Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Tell City, Indiana Podcast

Judica, The Fifth Sunday In Lent 22-March-2026

Sermon Text: John 8:42-59

Sermon Theme: “Who Is Your Father?” I. My Father Loves Me Perfectly! (Vs.42-45) II. My Father Speaks To Me Honestly! (Vs.46-50) III. My Father Brings Me Home Safely! (Vs.51-59) by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

Laetare Midweek Vespers 18-March-2026

Sermon Series: “Hear Your Shepherd’s Voice!”

Sermon Text: Luke 22:19-20 And He took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, "This is My body which is given for you; do this in remembrance of Me." (20) Likewise He also took the cup after supper, saying, "This cup is the new covenant in My blood, which is shed for you.

Sermon Theme:”Given And Shed FOR YOU!” I. The Truth That Frees You!(vs.19) II. The Life That Fills You! (Vs.20) III. The Salvation That Is Certain! By Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

Laetare, The Fourth Sunday In Lent 15-March-2026

Sermon Text: John 6:1-15

Sermon Theme: “Rejoice to Be Fed Up!” I. Jesus Feasts You On His Word! (Vs.1-4) II. Jesus Plans For Your Welfare! (Vs.5-9) III. Jesus Fills Us With Good Things! (Vs.10-11) IV. Jesus Alone Will Win Our Salvation! (Vs.12-15) by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

Midweek of Oculi 11-March-2026

Sermon Series Theme: “Hear Your Shepherd’s Voice!” The Sacrament of The Altar I

Sermon Text: Matthew 26:26-28 And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, blessed and broke it, and gave it to the disciples and said, "Take, eat; this is My body." (27) Then He took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, "Drink from it, all of you. (28) For this is My blood of the new covenant, which is shed for many for the remission of sins.

Sermon Theme: “All Is Ready - Come To My Feast!” I. What Is It? II. How Are To Use It? III. Is This True? by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

Oculi - The Third Sunday In Lent 8-March-2026

Sermon Text: Luke 11:14-28

Sermon Theme: “See True Blessedness!” I. Pray - O Lord, Open My Lips!(vs.14-16) II. Rejoice - God’s Kingdom Is Come! (Vs.17-20) III. Fear Not - Your Foe Is Vanquished! (Vs.21-23) IV. Hear and Keep God’s Word! (Vs.24-28) by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

Midweek of Reminiscere 4-March-2026

Sermon Series Theme: “Hear Your Shepherd’s Voice!” Office Of The Keys I-III

Sermon Text: John 20:21-23 So Jesus said to them again, "Peace to you! As the Father has sent Me, I also send you." (22) And when He had said this, He breathed on them, and said to them, "Receive the Holy Spirit. (23) If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained."

Sermon Theme: Receive My Peace! I. My Wounds Restore You! II. God The Holy Spirit Applies My Peace In The Pastoral Office! III. Daily And Richly Receive Our Peace Here In Our Church!

By Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

Reminiscere - The Second Sunday In Lent 1-March-2026

Sermon Text: Matthew 15:21-28

Sermon Theme: “Lord, Help Me!” I. Preserve My Faith Under The Cross! (Vs.21-23a) II. Keep Me In Your Word! (Vs.23b-25) III. Open My Lips To Pray Your Word!(vs.26-28) by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

Midweek of Invocabit 25-February-2026

Sermon Series Theme: “Hear Your Shepherd’s Voice!” Confession - I-III

Sermon Text: 1 John 1:8-10 If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. (9) If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. (10) If we say that we have not sinned, we make Him a liar, and His word is not in us.

Sermon Theme: Be Honest: Confess Your Sin! I. Beware Of Self Deception! (Vs.8) II. Lay Your Sins On Jesus - Receive His Forgiveness! (Vs.9) Live In The Truth of His Word! (Vs.10) By Rev. Nathan J. Rusert.

Invocabit, The First Sunday In Lent 22-February-2026

Sermon Text: Matthew 4:1-11

Sermon Theme: “The Sinner’s Victory Over Temptation!” I. He Fills Us With Living Bread From Heaven.(vs.1-4) II. He Saves Us Through Simple Means!(vs.5-7) III. He Brings Us To His Everlasting Kingdom! (Vs.8-11). by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

Ash Wednesday 18-February-2026

Sermon Series Theme: “Hear Your Shepherd’s Voice!” Bapt4-SA4

Sermon Text: Romans 6:4 Therefore we were buried with Him through baptism into death, that just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.

Sermon Theme: “Baptismal Death and Life!” I. Daily Drowning The Old Adam In Jesus! II. Daily Walking Out of The Tomb In Jesus! by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert