Worldwide, Christians united in carols and hymns...but this Child is Appointed to be opposed, even by some who love Christmas music... Hear the full audio of "This Child is Appointed" A sermon on Luke 2:27-35 / First Sunday after Christmas / 30 December 2018 Small Catechism readings for the day: The First CommandmentYou shall have … Continue reading This Child is Appointed
Bible Study Notes and Audio from 12.30.2018
Verse by verse, we dig into Luke 2:22-40... The Presentation in the Temple. Hear the full audio of Bible Study on December 30, 2018. Today we have a lengthy passage closing out the "infancy" section of the Gospel of Luke (2:22-40). The Sermon later will focus on part four, the prophetic blessing spoken about Jesus. … Continue reading Bible Study Notes and Audio from 12.30.2018
Readings for the First Sunday after Christmas (12.30.2018)
We pray: "O God, our Maker and Redeemer, You wonderfully created us and in the incarnation of Your Son yet more wondrously restored our human nature. Grant that we may ever be alive in Him who made Himself to be like us; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the … Continue reading Readings for the First Sunday after Christmas (12.30.2018)
God Arrives in Time for You
His sign was swaddling clothes on a manger's hay. But now, we find Christ in that swirling cup and unleavened bread. We hasten there by faith in the Word, which the Lord has made known to us: "This is My body, given for you." Glory to God in the Highest, and on earth, the peace … Continue reading God Arrives in Time for You
The Word Reaches The Womb
Mary carries the Word made flesh. These good tidings bring great joy to another woman of faith and the child in her womb...by the Holy Spirit at work from lip to ear to our own innermost being, even now. Hear the full audio of "The Word Reaches The Womb" A sermon on Luke 1:39-45 / … Continue reading The Word Reaches The Womb
Bible Study Notes and Audio from 12.23.2018
Verse by verse, we dig into Luke 1:39-45... The Visitation! Hear the full audio from Bible Class on December 23, 2018 From Luke 1: 39 In those days Mary arose and went with haste into the hill country, to a town in Judah, 40 and she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. 41 And when Elizabeth … Continue reading Bible Study Notes and Audio from 12.23.2018
Readings for the Fourth Sunday in Advent (12.23.2018)
We pray: "Stir up your power, O Lord, and come and help us by Your might, that the sins which weigh us down may be quickly lifted by your grace and mercy, for You live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God now and forever." Amen. Here are the readings for … Continue reading Readings for the Fourth Sunday in Advent (12.23.2018)
God Keeps Time Holy for You
Squanderers, misers and outright thieves of God's own time find their help here and now. A Son so focused on His Father's will and His remote neighbor's need lets nothing distract or deter Him. Christ bends His will to the bitter hours that accomplish our salvation. God Keeps Time Holy for You by His Spirit, … Continue reading God Keeps Time Holy for You
Parents in the Household of Faith (Week ending 12.19.2018)
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 ending 12.19.2018)
Readings for the Third Midweek Advent Service (12.19.18)
Here are the readings for the Third Midweek Advent Service...Dec. 19th @ 7:30pm Job 10:1-12 (ESV) 1 “I loathe my life; I will give free utterance to my complaint; I will speak in the bitterness of my soul. 2 I will say to God, Do not condemn me; let me know why you contend against me. … Continue reading Readings for the Third Midweek Advent Service (12.19.18)
Isaiah 50:4 Blues 