Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Tell City, Indiana Podcast

Alleluia! Christ is Risen! He is Risen Indeed! He breathes forth peace by the Holy Spirit daily and richly forgiving sins within the Church to all who believe that Jesus suffered, died for their sins and is raised to life for our justification. He calls and send men to preach this Gospel, administer His sacraments, forgive or retain sins that we might find peace in Jesus' living wounds alone.

Sermon Text: John 20:19-31. Sermon Theme: "That You May Believe!" Preached for Quasimodogeniti, the Second Sunday of Easter, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Henderson, KY by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

The Resurrection of Our Lord 9-April-2023

Sermon Text: Mark 16:1-8

Sermon Theme: “The Crucified Is Risen - Go and Tell” by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

1 Jesus lives! The vict'ry's won!

Death no longer can appall me;

Jesus lives! Death's reign is done!

From the grave Christ will recall me.

Brighter scenes will then commence;

This shall be my confidence.

2 Jesus lives! To Him the throne

High above all things is given.

I shall go where He is gone,

Live and reign with Him in heaven.

God is faithful; doubtings, hence!

This shall be my confidence.

3 Jesus lives! For me He died.

Hence will I, to Jesus living,

Pure in heart and act abide,

Praise to Him and glory giving.

All I need God will dispense;

This shall be my confidence.

4 Jesus lives! I know full well

Nothing me from Him shall sever,

Neither death nor pow'rs of hell

Part me now from Christ forever.

God will be my sure defense;

This shall be my confidence.

5 Jesus lives! And now is death

But the gate of life immortal;

This shall calm my trembling breath

When I pass its gloomy portal.

Faith shall cry, as fails each sense;

Jesus is my confidence!

The Resurrection of Our Lord (Easter Dawn) 9-April-2023

Sermon Text: John 20:1-18

Sermon Theme: “The Master Gardener Harvests New Life!” by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

1 Awake, my heart, with gladness,

See what today is done;

Now, after gloom and sadness,

Comes forth the glorious sun.

My Savior there was laid

Where our bed must be made

When to the realms of light

Our spirit wings its flight.

2 The foe in triumph shouted

When Christ lay in the tomb;

But lo, he now is routed,

His boast is turned to gloom.

For Christ again is free;

In glorious victory

He who is strong to save

Has triumphed o'er the grave.

3 This is a sight that gladdens--

What peace it doth impart!

Now nothing ever saddens

The joy within my heart.

No gloom shall ever shake,

No foe shall ever take

The hope which God's own Son

In love for me hath won.

4 Now hell, its prince, the devil,

Of all their pow'r are shorn;

Now I am safe from evil,

And sin I laugh to scorn.

Grim death with all his might

Cannot my soul affright;

It is a pow'rless form,

Howe'er it rave and storm.

5 The world against me rages,

Its fury I disdain;

Though bitter war it wages,

Its work is all in vain.

My heart from care is free,

No trouble troubles me.

Misfortune now is play,

And night is bright as day.

6 Now I will cling forever

To Christ, my Savior true;

My Lord will leave me never,

Whate'er He passes through.

He rends death's iron chain;

He breaks through sin and pain;

He shatters hell's dark thrall;

I follow Him through all.

7 He brings me to the portal

That leads to bliss untold,

Whereon this rhyme immortal

Is found in script of gold:

"Who there My cross has shared

Finds here a crown prepared;

Who there with Me has died

Shall here be glorified."

Good Friday - The day our price is paid in full in the innocent suffering and death of Jesus. Sermon Text: John 19:30. Sermon Theme: "Victory Shouts For You!" preached for Good Friday, 7-April-2023, at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Tell City, Indiana by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

Maundy Thursday - Jesus gives us a new commandment feeding us with His living flesh and blood that He might live in us and we in Him. He manifests Himself through our love to one another.

Sermon text: John 13:34-35. Sermon Theme: "A New Commandment" Preached for Maundy Thursday, 6-April-2023 at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Tell City, Indiana by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

Palm Sunday King Jesus rides towards the cross to redeem sinners. In baptism King Jesus connects us with His passion and resurrection. Confirmands walk with their Lord under His cross and victory! Sermon text: Matthew 21:1-9. Sermon theme: "Confirmands: Rejoice in Him Who Comes Here To Save You!" Preached for Palm Sunday at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Tell City, Indiana by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

Judica, Wednesday - Midweek Lenten Vespers 5 29-March-2023

Christian Questions with Their Answers: Prepared by Dr. Martin Luther for those who intend to go to the Sacrament [The "Christian Questions with Their Answers," designating Luther as the author, first appeared in an edition of the Small Catechism in 1551, five years after Luther's death]. After confession and instruction in the Ten Commandments, the Creed, the Lord's Prayer, and the Sacraments of Baptism and the Lord's Supper, the pastor may ask, or Christians may ask themselves these questions: .....Note: These questions and answers are no child's play, but are drawn up with great earnestness of purpose by the venerable and devout Dr. Luther for both young and old. Let each one pay attention and consider it a serious matter; for St. Paul writes to the Galatians in chapter six: "Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked."

Series: “Christian Questions and Their Answers: 19-20"

Sermon Text: John 15:4-6

Sermon Theme: “Check Your Pulse!”by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

udica, The 5th Sunday In Lent 26-March-2023

Sermon Text: John 8:42-49

Sermon Theme: “Rejoicing With Father Abraham” by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

1 The God of Abr'ham praise,

Who reigns enthroned above;

Ancient of everlasting days

And God of love.

Jehovah, great I Am!

By earth and heav'n confessed;

I bow and bless the sacred name

Forever blest.

EXAMINE YOURSELF is the theme for our 2023 mid-week Lenten services. Plan to fast from your lazy flesh and be filled with Christ’s living Word by taking the time to attend Wednesday evenings at 6p.m. Join us March 22nd as we examine the “Christian Questions with Their Answers” #17-18 Asking: “Why Did He Die For Me?” John 14:19-24. Sermon preached Laetare, Wednesday - 4th midweek Lenten service - 22-March-2023 at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Tell City, Indiana by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

The Fourth Petition

Give us this day our daily bread.

What does this mean?

God certainly gives daily bread to everyone without our prayers, even to all evil people, but we pray in this petition that God would lead us to realize this and to receive our daily bread with thanksgiving.

What is meant by daily bread?

Daily bread includes everything that has to do with the support and needs of the body, such as food, drink, clothing, shoes, house, home, land, animals, money, goods, a devout husband or wife, devout children, devout workers, devout and faithful rulers, good government, good weather, peace, health, self control, good reputation, good friends, faithful neighbors, and the like.