Here Jesus shows us an "Attitude of Gratitude" gone terribly wrong. Lord, have mercy upon us... Hear the full audio of "The Humility to Seek Out God's Mercy" A sermon on Luke 18:9-14 / Eleventh Sunday after Trinity / 01 September 2019
From Now on, You Will
While Pastor Warner is on leave serving as pastoral voting delegate for the congregations of the Wayne circuit LCMS at the national convention, Pastor Paul Flo from Hope Lutheran Church in So. Sioux City, NE encouraged the saints in our local parish. Pastor Flo serves in the area as newly ordained associate pastor in outreach … Continue reading From Now on, You Will
LORD of the Pigeons
A somewhat casual devotional thought on Mark 11:15-19... 15 And they came to Jerusalem. And [Jesus] entered the temple and began to drive out those who sold and those who bought in the temple, and he overturned the tables of the money-changers and the seats of those who sold pigeons. 16 And he would not … Continue reading LORD of the Pigeons
We are Distinct, I and Your People
Whether we feel close to God or not, the Lord moves in mercy toward His people, and goes with them. Hear the full audio of "We are Distinct, I and Your People" A sermon on Exodus 33:12-23 (ESV) Second Sunday after Epiphany / 20 January 2019 Thanks for listening! Share with a friend if you like … Continue reading We are Distinct, I and Your People
They Fell Down and Worshiped Him
Loud crowds stand, arms waving high, swaying in concert as one to the music...the apostles' often describe a very different posture within and outwardly, when it comes to the worship of Christ, the Lord. Hear the full audio of "They Fell Down and Worshiped Him" A sermon on Matthew 2:1-12 / The Epiphany of Our … Continue reading They Fell Down and Worshiped Him
Bible Study Notes and Audio from 01.06.2019
Verse by verse, together we explore Matthew 2:1-12...The Epiphany of Our Lord. Hear the full audio of Bible Study from January 6th... INTRODUCTION: Our Gospel reading for The Epiphany of Our Lord is found in Matthew 2:1-12. It records the account of the magi or "wise men." They have journeyed as they followed a star, … Continue reading Bible Study Notes and Audio from 01.06.2019
This Child is Appointed
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
Parents in the Household of Faith: Week Four (10.4-10.18)
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 Four (10.4-10.18)
Readings for the Sixteenth Sunday after Trinity (9.16.2018)
"O Lord, we pray that Your grace may always go before and follow after us, that we may continually be given to all good works; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever." Amen. Here are the readings for the Sixteenth … Continue reading Readings for the Sixteenth Sunday after Trinity (9.16.2018)
God Seated US with Him in the Heavenly Places
The Lord made us ALIVE in Christ Jesus--certainly not so you should dwell mired in misery, but be raised up and seated with Him in the heavenly places! Take the seat prepared for you here in God's presence. Sit next to Him who wields all authority in heaven and on earth for your own deliverance … Continue reading God Seated US with Him in the Heavenly Places
Isaiah 50:4 Blues 