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Impulses for faith: Inspiring sermons in Halle from October 2025!
On October 1, 2025, a series of events begins in Halle with sermons and musical performance in the Laurentius Church.
Impulses for faith: Inspiring sermons in Halle from October 2025!
On October 1, 2025, an exciting sermon series will begin in Halle that deals with central themes of Christianity. The opening event will be hosted by Prof. Dr. Friedemann Stengel directs and treats Acts 2:14-49 under the title “Communism”. The evening will be accompanied musically by Prof. Anna-Victoria Baltrusch-Schulze on the organ and the TonArt Halle chamber choir under the direction of Lukas Zehle. This sermon series aims to promote a deeper understanding of the teachings of the apostles and the early Christian community as portrayed in the book of Acts.
The Book of Acts, written by Luke, is crucial to understanding the development of the early church. It connects the teachings of Jesus with the actions of the apostles and shows how the Holy Spirit inspires the church. The outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the Day of Pentecost, mentioned in Acts 2, is a key moment closely linked to the growth of Christianity from Jerusalem to the ends of the earth. During this time, approximately between 30 and 62 AD, the apostles carried out their mission and spread the teachings of Jesus Press releases reported that….
Planned topics and speakers
The sermon series goes beyond the first evening and includes several dates with different topics:
- 26. Oktober 2025 – „Kurzarbeit“ (Matthäus 20, 1-16) mit Prof. Dr. Insa Theesfeld.
- 9. November 2025 – „Auge um Auge“ (Matthäus 5, 38-42) mit Prof. Dr. Joachim Renzikowski.
- 19. November 2025 – „Glaubensgerechtigkeit“ (Römer 3, 21-31) mit Prof. Dr. Regina Radlbeck-Ossmann.
- 30. November 2025 – „Werkgerechtigkeit“ (Jakobus 2, 14-25) mit Kirchenpräsident Karsten Wolkenhauer.
- 14. Dezember 2025 – „Gerechter Friede“ (Psalm 85) mit Felix Stütz.
- 6. Januar 2026 – „Gerechtigkeitsstrom“ (Amos 5, 21-24) mit PD Dr. Johannes Thon.
- 18. Januar 2026 – „Gewissensgerechtigkeit“ (Römer 14, 13-22) mit Katharina Höhn-Norden.
- 4. Februar 2026 – „Ismael“ (Genesis 21, 9-20) mit Prof. Dr. Michael Domsgen.
Louise Baltrusch-Schulze will continue to accompany the musical arrangement and her organ playing will enrich the spiritual program Church of Jesus Christ reports that....
The role of community in Acts
The sermons particularly emphasize the importance of community within the early church, as presented in Acts 2:42-47. Here the believers show close fellowship, spend time in prayer and break bread together. This close connection is complemented by miracles and signs that occur through the apostles. Mutual support through the sale of possessions and distribution to those in need is also a defining feature of this community.
Deeper reflection on the early Christian community invites us to create new forms of togetherness. Suggestions such as living room services and community walks are intended to practice hospitality and live community. In this way, the legacy of the apostles is transferred to today and the vision of an attractive Christian community becomes tangible EMK Stuttgart reports that....
The combination of theological themes and musical design promises to inspire listeners and make them think about their own role in the community. The event series offers a valuable opportunity to explore the deep roots of Christianity and rediscover the timeless teachings of the apostles.