On Rogate Sunday, Christ commands His Church to pray boldly in His Name because the Father Himself loves those who believe in the Son. In this modernized and abridged sermon inspired by Martin Luther’s Rogate preaching, we examine the Lord’s Prayer petition by petition while confronting the false gods and antichrists of the modern age.

This sermon addresses the collapse of truth in church and society, prosperity religion, political idolatry, technological utopianism, moral confusion, and the spiritual warfare surrounding Christian families and children. At the same time, it proclaims the comfort of Christ for weary consciences burdened by sin, suffering, financial hardship, temptation, and fear.

What does it mean to pray “Hallowed Be Thy Name” in an age that mocks God’s Word? What does “Thy Kingdom Come” mean when the world seeks salvation through politics and power? Why does Christ teach us to pray daily for bread, forgiveness, protection from temptation, and deliverance from evil?

This sermon calls Christians away from despair and back to repentance, faith, Word, Sacrament, and prayer — not as empty ritual, but as holy warfare against the devil, the world, and the flesh.

“Ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full.” — John 16:24

On Cantate Sunday, Martin Luther’s timeless proclamation is freshly abridged and powerfully updated for today’s faithful remnant. In this episode, discover how Christ’s ascension, the coming of the Holy Spirit, and the Spirit’s work of convicting the world still speak directly to modern Christians surrounded by confusion, falsehood, suffering, and spiritual weariness.

Rooted in John 16:5–15, this sermon explores the Spirit’s ongoing mission: exposing sin, revealing true righteousness in Christ alone, and announcing the judgment of the defeated ruler of this world. Luther’s evangelical clarity is preserved while contemporary application addresses the struggles of family life, cultural decay, false religion, and the believer’s call to joyful perseverance.

This is a proclamation for those seeking:

• Historic Lutheran theology faithfully applied today
• Strength amid personal and family trials
• Confidence in Christ over against worldly fear
• Encouragement for small, faithful home churches
• A renewed call to “sing unto the Lord a new song”

Join us as the ancient Gospel is proclaimed with boldness for our present age.

Scripture: John 16:5–15 Theme: The Holy Spirit glorifies Christ by convicting the world and sustaining His Church.

In this updated and abridged presentation of Martin Luther’s powerful Jubilate sermon on John 16:16–23, hear Christ’s promise to His suffering Church: though believers must endure the “little while” of sorrow, persecution, and the apparent triumph of the world, resurrection joy is certain and untouchable. Drawing listeners through the cross to the empty tomb, this message proclaims how Christ transforms weeping into everlasting rejoicing, anchors Christians in the midst of affliction, and exposes the fleeting false joy of the unbelieving world. A sharpened and accessible retelling of Luther’s pastoral preaching, this episode offers enduring comfort for weary saints, courage under trial, and unwavering confidence in the victory of the risen Christ. (Martin Luther Postil)

https://www.lastchristian.com/luther/vol-13a/57-on-the-third-sunday-after-easter-jubilate/