Blindness! We cannot see. 1 Corinthians 2:14 But the natural man does not receive the things of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him; nor can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned. We need to pray to our Lord Jesus to have mercy on us and open our eyes by God the Holy Spirit through the Father's Word. Sermon text: Luke 18:31-43. Sermon Theme: Lord, Let Me See! Preached for Quinquagesima, 19-February-2023, at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Tell City, Indiana by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

Christ's Word is living and active....it is the living Seed that saves sinners by grace through Faith in the salvation He alone accomplished for us. Sermon Text: Luke 8:4-15. Sermon Theme: "The Reckless Sower!" Preached for Sexagesima, February 12, 2023 at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Tell City, Indiana by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert.

Septuagesima - Seventy days until Easter. Like the people of Judah in exile in Babylon for 70 years, we are strangers and pilgrims in this world. Christ Jesus sustains us through His Word spoken, poured, fed, confessed, preached, prayed, and fed us at His Table. He calls us to the privilege of working in His Vineyard for His harvest is ready! Sermon Text: Matthew 20:1-16. Sermon Theme: "Unfair Grace!" Preached for Septuagesima, 5-February-2023, at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Tell City, Indiana by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

The Transfiguration of our Lord. Jesus is The God-Man! He reunites us with God our Father through His flesh and blood rescuing us from death and the devil through the forgiveness of our sins. Sermon Text: Matthew 17:1-9. Sermon Theme: "Hear Him!" Preached for The Transfiguration of our Lord, 29-January-2023, at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, LCMS, Tell City, Indiana by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert.

Our Creator comes not to destroy, but that we might have abundant Life through His flesh and blood. Sermon Text: Matthew 8:1-13. Sermon Theme: "The Word Brings Life!" preached for the Third Sunday After Epiphany, 22-January-2023, at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Tell City, Indiana by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

January 1st - the 8th day of Christmas - the 8th day - the first day of the new creation in Christ Jesus! Sermon for The Circumcision and Name Jesus, 1 - January-2023 - "The Only Saving Name!" Luke 2:21 preached at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Tell City, Indiana by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

Watch! As one year ends and a new one begins the Christian prepares and watches for Christ's Second Advent. Sermon Text: Luke 12:35-40. Sermon Theme: "Be Prepared!" Preached for New Year's Eve, December 31st , 2022, at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Tell City, Indiana by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

December 25th, the day that Jesus was born in Bethlehem, Judea. God gifts us "Great Joy!" Sermon text: Luke 2:1-20. Sermon Theme: "God's Gift For Sinners!" Preached for Christmas Day, 25-Dec-2022, at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Tell City, IN by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

Christmas Eve, The Nativity of our Lord! God becomes One of us - to rescue us from all sins, from death, and from the power of the devil. This is a scandal for demons, the self-righteous, and spiritual minded men - but it is THE TRUTH! Sermon Text: Matthew 1:18-25; Sermon Theme: "A Scandalous Rescue!" preached for Christmas Eve, 24-Dec-2022, at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Tell City, Indiana by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

We need rain! Rain to wash away our sins freeing us from their burden! Sermon Text: Luke 1:39-56. Sermon Theme: "Rejoice in God My Savior!" Sermon for Rorate Coeli, The 4th Sunday in Advent, 18-December-2022, preached at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Tell City, Indiana by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert