Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Tell City, Indiana Podcast

They said to Him, "Caesar's." And He said to them, "Render therefore to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's." (Matthew 22:21)

Jesus distinguishes between the temporal power of state governmental authority and the eternal kingdom of God which endures forever. As Christians we are members of both kingdoms. Citizens by birth in both, one of the flesh the other of water and the Spirit. Christ's frees us to serve our neighbor and preserves peace and order in the world through the civil estate in these last days. Preached for the 23rd Sunday After Trinity, 15-November-2020 , at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Tell City, IN by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert.

Living in the end times of human history our greatest need is the forgiveness of sins. The Kingdom of Heaven is Christ's kingdom of mercy and grace in which forgiveness of sins, life, and salvation rule. Sermon Theme: Matthew 18:21-35. Sermon theme: "Forgiveness Through Forgiveness!" Preached for the 22nd Sunday After Trinity, 8-November-20, at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Tell City, Indiana by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert.

All Saints' Day calls us to remember those who have walked before us following Jesus and now rest from their labors until the Day of Resurrection. There is only One Holy Christian and Apostolic Church united in Christ Jesus. Jesus teaches us the blessedness of "now" and "not yet" of the Kingdom of Heaven this side of the Last Day in Matthew 5:1-12. Sermon Theme: "Blessed to Bear the Cross!" Preached for All Saints' Day, November 1st, 2020 at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Tell City, Indiana by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert.

"Salvation unto us has come by God's free grace and favor!" This Gospel Truth was restored to the world through the Lutheran Reformation. As Jesus teaches in the Temple we rejoice to be set free by His Word/Doctrine! Sermon Text: John 8:31-36. Sermon Theme: The Freedom That Finds Us! Preached for the Festival of Reformation (transposed from October 31st ), October 25, 2020, at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Tell City, Indiana by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert. "www.tellcitylutheran.org"

October 18th the Church remembers St. Luke the Evangelist. Luke was sent to serve as a laborer in the harvest. Sermon Text: Luke 10:1-9. Sermon Theme: "Sent To Serve!" Sermon for the festival of St. Luke, Evangelist - October 18th- preached at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Tell City, Indiana preached by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

The Pharisees try to trap Jesus with the "Law" only to be convicted by it as those who do not know the Law. Jesus seeks to turn them from their sin and trap them with the Good News that David's Son and Lord is the Messiah who has come to sacrifice Himself for their sins. These two great teachings of the Holy Bible - the Law and the Gospel must be properly divided for our salvation. Sermon text: Matthew 22:24-46. Sermon Theme: "Greater Than The Greatest!" Preached for the 18th Sunday after Trinity, 11-October-2020, at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Tell City, IN by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert.

Jesus is our Sabbath rest who draws near to us in His Word and Sacraments. Every Sunday our Lord invites us to "The Healing Feast!" Luke 14:1-11. Preached for the 17th Sunday After Trinity, 4-October-2020, at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Tell City, Indiana by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert.

"Do not weep!" "Do not fear!" Death and the grave have lost their sting by Christ's death and resurrection. Jesus stops our march to the grave and makes us alive in Him to march toward life eternal.

Sermon Text: Luke 7:11-17. Sermon Theme: "Our Grave Robber!" Preached for the 16th Sunday After Trinity, 27-September-2020, at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Tell City Ind. by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert.

Dr. Martin Luther teaches that from this Gospel text we should learn: "We will be good Christians, first of all, when we have a firm faith and trust in God's goodness; second, when we are grateful to God and our fellowmen; and third, when we patiently tolerate ingratitude as we keep on doing good to all people." (Luther's House Postil, Fourteenth Sunday After Trinity 1533.) Every Sunday let us gladly come into the House of the Lord to call upon His name in every trouble, pray, praise, and give thanks.

Sermon Text: Luke 17:11-19. Sermon Theme: "Returning To Give Thanks!" Preached for the 14th Sunday After Trinity - 13-September-2020 - at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Tell City, IN by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert.

The Good Samaritan isn't about us....it is all about Jesus! In mercy the only begotten Son of God comes to where we are to bear the burden of those who hated Him. To bind up our wounds and pay our price in full. Rejoice to see Him through your ears alone! Sermon Text: Luke 10:23-37. Sermon Theme: "Blessed to See the Good Samaritan!" Preached for the 13th Sunday After Trinity, 6-September-2020, at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Tell City, IN by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert