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

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 hymn "I Love to tell the Story."Send us Fan Mail

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 Psalm 98, the I John 4 reading, and the hymn based on this text, "Water, Blood, and Spirit." 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

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, and a closing hymn of prayer, "God Bless our Native Land."Send us Fan Mail

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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

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's Prayer, from the service for the Feast of the Most Holy Trinity.Send us Fan Mail

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 follow, and the episode concludes with the Brief Confession & Communion, with the Common Doxology.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

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, "Come Holy Ghost, God and Lord."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 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

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

Peter had denied his Lord three times and imagined he would never be freed from the guilt of sin and the despair of Jesus' death. But the Easter Gospel changed his despair  into hope and with the appearance of the risen Christ at the Sea of Galilee, opportunity for reconciliation and restoration! This message of hope for all who trust in Christ includes a bell choir anthem ("Christ is Arisen, Alleluia"), and two hymns ("O Blessed Holy Trinity" and Spread o Mighty Word"), as well as the Communion Rite.Send us Fan Mail

The robust statement of faith tells us who God is and who Christ is, which are absolutely necessary to salvation.Send us Fan Mail