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)
Elizabeth, Did You Know?
We know the answer to the song "Mary, Did You Know?" But what about Elizabeth and Zechariah? These Priestly parents prepare the Messenger who prepares the way of the Lord. Their training gave John deep root in the Scripture. Christ brings the seeds parents planted to their fruition. Christ fulfills the promises of old and … Continue reading Elizabeth, Did You Know?
Bible Study Notes and Audio from 12.16.2018
Verse by verse, together we dig into Matthew 11:2-11... Hear the full audio from Bible Class on 16 December 2018... Bible Study Notes on Matthew 11:2-11 (ESV) From Matthew 11: 2 Now when John heard in prison about the deeds of the Christ, he sent word by his disciples 3 and said to him, “Are you the … Continue reading Bible Study Notes and Audio from 12.16.2018
Readings for the Third Sunday in Advent (12.16.18)
We pray:"Lord Jesus Christ, we implore you to hear our prayers and to lighten the darkness of our hearts by Your gracious visitation, for You live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever." Amen. Isaiah 40:1-11 (ESV) 1 Comfort, comfort my people, says your God. 2 Speak tenderly to … Continue reading Readings for the Third Sunday in Advent (12.16.18)