Shout to joy to God! A little while we suffer this side of eternity, but Christ Jesus has won us from sin, death, and Satan! Rejoice! Salvation is ours in Christ! We shall never be forsaken! Sermon Text: Isaiah 40:25-31. Sermon Theme: "Rejoice! Your Are Not Forsaken!" Sermon for Jubilate the 4th Sunday of Easter, 8-May-2022 preached at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Tell City, Indiana by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert.

Is there hope when death surrounds us? Our Living Lord Jesus Christ draws near to us in His Word spoken, poured, and fed us with His Living flesh and blood. Sermon Text: Ezekiel 37:1-14. Sermon Theme: Can These Dry Bones Live? Preached for Quasimodogeniti, Second Sunday of Easter, 24-April-2022 at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Tell City, Indiana by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

The reality of our sin and death has been shattered by the greater reality of Christ's physical resurrection for us! Sermon Text: Job 19:23-27. Sermon Theme: "Fearlessly Facing Our Death!" Preached for Easter festival service, 17-April-2022, at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Tell City, Indiana by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert.

The Lord is risen! He is risen indeed! Alleluia! Christ's resurrection sets before us the feast of Life eternal! Sermon Text: Isaiah 25:6-9. Sermon Theme: "Come To The Feast of Life!" preached for Easter Dawn, 17-April-2022, at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Tell City, Indiana by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

The Roman centurion confesses that Jesus is the Son of God! Christ draws all nations to Himself by being lifted upon the Tree to save mankind. The heart of the centurion is revealed by his confession.

Good Friday 15-April-2022 Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Tell City, Indiana

Theme: “Christ’s Passion: Revealing the Thoughts Of Many Hearts!”

Sermon Text: Matthew 27:54

Sermon Theme: Roman Centurion: ‘Truly This Was The Son of God!’

By Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

It is the cry of the covenant with the Lord God - "His blood be upon us and on our children!" Here we see the hearts of the crowd revealed by God's grace in Christ Jesus! Maundy Thursday 14-April-2022

Theme: “Christ’s Passion: Revealing the Thoughts Of Many Hearts!”

Sermon Text: Matthew 27:25

Sermon Theme: ‘His Blood Be Upon Us and Our Children!” preached at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Tell City, Indiana by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

Palm Sunday - our Lord Jesus rides into Jerusalem to die for our sins! On the day of confirmation, catechumens rejoice that they have been called by God in Holy Baptism. They recognized that Christ's life, suffering, death, and resurrection has been sealed to them in Holy Baptism.

Sermon Text: Isaiah 43:1-3a. Sermon Theme: "Confirmands: Do Not Fear!" preached for Palm Sunday, 10-April-2022 at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Tell City, Indiana by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

"He saved others; Himself he cannot save" the priests mocked the sacrifice for their sins. Jesus gave Himself over to suffering and death to win for us salvation by His cross. Midweek Lenten Vespers 5 6-Apirl-22

Theme: “Christ’s Passion: Revealing the Thoughts Of Many Hearts!”

Sermon Text: Matthew 27:39-43

Sermon Theme: “Mockers: He Saved Others; Himself He Cannot Save!”

Preached at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Tell City, Indiana

By Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

On Mount Moriah Abraham beheld Jesus' day - the day of our salvation! Sermon text: Genesis 22:1-14. Sermon Theme: "The Father, The Son, The Sacrifice!" Preached for Judica, 5th Sunday in Lent, 3-April-2022, at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Tell City, Indiana by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

A just judge must see only the rule of Law and not be swayed by the rich and powerful. Pontius Pilate is called to be judge of Jesus, but he shirks his responsibility. His heart is revealed as he declares: "I am innocent..."

Midweek Lenten Vespers 4 30-March-22

Theme: “Christ’s Passion: Revealing the Thoughts Of Many Hearts!”

Sermon Text: Matthew 27:24

Sermon Theme: “Pilate: I Am Innocent!” preached at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Tell City, Indiana by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert