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)
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)
Seeds of Gentle Restoration
The question is not WHETHER you will sow or reap. You certainly shall sow and reap something. The only question is WHAT will you sow and then reap. Sow boldly in good cheer and look forward to a good harvest, for your Father richly blesses birds who neither sow nor reap. How much more shall … Continue reading Seeds of Gentle Restoration
A Bible Study Class Discussion Guide on 1 Cor. 12:1-11
Bible Class is Sunday at 9am, beginners welcome. *Your* questions are better than mine, bring 'em along with you! A Bible Study Guide on 1 Cor. 12:1-11 Part One: Inert, Silent Idolatry vs. Dynamic Spirit of God {v.1-3} 📖 12:1 Now concerning spiritual gifts, brothers, I do not want you to be uninformed. A. Paul here … Continue reading A Bible Study Class Discussion Guide on 1 Cor. 12:1-11
My Spirit on All Flesh
The Holy Spirit makes a great noise, but can we know what such sounds mean? Hear the full audio of "My Spirit on All Flesh" A sermon on Acts 2:1-21 (ESV) The Day of Pentecost / 20 May 2018 Genesis 11:1-9 (ESV) 1 Now the whole earth had one language and the same words. 2 And … Continue reading My Spirit on All Flesh
To Keep You From Falling Away
The Spirit of Truth is Sent. He Bears Witness to Preserve You in Faith! Hear the full audio of "To Keep You From Falling Away" A sermon on John 15:26-16:4 Seventh Sunday of Easter / 13 May 2018 Ezekiel 36:22-28 (ESV) 22 “Therefore say to the house of Israel, Thus says the Lord God: It is … Continue reading To Keep You From Falling Away
You Cannot Bear Them Now
When sobs of sorrow and fear's alarm overwhelm the Lord's voice, He sends The Helper to comfort, preserve you and abide. Hear the full audio of "You Cannot Bear Them Now" A sermon on John 16:5-15 (ESV) Fifth Sunday of Easter / 29 April 2018 Isaiah 12 (ESV) 1 You will say in that day: … Continue reading You Cannot Bear Them Now
Gathering Together Day by Day
The Teaching, The Fellowship, The Breaking of Bread and The Prayers matter far more than our sin or our stuff... Hear the full audio of "Gathering Together Day by Day" A sermon on Acts 2:41-47 (ESV) 3rd Sunday in Lent / 4 March 2018 Acts 2:41-47(ESV) 41 So those who received his word were baptized, and … Continue reading Gathering Together Day by Day
Faith Alone Works in Humility Willing to Learn
God bestows on us many good gifts. Husband or wife, parents or children, home and property, birds, animals and more are all good gifts. But not all good gifts are able to save us, to make us righteous before God and holy in His sight. The Law also is a very good gift, but it … Continue reading Faith Alone Works in Humility Willing to Learn
Readings For Midweek Lent 4
Readings for Midweek Lent 4 (22 March 2017) "Faith Alone Works... ...In Humility Willing to Learn" From: The Formula of Concord, Solid Declaration, Article VI "The Third Use of the Law," par. 9-14 [9] Therefore, because of these lusts of the flesh the truly believing, elect, and regenerate children of God need in this life … Continue reading Readings For Midweek Lent 4
Isaiah 50:4 Blues 