Advent 1 Nov. 27, 2011 A+D Rev. Dr. Benjamin T. G. Mayes Emmaus Evangelical Lutheran Church, U.A.C. St. Louis, Mo. Matthew 21:1–9 The coming of the King.   In the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Dearly Beloved: Today is not Palm Sunday. It is also not simply [...]

The Nativity of St. John the Baptist (observed) June 26, 2011 A+D Rev. Dr. Benjamin T. G. Mayes Emmaus Ev. Lutheran Church U.A.C. St. Louis, Mo. Luke 1:57–80 A prophet and more than a prophet.   In the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Dearly Beloved: Who is [...]

2010-10-17 Sermon

Pentecost May 23, 2010 A+D Rev. Dr. Benjamin T. G. Mayes Emmaus Ev. Lutheran Church U.A.C. St. Louis, Mo. Acts 2:4 The gift of the Holy Spirit In the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Dearly Beloved: After Christmas and Easter, today is the greatest, most joyful and [...]

Easter 5, Cantate Rev. Dr. Benjamin T. G. Mayes Emmaus Ev. Lutheran Church U.A.C., St. Louis, Mo. +Jesu juva!+ John 16:5–15 The Holy Spirit speaks! In the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Dearly Beloved: Speaking. The false gods don’t do that much. In the old pagan religions, [...]