Because we have a real-time problem with sin, God meets it with a Savior who enters into real time for us. Christ acts once with comprehensive, eternal finality to redeem the whole world from sin. But now, in certain places and times throughout our lives, the Lord manifests Himself to deliver this eternal, heavenly help … Continue reading God Saves Time Wholly For You
Parents in the Household of Faith (Week ending 12.12.2018)
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 12.12.2018)
Readings for the Second Midweek Advent Service (12.12.18)
What if the Lord left people to all the idols they chase after and serve in stead of Him, saying "Go cry out to them! Let them save you!" In the singularity of Christ's sacrifice, we lack nothing. Even now God is with us, acting to save His people from their sins--all the time! Judges … Continue reading Readings for the Second Midweek Advent Service (12.12.18)
Bible Study Notes and Audio from 12.9.18
Verse by verse, together we dig in to Malachi 4... Hear the audio of Bible Study from this past weekend... Bible Study Notes (9 December 2018) From Malachi 4: 1 “For behold, the day is coming, burning like an oven, when all the arrogant and all evildoers will be stubble. The day that is coming … Continue reading Bible Study Notes and Audio from 12.9.18
He Will Turn The Hearts
Two generations raised in captivity finally return home from Babylon. God sends His last writing prophet of the Old Testament to preach one final sermon. His word of warning and promise will have to last them the next 400 years... Hear the full audio of "He Will Turn The Hearts" A sermon on Malachi 4 … Continue reading He Will Turn The Hearts
Readings for the Second Sunday in Advent (12.9.2018)
We pray: "Stir up our hearts, O Lord, to make ready the way of Your only-begotten Son, that by His coming we may be enabled to serve You with pure minds, through the same Jesus Christ, our Lord, Who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever." Amen. Here … Continue reading Readings for the Second Sunday in Advent (12.9.2018)
God Makes Time Holy For You
Having trouble making time for God? Maybe we can't EVEN...make...time. Hear the full audio of "God Makes Time Holy For You" A sermon on Ezekiel 22:23-31 and Mark 2:27 / Midweek Advent 1 / 5 December 2018 "God Makes Time Holy For You" Ezekiel 2:26; Mark 2:27 From the beginning, God makes time holy for … Continue reading God Makes Time Holy For You
Readings for the First Midweek Advent Service (12.5.2018)
The time is near! Come and embrace these days of Advent with a Christ-Centered spirituality. Our 2018 Advent Midweek series explores a Christian Theology of Time. Beginning on Wednesday, December 5th we look at four key Biblical teachings about time. While few Christians would find these claims controversial, often our daily life does seem to … Continue reading Readings for the First Midweek Advent Service (12.5.2018)
What is Lacking in Your Faith?
Something missing this Christmas? A repost from Advent 2015 Hear the full audio of "What is Lacking in Your Faith?" A sermon on 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13 First Sunday in Advent (reposted from 2015) 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13 (ESV) 9 For what thanksgiving can we return to God for you, for all the joy that we feel for … Continue reading What is Lacking in Your Faith?
Parents in the Household of Faith (Week Nine to Ten 11.25-12.5.2018)
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 Nine to Ten 11.25-12.5.2018)
Isaiah 50:4 Blues 