"Do you renounce the Devil, and all his works, and all his ways?" Our Baptism unites us to Christ. Being united in true Fellowship with Jesus means forsaking all 'fellowship' with lawlessness, darkness, the devil, idolatry and unbelief...for the Lord has called you together to stand apart, to be his living temple, sons and daughters … Continue reading Called Together to Stand Apart in His Fellowship
Called by the Preached Word into Fellowship with Us
We rejoice as our communities unite and pull together in response to recent flooding, disaster or tragedy! Gladly we offer our prayers and act to lend our hands to provide help, clean up and rebuild. Yet the Lord God calls us to an eternal fellowship which transcends both these moments of extraordinary urgency–and all those … Continue reading Called by the Preached Word into Fellowship with Us
Parents in the Household of Faith (Week ending 03.13.2019)
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 03.13.2019)
Called by God into Fellowship with His Son
Our 2019 Lent series: Fellowship in His Word begins with God's desire and design for our Fellowship. The Lord takes the initiative, the decisive action to call us into Fellowship with His Son. Hear the full audio of "Called by God into Fellowship with His Son" A sermon on 1 Corinthians 1:4-18 / Ash Wednesday … Continue reading Called by God into Fellowship with His Son
Loved and Fully Known
Love is not just for your weddings and families, but given first for the other members of the Body of Christ... Hear the full audio of "Loved and Fully Known" A sermon on 1 Corinthians 13 / Quinquagesima / 03 March 2019 Thanks for reading or listening. Share with a friend of you like by … Continue reading Loved and Fully Known
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
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)
Glory to God in the Church and in Christ
Sometimes, love itself gets disordered. There's a way of loving good gifts that gives God the glory for giving them. There's also a disordered love that elevates the gift above the Almighty Giver himself. That's idolatry, and we're all so inclined at times. But Glory to God in the Highest! We're visited by our Lord, … Continue reading Glory to God in the Church and in Christ
A Deeper Dive into Galatians 5:25-6:10 (Bible Study for 9.9.18)
Late to post, but here goes a bit of a study into Galatians 5:25-6:10. We didn't hold class due to special 2018 Rally Day events to kick off our Sunday School and Catechism year, but for those who wanted to dig a little deeper into the conditions of sowing Seeds of Gentle Restoration, here's a … Continue reading A Deeper Dive into Galatians 5:25-6:10 (Bible Study for 9.9.18)
Isaiah 50:4 Blues 