We all have that friend one seeks for encouragement and excuses to sin more. Jesus isn't that kind of friend. He's the friend we need, who will tell us what we don't want to hear, but need to hear--especially for the forgiveness of sins. Hear the full audio of "The Sinner's Friend" A sermon on … Continue reading The Sinner’s Friend
Parents in the Household of Faith (Week Six: 10.25-31.2018)
Immanuel Lutheran Church invites parents of confirmation age children to learn and grow with their kids in the Christian faith. To encourage that continual learning and growth, each week of class we post a reading from the Large Catechism or other portions of our Lutheran Confession of the faith here especially for the mothers and fathers. These readings are directly … Continue reading Parents in the Household of Faith (Week Six: 10.25-31.2018)
Readings for Reformation Day (Observed, Sunday 10.28.2018)
We pray: "Almighty and gracious Lord, pour out Your Holy Spirit on Your faithful people. Keep us steadfast in Your grace and truth, protect and deliver us in times of temptation, defend us against all enemies, and grant to Your church Your saving peace, through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, Who lives and reigns … Continue reading Readings for Reformation Day (Observed, Sunday 10.28.2018)
Parents in the Household of Faith (Week Five: 10.18-24.2018)
Immanuel Lutheran Church invites parents of confirmation age children to learn and grow with their kids in the Christian faith. To encourage that continual learning and growth, each week of class we post a reading from the Large Catechism or other portions of our Lutheran Confession of the faith here especially for the mothers and fathers. These readings are directly … Continue reading Parents in the Household of Faith (Week Five: 10.18-24.2018)
Your Dominion and Domain in Christ the Lord
God the Father gives you holy charge of your life: ruling over the time, talents and treasures entrusted to you. Christ redeems the whole you from the Fall into sin and restores true righteousness within you. The Holy Spirit sanctifies you, Christian, making you fit for the sacred task he has given. "God blessed them...and … Continue reading Your Dominion and Domain in Christ the Lord
Readings for the Twenty-first Sunday after Trinity (10.21.18)
We pray: "O Lord, keep Your household, the Church, in continual godliness that through Your protection she may be free from all adversities and devoutly given to serve You in good works, through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, Who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God now and forever." Amen. … Continue reading Readings for the Twenty-first Sunday after Trinity (10.21.18)
Life Dwelling, Gazing and Inquiring
"One thing have I asked of the LORD, that will I seek after: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the LORD and to inquire in his temple." (Psalm 27:4) Hear the full audio of "This Life Dwelling, Gazing and … Continue reading Life Dwelling, Gazing and Inquiring
Readings for the Twentieth Sunday after Trinity (10.14.2018)
We pray: "O Lord, grant to Your faithful people pardon and peace, that they may be cleansed from all their sins and serve You with a quiet mind; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, Who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God now and forever." Amen. Isaiah 55:1-9 (ESV) 55:1 “Come, … Continue reading Readings for the Twentieth Sunday after Trinity (10.14.2018)
Parents in the Household of Faith: Week Four (10.4-10.18)
Immanuel Lutheran Church invites parents of confirmation age children to learn and grow with their kids in the Christian faith. To encourage that continual learning and growth, each week of class we post a reading from the Large Catechism or other portions of our Lutheran Confession of the faith here especially for the mothers and fathers. These readings are directly … Continue reading Parents in the Household of Faith: Week Four (10.4-10.18)
Readings for the Nineteenth Sunday after Trinity
We pray: "Almighty and merciful God, of Your bountiful goodness keep from us all things that may hurt us, that we being ready in both body and soul, may cheerfully accomplish whatever You would have us do, through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God now … Continue reading Readings for the Nineteenth Sunday after Trinity
Isaiah 50:4 Blues 