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Nov 7/8 – Resurrection Hope! – Lutheran Weekend Worship

We hear today the extremely encouraging words from the apostle Paul concerning our everlasting life. Paul tells us, “We will always be with the Lord.” What comforting words! What encouraging words! You have the assurance that when Jesus returns, you … Continue reading

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Oct 24/25 – Our Refuge and Strength – Reformation Weekend!

The Reformation is a great time to hear the words of Psalm 46, that ‘God is our Refuge and Strength. A very present help in time of trouble’. These words mattered so much to Martin Luther that he penned his … Continue reading

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Oct 17/18 – Fully Committed – Lutheran Weekend Worship

As the Lord speaks to us in His Word, He calls the righteous to live by faith and always gives reason why His people can do so through His continual presence, power, and providence. The Readings today urge us, in … Continue reading

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Oct 10/11 – The Mountaintop Cookout – Lutheran Weekend Worship

“Come to the table.” In our daily experiences, there is no invitation that is more readily received and fully appreciated. To be at the table is to be assured of nourishment and refreshment. In Psalm 23, we are told of … Continue reading

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Sep 26/27 – I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For – Lutheran Weekend Worship

It has become commonplace to speak of God as responsible for determining life and death for us. So we wonder where is God’s justice when the innocent suffer or His mercy when tragedy strikes. But the Lord insists He has … Continue reading

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Sep 27 / Sunday – God’s Good and Gracious Will – Lutheran Worship video

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Sep 19/20 – I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For – Lutheran Weekend Worship

In the Old Testament reading for today, Isaiah invites us to, “Seek the Lord while he may be found; call upon him while he is near.” We are all seeking for answers in our lives, we needn’t look any further … Continue reading

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Sep 12/13 – Forgiveness – Lutheran Weekend Worship

Forgiveness is filled with questions. How often must I forgive? Is there a limit to the grace of forgiveness? What is the connection between God’s forgiveness to me and my forgiveness to others? The answer to these questions lies in … Continue reading

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Sep 5/6 – Traits of a Child – Lutheran Weekend Worship

When His disciples wanted to know who was the greatest in the kingdom of heaven, Jesus pointed to a child as an object lesson for true humility. One who assumes the posture of complete dependence— having nothing, yet needing everything—is … Continue reading

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Aug 29/30 – What Are You Setting Your Mind Upon? – Lutheran Weekend Worship

AS WE GATHER Peter genuinely thinks he is helping Jesus when he tries to talk Him out of suffering and death. At times, we also fail to understand God’s ways, thinking we know better. Jesus knows that He has to … Continue reading

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Aug 22/23 – Backpacks, Barbeque & Blessings Weekend – Lutheran Weekend Worship

Sat Aug 22 – “Who is Jesus to You?” God’s people have gifts that are signs of His loving presence and demonstrations of His gracious power. In a sermon preached in 1538, Martin Luther observed, “Whoever comes to faith can … Continue reading

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Aug 15/16 – Break the Walls Down – Lutheran Weekend Worship

The earthly ministry of Jesus was for the most part in a restricted geographical area. For the three years of His public work, He traveled in the area of Judea and Galilee with a singular sojourn through Samaria. But at … Continue reading

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Aug 8/9 – The Last Dance – Lutheran Weekend Worship

The Gospel stories of Jesus often have a familiarity to us that may diminish what the sacred writer wants us to understand. Simply put, there has never been any individual on this earth like Jesus. He has divine power that … Continue reading

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Aug 8/9 – The Last Dance – Lutheran Weekend Worship

The Gospel stories of Jesus often have a familiarity to us that may diminish what the sacred writer wants us to understand. Simply put, there has never been any individual on this earth like Jesus. He has divine power that … Continue reading

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Aug 1/2 – Us This Day Our Daily Bread – Lutheran Weekend Worship

Miracles tend to be big things in our minds. But the miracles Jesus does are more often tied to the simple things of ordinary life—like food! Jesus provides the simple things of life in miraculous ways. That is one of … Continue reading

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July 25/26 – Taking Care of Buisness – Lutheran Weekend Worship

The Word works! The Word of God is our only source of everlasting life. Through Isaiah, God explains that His Word is as effective as rain causing growth in plants. As David writes poetically, His care causes all the trees … Continue reading

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July 18/19 – Gardening Tips from Jesus – Lutheran Weekend Worship

Welcome to worship at Immanuel for the July 19/19 weekend. On Sunday, our worship featured an outdoor Drive-In Worship event. Why must we endure the questions, the challenges, and the things that are not as they should be? The disciples … Continue reading

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July 11/12 – Taking Care of Business – Lutheran Weekend Worship

The Word works! The Word of God is our only source of everlasting life. Through Isaiah, God explains that His Word is as effective as rain causing growth in plants. As David writes poetically, His care causes all the trees … Continue reading

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