather than on feelings or familiarity. After the hymn "Father Welcomes All His Children," the meditation is delivered, and the Nicene Creed confessed, responsive prayer (the Litany) is offered. The final hymn is "Father Most Holy."  Send us Fan Mail

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

The homily on Christ as the Second (and greater) Moses includes the introit, creed, general prayer, and three hymns: "Angels from the Realms of Glory," "O Come, Emmanuel," and "How Sweet the Name of Jesus." Send us Fan Mail

Was it right for the woman, unclean from her flow of blood, to touch Jesus? It was a moment of moral ambiguity which we all face sooner or later. Dr. Zeile's discussion of this delicate topic is accompanied by elements of the Communion service (sometimes called the Mass):Introit, Creed, General Prayer (a prayer for all in general), and the Communion rite itself, and the hymn "For All You...