Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Tell City, Indiana Podcast

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

"Rejoice!" The Fourth Sunday in Lent calls us to rejoice even as we wander through the wilderness of this world. Our Lord Jesus is with us supplying our daily bread as He cares for both body and soul. Sermon Text; Exodus 16:2-21. Sermon Theme: "Daily Bread: What Is It?" preached for Laetare, Fourth Sunday in Lent, 27-March-2022, at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Tell City, Indiana by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert.

2022 Midweek Lenten Series: "Revealing The Thoughts Of Many Hearts". Sermon Text: John 18:38. Sermon Theme: "Pontius Pilate: What Is Truth?" preached for Lenten III midweek service, 23-March-2022, at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Tell City, Indiana by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert.

The prophet Jeremiah was sentenced to death by the mob for speaking the Truth of God's Word. The world blinded by sin's darkness cannot stand the Light of Truth. Satan deals with lies and seeks to silence all who preach Christ Crucified for sinners and raised again to declare us forgiven. Sermon Text: Jeremiah 26:1-15. Sermon Theme: "This Man Deserves To Die!" Preached for Oculi, The 3rd Sunday in Lent, 20-March-2022 at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Tell City, Indiana by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert.

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

Sermon Text: Matthew 26:69-72

Sermon Theme: “Servant Girl: “This Fellow Also Was With Jesus of Nazareth!”

Preached 16-March-2022 at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Tell City, Indiana by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

1 When in the hour of deepest need

We know not where to look for aid;

When days and nights of anxious thought

No help or counsel yet have brought.

2 Then is our comfort this alone

That we may meet before Your throne;

To You, O faithful God, we cry

For rescue from our misery. (LSB #615)

Sermon text: Genesis 32:22-32. Sermon Theme: "Clinging To Christ!" Preached for Reminiscere, The Second Sunday of Lent, 13-March-2022, at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Tell City, Indiana.