Doing and fulfilling the Law
“Accustom yourself, then, to this language, that doing the works of the law and fulfilling the law are two very different things. The work of the law is everything that one does, or can do, toward...
View ArticleFaith is God’s Work
“This is the work of God, that you believe in Him whom He sent” (Jn. 6:29 NKJ). “Faith is a divine work in us which changes us and makes us to be born anew of God, John 1[:12–13]. It kills the old...
View ArticleCommemoration of Silas, fellow worker of St. Peter and St. Paul
In the Name of Jesus. Amen. Feb 10 is a day commemorating Silas, Fellow Worker of St. Peter and St. Paul. Of this saint of God, the Commission on Worship on the LCMS website comments, “Silas, a leader...
View ArticleLuther–Whether One May Flee From a Deadly Plague
In the following letter, here are a few areas Luther addresses: Christians will not all respond in the same manner Vocation and office Prayer Loving neighbor, Caring for the Sick Denouncing the devil...
View ArticleDevotion on the Presentation of the Augsburg Confession (June 25)
Preached on June 8, 2020 Audio Readings–Acts 4:23-31; Hebrews 12:1-3; Matthew 10:27-33 In the Name of Jesus. Amen. Later this month, on June 25, the church commemorates the presentation of what...
View ArticleNot better or worse…
“Do not judge according to appearance, but judge with righteous judgment.” Jn. 7:24 In the Name of Jesus. Amen. People are tempted to see others as better than themselves, or, on the other hand, to...
View Article“Set Free by the Truth,” John 8:31-36
"Let us then consider it certain and firmly established that the soul can do without anything except the Word of God and that where the Word of God is missing there is no help at all for the soul. If...
View Article“The Gospel of Salvation”
Audio Readings: 2 Kings 22:8-20; Romans 3:19-28; Luke 18:9-14 In the Name of Jesus. Amen. The account of Josiah king of Judah is a memorable one. Josiah was one of the good kings of Judah. Not all...
View Article2020 Reformation VBS
Just recently, Immanuel hosted a “Reformation VBS,” inviting sister congregations in the area. Below is audio of the two adult sessions (studies). The first is an introduction to Josiah (2 Kings...
View ArticleThe Martyrdom of St. John the Baptist,” Mark 6:14-29
14King Herod heard [about all this], for Jesus’ name had become known. Some said, “John the Baptist has been raised from the dead. That is why these miraculous powers are at work in him.” 15But others...
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