We pray: "Stir up your power, O Lord, and come, that by your protection we may be rescued from the threatening perils of our sins and saved by your mighty deliverance; for You live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever." Amen. Here are the readings appointed in … Continue reading Readings for the First Sunday in Advent (12.2.2018)
The Only Cure for Thessalonian Eschatologitis
A patient who refuses to seek help and self-medicates his own condition has a fool for a doctor. So with our spiritual illness. God sends our help from outside of us, in Christ... Hear the full audio of "The Only Cure for Thessalonian Eschatologitis" A sermon on 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 Last Sunday of the Church … Continue reading The Only Cure for Thessalonian Eschatologitis
Readings for the Last Sunday of the Church Year (11.25.2018)
We pray: "Lord God, heavenly Father, send forth your Son, we pray, to lead home His bride, the Church, that with all the company of the redeemed we may finally enter into His eternal wedding feast; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, Who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and … Continue reading Readings for the Last Sunday of the Church Year (11.25.2018)
Life Like Normal, Until The Day…
Hey, look man, it's not the End Of The World. Then suddenly, it is... Hear the full audio of "Life Like Normal Until The Day" A sermon on Luke 17:20-30 (ESV) Twenty-fifth Sunday after Trinity / 18 November 2018 Immanuel Lutheran Church of Laurel, NE Bible Class Notes 11.18.18 (25th Sunday after Trinity) Luke 17:20-30 … Continue reading Life Like Normal, Until The Day…
Your Partnership in Giving and Receiving
Paul tells them, “You did a noble thing, Philippians, by sharing in my troubles. I thank God the Father that I have partners like you in this work of giving and receiving in Christ Jesus.” Hear the full audio of "Your Partnership in Giving and Receiving" A sermon on Philippians 4:14-20 / Thanksgiving Eve Service … Continue reading Your Partnership in Giving and Receiving
Readings for the Twenty-Fifth Sunday after Trinity (11.18.2018)
Here are the service readings for the Twenty-first Sunday after Trinity... Job 14:1-6 (alternate, ESV) 14 “Man who is born of a woman is few of days and full of trouble. 2 He comes out like a flower and withers; he flees like a shadow and continues not. 3 And do you open your eyes on such a … Continue reading Readings for the Twenty-Fifth Sunday after Trinity (11.18.2018)
Weeping and Bearing The Seed
I get it. You'd rather cheer and shout for joy. Until then, bear this Seed and plant it in your neighbor's ear--restoration in the forgiveness of sins by Christ Jesus, our Lord. Hear the full audio of "Weeping and Bearing The Seed" A sermon on Psalm 126 / Twenty-Fourth Sunday after Trinity / 11 November … Continue reading Weeping and Bearing The Seed
Readings for the Twenty-Fourth Sunday after Trinity (11.11.2018)
We pray: Stir up, O Lord, the wills of Your faithful people that they, plenteously bringing forth the fruits of good works, may by You be plenteously rewarded; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, Who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God now and forever. Amen. Isaiah 51:9-16 (ESV) 9 Awake, … Continue reading Readings for the Twenty-Fourth Sunday after Trinity (11.11.2018)
Come Out of Your Great Tribulation
The Lord Jesus meets us here in suffering & turmoil with peace the world cannot give. He brings our tribulation to a most glorious end! Hear the full audio of "Come Out of Your Great Tribulation" A sermon on Revelation 7:2-17 (ESV) / All Saints Day (observed) / 4 November 2018 Bible Study Notes for … Continue reading Come Out of Your Great Tribulation
Parents in the Household of Faith (Week Seven 11.1-7.2018)
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 Seven 11.1-7.2018)
Isaiah 50:4 Blues 